Goldsboro High North Carolina Alumni Obituaries

Sis. Olive Franklin was born on August 5, 1927, in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Simon Joyner and Ida Dawson. She received her education through the Goldsboro public schools, graduating from Dillard High School. At an early age, she became a member of Antioch Baptist Church.In the late 1940s, Sis. F...

Norman Elissimer Herring Jr., age 89, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Born on July 12, 1936, in Wayne County, North Carolina, Norman lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his work, and his community.Norman was a proud graduate of Pikeville High S...

Wilma Jean Roberts "Cool", was born on September 11, 1939 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to thelate Norman and Mable Lee Roberts. She departed this life quietly and peacefully at her homeon November 21, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia.In her formative years Wilma was an excellent student who loved learning...

CAPE CARTERET John William Newsome 84 of Cape Carteret passed away peacefully Monday January 19 2026 at his home with his daughters by his side. After a brief hospital stay we honored his wishes to go home and figure it out". John was born John William Newsome on August 9 1941 in Goldsboro North Ca...

John Holeman Hawley III, 79, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at his home in Crozet, Virginia.The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro followed by a service to celebrate Johnny’s life at 11:00 a...

Reverend Russell Todd 64 of Black Creek NC answered the Masters Call Sunday morning January 4 2026 on his way to church from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Rev. Todd was a native of High Point North Carolina and was the son of the late Hal Wendle Todd and Margaret Larrimore Todd. He w...

Sherwood Keith Tyndall, 90, passed away on Thursday February 12, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by his loving family.Sherwood was born in Wayne County, North Carolina, on January 28, 1936, to the late John Henry “Jack” Tyndall and Flossie Minshew Tyndall. He was a proud graduate of...

Born January 8 1955 in Johnston County Ronald was the son of Louise Starling Barnes and the late Randall Runt Barnes. He was a 1973 graduate of Smithfield Selma High School and went on to earn a Masters Degree from UNC Charlotte. Ronald devoted his career to education and was known for being relatab...

Taylor Gregory Potter (Gregg), 78, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 surrounded by his family. Gregg was born on August 26th, 1947, in Greene County. He grew up in Goldsboro, NC and spent his childhood helping his family on the farm. He graduated from New Hope High School in 1965. Gregg contin...

Roland Ernest ClayborneMay 31, 1940 – January 18, 2026Roland Ernest Clayborne, 85, of Kinston, North Carolina, was called home to the Throne of Jesus on January 18, 2026, where he was reunited with his beloved wife, Marie, and a host of family and friends. He was born at home on May 31, 1940, in the...

Patricia Ann Hollingsworth Millard, 85, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Wayne County on September 6, 1940, to the late Luby Oliver Hollingsworth and Mary Louise Joyner Hollingsworth. In addition to her parent...

William Keith Blalock age 69 of Benson NC died January 30 2026 at his home after a valiant stand against cancer. He was born October 29 1956 in Portsmouth Va as one of four children to his late parents John Jack William Blalock originally of Baskerville Va and Edith Edwards Blalock originally of LaC...