August 7, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — John Douglas Best, 74, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home. Doug was born in Wayne County to the late Paul and Daisy Best on July 23, 1950. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Best. For many…… read more »
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John Douglas Best
Eileen Nerea Ritter
August 6, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Mrs. Eileen Nerea Ritter passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after a brief illness. Preceding her in death was her husband of 62 years, Richard P. Ritter, her father, Thomas P. Hughes II, her mother, Nerea E. Hughes, two sisters, Ruth Ann Tuliper and Janet M. LaBelle, two…… read more »
Jacquelyn Kirby Flowers
August 4, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Jacquelyn Kirby Flowers, 85, exchanged the embraces of her family for the joy of Heaven on Sunday, August 4, 2024. She was born in Johnston County, the baby of six daughters, to the late Luther and Mattie Phillips Kirby on May 28, 1939. Jackie was preceded in death by…… read more »
Minister Malissia Harvey Hill
August 3, 2024, 73, Goldsboro – Minister Malissia Harvey Hill, 73 of Dudley, transitioned from earth to glory Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the arms of her beloved husband. Born in Duplin County on August 10, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Ben Frank Harvey and Minister Annie Ruth Harvey. In addition…… read more »
Joseph Michael Daugherty
August 2, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Joseph Michael Daugherty, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Floyd County, Indiana on September 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Curtis Daugherty and Cecilia Volpert Daugherty. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded…… read more »
Richard Woodard
July 31, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Richard Woodard, 83, of Goldsboro was born June 10, 1941, and went to heaven July 31, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He married his high school sweetheart, Jane Howell Woodard, graduated from Pikeville High School in 1959, and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served six years of…… read more »
John Alton (Al) Smith
July 31, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — John Alton (Al) Smith, 77, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Wayne County on December 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Raymond and Nannie Mae Anderson Smith. In addition to his parents, Alton was preceded…… read more »
Rosemary Harrell Lutcavage
July 30, 2024, 60, Goldsboro — Rosemary Harrell Lutcavage, 60, peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was born in Wayne County to the late Jimmy Ballard Harrell and Rose Sutton Harrell on July 4, 1964. Trained as a Registered Nurse, Rosemary served well in her…… read more »
Leonard Clarence “L.C.” Pierce
July 30, 2024, 82, Sleepy Creek – Leonard Clarence “L.C.” Pierce, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. L.C. was born in Edgecombe County to the late Clarence and Hazel Pierce on September 11, 1941. In addition to his parents, L.C. was preceded in death by his brothers,…… read more »
Danny Perry
July 29, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Danny Perry, 82, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. Born in Wayne County on January 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Randolph William and Lilly Mae Jones-Perry. In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his daughters, Cindy…… read more »
