January 5, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Jack Hart passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1930 to the late Numon and Clara Mae Hart in Anwept, Ohio. At a early age, they moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana and at the age of 17, Jack joined the Indiana National Guard…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Gunnery Sergeant Donald “Jack” William Hart, USMC Retired
SMSGT James Leon Zills, USAF Retired
January 5, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Senior Master Sergeant James Leon Zills, USAF Retired, passed away Sunday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center at the age of 90. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.… read more »
Dorothy Howell
January 1, 2025, 73, Pikeville — Dorothy Howell, 73, of Pikeville departed this earthly life January 1, 2025 at Wilson Health and Rehabilitation. A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Howell; one son, Ricky Hainey Jr. and wife, Carrie of Pinkney;…… read more »
Doris Edmundson Gurganus
December 31, 2024, 81, Pikeville — Doris Edmundson Gurganus, 81, departed this earthly life Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Mount Olive Center. Mrs. Gurganus was born in Wayne County on December 7, 1943 to the late William Henry and Rachel Dawson Edmundson. While her health permitted, she worshipped at Pikeville PFWB Church and Faro Chapel…… read more »
Andrea Gomez Rojas
December 26, 2024, 90, Wallace — John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, will live; and no one who lives and believes in me will ever die. Do you believe this?” Andrea Gomez Rojas passed away after living a long life…… read more »
Cynthia O’Neil Carson
December 29, 2024, 88, Selma — Cynthia O’Neil Carson surrendered to lymphoma, and was called home to heaven, to watch over her family and malevolent dog, Poncho. Cynthia, born in Moriah, New York on January 21, 1936, was the youngest child of Faye Patten O’Neil and Charles Van Rensselaer O’Neil. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
Debra Alice Montague
December 26, 2024, 70, Princeton — Debra Alice Montague, 70, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Goldsboro, NC on January 25, 1954 to Bob and Nan Montague. In more recent years, Debbie lived Down East, where she found many hours of peace and…… read more »
Larry Saunders, Jr.
December 21, 2024, 31, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Saunders and connected family to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Larry Saunders, Jr., 31. Mr. Saunders transitioned on Saturday, December 21, 2024… read more »
Carlton “Bam – Bam” Jackson Jr.
December 27, 2024, 57, Goldsboro — He was born to Bishop Carlton Jackson Sr. & The late Evangelist Bertha JacksonHe was preceded in death by his mother and daughter Erika Frye. He attended Wayne County Public Schools and earned several certificates in Computer Technology. He was a diehard Cowboys fan, and he loved fishing, especially…… read more »
Roselee White Hall
January 1, 2025, 73, Mount Olive — Roselee White Hall, 73, resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away Wednesday evening, January 1, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne Hospital in Goldsboro. A native of Kingsport, Tennessee, it was there that she and her husband lived amongst her family, both employed with Eastman Chemical Company in…… read more »
