February 28, 2024, 92, Goldsboro — Merle Swanson Harris, 92, finished her course on this earth on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at ECU Health Inpatient Hospice. She was born in Caldwell County to the late William Russell Swanson and Lida Prestwood Swanson on September 16, 1931. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…… read more »
March 3, 2024, 74, Princeton — Lonnie Dewey Woodard, 74, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Johnston County on July 14, 1949, he was the son of the late Lonnie Woodard and Hazel Holloman Woodard. Dewey owned and…… read more »
March 2, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Bessie Lou Rich Tyndall, 80, finished her course on this earth on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Wayne County to the late Garland and Ella Vail Rich on June 4, 1943. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…… read more »
February 24, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — Richard “RC” Cubala, 72, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by people he loved. Born in West Germany on March 16, 1951, Rich and his family moved to New Jersey looking to start a fresh life. As 1 of 5 children, RC was raised…… read more »
February 28, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Anthony D. Scrufari, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Tony was born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Peter and Frances Scrufari on June 26, 1945. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Cameron Paul Scrufari, and brother, Pat Scrufari.…… read more »
February 26, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — John Franklin Lancaster, 90, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, surrounded by family at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. John was born on May 1, 1933, in Wake County to Atlas David Lancaster and Bessie Moore Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his parents and eleven of his…… read more »
February 25, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Julie Carr Talton Bridgers died Sunday, February 25, 2024. She was born In Goldsboro on August 18, 1943, the daughter of Paul Bryant Talton and Eula Purnell Talton, and was married to the late Walter Thomas “Tombo” Bridgers. Julie graduated from Goldsboro High School and attended Campbell College. She…… read more »
February 23, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Earlene Howell Worrell, 82, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. Earlene was born in Wayne County to the late Talmadge and Irene Howell on February 8, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Doyce Howell. Earlene and Jack maintained a relationship…… read more »
February 19, 2024, 70, Goldsboro — Nancy Shannon Opphile, 70, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. Born in Craven County on September 10, 1953, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Irene Laughinghouse Shannon. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Kenneth W. Opphile.…… read more »
February 18, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Ellen Carol Hinnant Herring, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Ellen was born in Johnston County to the late David Harvey Hinnant and Carrie Irene Jones Hinnant on July 23, 1947. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
