Category Archives: Obituaries

Danny Art Sisson

Danny Art Sisson

November 19, 2024, 66, Selma — Danny Art Sisson, 66, of Selma, N.C. passed away at UNC Smithfield on November 19, 2024.  He was born in Harnett County on June 3, 1958, to the late Artinas Sisson and Sidney Marie Bridgers Hall.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by stepdaughter, Tammy…read more »

Gelacio Carrillo Perez

Gelacio Carrillo Perez

November 23, 2024, 52, Seven Springs — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Sr. Gelacio Carrillo Perez, 52, of Seven Springs, NC. Sr. Carillo-Perez passed away on November 23, 2024, at the UNC Hospitals – Chapel Hill, NC. Services of Love…read more »

Luther Adell Hartley

Luther Adell Hartley

November 25, 2024, 92, Goldsboro — Luther Adell Hartley, age 92, passed away on Monday, November 25th at his residence. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Leroy and Lettie Turnage Hartley and the husband of the late Tempie Kearney Hartley. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Leo…read more »

Margie Dixon Price

Margie Dixon Price

November 24, 2024, 91, Rosewood — Margie Dixon Price, age 91, of the Rosewood Community passed away Sunday morning at her home.  She was the daughter of the late Ivey O. Dixon and Margaret Price Dixon.  Her husband Sam Jay Price and daughter Karen Louise Price, along with her brother Walter E. Dixon preceded her…read more »

Ann Elizabeth Grant Humphries

Ann Elizabeth Grant Humphries

November 18, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Ann Elizabeth Grant Humphries, age 81, passed away on Monday, November 18th at Kenansville Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lenoir County, she was the daughter of the late J.L. Grant and Christine O’Berry Grant and wife of the late James Paul “Jim” Humphries. She was also preceded in…read more »

Frances Tyner Hinnant

Frances Tyner Hinnant

November 22, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Frances Tyner Hinnant, 90, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Helping Hands in Goldsboro. Frances was born in Wayne County to the late Robert and Viola Price Tyner on June 1, 1934. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Allen…read more »

James Bennie Smith

James Bennie Smith

November 21, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — James Bennie Smith, 68, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Bennie was born in Wayne County on May 4, 1956, to Shirley Wallace Downey and the late James Smith, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in…read more »

Nina Jones Smith

Nina Jones Smith

November 21, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Nina Jones Smith, 91, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her home. Nina was born in Greene County to the late Hubert and Pearl Jones on October 21, 1933. She is survived by 3 grandchildren, Jeffrey Nobles (Teresa), Crystal Bartlett (David), and Darren Hinson (Christa). Also…read more »

Jimmy Ray Wells

Jimmy Ray Wells

November 20, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Jimmy Ray Wells, 80, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Jimmy was born in Wayne County to the late Marvin Willard Wells and Wilma Lee Hines Wells on July 10, 1944. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…read more »

Kelsee Elizabeth Ayers

Kelsee Elizabeth Ayers

November 20, 2024, 20, Goldsboro — It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelsee Elizabeth Ayers, who left us on November 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kelsee was born on March 27, 2004, the beloved daughter of Angela Ayers and Billy Ayers. She was a…read more »

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