July 7, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Bobby Woodrow O’Daniel passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the age of 84 with his wife by his side. Bobby was born April 4, 1940, in Mebane, North Carolina to the late William Edward and Minnie Pierce O’Daniel. He was the youngest of eight children. Bobby came…… read more »
July 7, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Doris Elizabeth Hartley Peele, 85, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 7, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home. Born in Wayne County on July 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Louise Pearce Hartley. In addition to her parents, Doris was…… read more »
July 6, 2024, 74, Smithfield – Ossie Vaden Beard Jr., 74, departed this life Saturday, July 6, 2024, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by his loving family. Born July 21, 1949, in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Ossie Vaden Beard Sr. and Maggie Johnson Beard. In addition to his…… read more »
July 4, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Virginia Stevens Fields, 82, was welcomed into her eternal home on Thursday morning, July 4, 2024. Virginia was born in Wayne County to the late Woodrow Wilson Stevens and Mary Helen Grant Stevens on June 4, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…… read more »
July 6, 2024, 95, Lake Gaston – Merwin Richard Dieckmann, MD – CAPT USN (Ret.) November 30, 1928 – July 6, 2024 Merwin Richard Dieckmann, MD, 95, of Macon, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. Merwin was born November 30, 1928 in Clarksville, Iowa to the late Louis F. and…… read more »
July 7, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Ms. Verna Chandler, 86, completed her earthly journey, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
July 7, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Mr. Albert Ray Crawford Sr., 79, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones. There will be no formal services.… read more »
July 7, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Mr. Devon Ward, 88, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
July 1, 2024, 19, Goldsboro — Mr. Jaydin “Jay-Money” Vann, 19, was summoned home by our Heavenly Father on Monday, July 1, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly, 211 West Hooks River Road,…… read more »
July 7, 2024, 87, Pikeville — Add “Hump” Monroe Lancaster, 87, of Pikeville went to his heavenly home Sunday evening, July 7, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will held Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont. The…… read more »
