All Obituaries

Mrs. Dazetta Baldwin Dixon, 89, of Goldsboro, NC, departed this life on Monday, May 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Surviving to cherish her precious memories; her loving daughter, Sharon Dixon Jenkins of the home; grandchildren, Makayla (Andre) Walden, Anthony Dixon, Shakara L. Jenkins, and Tremayne Dixon; great granddaughter, Arianna; daughters-in-law, Shirley Dixon and Diane Dixon; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving...

Mr. Gene Leslie Fredericks, 85, of Goldsboro, NC, departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC. Please keep the Fredericks family in your prayers during this time.

Mrs. Rose Marie Boone, 67, of Rose Hill, NC, departed this life on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. Please keep the Boone family in your prayers as they prepare for the services of their beloved Mrs. Rose.

Mr. Danny Joe Wall, 76, of Goldsboro, NC, departed this life on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Please keep the Wall family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their beloved Mr. Wall.

Mr. Harvey Leslie Hardison, 62, of Kinston, NC, departed this life on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home. Harvey was born on September 6, 1960 to the late Tom and Margaret Hardison.  He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Thomas (Boe). Harvey attended the Lenoir County school system.  He passionately loved gardening and operating heavy construction equipment.  He was loved by all and will be truly missed by his family and friends. Harvey leaves to cherish his...

Mr. Richard Lee Brown, 75, of Dudley, NC, departed this life on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Goldsboro, NC.  Please remember the family as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their dearly beloved. Richard leaves to cherish his precious memories, his children, Apostle Dr. Ellis Melvin, Inett C. Brown, Lee Cassie Brown, Debbie Brown Rouse (Gene), all of NC, Tammy P. Register of SC, and Timothy L. Brown of Washington, DC; his...

Mrs. Letha Mae Jones Blount, a pillar of the Shaw community, died on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at the age of 92 after a brief illness. She was known as a tireless volunteer for neighborhood causes and for her creation and development of the American Classic Woman of the Year Pageant for seniors. Mrs. Blount was preceded in death by husband William Blount Sr., son William H. Blount Jr., and daughter Annaleesa Blount. She leaves to cherish her precious memories; six grandchildren, 20...

Mrs. Felicia Howard Spann, 61, of Coatesville, PA, (formerly of Goldsboro, NC), departed this life on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Paoli Hospital, Paoli, PA. A celebration of life graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 – 12:00 noon - Elmwood Cemetery – 900 W. Brick St., Highway 117 Bypass, Goldsboro, NC.  A visitation will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Bishop Lonnie E. Holloway Sr. Memorial Chapel at the...

Mr. Lawrence Dexter Branch, 64, of Mt. Olive, NC, departed this life on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home.  Dexter, who he was lovingly called, was born October 2, 1958 in Wayne County, NC to the late Lawrence Jefferson and Mary Emma McGowan Branch.  He completed this journey Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home. Dexter was educated in the Duplin County School system, graduating with the Class of 1975.  He was a fun-loving person who relished the outdoors.  He...

Mr. Taurus Muhammad Hill, 46, of Goldsboro, NC, departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his home. Taurus, as he was affectionately called, was born on October 28, 1976, to the late Bobby Ray Whitfield and Marie Jeannette Hill.  He was preceded in death by his father. Taurus attended Goldsboro High School (Class of 1996) and was loved and cherished by his classmates.  He worked in the healthcare field for 30 years and was loved by his clients.  He loved playing...