April 5, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Carol Speight Howell, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her home. Born in Anson County on March 9, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James William and Gladys Louise Evans Speight. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Carol Speight Howell
Summer Leah Elliott
April 5, 2025, 35, Goldsboro – Summer Leah Elliott, 35, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, after a brave and enduring battle with brain cancer. Surrounded by her loving family and friends at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, she left this world with grace, knowing that she was deeply loved. Though her earthly journey…… read more »
Willie Earl Hollowell
April 4, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Willie Earl Hollowell, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Wayne County on November 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Armon and Verlie Hollowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…… read more »
Jo Carraway Gurley
April 4, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Jo Carraway Gurley, age 76, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, April 4, 2025, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Born on June 23, 1948, in Wayne County, Jo was the daughter of the late Ralph S. and Dorothy Sutton Carraway. She was preceded in death…… read more »
Larry Allen Stallings
April 7, 2025, 78, La Grange — May 17, 1946 – April 7, 2025 Larry Allen Stallings, 78, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. Larry was born in Lenoir County to the late Roy Allen and Ida Estelle Barwick Stallings on May 17, 1946. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…… read more »
Kenneth Earl Core
April 4, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Kenneth Earl Core, affectionately known as “Kent,” was born on August 6, 1953, as the youngest child of the late Jessie James and Elnora Walls Core in Wayne County, NC. On Friday, April 4, 2025, Kent peacefully transitioned from this life at UNC Health Wayne. Following the untimely passing…… read more »
Marcus Bridges
April 6, 2025, 63, Kinston — Mr. Marcus Bridges, 63, peacefully crossed the sands of time and entered a land of eternal peace on Sunday, April 06, 2025 at Signature Health Care in Kinston, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep this family in your prayers.… read more »
Patricia Ann Hinnant Pate
April 6, 2025, 82, Kenly — Patricia Ann Hinnant Pate, 82, peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Born in Johnston County on August 13, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Hinnant and Flora Fitzgerald Hinnant. As a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and…… read more »
Helen Johnson
April 8, 2025, 101, Goldsboro — Ms. Helen Johnson, 101, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Somerset Court of Goldsboro. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
Eddie Ward
April 6, 2025, 92, Goldsboro — In Loving Memory of Mr. Eddie Ward, 92, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Eddie Ward who departed this life on Sunday, April 06, 2025. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the family in your prayers.… read more »
