Category Archives: Obituaries

Elizabeth Pauline “Polly” Langley Boykin

Elizabeth Pauline “Polly” Langley Boykin

October 9, 2024, 93, La Grange — Elizabeth Pauline “Polly” Langley Boykin, age 93, passed away Wednesday, October 9th at her residence. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Claudie Rudolf Langley and Elizabeth Inez Barnes Langley. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James O.…read more »

Manfred Jennings Hood

Manfred Jennings Hood

October 12, 2024, 97, Grantham — Manfred Jennings Hood, 97, of Grantham, passed away peacefully at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Born in Wayne County on December 9, 1926, Manfred was the son of the late Grover and Emma Rose Hood. He was also preceded…read more »

Thomasina Louise Barnes

Thomasina Louise Barnes

October 11, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Thomasina Louise Barnes, 91, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born December 12, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eunice Greene in New York City, New York. A beloved figure in her community, Thomasina was known for…read more »

Connie Mae Jackson Bashore

Connie Mae Jackson Bashore

October 11, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — Connie Mae Jackson Bashore, 67, passed away at her home on Friday, October 11, 2024. Born in Sampson County on April 2, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Robert Jackson and Johnnie Mae Lee Jackson. Connie is survived by her children, Sean Kennedy and wife, Karen,…read more »

Jayne Snipes Parker

Jayne Snipes Parker

October 11, 2024, 95, LaGrange — It is with the greatest sadness we announce the passing of Jayne Snipes Parker on October 11, 2024, at the age of 95. Jayne was born on March 29, 1929 in LaGrange, NC to John William and Leaurah Tew Grant. Jayne loved living in Goldsboro for over 80 years…read more »

Daniel Owen Flint

Daniel Owen Flint

October 11, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Daniel Owen Flint passed away at home on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020. Daniel was born in West Virginia and moved to North Carolina in 1989 along with his wife and two sons. He was born to the late Donald and Jean Flint.…read more »

Grover Charles Medlin

Grover Charles Medlin

October 10, 2024, 70, Goldsboro — Grover Charles Medlin, 70, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in Wayne County to the late Grover and Ruby Medlin on August 8, 1954. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,…read more »

Sabrina Alma Taylor

Sabrina Alma Taylor

October 10, 2024, 53, Goldsboro — Sabrina Alma Taylor, 53, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born January 23, 1971, in Wayne County, she was the daughter of Carmen O’Quinn and the late Kenneth Blizzard. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rhonda…read more »

Annie Worrell Smith

Annie Worrell Smith

October 8, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Annie Worrell Smith, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County, on August 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles “Charlie” and Nora Eason Worrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Douglas Daniels Smith

Douglas Daniels Smith

October 8, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Douglas Daniels Smith, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Born in Wayne County on New Hope Road, Douglas was the son of the late Willard Smith Daniels and Gatsy Newsome Smith and was raised by Wayne “Red” Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…read more »

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