December 23, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Susie Marie Ward, 76, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, after a long and courageous battle due to many health issues. Susie was born on October 28, 1948, in Craven County. Susie was a valued employee at Cherry Hospital where she worked for 20 years as a word…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Susie Marie Ward
Pamela Sue Boyer
December 22, 2024, 60, Goldsboro — Pamela Sue Boyer, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Born on September 20, 1964, in Whiteside, Illinois, she was the daughter of Richard Boyer and Barbara Reisinger Boyer. In addition to her mother, Pamela is survived by her daughter, Tearika…… read more »
Jeremiah Alex Hensley
December 21, 2024, 16, Goldsboro — Jeremiah Alex Hensley, 16, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. Born in Wayne County on December 15, 2008, he was the son of Justin B. Jenkins and Ann Hensley. Jeremiah is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alvin and Cathy Jenkins;…… read more »
Charles Wesley James
December 21, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Charles Wesley James, 77, was received into the presence of his Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Maury and Eula James on February 1, 1947. In addition to his parents, he was…… read more »
Cheryl Denise Watson
December 20, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Cheryl Denise Watson, 64, peacefully departed this life for life eternal on Friday evening, December 20, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Delwin Pete Engles and Mary Louise McMillan Cunningham on October…… read more »
Sarah Llewellyn Heekin
December 17, 2024, 53, Goldsboro — Sarah Llewellyn Heekin, 53, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A full obituary will be posted soon. A service celebrating Sarah’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Goldsboro. A time…… read more »
Lorraine Ham Sasser
December 21, 2024, 84, Pink Hill — September 24, 1940 – December 21, 2024 Lorraine Ham Sasser, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Lorraine was born in Lenoir County to the late Joseph Cleveland Ham and Rosa Lee Barrow Ham on September 24, 1940. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…… read more »
Doris “Beth” Elizabeth Ham Hill
December 16, 2024, 49, Kinston — Doris “Beth” Elizabeth Ham Hill, 49, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Lenoir County on September 3, 1975, Beth was the daughter of Sammy Ham and Frances Barfield Ham. Beth was a devoted soul who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. Beth was known for her…… read more »
Donald Lee McIntyre
December 17, 2024, 84 Goldsboro — Mr. Donald Lee McIntyre, age 84 of Goldsboro, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his residence. Professional services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home, LLC.… read more »
Michael E. Smith
December 16, 2024, 78, Raleigh — Mr. Michael E. Smith, age 78 of Raleigh, NC passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Bella Rose Nursing and Rehabilitation. Professional services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home, LLC. … read more »
