Category Archives: Obituaries

Beverly Sasser Howell

Beverly Sasser Howell

August 12, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Beverly Sasser Howell, 76, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County on August 13, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Linwood and Rachel Rhodes Sasser. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her husband,…read more »

Nancy Annette Nylund Brown

Nancy Annette Nylund Brown

August 10, 2024, 88, Fuquay Varina — Nancy Annette Nylund Brown, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Fuquay Varina on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born in Los Angeles County, CA on September 12, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Noble Nylund and Edith Marie Sutter Nylund. In addition to her…read more »

Millard Bruce Knights

Millard Bruce Knights

August 10, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Millard Bruce Knights, 86, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Bruce was born in Enfield, Maine to the late Malinda E. and Millard James Knights on January 1, 1938. After high school, Bruce enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at…read more »

SMSgt. Frank P. Mitchell, USAF, Retired

SMSgt. Frank P. Mitchell, USAF, Retired

August 9, 2024, 70, Goldsboro — SMSgt. Frank P. Mitchell, USAF, Retired, 70, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was born in Cumberland County on July 24, 1954, to the late Marie Mitchell Moskovitz. In addition to his mother, Frank was preceded in death by his grandparents who…read more »

Marlena Hollowell Edwards

Marlena Hollowell Edwards

August 8, 2024, 49, Wilmington — Marlena Hollowell Edwards, 49, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior and reunited with her daddy on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born in Wayne County to Linda Howell Hollowell and the late Edward Errol Hollowell on October 10, 1974. In addition to her father, she was…read more »

Emmitt Robinson “Bobby” Davis, Jr.

Emmitt Robinson “Bobby” Davis, Jr.

August 14, 2024, 84, Kinston — October 26, 1939 – August 14, 2024 Emmitt Robinson “Bobby” Davis, Jr., 84, was welcomed to life eternal on August 14, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. Bobby was born in Lenoir County to the late Emmett Robinson Davis, Sr. and Opal…read more »

Betty Jo Taylor

Betty Jo Taylor

August 11, 2024, 66, La Grange — Betty Jo Taylor, 66, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Betty Jo was born in Lenoir County to the late Eddie Russell Taylor and Sue Kennedy Taylor on December 18, 1957. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a…read more »

Thurman Decator Vincent, Jr.

Thurman Decator Vincent, Jr.

August 11, 2024, 88, Kinston — May 16, 1936 – August 11, 2024 Thurman Decator Vincent, Jr., age 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 11, 2024, after a prolonged illness at Ayden Court Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Ayden, NC. A service of his remembrance will be held on Friday,…read more »

John Wiggins

John Wiggins

August 18, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Mr. John Wiggins, 86, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at SECU Hospice House, Smithfield, NC. There will be no formal services.read more »

Linda Corbett

Linda Corbett

August 17, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Ms. Linda Corbett, 71, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, August 17, 2024. There will be formal services.read more »

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