August 3, 2025, 76, Goldsboro —- We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Larry Ward, who departed this life peacefully at the age of 76. Mr. Ward passed away on Sunday, August 03, 2025 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories, The…… read more »
July 28, 2025, 2, Goldsboro —- Baby boy Queon Nai White Jennings, 2 years old, completed his brief earthly journey and transitioned to his heavenly home, Monday July 28, 2025 at Maynard Children’s Hospital in Greenville,NC. The Celebration of Life will be, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at J.B. Rhodes Jr. Memorial Chapel at 2:00 PM.… read more »
July 29, 2025, 88, Goldsboro —- Charles William Leathers Sr., 88, of Goldsboro departed this life Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be held Monday, August 11, 2025 at noon in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at Eastern Carolina…… read more »
July 29, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Teresia Jarman Stringfield, 71, of Mt. Olive departed this earthly life Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wayne County on October 26, 1953 to the late Samuel Lacey and Annie Budd Jarman. Visitation will be…… read more »
July 29, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Diekman, a loving wife and mother, who passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025 at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Michael Diekman; her two loving children, Michael Shelp and…… read more »
July 26, 2025, 71, Goldsboro —- With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Terri Sasser, a beloved mother, mema, and friend, who left this world on July 26, 2025 at the age of 71. She was a woman of deep kindness, sharp intellect, and a zest for life that inspired all who knew her.…… read more »
July 28, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Edward Earl Jones, 76, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, July 28, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Homegoing service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with Pastor Ricky Sullivan officiating. …… read more »
July 26, 2025, 70, Goldsboro — Pamela Jeanne Thompson, 70, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Pamela was born on May 28, 1955, in California to the late Lyle Foster and Jacqueline Gensler Cassidy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Bill” Thompson, and her sister, Valerie Render.…… read more »
July 22, 2025, 61, Goldsboro — James R. Price Jr., 61, passed away July 22, 2025 at his home in Seven Springs. No formal service will be held at this time. Leaving to cherish his memories is his sister, Jackie P. Mallam of Seven Springs and a host of other relatives and friends. He was…… read more »
July 28, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Randolph Dennis “Randy” Nelson, Jr., 83, of Autryville, NC passed away at his home in Sampson County on July 28, 2025. He was born July 8, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Jewel Curtis Rowland and Madeleine Halstead Rowland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…… read more »
