July 6, 2024, 74, Smithfield – Ossie Vaden Beard Jr., 74, departed this life Saturday, July 6, 2024, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by his loving family. Born July 21, 1949, in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Ossie Vaden Beard Sr. and Maggie Johnson Beard. In addition to his…… read more »
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Ossie Vaden Beard Jr.
Virginia Stevens Fields
July 4, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Virginia Stevens Fields, 82, was welcomed into her eternal home on Thursday morning, July 4, 2024. Virginia was born in Wayne County to the late Woodrow Wilson Stevens and Mary Helen Grant Stevens on June 4, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…… read more »
Anna Travis Best
July 3, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — November 4, 1950 – July 3, 2024 Anna Travis Best, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Anna was the much-beloved daughter of the late DeLeon Edward and Frances Boney Best. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell M. Lee. A graduate of Chatham Hall…… read more »
Peggy Joyce Hill
July 3, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Peggy Joyce Hill, 76, passed away peacefully at Goldsboro Assisted Living on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Eason, Sr. and Margaret Gray. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Hill, Sr.;…… read more »
Julia Mae Holmes Jackson
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 »
Daniel Roger Parnell
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 »
Ava Rose McClelland
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 »
Steven Earl King, Jr.
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 »
Billy Ray Oliver II
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 »
Herman Worth Edwards, Jr.
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 »
