Category Archives: Obituaries

Nathaniel Reid

Nathaniel Reid

February 20, 2025, 64, Dudley — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Reid and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Nathaniel Reid, 64. Mr Reid transitioned at his residence on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love…read more »

Julian Richardson

Julian Richardson

February 19, 2025, 83, Wilson — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Richardson and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Julian Richardson, 83. Mr. Richardson transitioned at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love…read more »

Delano Royce Hill

Delano Royce Hill

February 16, 2025, 80, Mount Olive — Delano Royce Hill joined his best friend in his heavenly home on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Delano was born on March 28, 1944 to Ervin James and Katie Belle Hill. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Eva Jean Reaves Hill, his brother Tom…read more »

Curtis Alton Brock

Curtis Alton Brock

February 15, 2025, 81, Mount Olive — Curtis Alton Brock, known to most as Curt, of the Brock’s Chapel section near Mount Olive, went to be with the Lord in the early morning of Saturday, February 15, 2025, while receiving care at Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh.  Curt was 81 years old. Funeral services will…read more »

Peter Stephen Kascsak

Peter Stephen Kascsak

February 16, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Peter Stephen Kascsak passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Wayne/UNC Health Care. Born in Bayside, NY, he was the son of the late Michael Francis Kascsak and Mary E. Ponizsil Kascsak. He was retired with The United States Air Force with 20 years of service and was retired…read more »

Mac Bryan Reekes, Jr.

Mac Bryan Reekes, Jr.

February 16, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Mac Bryan Reekes, Jr., 84, of Goldsboro passed away Sunday morning, February 16, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.  He was born in New Hanover County, NC to the late Mac B. Reekes Sr. and Cora Thomas Reekes. Mr. Reekes is survived by his close friends; Jean Poole…read more »

Barbara Webber Taylor

Barbara Webber Taylor

February 15, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Barbara Webber Taylor, age 66, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday morning. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of Margaret Thompson Webber and the late James Henry Webber. She was graduate of Southern Wayne High School and a Veteran of the United States Army. Barbara…read more »

Elizabeth Williams Fry

Elizabeth Williams Fry

February 18, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Elizabeth Williams Fry, 87, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County on May 24, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Blackman Williams and Ada Dunn Williams. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth…read more »

Howard Wayne Franks

Howard Wayne Franks

February 17, 2025, 53, Goldsboro — Howard Wayne Franks, 53, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Duke University Hospital in Durham. Howard was born in Nash County to Brenda Moore Franks and the late Wayne Turner Franks on May 26, 1971. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a…read more »

Dolores Sauls Hood

Dolores Sauls Hood

February 16, 2025, 95, Grantham — Dolores Sauls Hood, 95, of Grantham, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Dolores was a life-long resident of Wayne County, born in Eureka to James Henry Sauls and Lucille Gwaltney Sauls on February 19, 1929. In addition…read more »

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