August 20, 2025, 62, Goldsboro — Lonnie Benjamin “Ben” Rhodes, IV, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Ben was born in Lenoir County to the late Lonnie Benjamin “Benny” Rhodes III and Anne Ball Rhodes on January 24, 1963. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…… read more »
August 14, 2025, 72, Goldsboro — Sadie Ann Turner Aycock, 72, set out for her final journey on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was born in Lenoir County on January 1, 1953, to the late Robert L. and Ruby Louise Hughes Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,…… read more »
August 22, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Vivian (Libby) Elizabeth Pope, 71, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, August 22, 2025 with her family by her side. Born on April 24, 1954 in Johnston County, she was daughter to the late Charles Ray Pope and Betty Lou Hare Pope. Libby dedicated 30 years to…… read more »
August 18, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Bobby Jeffery “Doc” Barnes, 67, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home. Born on September 11, 1957 in Wake County, he was son to Bobby E. Barnes and Gladys Leggett Barnes. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00…… read more »
August 14, 2025, 99, Goldsboro — Martha Batten Boswell Pittman, 99, passed away on August 14, 2025. She was born in Johnston County on November 14, 1925. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Naomi Davis Batten; stepmother, Nedies Batten; husbands, William Cecil Boswell, and Burgess Pittman; siblings, Doris Horne, Jessie Lee…… read more »
August 16, 2025, 57, Goldsboro — Mr. Kenneth Bowden age, 57 peacefully crossed the sands of time and entered a land of eternal peace on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his residence. Though Mr. Kenneth Bowden is gone , may his memory echo through the lives he touched. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.…… read more »
August 13, 2025, 99, Goldsboro — Mr. Cleveland Simmons Sr., 99, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at home surrounded by his loved ones. The Celebration of Life will be Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church 2506 New Hope Road,…… read more »
August 17, 2025, 93, Goldsboro — CMSgt. Everette Haburn Glass, (Ret.), 93, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Mr. Glass was born in Jonesville, Virginia on April 18, 1932 to the late Haburn Emmett Glass and Milpha Dilly Frazier. Everette graduated from Flatwoods…… read more »
August 14, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Roland Edward Strickland Jr., 77, of Raleigh passed away peacefully Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro with family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with visitation afterwards.…… read more »
August 18, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — With profound sadness, the family of Mr. Floyd Edward Daniels Jr. age 94 announces his passing on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Though his time with us will never be forgotten, his impact on his family was immeasurable and his memory will…… read more »
