April 27, 2024, 62, Goldsboro — Timmy Carrol Allen left his earthly home peacefully on Saturday, April 27th. Timmy had a heart of gold and loved life. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and he never knew a stranger. One of Timmy’s greatest pleasures was talking on his CB Radio, and he…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Timmy Carrol Allen
Edith Smith Peacock
April 25, 2024, 94, Goldsboro — Edith Smith Peacock, age 94, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Monday, April 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service will follow at noon at Snow…… read more »
Jesman “Jes” Arnold Hales
April 10, 2024, 83, Prattville, AL — It is with grieving hearts the family of Jesman (“Jes”) Arnold Hales, wishes to share that he passed away surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at his Prattville (AL) home. Jes was preceded in death by his father Cedric Jesmon Hales and his mother Hilda Mae…… read more »
Roy Rondall Jones
April 26, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Roy Rondall Jones, 80, of Goldsboro passed away at UNC Wayne Healthcare on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born in Wayne County on September 5, 1943, to the late Genes Jones and Eliza Jane Overman Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by his son, Roy Junior Jones (Elizabeth); sisters,…… read more »
James “Dink” Capps
April 21, 2024, 68, Grantham — James “Dink” Capps, 68, of Grantham passed away on Sunday at his residence. He was the son of the late William Henry and Leona Thompson Capps and was the husband of Rose Evans Capps. Dink retired from Arnold Wilbert Vault company after working there for 20 years. He was…… read more »
Mattie Dixon
April 19, 2024, 92, Dudley — Mattie Dixon, 92, of Dudley, passed away on Friday at Goldsboro Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Lucy Jones Clark and was the wife of the late Elbert Dixon. Mattie was a member of Love Memorial Baptist Church and was a homemaker for her…… read more »
Katherine Ann Wood Lynch
April 23, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Katherine Ann Wood Lynch, 74, passed away at Brookdale on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born in Charlotte on August 30, 1949, she was the daughter of the late George Hall Wood and Alice Woodruff Wood. Katherine is survived by her brothers, Michael B. Wood and George H. Wood, Jr.…… read more »
Hansford “Hank” Thornton Ricks
April 20, 2024, 100, Goldsboro — Hansford “Hank” Thornton Ricks, 100, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024, while being cared for at TerraBella of Southport. She was born in Wayne County to the late Marshall E. Thornton and Amy Ann Lewis Thornton on July 5, 1923. In addition to her…… read more »
Dr. Robert Swenson Meyer
April 19, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Dr. Robert Swenson Meyer died peacefully on Friday, April 19, wrapped in the loving embrace of his wife Linda of nearly 54 years and surrounded by his family. A servant of the Lord and pillar of his community, “Dr. Bob” left this world to be with Jesus, joining his…… read more »
Leon Vinson
April 18, 2024, 61, Goldsboro — Leon Vinson, 61, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care. Leon was born December 3, 1962, in Wayne County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Minister Roy Lee Dixon, Jr. and Linda Vinson Dixon. Leon accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior…… read more »
