November 13, 2025, 67, Greensboro — Alphonso K. Burrow, 67, of Greensboro, NC, died Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 3, 1958, in Petersburg, VA, to Sylvester Burrow, Sr. and Shelia D. Johnson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Abundant Life…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Alphonso K. Burrow
Charles Coley
November 13, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — With utmost Sympathy and Compassion, we, the professionals at Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Coley and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Charles Coley, 77. Mr Coley transitioned on November 13, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate…… read more »
George Summerlin
November 16, 2025, 90, Mount Olive — George Summerlin, 90, died Sunday morning, November 16 at Wayne UNC Hospital in Goldsboro. He is survived by his loving grandchildren; Stacey Capps, Joshua Summerlin, Sarah Summerlin, and April Thigpen and her husband, Derrick; great-grandchildren, Tyler Summerlin, Jacksyn Capps, Avery Thigpen, Arya Thigpen, and Jasmine Thigpen. George is…… read more »
Minnie Ruth King Bennett
November 15, 2025, 95, Mount Olive — Minnie Ruth King Bennett, age 95, long-time resident of the Holloman Heights subdivision in Mount Olive, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, Nov. 15, 2025, at the home of her daughter, where she had been receiving love and care for quite some time. Funeral services will…… read more »
Peggy Jean Thornton
November 16, 2025, 89, Kinston — While in the warm embrace of close family on Sunday, November 16, 2025, Peggy Jean Thornton said goodbye to loved ones here on earth and joined her Heavenly Father and family. Peggy was preceded in death by husband, Samuel Everett Thornton, daughter, Debbie Lewis, and brothers, John William, Earl,…… read more »
Elgie Gray Barefoot Howell
November 15, 2025, 84, Grantham — Elgie Gray Barefoot Howell, age 84 of the Grantham Community and a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro. Born in Johnston County, Elgie was the daughter of the late Nogah Barefoot and…… read more »
Rebecca Anne Teal
November 12, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rebecca Anne Teal, at the age of 71 on November 12, 2025, at Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed…… read more »
Terry Kriger
November 10, 2025, 72, Goldsboro — Terry Kriger, a devoted mother, grandmother, and animal lover, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Bryan Center in North Carolina. She was 72. Born on January 21, 1953, in Springfield, MA to the late Edward Thibault, Sr. and Marie Boucher, she carried a lifelong enthusiasm…… read more »
Vickie Sue Harper Roby
November 15, 2025, 72, Pikeville — Vickie Sue Harper Roby, 72, was called home on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Born in Lenoir County on July 7, 1953, she was the daughter to the late Elwood Jack Harper Sr. and Mary Ellen Smith Harper. Vickie cherished every moment spent with her family, whom she regarded as…… read more »
David Walter Cwiakala
November 14, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — David Walter Cwiakala passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his family at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan, David built a life defined by hard work, quiet strength, and deep devotion to those he loved. In 1983, he and his family moved…… read more »
