April 5, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Lou Smith Kearney, 94, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on September 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Otha and Mamie Coker Smith and the widow of Roger Kearney. Lou was the former owner and operator…… read more »
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Lou Smith Kearney
Carolyn I. Westbrook
April 5, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn I. Westbrook, a vibrant and faithful Christian who touched the lives of so many. Carolyn, 85, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Goldsboro in 1939 to Carl and Floy Ingram,…… read more »
Carol Speight Howell
April 5, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Carol Speight Howell, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her home. Born in Anson County on March 9, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James William and Gladys Louise Evans Speight. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
Summer Leah Elliott
April 5, 2025, 35, Goldsboro – Summer Leah Elliott, 35, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, after a brave and enduring battle with brain cancer. Surrounded by her loving family and friends at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, she left this world with grace, knowing that she was deeply loved. Though her earthly journey…… read more »
Willie Earl Hollowell
April 4, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Willie Earl Hollowell, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Wayne County on November 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Armon and Verlie Hollowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…… read more »
Jo Carraway Gurley
April 4, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Jo Carraway Gurley, age 76, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, April 4, 2025, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Born on June 23, 1948, in Wayne County, Jo was the daughter of the late Ralph S. and Dorothy Sutton Carraway. She was preceded in death…… read more »
Gurman Ralph Jackson
April 3, 2025,, 98, Goldsboro — Gurman Ralph Jackson, age 98, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Meadowview Assisted Living in Smithfield. Born on July 8, 1926, in the farming community of Seven Springs in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Gurman and Bessie Price Jackson. At the age…… read more »
Barbara W. Taylor
March 31, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Barbara W. Taylor, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed from this world on March 31, 2025, at the age of 75. Barbara was born on May 20, 1949, in Elkhart County, Indiana, to the late Hubert Wise and Sue NeSmith Wise, who instilled in her the…… read more »
Ike Goodwin
March 31, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — January 6, 1935 – March 31, 2025 Ike Goodwin, devoted husband and beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, in the company of family and loved ones. He was 90 years old at the time of his passing. Ike was born in…… read more »
Leonard Mark Newsome
March 31, 2025, 65, Kenly — Leonard Mark Newsome, 65, of Kenly, NC, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Born on September 8, 1959, in Wayne County to Lula Gurley Newsome and the late Leonard McCoy Newsome, Mark’s life was defined by his unwavering faith, dedication to…… read more »
