Category Archives: Obituaries

Margie Lee Barnes Bass

Margie Lee Barnes Bass

February 1, 2025, 85, Kenly — Margie Lee Barnes Bass, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday February 1, 2025 at Smithfield Manor. Born in Wilson County on March 2, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Fletcher Lee Barnes and Alma Holland Barnes. In addition to her parents, Margie is preceded in death by…read more »

Betty Jean Rose Hinnant

Betty Jean Rose Hinnant

January 29, 2025, 89, Kenly — Betty Jean Rose Hinnant was born on September 8, 1935 during the time of the Great Depression in the United States. Her birth parents had several other children and the family was struggling. Betty was malnourished and very underdeveloped. The story goes that she was eating lead paint off…read more »

Michael David Parrish

Michael David Parrish

January 27, 2025, 62, Selma — Michael David Parrish, 62, of Selma, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, January 27, 2025. Mike spent many years working as a successful paint contractor. In his spare time, he enjoyed taking his boat out to fish and play. He loved bass fishing and…read more »

Wilson Gaye

Wilson Gaye

February 4, 2025, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Wilson Gaye, who left the world on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Dennis Howell

Dennis Howell

February 3, 2025, Goldsboro — Mr. Dennis Howell entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 3, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Aleese Fields

Aleese Fields

February 2, 2025, 102, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Aleese Fields, 102, who transitioned from labor to reward, Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her residence. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Mary Virginia Bryant

Mary Virginia Bryant

February 2, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Ms. Mary Virginia Bryant, 80, transitioned to her earthly home on February 2, 2025 at her residence. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Timothy Pearsall

Timothy Pearsall

January 30, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Timothy Pearsall, 90, on January 30, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Kenneth Ray Howell

Kenneth Ray Howell

January 26, 2025, 80, Patetown — Kenneth Ray Howell, 80, of Patetown went to be with his heavenly Father Sunday, January 26, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Howell was born  August 3, 1944 to the late George Dewitt and Thelma Horne Howell.  He was a member of Patetown Church of God…read more »

Frank Garrison Lattin

Frank Garrison Lattin

January 25, 2025 , 79, Dudley — Frank Garrison Lattin, 79, formerly of Pennsylvania passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Goldsboro Assisted Living with his loving wife by his side. A private service will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro for the family. Frank was born in Baltimore, Maryland on…read more »

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