May 31, 2024, 77, Dudley — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Smith and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Robert Smith, Jr., transitioned at the UNC Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services of…… read more »
June 3, 2024, , 86, Raleigh — Harry Adolph Williamson, Jr., 86, known to many as “The Hawk”, native and former resident of Raleigh, passed away early Monday, June 3, 2024, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Mr. Williamson, whose last place of residence was in Smithfield, had lived in prior years in…… read more »
June 1, 2024, 56, Mount Olive — Gregory Jerome Strickland, better known as simply Greg Strickland, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home. He was 56. He was a resident of the Goldsboro area but was originally from the Seven Springs and Mount Olive areas. Greg’s working career consisted of being a carpenter,…… read more »
June 2, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Glenda Joanne Burwood Clatone, 73, passed away Sunday, June 2nd at U.N.C. Health Rex. She was the daughter of the late Rodney and Hazel Burwood. Glenda was a retired waitress. She was also a seamstress, a big fan of Elvis, and loved frogs. Glenda also enjoyed old country &…… read more »
June 2, 2024, 46, Goldsboro — James “Jamie” Elbert Sutton, age 46, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his home. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of Donna Cotton and the late Jimmy Sutton. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in Wayne Memorial Park.…… read more »
June 3, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Ruth Best Edmundson, 77, was welcomed into her eternal home on Monday morning, June 3, 2024. Ruth was born in Wayne County to the late T.J. and Wilmenia Brock Best on December 10, 1946. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Paris Best;…… read more »
June 2, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Bobby Earl Heath, 85, passed away peacefully and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born in Greene County on August 6, 1938, he was the son of the late Fitzhugh Lee Heath and Nellie Belle Jones Heath. In…… read more »
May 31, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — Herbert Taylor, Jr., 67, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 31, 2024, while surrounded by his friends. Herb was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Eileen and Herbert Taylor, Sr. on July 4, 1956. He treasured his time and memories of serving in the…… read more »
May 31, 2024, 96, Goldsboro — Esther Garrison Parks Yuraitis, 96, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Sutton’s Retirement Center. Born in Wayne County on February 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Milford and Alma Anderson Parks. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her…… read more »
May 30, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Mose Lanaville departed this life and joyously entered his eternal reward on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born in Gurley, Michigan to the late David and Celina Wery Lanaville on December 17, 1933. In addition to his parents, Mose was preceded in death by his wife of 65…… read more »
