July 1, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Julia Mae Holmes Jackson, 82, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 1, 2024, while being cared for at Goldsboro Assisted Living where she has resided since December of 2023. She was also known by her family and dear friends as Dinky, Mama Bird, and Julie Bug.…… read more »
June 30, 2024, 33, Goldsboro — Daniel Roger Parnell, 33, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning at his home. Daniel was born in Wayne County to Kenneth and Sherry Parnell on August 12, 1990. With a love of the outdoors, Daniel found peace and comfort whenever he was outside, whether it was hunting, fishing, or…… read more »
June 29, 2024, 8, Goldsboro — Ava Rose McClelland, 8, was taken from our world all too suddenly on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The heartbeat of her parents, Lindsey and David McClelland, Ava had just completed second grade at Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School in Havelock. With great skill in arts and crafts, Ava had…… read more »
June 27, 2024, 30, Goldsboro — Steven Earl King, Jr., 30, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro. Steven is survived by his children, Allonii, Zay, and Juelz; mother, Tracey Rollins Whitfield; maternal grandparents, Jean and Jimmy Rollins; brothers and sisters, Brianna, Adrianne, LaTora, Almissa, Stephanie, and Tyrico; and…… read more »
June 28, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — Billy Ray Oliver II, 65, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A native of Wayne County, Billy was born on June 7, 1959, to the late Billy Ray Oliver and Tillie Tart. Growing up on his family’s farm, he loved everything about farming…… read more »
June 28, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — Herman Worth Edwards, Jr., 87, went to be with his Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. H.W. was born in Wilson County to the late Herman Worth Edwards, Sr. and Roxie Wadsworth Edwards on February 20, 1937. In addition to his parents,…… read more »
June 27, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — Jean Gurley Wilson, 89, made her way to Heaven on Thursday, June 27, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She was born in Wayne County on February 11, 1935, to the late John Leland Gurley and Ruth Martin Gurley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
June 25, 2024, 80, Grantham – Penie Ann Whitman Smith, 80, passed away on Tuesday evening at Sutton’s Retirement Center, where she has been residing over the last few years. Penie was born in Wayne County to the late Jim Jeffrey Whitman and Pennie Belle Weeks Whitman on January 21, 1944. In addition to her…… read more »
June 24, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — Terry Lynn Stone, 65, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at his home. Born in Wayne County on September 8, 1958, he was the son of the late George Edward Stone and Bobbie Nell Brown Gray. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his…… read more »
June 24, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Ramon Cecil Batts, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Ray was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ramon Cecil Batts, Sr., and Chloe Greene Batts on November 19, 1937. Growing up, Ray was industrious at an early age…… read more »
