Category Archives: Obituaries

Peter Robert Barden

Peter Robert Barden

March 22, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — Peter Robert Barden (Pete) formerly of the Grantham Community passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Fayetteville VA Medical Center at the age of 68. A service to celebrate his life will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home &…read more »

Carol Ann Bell

Carol Ann Bell

March 9, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Carol Ann Bell, 75, of Goldsboro, NC died March 9, 2024, in Wayne UNC Health.  Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Memorial Services.read more »

Carol Sharon Brown Tilley

Carol Sharon Brown Tilley

March 23, 2024, 65, Hubert — Carol Sharon Brown Tilley, 65, of Hubert, NC passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  She was born on November 29, 1958, in Hertford County, North Carolina to the late Earl Steve Brown and Lou Ellen Crawford Brown.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by…read more »

Ethel Baker

Ethel Baker

March 21, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Baker and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Ethel Baker, 89, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Baker passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Goldsboro Rehab, Goldsboro, NC.…read more »

Kimberly Almond

Kimberly Almond

March 20, 2024, 61, Mount Olive — With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Almond and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Kimberly Almond, 61, of Mount Olive, NC. Ms. Almond passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Wayne UNC…read more »

Kirby S. Jones

Kirby S. Jones

March 20, 2024, 88, Mount Olive — Kirby S. Jones, 88, a lifelong resident of the Oak Ridge community near Mount Olive, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024, at his home with many of his loved ones by his side. Mr. Jones was a hard-working man and had been employed with Heavy-Duty in…read more »

Betsy Mae Lane Bartlett

Betsy Mae Lane Bartlett

March 22, 2024, 86, Dudley — Betsy Mae Lane Bartlett, 86, of Dudley, passed away at Goldsboro Rehab on Friday. She was the daughter of the late Ronnie John and Lillie Mae Lane and was the wife of the late Peter Akmens and William Alford Bartlett. At an early age, she was taught to sing…read more »

Kelly Regina Dale Grady

Kelly Regina Dale Grady

March 21, 2024, 49, Goldsboro — March 20, 1975 – March 21, 2024 Kelly Regina Dale Grady, 49, of Smith Chapel community passed away at her home on Thursday, March 21, 2024.  Kelly was born in Wayne County.  A 1993 graduate of Hobbton High School.   She was preceded in death by her son Cameron Neil…read more »

Michael Timothy Bowen

Michael Timothy Bowen

March 17, 2024, 39, Goldsboro — Michael Timothy Bowen, 39, formerly of Goldsboro passed away Sunday. Michael loved to make people laugh, and he always had a smile on his face. He was known to be a hard worker and would drop what he was doing to help anyone.  Michael loved his children very much.…read more »

Louise Gould

Louise Gould

March 13, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Louise Gould, 80, passed away Wednesday at Rex Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Rudolph C. Ehlers and Ruby Smith Ehlers and was also married to Byron Gould. Mrs. Gould had worked for Weil’s Department Store and was a member of the Goldsboro High School graduating class…read more »

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