Category Archives: Obituaries

Cheryl Oreo White

Cheryl Oreo White

January 24, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Cheryl Oreo White, 67, of Goldsboro joined her heavenly Father, Friday, January 24, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Homegoing service will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  Interment will follow at Wayne Memorial…read more »

Katherine Camille Phinizy

Katherine Camille Phinizy

January 18, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Katherine Camille Phinizy, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on January 18, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1942, to Clarence and Esther Tobergta Hetman, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is survived by her husband and love of her…read more »

Mildred Lee Stewart Braswell

Mildred Lee Stewart Braswell

January 27, 2025, 91, Princeton — Mildred Lee Stewart Braswell, 91, of Princeton went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025.  Mildred was born on October 29, 1933 to the late Charlie Casper Stewart and Lida Mae Benson Stewart.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…read more »

David Earl Creech

David Earl Creech

January 23, 2025, 68, Four Oaks — David Earl Creech, 68, of Four Oaks passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  He was born August 20, 1956 to the late Jesse Earl Creech and Betty King Creech.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Janice Creech Yancey. David is…read more »

Denise Lorraine Blackmer Nelson

Denise Lorraine Blackmer Nelson

January 22, 202, 72, Autryville — Denise Lorraine Blackmer Nelson, 72, of Autryville, NC passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.  She was born on October 6, 1952 to the late Eugene Clark Blackmer and Agnus Constance Wilkinson Blackmer.  She loved and is loved in return.  Her family and friends find solace…read more »

Sequellas Thompson

Sequellas Thompson

January 26, 2025, 46, Goldsboro —- With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Thompson and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Sequellas Thompson, 46. Mr. Thompson transitioned at his home surrounded by his family. Arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services…read more »

James Johnson

James Johnson

January 26, 2025, 97, La Grange — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Johnson and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. James Johnson, 97. Mr. Johnson transitioned at the Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, Goldsboro, NC . Arrangements are forthcoming…read more »

Bradley King

Bradley King

January 29, 2025, 71, Mount Olive — Visitation for Bradley King will be at Tyndall Funeral Home on Saturday, February 1, from 5 p.m. until 6:45 p.m.  Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m.   Committal rites and burial will be Sunday, February 2, at 2 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park. Brad passed away during the…read more »

Ruby Ezzell Hobbs

Ruby Ezzell Hobbs

January 27, 2025, 82, Faison — Mrs. Ruby Ezzell Hobbs, Faison resident, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 27, 2025 at Sampson Memorial Hospital in Clinton.  She had been a long time member of the Faison Rescue and was a member of Faison Baptist Church. She was the widow of C. J. Hobbs. Funeral details…read more »

Michael Wayne Brock

Michael Wayne Brock

January 26, 2025,  64, Faison — Michael Wayne Brock, 64, passed away late Sunday evening, January 26, 2025,  at his home in Faison.  He is survived by a daughter; Briana Renee Brock of Faison; a son, Michael Brock of Faison; step children; Dustin Jones, and Roxana Norris; a brother, Danny Brock and wife Shelia; and…read more »

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