December 23, 2023, 86, Goldsboro — John Melvin Sutherland, Sr., 86, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home. Melvin was born in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late Robert and Laura Sutherland on February 8, 1937. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46…… read more »
December 21, 2023, 88, Goldsboro – Esther Marie Boyd peacefully passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at home with her loving family. Born April 18, 1935, in Lenoir County, she was the daughter of the late Preston Paul Williams and Esther Worthington Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…… read more »
December 25, 2023, 78, Goldsboro — Elizabeth Hinson Faircloth, 78, passed away at her home on Monday, December 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County on July 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the late David Hinson and Beulah Hughes Hinson. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Robert Faircloth; and…… read more »
December 20, 2023, 69, Goldsboro — Martha Johnson Smith, 69, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born in Robeson County on November 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Hallie Johnson and Barbara Lovette Johnson. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her brother, Buddy…… read more »
December 18, 2023, 69, Goldsboro — Gary Wesley Eason, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 18, at his place of residence in Grantham. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born Sept. 8, 1954, Gary was a kind, humble man, one whose strong wanderlust for the open road led to…… read more »
December 18, 2023, 81, Pikeville — Michael Owen Whaley, 81, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home. Born in Wayne County on January 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Owen Franklin and Christine Davis Whaley. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Maxine…… read more »
December 17, 2023, 78, Faro — Mr. Louie Henry Johnson, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home. Louie’s career in agriculture was based on his favorite quote “To get what you want in life, you have to help others get what they want.” His career span of 46 years was spent helping…… read more »
December 16, 2023, 54, Clayton — Jason Leon Martin, 54, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Greene County on April 10, 1969, he was the son of Leon Martin and the late Elaine Wilkins. In addition to his father, Jason is survived by his four children, Dane, Olivia, Brooke, and Brayden Martin…… read more »
December 16, 2023, 50, Goldsboro — Heather Camille Watkins, 50, passed away at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Cambridge, New York on January 26, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Tammy Pedersen. Heather is survived by her husband, Tal Watkins; sons, Colton Sullivan and Ashe…… read more »
December 15, 2023, 66, Goldsboro — Virginia Ann “Ginger” Potts Daniels, 66, completed her earthly journey on Friday, December 15, 2023. Ginger was born in Wayne County, one of seven children, to the late Hugh Norman Potts and Bessie Parrish Potts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of…… read more »
