February 22, 2024, 92, Goldsboro — Eva “Sally” Prewett Hayes, 92, passed away Thursday, February 22nd at Helping Hands Assisted Living. Born in Paulding County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jack Gulledge and Laura Elizabeth Prewett Gulledge and wife of the late Thomas Eugene “Gabby” Hayes. She was also preceded in death…… read more »
February 20, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — Roy Daniel Turnage, 87, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday night at The Landings of Smithfield surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Walter Herman Turnage and Mary Estelle Jones Turnage and was married to the late Frances “Jean” Harris Turnage. Mr. Roy was a member…… read more »
February 18, 2024, 74, Dudley — Jackie Wise, 74, of Dudley, passed away Sunday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was born in Wayne County to the late Fred and Mary Thompson Wise and was the husband of the late Annie Pope Wise. He enjoyed walking and riding his bicycle, watching old western movies, and…… read more »
February 15, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Willie Pierce Jr., 91, of Goldsboro passed away Thursday at ECU Health Medical Center. He is the son of the late Willie Elbert and Ethel Shotwell Pierce and the husband of the late Mildred L. Williams Pierce. Mr. Willie was a veteran of the United States Air Force and…… read more »
February 9, 2024, 95, Goldsboro — Irene Della Johnson Joyner, age 95, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, in her home with her family by her side. Irene was born in Johnston County, to the late Joe Johnson and Floyd Pearl Parker Johnson. She was also preceded in death by several of her siblings. A…… read more »
February 2, 2024, 55, Goldsboro — Sonya Petina Thornton Mendez, age 55, passed away on Friday, February 2nd. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Sonny Dan Thornton and Gloria Holmes. She was also preceded in death by her sister Tiffany Thornton A service to celebrate Sonya’s life will be held…… read more »
February 4, 2024, 55, Mount Olive — Douglas “Willie” Wayne Davis, Jr., age 55, passed away Sunday, February 4th at his residence. Born in Lenoir County, he was the son of Douglas “Sam” Wayne Davis, Sr., and the late Reva Maxine Carr Davis. Willie was an avid outdoorsman, loving to fish and be with his…… read more »
February 3, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Farrell Anderson, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 3rd at his residence. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Norbert and Tempie Martin Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Smith Anderson and two sons, William Farrell Anderson and Michael…… read more »
February 2, 2024, 58, Goldsboro — Terry Lisa Ward, age 58, passed away Friday evening at Wayne/UNC Health Care. Born in Arlington, VA, she was the daughter of the late Roland Johnny Ward, Sr., and Sallie Lane Ward. She was a graduate of CE King High School in Houston, TX. Funeral Services to celebrate Terry’s…… read more »
January 29, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Ms. Claudette (Passerrello) Hedglin, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all her family. Born and lived in New Castle, PA to the late Martin and Rose Spanish. She resided with her children in NC for the past 9 years. Claudie was a lifetime caregiver, excellent cook, and…… read more »
