Category Archives: Obituaries

Anthony Travis Hobson

Anthony Travis Hobson

October 2, 2024, 52, Lillington — Mr. Anthony Travis Hobson, 52, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at home. There will be no formal services.read more »

Aubry L. Chakona

Aubry L. Chakona

October 10, 2024, 82, Fremont — Aubry L. Chakona, 82, of Fremont went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. A graveside service to honor his life will be held Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Pikeville.  The…read more »

Jackie “Ken” Scott

Jackie “Ken” Scott

October 10, 2024, 55, Goldsboro — Jackie “Ken” Scott, 55, of Goldsboro, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the home of his parents in Benson. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  Interment will follow at Hastings Cemetery…read more »

Burma Faye Langston Sasser

Burma Faye Langston Sasser

October 11, 2024, 82, Princeton — Burma Faye Langston Sasser, 82, of Princeton passed away at her home on Friday, October 11, 2024.  She was born in Johnston County on October 31, 1941, to the late John Thurman Langston and Mae Tomlinson Langston.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by…read more »

Roy Lee Trogdon

Roy Lee Trogdon

September 30, 2024, 59, Lillington — Roy Lee Trogdon, 59, of Lillington passed away at Universal Health Care (Lillington Assisted Living) on September 30, 2024.  He was born on November 16, 1964, to the late Thomas Fletcher Trogdon, Sr., and Nancy Pauline Pounds Trogdon. Lee liked to be outside and loved feeding the kittys and…read more »

Jerry Douglas Lane

Jerry Douglas Lane

October 6, 2024, 76, Mount Olive — Jerry Douglas Lane, 76, native of Mount Olive and a current resident of Goldsboro, passed away early Sunday evening, October 6, 2024, while at home.  He had been in declining health for some time. A graduate of Southern Wayne Senior High School and Wayne Community College, he had…read more »

Pearl Biggs Hill

Pearl Biggs Hill

October 5, 2024, 90, Dudley — Pearl Biggs Hill, age 90, passed away Saturday evening, October 5th at Brookdale Senior Living. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence R. Biggs and Minnie Howell Biggs. She was married to the late Blaney W. Hill for 59 years prior to his passing.…read more »

Pamela Wade Jones Cook

Pamela Wade Jones Cook

October 7, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Pamela Wade Jones Cook, 77, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at her home. Born in Halifax County, Virginia on October 15, 1946, to the late Esel O. and Maggie New Jones. Pamela is survived by her husband, Louis “Lou” Cook; sons, Chris Cook and wife, Russ Ann…read more »

Peggy Howell Lancaster

Peggy Howell Lancaster

October 7, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Peggy Howell Lancaster, 84, was received into the presence of her Lord in the afternoon of Monday, October 7, 2024. Peggy was born in Wayne County to the late Jack and Louise Howell on September 14, 1940. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…read more »

Thelma Edwards Jones

Thelma Edwards Jones

October 7, 2024, 70, Goldsboro — Thelma Edwards Jones, 70, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro surrounded by her family. Thelma was born in Wayne County to Mary Rose Frazier Edwards of Goldsboro and the late Jacob Edwards on May 5, 1954. She worked as a receptionist at…read more »

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