Category Archives: Obituaries

Edna Christine Anderson Burden

Edna Christine Anderson Burden

October 14, 2024, 79, Garner — Ms. Edna Christine Anderson Burden, 79, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Universal of Fuquay Varina. The arrangements are currently incomplete. The life of a loved one does not end! It simply goes on. With its work finished here,…read more »

Richard D. Wiggins

Richard D. Wiggins

October 13, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Mr. Richard D. Wiggins, 76, completed his final earthly mission on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. The celebration of his life will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Pentecostal Holy Church, 600 E. Pine Street, Goldsboro, NC. The…read more »

Noah D. Faison

Noah D. Faison

October 13, 2024, 48, Goldsboro — Mr. Noah D. Faison, 48, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 1:00 pm at All Saints United Holy Church, 328 Sleepy Creek…read more »

Melvin Pugh

Melvin Pugh

October 12, 2024, 70, Kinston — Mr. Melvin Pugh, 70, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The celebration of his life will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm with a viewing from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm at the Loftin Memorial-J.B. Rhodes…read more »

Lynwood E. Bell Jr.

Lynwood E. Bell Jr.

October 9, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Mr. Lynwood E. Bell Jr., 81, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Willow Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm with a viewing from 1:00 pm to 1:45…read more »

Mickey Jay Bass

Mickey Jay Bass

October 19, 2024, 47, Fremont — Mickey Jay Bass, 47, of Fremont passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday, October 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Assembly of God in Fremont with a celebration of his life following at 6:00 p.m. Mickey was born in Nash County on July 19,…read more »

Frances Lee Sullivan Mooring

Frances Lee Sullivan Mooring

October 19, 2024, 79, Fremont — Frances Lee Sullivan Mooring, 79, of Fremont received her ultimate healing on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Homegoing service will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at…read more »

Delores “Gypsy” Moore

Delores “Gypsy” Moore

October 17, 2024, 92, Goldsboro — Delores “Gypsy” Moore, 92, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Thursday, October 17, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Entombment will follow at Wayne…read more »

Etheleen Stephenson Butts

Etheleen Stephenson Butts

October 20, 2024, 96, Goldsboro — Etheleen Stephenson Butts of Goldsboro entered into rest peacefully. She is survived by her daughters, Gilda Hope James Monterone, Eleanor Dianne James Pierce, Wanda Kay James Bragg (Ronnie) and Celia Gayle James Gwaltney (Wayne) all of Goldsboro, step-daughter, Janet Lee Butts Allen of Wilmington. Sons, Jesse Berry James, Jr.…read more »

Scottie Mildred Smith

Scottie Mildred Smith

October 15, 2024, 90, Princeton — With profound sorrow and sadness, Craig & Martha Casey and the staff of Casey Funeral Home and Cremations humbly announce the earthly transition of Mother Scottie Mildred Walker-Smith.  Mrs. Smith made her earthly transition into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 11:22 pm in her…read more »

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