Category Archives: Obituaries

Joyce Marie Harrell

Joyce Marie Harrell

January 31, 2025, 87, Newton Grove — Joyce Marie Harrell, of Newton Grove, formerly of the Suttontown community passed away in the early dawn hours on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Rolling Ridge Assisted Living in Newton Grove.   Born December 30, 1937, in Wayne County to the late Granger and Marguerite Warren Harrell, Marie is…read more »

George Joseph Hallow

George Joseph Hallow

February 3, 2025, 96, Goldsboro — George Joseph Hallow, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home. Jello, as he was lovingly known, was born on January 14, 1929 in Goldsboro to the late Joseph and Magdalene Kannan Hallow. He attended St. Mary Catholic School for nine years followed by Goldsboro…read more »

Judith Overman Aycock

Judith Overman Aycock

February 3, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Judith Overman Aycock, 84, completed her earthly journey on Monday, February 3, 2025, while surrounded by her family. Judith was born in Wayne County to the late Julia Hooks Overman on January 16, 1941. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by brother, Fred Lemuel Overman;…read more »

Jeffrey Richard Glover

Jeffrey Richard Glover

February 1, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — Jeffrey Richard Glover, 63, rode into Heaven on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from UNC Wayne in Goldsboro. Jeff was born in Catawba County to the late Michael and JoAnn Glover on November 7, 1961. Jeff was a hard-working man. He has owned and operated an auto body shop for…read more »

Shelton Horsely Cotton

Shelton Horsely Cotton

February 1, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Shelton Horsely Cotton, 90, affectionally known as Bobby, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Bobby was born in Goldsboro to late John and Flora Cotton on June 19, 1934. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…read more »

Annette Hamm Gurley

Annette Hamm Gurley

January 28, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — Annette Hamm Gurley, 85, peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born in Wayne County to the late Leamon Hamm and Margaret Yelverton Hamm Batten on December 3, 1939. In addition to her parents, Annette was preceded in death…read more »

Shirley Davis Gardner

Shirley Davis Gardner

January 28, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — Shirley Davis Gardner, 88, stepped into life everlasting with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 while being cared for at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Shirley was born in Wayne County to the late Emmette and Minnie Newsome Davis on June 15, 1936. In addition to her parents,…read more »

William Clifton “Bill” Albert, Jr.

William Clifton “Bill” Albert, Jr.

January 27, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — William Clifton “Bill” Albert, Jr., 84, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia on October 1, 1940, he was the son of the late William Clifton Albert, Sr. and Lucille Neal Albert. In addition to his parents, Bill…read more »

William Michael Bradford

William Michael Bradford

January 27, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — William Michael Bradford, 63, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Wayne County on January 18, 1962 to the late William Henry “Billy” Bradford and Doris Tripp Bradford. He was a graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School…read more »

Evelyn Carter Phelps

Evelyn Carter Phelps

February 1, 2025, 88, La Grange — December 17, 1936 – February 1, 2025 Evelyn Carter Phelps, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Goldsboro Rehabilitation Care. Evelyn was born in Greene County on December 17, 1936 to the late Walter Carter and Helen Chase Carter Jones. In addition to her parents,…read more »

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