March 16, 2024, 70, Kenly — Peggy Joanne Jones Evans, 70, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Born in Wayne County on March 29, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Edward Frank Jones and Peggy Pearce Jones. In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her…… read more »
March 20, 2024, 49, Goldsboro — Mr. Derrick Donyell Accoo, 49, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
March 19, 2024, 74, Fremont — Mr. Wayne Reid, 74, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward at home surrounded by his loved ones. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
March 16, 2024, 49, Mount Olive — Ms. Letitia C. Starkie, 49, received her ultimate healing on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Duke University Hospital. The celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:50 am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home…… read more »
March 15, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Ms. Mary Lois Lane Grantham, 90, completed her earthly journey on Friday, March 15, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:50 am at Bear Creek…… read more »
March 14, 2024, 76, Henderson — Pastor Teresa D. Butler, 76, completed her earthly assignment on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:50 am at Alpha and…… read more »
March 20, 2024, 86, Dudley — Earl Ray Hughes, 86, of Dudley departed this walk of life Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Goldsboro Health & Rehabilitation with his family by his side. Funeral service will be held Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.…… read more »
March 17, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Delores Cobb Merritt, 71, of Goldsboro went to her heavenly home Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Mrs. Merritt was born in Jamaica on December 25, 1952. She worshipped at Victory Faith Center in Goldsboro as her health permitted. She loved to sing gospel…… read more »
March 16, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Clarence Terry Smith, 76, of Goldsboro passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home. Mr. Smith was born in Wayne County to the late Dr. William Cary Smith and Frances Aycock Smith on August 1, 1947. He was a valued employee of Walmart on Spence Avenue in…… read more »
March 16, 2024, 60, Pikeville — James Ervin Powell, 60, of Pikeville, passed away Saturday morning, March 16, 2024. Mr. Powell was born July 31, 1963 in Indiana and was a son of Appie Radford Powell Crowder and the late Lee Harrison Powell. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by brothers; Lee…… read more »
