On December 27, 2023, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert at D & C Mini Mart at 1007 E Elm St. While in route, they received a separate call regarding a robbery at the same establishment. Once on the scene, officers made contact with the owners and an…… read more »
December 24, 2023, 65, Goldsboro — Ms. Diana Smith, 65, completed her earthly walk of life on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born on July 5, 1958, in Lynchburg, VA to Lucille Moorman. She is survived by her daughter, Dana Smith, and…… read more »
December 22, 2023, 74, Fremont — Mr. Stanley Eugene Lewandowski, 74, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Friday, December 22, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. There will be no formal services.… read more »
December 27, 2023, 62, Goldsboro — Samuel Oates, 62, of 320 E. Pollock St., died Thursday at his residence. He is preceded in death by his father, Willie J. Oates; his brother Tyrone Frederick; and his sisters, Faye Oates and Ruby Bush. Joyous and loving memories will be held by his surviving family: his wife,…… read more »
December 18, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — Charles Holmes, 87, of 126 Turner Trailer Park died December 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born February 9, 1936, in Wake County to William and Susan Dooley Holmes. In keeping with the family’s wishes, he was cremated, and Memorial Services will be held at a later date.…… read more »
December 25, 2023, 63, Goldsboro — Beverly Bowden Brown, 63, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, December 29, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro…… read more »
December 24, 2023, 44, Pikeville — Erin Marie Smith of 1860 Nahunta Road passed away on Sunday. She was born in Ohio to the late Sandra Louise Tucker Franks and John Robert Franks, Jr. Erin is survived by her, husband, Michael Smith of Pikeviile, a daughter Prairie Smith of Pikeville, a granddaughter, Avalynn Smith of…… read more »
December 27, 2023, 75, Princeton — Evelyn Worley Braswell, 75, of Princeton passed away at Kitty Askins, Goldsboro, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born September 30, 1948, to the late Otis Leo Worley and Betty Wadsworth Worley. In addition, she was preceded in death by sisters, Jackie Edwards and Cathy Worley Lane. A…… read more »
December 22, 2023, 72, Clayton — Thomas Floyd Jackson, III, 72 of Clayton passed away at Spring Brook Rehab and Nursing Center, Clayton, on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born March 13, 1951, to the late Thomas Floyd Jackson, Jr., and Mary Alice Robertson Jackson. No arrangements have been made at this time. He…… read more »
PIKEVILLE — The Greater Pikeville Improvement Committee is hosting its New Year’s Eve Cardinal Drop on Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 at Dees Memorial Park. … read more »
