Category Archives: Obituaries

Wiley S. Mozingo Jr.

Wiley S. Mozingo Jr.

December 27, 2024, 74, Dudley — Mr. Wiley S. Mozingo Jr.,74, completed his earthly journey and transitioned on Friday, December 27, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC with his family by his side. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 1:30 pm at First Congregational United Church…read more »

Lester Graham Britt

Lester Graham Britt

December 30, 2024, 89, Pikeville — Lester Graham Britt, 89 passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home in Pikeville, NC. Lester was born in Wayne County on May 27, 1935, to the late Henry and Bertha Britt. Lester loved his Lord, Jesus Christ and made the decision to accept him as his Savior…read more »

Jerry Lee Futrell

Jerry Lee Futrell

December 28, 2024, 55, Dudley — Jerry Lee Futrell, 55, of Dudley passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete where the family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Brent Godwin

Brent Godwin

December 26, 2024, 71, Princeton — Brent Godwin, 71, of Princeton departed this walk of life Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Rex Health in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Brent…read more »

Albert “Shorty” Leon Crumpler Sr.

Albert “Shorty” Leon Crumpler Sr.

December 24, 2024, 94, Pikeville — Albert “Shorty” Leon Crumpler Sr., 94, of Pikeville departed this earthly life Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends Monday, December 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service…read more »

Robert “Bob” Eugene Woody

Robert “Bob” Eugene Woody

December 24, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Robert “Bob” Eugene Woody, 76, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday morning, December 24, 2024, at his home. A private family service will be held. Robert was born in Michigan on October 25, 1948, to the late Burgess Eugene and Leona Figel Woody.  He was a veteran of the United…read more »

Dorla Dene Mack

Dorla Dene Mack

December 20, 2024, 73, Fremont — Dorla Dene Mack, 73, of Fremont passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home. A service to celebrate her life will be announced. Mrs. Mack was born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania on October 31, 1951, to the late Carl and Willa Miller. She worshipped at Bethel Church in Goldsboro…read more »

Copemon “Cope” Robertson

Copemon “Cope” Robertson

December 18, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — Copemon “Cope” Robertson was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on June 28, 1952, to Fred and Rosa Robertson. He was the sixth of seven children. Cope, as he was affectionately known, attended Goldsboro City Schools and graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1970. Following graduation, he pursued a career…read more »

Edna Lee Wilson Wilkins

Edna Lee Wilson Wilkins

December 27, 2024, 77, Princeton — Edna Lee Wilson Wilkins, 77, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness.  She was born on December 8, 1947, in Wayne County. Edna was married to Billy Franklin Wilkins.  She was employed by Southern Bell as an Engineering Clerk for most of the time she worked.  She…read more »

Ella Catherine Tripp Kelchner

Ella Catherine Tripp Kelchner

December 20, 2024, 87, Smithfield — Ella Catherine Tripp Kelchner, 87, passed away at UNC Johnston Health on, Friday, December 20, 2024.  Cat was born in Pitt County on August 2, 1937, to the late Russell Linwood Tripp, Sr. and Lela Elizabeth Jones Tripp Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…read more »

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