Obituaries in Goldsboro, NC

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...

Robert Eugene “Gene” Reich, 68, a beloved fixture of downtown Goldsboro, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of loyalty, hard work, and quiet humor that touched generations of friends and neighbors.For many years, Gene worked at the Record Rack in downtown Goldsboro, wh...

Leona Mae Shanks Hanson, 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born on April 12, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Shanks and Nellie Gurney Shanks.Leona is survived by her children, Brian Hanson, Kevin Hanson, Angela Johnson; son-in-law, Bradley John...

Pikeville-Frank Cragin Pearson, 80, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Portland, Maine on September 6, 1945, he was the son of the late Edgar Thomas and Lillian Alberta Cragin Pearson.Frank is survived by his wife, Gayle Bush Pea...

Goldsboro- Willie Jones Summerlin, Jr., 75, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Born in Guilford County on February 28, 1950, he was son to the late Willie Jones Summerlin, Sr. and Josephine Jones Summerlin.Willie had a genuine love for life and a deep affection for the peop...

Jeanette Delores Gill, 88, passed peacefully on January 18, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by care and compassion.Jeanette was born on October 26, 1937, in Oshweken, Ontario, Canada, to Stewart and Violet Maracle. A proud Mohawk woman and member of the Six Nations of the Grand Rive...

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...

Kenneth Jinnette, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Kenneth was born September 21, 1936 in Wayne County to the late Archie and Maggie Deaver Jinnette.As a young man, Kenneth worked with his father in the family business, Jinnette Woodworks. Later in his life he w...

Eugene Miller Head, 82, peacefully went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home. Born in Wayne County on August 14, 1943, Gene was the son of the late Paul Norwood Head, Sr. and Eleanora Kleinert Head.In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his beloved wife, ...

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...

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...

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...