July 20, 2024, 78, Walnut Creek — Frances Smith Rentz, age 78, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her home in Walnut Creek. She was born in Wayne County to the late John and Goldie Holland Smith She was preceded in death by her children Stephen Cartrette Jr., Jeffery Cartrette, and Judy Darlene Cartrette.…… read more »
July 16, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Joyce Elizabeth Lane Foss, age 64, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bobby and Kathleen Turnage Lane. She was a retired Deli Manager with Piggly Wiggly grocery store. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 19,…… read more »
July 13, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Charles (Chip) Thompson, 75, of Goldsboro, died peacefully on July 13 at UNC Health Wayne. He was born in Goldsboro to the late Dr. Winfield and Louise Thompson. Chip was an avid outdoorsman and a member of The Lord’s Table Church of Goldsboro. A memorial service will be held…… read more »
July 12, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Winifred Bass Chocklett, 79, passed away on July 12, 2024. Born June 13, 1945, in Wilson, NC, she was the daughter of Leonard and Lela Bass. Winifred was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Donald “Donnie” Chocklett, and her parents and grandson Paxton Andrews. She…… read more »
July 10, 2024, 88, Seven Springs — George Ruffin “Pete” Newcomb, 88, of Seven Springs, passed away Wednesday at Goldsboro Assisted Living. He is the son of the late George Newcomb and Sadie Ruth Pelt Williams and is the husband of the late Gayle Sanderson Newcomb for 52 years. Pete served in the United States…… read more »
July 6, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Surrounded by his family, David Douglas Russell, 79, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born May 13, 1945, to the late Ernest Eugene Russell and Ethel Christenbury Russell. David was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Eugene…… read more »
July 6, 2024, 52, Goldsboro — Kendra Leigh Cornelius Tyler, age 52, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, in her home in Goldsboro, NC. She was born in Port Allegany, PA to the late Kenneth Cornellius and Mary Green Mayer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Bryan Cornelius. Kendra…… read more »
July 2, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Fae Ann Wilson Foley passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Born in Curry County, New Mexico she was the daughter of the late Buck L. Wilson and Josie B, Chaloupec. Over the years Fae worked as a secretary, truck driver, and…… read more »
June 26, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Clara Savage Turnage, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 26th at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Lenoir County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Jay Savage and Julia Elizabeth Gray Savage and wife of the late Roger Turnage. She was also preceded in death by a brother,…… read more »
June 11, 2024, 57, Goldsboro — Jeffrey Lee Davis, age 57, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 11th at ECU Medical Center. Born in Coushatta, LA, he was the son of Linda Ann Woodard and the late Clifton Roy Davis. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Addison Casey. Jeff was the evening…… read more »
