May 19, 2023, 66, La Grange – Cynthia Meeks Johnson, 66, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born in San Antonio, Texas on October 18, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John Berry Meeks, Jr. and Doris Smith Meeks. In addition to her parents, she was…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Cynthia Meeks Johnson
James Samuel Powell
May 19, 2023, 71, Princeton – James Samuel Powell, 71, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, May 19, 2023. Born on June 2, 1951, in Wayne County, he was the son of the late James Robert Powell and Mavis Arlene Powell. A memorial service to celebrate Sam’s life will be held on Friday,…… read more »
Alison Bedford Gipson
May 18, 2023, 45, Goldsboro – Alison Bedford Gipson, 45, was called to her heavenly home and reunited with her sister on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Alison was born in Goldsboro to Gerald and Matilda Bedford on November 9, 1977. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dana Bedford Champion; maternal grandfather, John Paul…… read more »
Patricia Marlene Daughtry
May 18, 2023, 63, Goldsboro – Patricia Marlene Daughtry, 63, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County on September 10, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Delwin Engles and Mary McMillan. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 22, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.…… read more »
Vivian M. Pennington
May 16, 2023, 81, Goldsboro – Vivian M. Pennington, 81, finished her course and was received into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, while surrounded by her family. Vivian was born in Wawatam, Michigan on May 15, 1942, to the late Silas and Mary Smith Combs. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
Nellie Whitener McGinnis
May 16, 2023, 85, Goldsboro – Nellie Whitener McGinnis, 85, entered into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Nellie was born in Gaston County to the late Doil and Pearl Jordan Whitener on March 8, 1938. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Clara Lee…… read more »
Claudia Navarro Roberts
May 16, 2023, 80, Goldsboro – Claudia Navarro Roberts, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Brookdale Country Day Road. She was born in Cotulla, Texas to the late Eleseo and Ida Belle Daniels Navarro on November 3, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of…… read more »
Bertha Smith Wolfskeil
May 15, 2023, 90, Goldsboro – Bertha Smith Wolfskeil passed away on May 15, 2023, at her home. Bertha was born in Wayne County to the late Perry D Smith and Pearl Faircloth Smith. On May 12, 1951, Bertha married the love of her life, George Wolfskeil, Jr. They were married for 66 years until…… read more »
Linda Pittman Bunn
May 14, 2023, 79, Goldsboro – Linda Pittman Bunn joined the heavenly choir on May 14, 2023. She was born in Wayne County to the late Eldridge and Elizabeth Pittman on February 20, 1944. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Bunn, and two brothers, Kay and Robert…… read more »
Bob Ivey Smith
May 17, 2023, 60, La Grange – January 1, 1963 – May 17, 2023 Bob Ivey Smith fought the good fight and finished his course here on earth on May 17, 2023. He left this life just as he lived, giving to others. His final act of being an organ donor was all part of…… read more »
