Diane SmithGoldsboro
Diane Sandra Smith, 78, of Goldsboro received her ultimate healing Monday, June 17, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.A celebration of her life will be held privately for the family. Entombment will be at Wayne Memorial Park Mausoleum in Dudley.Mrs. Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 14, 1945 to the late John and Martha Danna DaBaco. She was a member of Church on the Rock in Goldsboro where she served on the intercessory prayer...
Diane Sandra Smith, 78, of Goldsboro received her ultimate healing Monday, June 17, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.A celebration of her life will be held privately for the...
Luther LawsGoldsboro
Luther Van Laws of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Thursday, June 13, 2024 at his home at the age of 71.The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, June 19, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.Mr. Laws was born in Wayne County on December 19, 1952 to the late James Luther and Alice Summerlin Laws. He was a veteran of the United States Army.He is survived by his children, James Luther Laws of Dudley,...
Luther Van Laws of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Thursday, June 13, 2024 at his home at the age of 71.The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, June 19, 2024 from 5:00...
Hilda HicksGoldsboro
Hilda Grace Hicks-Branch ended her earthly journey early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024. Hilda was the most loving and capable wife, mother, grandmother, employer, and friend. She is survived by her devoted husband, Elbert Ruffin Branch; children: Danielle Baptiste, Valerie Johnson (Tracy Johnson), Elbert Branch Jr., and Jamar Branch; Siblings Dalton Moore (Carolyn Moore); Grandchildren Xavier Baptiste, Val'keya Johnson, Tarik Johnson, Paige Jones, Jupiter Branch, Ayanna...
Hilda Grace Hicks-Branch ended her earthly journey early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024. Hilda was the most loving and capable wife, mother, grandmother, employer, and friend. She is...
Lena Mae VenableDudley
Lena Mae Anders Venable, 92, of Dudley went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family.Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with Pastor Bill Cotton officiating. Interment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9 until 9:45 a.m. at the...
Lena Mae Anders Venable, 92, of Dudley went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving...
Tsgt USAF (Ret.) Wilbur Kenneth WhaleyGoldsboro
In the early morning hours of June 10,2024Wilbur Kenneth "Ken" Whaley, 89, finished his race and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.Ken was born on April 22, 1935to the late Wilbur Lloyd Whaley and Fannie Mae(Collier)Whaley. After growing up on the farm, he enlisted in the US Air Force where he served honorably for 20yearsand retired as a Technical Sergeant. He was stationed in the Philippines during the Vietnam...
In the early morning hours of June 10,2024Wilbur Kenneth "Ken" Whaley, 89, finished his race and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.Ken was born on...
Pamela ButlerKinston
Pamela Renee Butler, 55, of Kinston passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home.No formal services will be held.She was born in Wayne County on July 9, 1968. Pamela enjoyed spending her free time with her family and her dogs. She had a love for plants, sunflowers and birds. Her kindness will forever be remembered.Surviving is her mother, Renate Butler of Kinston; three sons, Noah Butler and wife, Caitlin, Cory Vincent (Kara Tucker) of Kinston and...
Pamela Renee Butler, 55, of Kinston passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home.No formal services will be held.She was born in Wayne County on July 9, 1968....
John AndersonGoldsboro
John Martin Anderson, 58, of Goldsboro passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his home.No formal services will be held.Mr. Anderson was born in California on June 10, 1965 to the late William Howard Anderson and Norma Forman Anderson. He was a member of New Hope Church of God.He is survived by his true love of 30 years, Rebecca Cordell; one daughter, Tiffany Anderson; Corey Cordell, whom he loved as a son and two grandchildren, Elizabeth Smith and Devin...
John Martin Anderson, 58, of Goldsboro passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his home.No formal services will be held.Mr. Anderson was born in California on June 10, 1965 to...
Retired Master Sergeant Donald ShaverGoldsboro
Retired Master Sergeant Donald William Shaver, 80, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 7, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.Donald, affectionally known as “Don” was born on November 7, 1943 in Kannapolis, NC to Harold Shaver and Mae Hamby Shaver. Donald was educated in the Kannapolis School System, graduating from A.L. Brown High School in 1962. Donald enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1963. Donald earned the distinction of...
Retired Master Sergeant Donald William Shaver, 80, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 7, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.Donald, affectionally...
Esther co*kerFremont
Esther Mae co*ker, 74, of Fremont departed this earthly life Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.A memorial service to honor her life will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Community Baptist Church in Goldsboro with her brother, Reverend Michael Lewis officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.Mrs. co*ker was born in Wayne County on May 1, 1950 to the late Mathie "Mack" Lewis and Elizabeth Benson...
Esther Mae co*ker, 74, of Fremont departed this earthly life Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.A memorial service to honor her life will be held Sunday, June 9,...
Olive "duch*ess" Gravitt
Olive "duch*ess" May Howell Gravitt, 94, received her angel wings Thursday morning, May 30, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family.A time of visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 2 until 2:45 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home and Crematory in Goldsboro.A graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. at Bradshaw Family Cemetery, 3174 Bradshaw Road in Clinton with visitation to also follow at the...
Olive "duch*ess" May Howell Gravitt, 94, received her angel wings Thursday morning, May 30, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family.A...
Simon HillGoldsboro
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Simon Rudy Hill, 77, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord & Savior Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.Mr. Hill was born in Wayne County on January 20, 1947 to the late Simon B. and Elaine Lucas Hill. He began his younger career as an avid farmer and later continued to work along side his family as original owners of Open Air Market and Farmers Warehouse. He dedicated over fifty years to the...
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Simon Rudy Hill, 77, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord & Savior Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024 at home surrounded by his...
Diana JoynerGoldsboro
Diana Beverly Joyner, 79, was born on January 7, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. to Annabelle James. Diana was raised by her grandmother, Anna James.On December 21, 1963 she married Freddie Thomas Joyner, Sr. Together they had 3 children, Dana Vanessa Joyner of Goldsboro, and the late, Freddie Thomas Joyner Jr. and Elia Joyner of Philadelphia, PA.Diana had two brothers, Ronald and Charles and one sister, Desiree Baca and several nieces and nephews.Diana was baptized...
Diana Beverly Joyner, 79, was born on January 7, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. to Annabelle James. Diana was raised by her grandmother, Anna James.On December 21, 1963 she married Freddie...
Blanche HannahPikeville
Blanche Elizabeth Hannah, 71, of Pikeville received her ultimate healing Friday morning, May 17, 2024.Mrs. Hannah was born in Wayne County to the late Faison and Sarah Elizabeth Wheeler Williams on December 4, 1952. She attended Pike’s Crossroads Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pikeville and retired from WAGES of Goldsboro after fifteen years of dedicated service.Cherishing her memories are her husband, Linwood Earl Hannah Sr.; two brothers, Jerry Williams of...
Blanche Elizabeth Hannah, 71, of Pikeville received her ultimate healing Friday morning, May 17, 2024.Mrs. Hannah was born in Wayne County to the late Faison and Sarah Elizabeth Wheeler...
James Hudson Jr.Seven Springs
James Ralph Hudson, Jr., otherwise known as Jimmy, was surrounded by his family at home as he transitioned from this life to eternity on May 11, 2024. He was born in Roxboro to the late James Ralph Hudson, Sr. and the late Madeline June Huff Hudson on August 7, 1948. His family moved to Scotland Neck, NC when he was two years old, where he remained until graduating high school in 1966. After graduation, he moved to Durham where he worked as a machinist until joining the Air...
James Ralph Hudson, Jr., otherwise known as Jimmy, was surrounded by his family at home as he transitioned from this life to eternity on May 11, 2024. He was born in Roxboro to the late...
Darlene ThompsonRosewood
Darlene Bartlett Thompson, 54, of the Rosewood community passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her home.The family will receive friends Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.Mrs. Thompson was born in Wayne County on December 15, 1969 to Joshua and Linda Smith Bartlett of Goldsboro.In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Hunter Thompson (Kayla Raynor) of Rosewood; two...
Darlene Bartlett Thompson, 54, of the Rosewood community passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her home.The family will receive friends Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m....
Joann BaumannGoldsboro
Joann Elizabeth Carol Bartlett Baumann, 85, of Goldsboro, NC went to her heavenly home on May 7, 2024.Joann was born on May 20th, 1938, to Henry Lee and Daisy Best Bartlett in Adamsville, NC.She married William Roger Baumann in 1967. They had two children, Lisa Ann and Michael Christopher Baumann.Joann worked many years and retired from Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Maintenance Department in 1991. After that, Joann worked part-time for a local...
Joann Elizabeth Carol Bartlett Baumann, 85, of Goldsboro, NC went to her heavenly home on May 7, 2024.Joann was born on May 20th, 1938, to Henry Lee and Daisy Best Bartlett in...
Guillermo Hernandez-ZamoraGoldsboro
Guillermo Hernandez-Zamora, 56, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.Guillermo was born in Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Antonio Hernandez and Rafaela Zamora.He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, a daughter, Jessica and husband, Sterling Johnson; a grandson, Jaden Kenneth Johnson; 2 granddaughters, Jaide Nevaeh Johnson and Solana Aurora Johnson and a new granddaughter, Samora Luna Johnson is due to make her arrival...
Guillermo Hernandez-Zamora, 56, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.Guillermo was born in Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Antonio...
Betty EvansGoldsboro
Betty Bass Evans, 75, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.Mrs. Evans was born in Wayne County on September 21, 1948 to the late Offie and Juanita Mason Bass.Cherishing her memories are her loving husband, Johnny C. Evans Jr.; one daughter, Kelly Walker and husband, Jay of Rocky Mount; one brother, Ray Bass and wife, Phyllis of Belfast; one sister, Jenette “Jean” Ayco*ck and husband, Bill of Goldsboro and her...
Betty Bass Evans, 75, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.Mrs. Evans was born in Wayne County on September 21, 1948 to the late Offie...
Mansel RoweGoldsboro
Mansel Tyrone Rowe, also known as "Sel", passed away Sunday, May, 5, 2024 at his home.A service to celebrate his life will be held Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will greet friends following the service.Mansel was born in Wayne County, NC on January 9, 1979. He attended True Holiness House of Prayer in Goldsboro when he was younger.He leaves to cherish his...
Mansel Tyrone Rowe, also known as "Sel", passed away Sunday, May, 5, 2024 at his home.A service to celebrate his life will be held Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the chapel...
Annette WatsonFremont
Annette Smith Watson, 72, formerly of Fremont went to her heavenly home Sunday, May 5, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at noon at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.Mrs. Watson was born in Wayne County on June 27, 1951 to the late James Roy Smith Sr. and Eva Mooring Smith. Her husband was the former pastor of Newton Grove Church of God, where she was a dedicated pastor’s wife....
Annette Smith Watson, 72, formerly of Fremont went to her heavenly home Sunday, May 5, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at...
