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 »