Category Archives: Obituaries

McKenzie McQueen

McKenzie McQueen

October 30, 2024, 1 mo, Goldsboro — Baby McKenzie McQueen, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at ECU Health, Greenville, NC. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Thomas W. Scales

Thomas W. Scales

October 30, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — Mr. Thomas W. Scales, 89, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from this earthly walk of life on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Mark Church of…read more »

Wendy Holloway

Wendy Holloway

October 27, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Ms. Wendy Holloway, 64, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center, Mechanicsville, VA. The celebration of her life will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 11:00 am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701…read more »

Clinton “June” Hesikiah Banks Jr.

Clinton “June” Hesikiah Banks Jr.

November 4, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Deacon Clinton “June” Hesikiah Banks Jr., 76, of Goldsboro went to his heavenly home Monday, November 4, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Homegoing service will be held Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial…read more »

L.A. “Bob” Byrd

L.A. “Bob” Byrd

October 29, 2024, 91, Fremont — L.A. “Bob” Byrd, 91, of Fremont, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side. Bob was born in Wayne County on January 26, 1933, to the late Henry and Patty Pate Byrd. He was a retired farmer and avid fisherman who enjoyed being outdoors. He…read more »

Joyce Strickland Edmundson

Joyce Strickland Edmundson

October 28, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — On October 28, 2024, Joyce Strickland Edmundson went to sing with the heavenly angels surrounded by love at Goldsboro Assisted Living. She was born on November 3, 1945, the 8th of 11 children in Johnston County to the late William Henry and Mammie Victoria Beddingfield Strickland. Joyce grew up…read more »

Shirley Kay Phillips Toler

Shirley Kay Phillips Toler

November 1, 2024, 73, Princeton — Shirley Kay Phillips Toler, 73, of Princeton, passed away Friday morning at her home.  She was born in Johnston County on July 13, 1951, to the late Ransom Phillips and Annie Bell Parnell Phillips.  She was the spouse of James Roger Toler.   Shirley lived as a loving Mother,…read more »

Aiden Ny’saun Rich

Aiden Ny’saun Rich

October 30, 2024, 6, Goldsboro — Master Aiden Ny’saun Rich was born on March 12, 2018, to Alexis Darden and Lonnell Rich in Wayne County, NC. He attended Wayne County public schools and was a first-grade student at North Drive Elementary School in Goldsboro, NC. One of Aiden’s favorite things to do was play ROBLOX…read more »

Xavier S. Branch

Xavier S. Branch

October 20, 2024, 32, La Grange — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Xavier S. Branch, 32, of La Grange, NC. Mr. Branch passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Xavier Shamael Branch, affectionately known as “BigZay,”…read more »

Doris Jean Holloman Brown

Doris Jean Holloman Brown

October 26, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Doris Jean Holloman Brown, 88, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 26th. Jean was the oldest of six children of the late Thelma B. Holloman and Emmett L. Holloman. Jean was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law Richard (Rick) and Karen Mustgrave Brown and her brothers E.B. and…read more »

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