March 9, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — On March 9, 2025, Nancy Jo Farmer Keck 82, passed away at home peacefully and surrounded by love. Nancy was born on July 26, 1942 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Garland and Mabel (Edgerton) Farmer. She was the third of five children born to this union. In her early…… read more »
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Nancy Jo Farmer Keck
Thurman Alan Radford
March 8, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — Thurman Alan Radford, 63, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Born on May 29, 1961 in Wayne County, he was son to Thurman Radford and Bessie Elizabeth Odom Radford. Thurman is survived by his mother, Bessie; his wife, Reita Snider Radford;…… read more »
Louise Daly Shepard
March 7, 2025, 102, Goldsboro — Louise Daly Shepard, 102, went to be with her Lord peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a dear friend to so many. Louise embraced life with joy, finding happiness in the company of…… read more »
Judith Darwin Terry
March 7, 2025, 78, Winston-Salem — Judith Darwin Terry, 78, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Atrium Health – Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem. Born in Galveston, Texas on September 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Kennerly and Betty Jo Peacock Darwin. In addition to her parents, Judith was…… read more »
Stanley Leon Hartley
March 6, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Goldsboro-Stanley Leon Hartley, 83, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County on April 1, 1941, he was the son of the late William Arthur Hartley and Mary Woodard Hartley Beard. In addition to his parents, Stanley was…… read more »
Mary Melinda Ginn Friese
March 4, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Our wonderful Wife, Mom, Gannie, Sister, and Daughter, Mary Melinda Ginn Friese, 66, returned home to her Heavenly Father on March 4, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1958, to the late Aaron Gay Ginn and Mary Darlene Gwaltney Davis in Goldsboro, NC. Melinda enjoyed spending time with…… read more »
Daniel Lafayette “Danny” Merritt
March 6, 2025, Goldsboro — Daniel Lafayette “Danny” Merritt, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on July 2, 1955, he was the son of the late Marion and Margaret Ruth Wilson Merritt. Danny is survived by his brother, Ronald Wayne Merritt of Charlotte and…… read more »
Area Coaches Reflect on Merritt’s Lasting Impact
If you talk with anyone who has played or coached football or baseball at the youth or high school levels in Wayne County in the last few decades, chances are they’ve crossed paths with Danny Merritt. … read more »
Peggy Joyce Gay Rose
March 4, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Peggy Joyce Gay Rose, 84, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 4, 2025 while in the comfort of her home. Peggy was born in Nash County to the late Thomas Preston Gay and Rachel Elizabeth Tedder Gay on November 8, 1940. In addition to…… read more »
Julian Boyd Nelms, Sr
March 4, 2025, 71, Fremont — Julian Boyd Nelms, Sr., 71, of Fremont, passed away to his Heavenly reward on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Julian was born in Nash County to the late Clemon and Ella Ruth Nelms on October 15, 1953. In addition to his…… read more »
