September 17, 2023, 75, Goldsboro — Rev. Dr. George Franklin Strickland, 75, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Born in Sampson County on July 26, 1948, he was the second of nine children born to Bennie Strickland and Ruby Weeks Strickland. George is survived by…… read more »
September 17, 2023, 86, Goldsboro — Bobby Gene Dail, 86, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. He was born on August 10, 1937, to the late Pearl Radford Dail and Gurney Edward Dail of Goldsboro. Bobby served his country in the North Carolina National Guard. After working with the Goldsboro News-Argus…… read more »
September 17, 2023, 56, High Point — Thomas Anderson Barefoot, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home. Born in Wake County on November 11, 1966, he was the son of Janet Naylor Barefoot Harrell and the late Thomas Odell Barefoot. In addition to his father, Tom was preceded in death…… read more »
September 14, 2023, 57, Goldsboro — Jimmy Randolph Edwards passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the age of 57. Jimmy was born in Wayne County to the late Randolph William Edwards and Janice Newell Edwards on May 15, 1966. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in…… read more »
September 15, 2023, 80, Goldsboro — Mary Powell Bailey, 80, departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Thomas and Georgiana Powell on August 8, 1943. Mary stood by her husband’s side in all he sought to do. The two…… read more »
September 14, 2023, 66, Goldsboro — Rickie Lynn Radford, 66, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health Care. Rickie was born in Wayne County to the late Shorty and Ruth Radford on June 26, 1957. Rickie worked many years as a truck driver for Goldsboro Milling Company. As dependable as they…… read more »
September 13, 2023, 24, Goldsboro — Zackery “Zack” Worth Oliver, 24, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at ECU Medicine in Greenville. Zack was a 2017 graduate of Princeton High School and was currently attending Nash Community College. He was employed with Bowlero Bowling Alley in Greenville. Zack was a free spirit who…… read more »
September 12, 2023, 64, Goldsboro — Leonard Joel “Joey” Elmore, 64, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Joey was born in Wayne County to the late Joel Elmore and Bobbie Howell Stokes on August 29, 1959. Joey was a valued employee of 3C Inc. Store Fixtures in Wilson. He grew up in church…… read more »
September 11, 2023, 81, Goldsboro — Frankie Medlin Zwirblia, 81, peacefully departed this life and took her place in God’s kingdom, surrounded by His love, on Monday, September 11, 2023. She was born in Hamlet, NC to the late Frank and Ruby Medlin on June 19, 1942. In addition to her parents, Frankie was preceded…… read more »
September 10, 2023, 66, Goldsboro — Cynthia “Cindy” Jean O’Brien, 66, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. Born on February 6, 1957, in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Gloice Robert “Cull” Pitts and Dorothy Jean Grumling. Cindy was a woman with a…… read more »
