July 19, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Connie Coombs Mercer, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family in the comfort of her home. Born in Jones County on August 3, 1944, Connie was the daughter of the late Mark…… read more »
July 19, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Mary Ann Herring, 90, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Rolling Ridge Assisted Living in Newton Grove. Born in Wayne County on September 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Esten Lewis, Sr. and Gladys Williams Herring. In addition to her parents, Mary Ann…… read more »
July 18, 2025, 79, Goldsboro —- Joseph Edward “J.E.” Bass, Jr., 79, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Lenoir County on January 30, 1946, he was raised in the Snow Hill area of Greene County, he was the son of the late Joseph Edward, Sr. and Ruby…… read more »
July 17, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Rexford Bryan Sasser went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He leaves behind the love of his life, Ruth Sutton Sasser with whom he was married to for 67 years. Together they raised and nurtured three daughters, Cheryl, Janice and Lisa. Rex was preceded in…… read more »
July 17, 2025, 72, Goldsboro —- William Mark Bryan, lovingly known as “Big Mark,” passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was 72. Born in Wayne County on Valentine’s Day, 1953, Mark was the son of the late J.W. Bryan and…… read more »
July 16, 2025, 48, Goldsboro —- oseph Phillip Heck, 48, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born on March 9, 1977, in Statesboro, Georgia, Phillip was the son of Joseph August Heck, Jr. and Pamela Kaye Fender Heck. Phillip dedicated his life to service—first as a firefighter with the Wilmington Fire Department, and most…… read more »
July 15, 2025, 89, Goldsboro —- She was born on January 19th, 1936, to the late James Webb and Mae Webb. Peggy was a woman of deep faith, boundless love, and strength. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Lou Rhodes; her daughter, Vickie Smith; and great-grandchildren Melissa Whitley, Kimberly Goodfellow, Thomas…… read more »
July 15, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Billy Mosley Kornegay, Sr., 82, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 12, 1942, in Wayne County, Billy was the son of the late Mosley Herring Kornegay and Dessie Hood Kornegay. In addition…… read more »
July 14, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Betty Pierce Shifflett, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Duplin County on October 24, 1934, Betty was the daughter of the late Troy W. Pierce and Eloise Holloman Knowles. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
July 13, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Janice Stump Mayo, 77, a devoted woman of faith and beloved matriarch, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at UNC Health in Chapel Hill. Born on July 16, 1947, in Wayne County, Janice was the daughter of the late Levi and Ruby Stump.…… read more »
