Funeral Homes in Goldsboro, NC

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: David Thornton (american football player), Chilly Willy (wrestler), Sam Narron (baseball player), Shelton Robinson (american football player), Tito Wooten (american football player), Mark O'Meara (golfer), and Jerry Narron (baseball player and coach).

Goldsboro is a city in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 36,437 at the 2010 Census. It is the principal city of and is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearby town of Waynesboro was founded in 1787 and Goldsboro was incorporated in 1847. It is the county seat of Wayne County. The city is situated in North Carolina's Coastal Plain and is bordered on the south by the Neuse River and the west by the Little River, about 43 miles southwest of Greenville and 55 miles southeast of Raleigh, the state capital and 87 miles northwest of Wilmington in Southeastern North Carolina. Goldsboro is best known as home to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Goldsboro Obituaries

It was noted on January 5th, 2020 that Betty Jane Dieckmann (Baker) passed on in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  Ms. Dieckmann was 93 years old and was born in Waterloo, IA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Betty Jane's life.

It was disclosed by New Bern Sun Journal on November 23rd, 2019 that Lyda Gail Daw Hall passed on in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  Hall was 77 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lyda Gail Daw's life.

It was reported by The Advocate on November 21st, 2019 that Georgia Ann Simpson (Pelt) perished in Newark, Ohio.  Ms. Simpson was 73 years old and was born in Goldsboro, NC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Georgia Ann's life.

It was revealed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on October 30th, 2019 that Mary Elizabeth Klein (Barefoot) died in Port Charlotte, Florida.  Ms. Klein was 83 years old and was born in Goldsboro, NC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary Elizabeth's life.

It was noted on October 29th, 2019 that Thomas Andrews Bradshaw died in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  Bradshaw was 67 years old and was born in Roanoke, VA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas Andrews's life.

It was written on August 30th, 2019 that Brenda Faye Parker (Kenion) passed away in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  Ms. Parker was 67 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Brenda Faye's life.

It was reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on August 27th, 2019 that Helen Boothe (Cherry) passed away in Venice, Florida.  Ms. Boothe was 83 years old and was born in Goldsboro, NC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Helen's life.

It was written on August 23rd, 2019 that Stephan A Douglas passed on in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  Douglas was 68 years old and was born in Washington, DC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Stephan A's life.

It was disclosed by New Bern Sun Journal on June 5th, 2019 that Elma James Jones died in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  Jones was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Elma James's life.

It was reported by The Daily Journal on April 24th, 2019 that Mattie T Hill (Battle) died in Vineland, New Jersey.  Ms. Hill was 99 years old and was born in Goldsboro, NC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mattie T's life.

History

The population was 39,043 at the 2000 census, and estimated to be 38,023 in 2006. From this point on, much of the city's population and businesses increased as a result of the airbase's presence. Located on the east bank of the Neuse River, the town became the county seat. In 1961, two hydrogen bombs were dropped accidentally on the village of Faro, 12 miles north of Goldsboro after a 1961 Goldsboro B-52 crash aircraft broke up in mid air. During the following three weeks, Goldsborough was occupied by over 100,000 Union soldiers.

The official website for the city of Goldsboro is http://www.goldsboronc.gov/.