November 12, 2023, 74, Goldsboro —

Vernon Stephen Vaughan, 74, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

 A native of Kenbridge, Virginia, Stephen was the son of the late Carl E. and Sudie Vaughan. Stephen was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Edward Vaughan.

Stephen was an authority on antique silver and known for his broad expertise. He was head of the Silver Department of E. B. Horn Co. and Roy K. Eyges, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts. 

In recent years, he moved home to Goldsboro, to be closer to family and is survived by his sister, Becky, and husband Bobby West, and many cousins, good friends, and co-workers who loved him like family.

No formal services are planned at this time.

Donations may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Ct, Goldsboro, NC 27534 or First Christian Church, 1609 Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 27530 where he was a member before moving to Paris, France.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.