Obituaries in Goldsboro, NC

Larry Cleon Justice, 75, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on March 20, 1950, he was the son of the late William Joseph Justice and Dorothy Marie Sutton Justice.Larry is survived by his son, Bryan Justice and wife, Iryna; and bro...

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...

Barbara Jean Pelt Bailey, 78, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, surrounded by the love of her family.Barbara was born in Wayne County on June 27, 1947, to the late Murray Lee Pelt and Melva Jean Neal Pelt. In addition to her parents, s...

Beloved and cherished Mami-Mama V, Vicki Wiki, Abuela Tory, sister, aunt, and friend, Victoria “Tory” Rivas Ramos went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.The family will receive friends on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ...

Gladys Ila Odom Hill (Ila), 84, entered into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Johnston County on March 14, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John Smith Odom and Carrie Worley Odom.In addition to her parents, Ila was...

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...

Pikeville-Russell Robertson, 50, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at his home. Born in Los Angeles, California on October 10, 1975, he was the son of the late Danni Lynn O’Neil Boyd.Russell is survived by his wife of 29 years, Angela Robertson; son, Dawson Robertson and fiancée, Amber Mattso...

Goldsboro-Donnie Ray Colmore, 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, he was son to the late Harry Colmore and Hattie Henderson.Donnie’s heart belonged to his family, and nothing brought him greater happiness than time spent with the...

William Jennings Smith, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Jennings was born in Wayne County on August 15, 1937, to the late Robert and Edna Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Ter...

Penny Oliver Griggs, 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 16, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Ray Oliver and Audrey Knight Oliver.Penny is survived by her children, Amber Sullivan ...

Henry Thomas Bedford, 67, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Wayne County on January 31, 1958, Henry was the son of the late Johnnie Thomas Bedford and Barbara “Bobbie” Tucker Bedford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothe...

Floyd Luke Hill, 86, passed away at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born in Wayne County on August 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Luke Hill and Selma Smith Hill.Floyd is survived by his son, Mark Hill. Floyd is also survived by numerous cousins.Floyd was employ...