Category Archives: Obituaries

Jamicka Kai Parker

Jamicka Kai Parker

May 8, 2024, 41, Raleigh — Ms. Jamicka Kai Parker, 41, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at UNC Rex Healthcare, Raleigh, NC. The arrangements are incomplete. Jamicka was born March 10, 1983, in Goldsboro, NC to the late Mr. Jesse Ray Parker and Ms. Karen…read more »

Paul Ignatius Brawner

Paul Ignatius Brawner

May 7, 2024, 62, Dudley — Mr. Paul Ignatius Brawner, 62, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. There will be no formal services.read more »

Clarence Lewis Jr.

Clarence Lewis Jr.

May 3, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Mr. Clarence Lewis Jr., 73 completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward Friday, May 3, 2024, at Goldsboro Rehab. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Guillermo Hernandez-Zamora

Guillermo Hernandez-Zamora

May 7, 2024, 56, Goldsboro — Guillermo Hernandez-Zamora, 56, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.  Guillermo was born in Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Antonio Hernandez and Rafaela Zamora.  He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, a daughter, Jessica, and husband, Sterling Johnson; a grandson, Jaden…read more »

Joann Bartlett Baumann

Joann Bartlett Baumann

May 7, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Joann Bartlett Baumann, 85, of Goldsboro departed this walk of life Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at home with her husband by her side. Arrangements are incomplete where the family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Betty Bass Evans

Betty Bass Evans

May 6, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Betty Bass Evans, 75, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Mrs. Evans was born in Wayne County on September 21, 1948, to the late Offie and Juanita Mason Bass. Cherishing her memories are her loving husband, Johnny C. Evans Jr.;…read more »

Annette Smith Watson

Annette Smith Watson

May 5, 2024, 72, Fremont — Annette Smith Watson, 72, formerly of Fremont went to her heavenly home Sunday, May 5, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at noon at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. Mrs. Watson was born in Wayne County…read more »

Retired Master Sergeant Leslie Erwin Miller

Retired Master Sergeant Leslie Erwin Miller

May 3, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Retired Master Sergeant Leslie Erwin Miller, 77, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Friday, May 3, 2024, at Wilson Medical Center. A graveside service with full military honors will be held Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. Mr. Miller was…read more »

Raynoo Yaiying Brown

Raynoo Yaiying Brown

May 1, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Raynoo Yaiying Brown, 80, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her home. A Buddhist ceremony will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The family will receive friends Friday from 1 p.m. until…read more »

Deisa Carolina

Deisa Carolina

April 30, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — I have fought a good fight I have finished my course; I have kept the faith; henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.  II Timothy 4:7 Deisa Carolina was born on August 20, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Gregorio Figueroa and Petra…read more »

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