Category Archives: Obituaries

Mansel Tyrone Rowe

Mansel Tyrone Rowe

May 5, 2024, 45, Goldsboro — Mansel Tyrone Rowe, also known as “Sel”, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his home. A service to celebrate his life will be held Monday, May 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The family will greet friends following…read more »

Donald Lee King

Donald Lee King

May 12, 2024, 82, Princeton — Donald Lee King, 82, of Princeton passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Donald (Don) was born on February 21, 1942, to Arnold and Esther Braswell King.  In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy…read more »

Pordis Lands

Pordis Lands

May 8, 2024, 35, Goldsboro — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Lands and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Pordis Lands, 35. Mr. Lands transitioned on May 8, 2024, at the Cape Fear Valley Health Center, Fayetteville, NC.…read more »

Baby Boy Zion Henry

Baby Boy Zion Henry

April 28, 2024, 2 weeks, Goldsboro — With Sincere Compassion and understanding, we the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Henry and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Baby Boy Zion Henry, of Goldsboro, NC. Baby Boy Zion Henry passed away at the ECU Health Medical Center,…read more »

Wendy Suzanne Pittman Strickland

Wendy Suzanne Pittman Strickland

May 3, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Wendy Suzanne Pittman Strickland, 64, passed away Friday afternoon while being cared for at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. She is survived by her husband of the home, Joseph Donald Strickland; their children, Ashley Strickland of Seven Springs, Jason Garner of Goldsboro, Alexander Ray Garner of Goldsboro, and…read more »

Polly Hall

Polly Hall

May 2, 2024, 71, Hampstead — Polly Hall, 71, of Hampstead passed away Thursday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Lewis and Lois Reardon Thompson and was the wife of the late David Earl Hall. She loved plants and flowers, time spent with her family, Cardinals, Gospel Music, but most…read more »

Thomas Knowles

Thomas Knowles

May 2, 2024, 90, Autryville — Thomas Knowles, age 90, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024, and is now in his heavenly home. Born in Sampson County, NC, he was the son of the late Rossie & Blanche Lee Knowles and the husband of the late Shirley Warrick Knowles. He…read more »

Willa Mae Oakley Phipps Lumpkin

Willa Mae Oakley Phipps Lumpkin

May 1, 2024, 79, Virginia Beach, VA — Willa Mae Oakley Phipps Lumpkin, 79, peacefully transitioned to her eternal resting place surrounded by her children on Wednesday, May 1st in Virginia Beach, VA. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late James and Lona Mae Oakley. She was the widow of Roger…read more »

Alice Carolyn Gooding Pollock

Alice Carolyn Gooding Pollock

May 7, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Alice Carolyn Gooding Pollock, 77, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, while being cared for at Sutton’s Retirement Center. Carolyn was born in Wayne County to the late Benjamin and Sara Gooding on January 29, 1947. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…read more »

Livius Steven Carr, Jr.

Livius Steven Carr, Jr.

May 6, 2024, 42, Goldsboro — Livius Steven Carr, Jr., 42, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Liv was born in Wayne County to Livius Steven Carr, Sr., and the late Elaine Wynne Weaver on May 2, 1982. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in…read more »

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