October 1, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Mr. James Stebleton, 73, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. There will be no formal services.… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Brandon Wayne Ashworth
September 29, 2024, 29, Raleigh — Mr. Brandon Wayne Ashworth, 29, entered the land of eternity peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his home. Brandon was born on May 24, 1995, in Durham, NC to Jonathan and Holly Summers Ashworth. He is survived by his parents, Jonathan Ashworth and Holly Ashworth; his brother, Dylan…… read more »
Evan Briscoe Balazsi
October 4, 2024, 70, Kenly — Evan Briscoe Balazsi, 70, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Johnston County on January 30, 1954, he was the son of Joseph Balazsi and Edith Briscoe Balazsi. Evan was a member at Smithfield First PH Church, where his spirit…… read more »
William Thad Deans
September 30, 2024, 92, Raleigh — William Thad Deans, 92, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Avendelle Assisted Living in Garner. Born on November 9, 1931, in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Claude Deans and Emma Joyner Deans. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from…… read more »
Ella L. Suggs
October 2, 2024, 70, Kinston — Mrs. Ella L. Suggs, 70, answered the Master’s call on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at UNC Lenoir Healthcare, Kinston, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class are entrusted to Loftin Memorial-J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home of Kinston.… read more »
David Owens
September 29, 2024, 56, Goldsboro — Mr. David Owens, 56, completed his earthly walk of life on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 1:00 pm with a viewing from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm at St. James Christian Church, 1739 MLK…… read more »
William “Bill” Duffy Lane
October 2, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — William “Bill” Duffy Lane, owner and operator of Lane Tree Golf Club and Conference Center and well-known developer in Wayne County, departed this walk of life Wednesday afternoon, October 2nd at his home surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 5…… read more »
Elsa Sánchez Ávila
September 30, 2024, 48, Goldsboro — Elsa Sánchez Ávila, 48, of Goldsboro, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends afterward until 8 p.m. at the funeral…… read more »
Barbara Jean Strickland,
September 29, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Barbara Jean Strickland, 64, 208 Hyde Park Dr., died Sunday. She was born to the late John Thomas Lanier, Sr and Dorothy Mae Reid on September 30, 1959, in Wayne County. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 12 Noon in the Rev Ernie Haskins…… read more »
Eva Inez Batten Mitchell
September 29, 2024, 95, Dudley — Eva Inez Batten Mitchell, 95, went to be with her Lord early on Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, at Sutton’s Retirement Center. Inez was born in Johnston County to the late Buren and Eva Batten on July 7, 1929. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
