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 »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Mary Lois Lane Grantham
Pastor Teresa D. Butler
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 »
Earl Ray Hughes
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 »
Delores Cobb Merritt
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 »
Clarence Terry Smith
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 »
James Ervin Powell
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 »
Brenda Faye Hamilton
March 5, 2024, 69, Goldsboro — With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Hamilton and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Brenda Faye Hamilton, 69, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her residence. A…… read more »
Betsy Perkins Hill
March 13, 2024, 83, Mount Olive — In the early morning hours on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Betsy Perkins Hill went to her eternal reward. She was receiving compassionate care at Kitty Askins Hospice Center when life on earth came to an end. Betsy was a native of the Rosewood community, Goldsboro. She graduated from…… read more »
Barbara Gail Holmes
March 11, 2024, 43, Mount Olive — Barbara Gail Holmes, 43, of Mount Olive, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, March 11, 2024, at her home. She was employed at Genesis Health Care Center in its dietary department at the time of her passing. A private service of remembrance will be held by her family…… read more »
Edna Baker Henderson
March 18, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Edna Baker Henderson, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Born in Ayden, NC, she was the daughter of the late Roland Gordan Baker and Velma Irene Manning Baker Jefferson. She was the wife of the late Bruce Henderson. No formal services will be held at this…… read more »
