Category Archives: Obituaries

David Owens

David Owens

September 29, 2024, 56, Goldsboro — Mr. David Owens, 56, completed his earthly walk of life on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 1:00 pm with a viewing from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm at St. James Christian Church, 1739 MLK…read more »

William “Bill” Duffy Lane

William “Bill” Duffy Lane

October 2, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — William “Bill” Duffy Lane, owner and operator of Lane Tree Golf Club and Conference Center and well-known developer in Wayne County, departed this walk of life Wednesday afternoon, October 2nd at his home surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 5…read more »

Elsa Sánchez Ávila

Elsa Sánchez Ávila

September 30, 2024, 48, Goldsboro — Elsa Sánchez Ávila, 48, of Goldsboro, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The family will receive friends afterward until 8 p.m. at the funeral…read more »

Barbara Jean Strickland,

Barbara Jean Strickland,

September 29, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Barbara Jean Strickland, 64, 208 Hyde Park Dr., died Sunday. She was born to the late John Thomas Lanier, Sr and Dorothy Mae Reid on September 30, 1959, in Wayne County.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 12 Noon in the Rev Ernie Haskins…read more »

Eva Inez Batten Mitchell

Eva Inez Batten Mitchell

September 29, 2024, 95, Dudley — Eva Inez Batten Mitchell, 95, went to be with her Lord early on Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, at Sutton’s Retirement Center. Inez was born in Johnston County to the late Buren and Eva Batten on July 7, 1929. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…read more »

Trista Shirley Monk

Trista Shirley Monk

September 29, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Trista Shirley Monk, 71, was welcomed into the presence of her Lord early on Sunday morning, September 29, 2024. Trista was born in Wayne County to the late Wilber and Margie Shirley on December 2, 1952. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law…read more »

Ingrid Kasting Aycock

Ingrid Kasting Aycock

September 29, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Ingrid Kasting Aycock, 82, passed away early Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, at Lawndale Manor in Garner. Ingrid was born in Germany to the late Friederich and Elfriede Kasting on November 26, 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Gordon Aycock,…read more »

Ruben Leo Daughtry

Ruben Leo Daughtry

September 28, 2024, 99, Apex — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ruben Leo Daughtry on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Apex, North Carolina. Leo was born on January 5, 1925, in Johnston County to the late Charlie Herman Daughtry and Aggie Lynch Daughtry. He was preceded in death by…read more »

Nancy Anne Thomas McNeill

Nancy Anne Thomas McNeill

September 28, 2024, 88, Goldsboro – Nancy Anne Thomas McNeill, 88, passed away on Saturday evening at The Ridge in Pikeville. Nancy was born in Anson County, NC to the late Lee Olyn Thomas and Vera Mae High Thomas on March 27, 1936. Nancy grew up in Anson County and went to Polkton High School…read more »

Janet Pate Barfield

Janet Pate Barfield

September 28, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Janet Pate Barfield, 84, passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born in Wayne County on July 7, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert Pate and Inez Batts Pate. In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her…read more »

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