Category Archives: Obituaries

Charles Terrell Eady

Charles Terrell Eady

November 1, 2024, 77, Mount Olive — Charles Terrell Eady, 77, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, in Goldsboro. Born on February 23, 1947 in Pasco County, Florida. At his request, no formal services will be held. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Jackie Taylor Eady; his son, Brian King (Ginger) of Alabama;…read more »

Billy Aaron Thornton

Billy Aaron Thornton

October 31, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Billy Aaron Thornton, 90, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Billy was born in Wayne County to the late Jesse and Maggie Thornton on December 18, 1933. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his wife of…read more »

Dorothy Eason

Dorothy Eason

November 2, 2024, 88, La Grange — Dorothy Eason, 88, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Wayne County to the late Jiro and Eula Butts Smith on October 31, 1936. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby…read more »

Hattie Denise Croom

Hattie Denise Croom

October 30, 2024, 63, Mount Olive — Hattie Denise Croom was born on January 13, 1961, to the late Carvester Simmons, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Simmons. She departed this earthly life to ascend to glory on October 30, 2024. Neisy grew up in Mt. Olive, NC, and began her formal education in the Wayne County…read more »

Kathleen Thurston

Kathleen Thurston

November 1, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Ms. Kathleen Thurston, 77, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Friday, November 1, 2024, at East Carolina Rehab and Wellness, Greenville, NC. There will be no formal services.read more »

Sophia R. Baker

Sophia R. Baker

November 4, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Ms. Sophia R. Baker, 78, formerly of West Point, Georgia, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, November 4, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC, surrounded by her loving family. There will be a viewing on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 pm…read more »

Yasmin Morse

Yasmin Morse

November 3, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — Ms. Yasmin Morse, 72, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Eugene Parks (Bud)

Eugene Parks (Bud)

November 3, 2024, 94, Goldsboro — Mr. Eugene Parks (Bud), 94, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Ivan L. Dawson

Ivan L. Dawson

November 1, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — Mr. Ivan L. Dawson, 67, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, November 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 601…read more »

Wheeler E. Savage Jr.

Wheeler E. Savage Jr.

October 30, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Mr. Wheeler E. Savage Jr., 73, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 12:00 pm at the J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. He will be laid…read more »

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