January 30, 2025, 47, Goldsboro — Joseph Conrad Cerny, 47, was born in Goldsboro, NC to the late William Peter Cerny and survived by Gay Cerny of Goldsboro, NC. Joe was the owner and operator of a home renovation company and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Joe is survived…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Joseph Conrad Cerny
Rosemary Robinson Singleton
January 29, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Rosemary Robinson Singleton, 74, of Luther Drive, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She was born on August 25, 1950, in Wayne County, she was the beloved daughter of Clarence and Mary Bell Foreman Robinson, Sr. Rosemary dedicated her life to…… read more »
James Leon Fowler
January 24, 2025, 57, Norfolk, VA — James Leon Fowler, 57, of Norfolk, VA formerly of Goldsboro died Friday in Norfolk. He was born on July 18, 1967 to James Leon Fowler, Sr. and Charlene Fowler Richardson. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 1 PM at the Church of God and True Holiness. Burial…… read more »
Kwame M. Hairston
January 20, 2025, 35, Goldsboro — Kwame M. Hairston, 35, from Goldsboro, NC, passed away on Monday. He was born on May 20, 1989, in Wilson County to Tilwaner King and Sabrina Hairston Hussey (Chris). He is survived by his wife, Shaquana Leach Hairston, along with his children. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday at…… read more »
Edward N. Cooper
January 13, 2025, 64, Raleigh — Edward N. Cooper, 64, of Raleigh passed away on Monday at The Carrolton of Williamston, Williamston, NC. Edward Nathaniel Cooper, affectionately known to friends and family as “Noot,” was born on November 5, 1960, in Greenville, North Carolina, to the loving union of Nathaniel and Molly Ann Cooper. Noot was…… read more »
Lonnie Edwards Norris
January 25, 2025, 80, Smithfield — Lonnie Edwards Norris, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Barbour Court Rehab and Nursing in Smithfield. He was born October 10, 1944 to the late George Washington Norris and Ailee Jane McLamb Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,…… read more »
Bette Hill Jones
February 3, 2025, 75, Mount Olive — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Jones and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Bette Hill Jones, 75. Mrs. Jones transitioned at UNC Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. A complete biographical sketch is forthcoming.…… read more »
Sharon Weaver Hare
January 31, 2025, 68, Mount Olive — Sharon Weaver Hare, resident of the Brock’s Chapel area near Mount Olive, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 31, 2025. God’s angels were sent for her while she was being cared for at ECU Medical Center. Sharon was 68. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred…… read more »
Miranda Carol Connor
January 28, 2025, 29, Mount Olive — Ms. Miranda Carol Connor, 29, resident of Mount Olive, passed away early Tuesday, January 28, 2025, while resting at the home of her grandparents. Miranda was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Williams Connor; her paternal grandmother, Miranda Waters Connor; and her maternal grandparents, J. C. and…… read more »
Kenneth Philip “Phil” Timmons
February 3, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — Kenneth Philip “Phil” Timmons, age 63, of Goldsboro passed away in the early morning hour of February 3, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington. He was born in Wayne County to the late Kenneth Elton Timmons and Claudia Sutton Timmons. Phil grew up loving a bike…… read more »
