June 9, 2025, 56, Goldsboro — Anthony Scott Cowan, (affectionately known as “Ant” by his family and close friends) gained his heavenly wings on Monday, June 9th, 2025 surrounded by family. Even though we wanted much more time with him while on this earth, the Lord said it’s time to come with Me. There are…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Anthony “Ant” Cowan
Arthur Ray Turner
June 8, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Arthur Ray Turner of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on June 8, 2025. The visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on June 14, 2025, at Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro with the funeral service held directly after…… read more »
Baby Boy Miller Merle Brooks
June 7, 2025, Goldsboro — Our precious baby, Miller Merle Brooks, was born sleeping on June 7th at 4:37 PM at UNC Health Wayne. We held him in our arms for a moment but we will hold him in our hearts forever. We find comfort knowing he is in the arms of Jesus and one…… read more »
Joshua “Josh” Seth Thomas
June 6, 2025, 44, Goldsboro — Joshua “Josh” Seth Thomas, 44, of Pikeville passed away after a extended illness on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. A service to celebrate his life will be held Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory…… read more »
William “Billy” Henry Ward
June 9, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — William (Billy) Henry Ward, 73, of Pikeville passed away at UNC Rex Hospital on Monday June 9, 2025. He was born on May 13, 1952 to the late Raymond Allen Ward and Carrie Lena Hill Ward. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers; Sherwood…… read more »
Krystal Renee Morrison
June 4, 2025, 39, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly departure of Ms. Krystal Renee Morrison, 39, of Clinton, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC.… read more »
Bertie Elder Artis
June 1, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Bertie Elder Artis, 77, of Goldsboro, NC. Bertie Elder Artis was born on August 5, 1947, to the late Joe Henry Elder and Inez Royal in Asheville, NC.After completing her formal education,…… read more »
Jimmy Creel
June 6, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — James Walter Creel, known to most as Jimmy Creel, resident of the Dudley area, passed away Friday afternoon, June 6, 2025, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. He was 90. Mr. Creel will be best remembered as having operated Goldsboro’s Snack and Cue, a local, legendary pool room. He was retired…… read more »
Rex T. Hatch
June 5, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Rex T. Hatch, at the age of 90, passed away early evening, Thursday, June 5, 2025, on Hatch’s Hill, the place he loved and called home. Mr. Hatch was a graduate of North Carolina State University, and he had served in the United States Army. Mr. Hatch was not…… read more »
Kenneth Harold Worrell
June 6, 2025, 93, Goldsboro — Kenneth Harold Worrell, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on November 25, 1931, Kenneth was the son of the late Bruce and Lucettia Overman Worrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
