Category Archives: Obituaries

Edward Earl Aswell

Edward Earl Aswell

January 27, 2024, 77, Grantham — Edward Earl Aswell, 77, of Grantham passed away Saturday afternoon. He was born in Greene County on October 24, 1946, to the late Wayne Benjamin and Lessie Best Aswell. A service to celebrate his life will be held at the graveside on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 3 p.m.…read more »

Mack “Buddy” Carter Jr.

Mack “Buddy” Carter Jr.

January 26, 2024, 65, Fremont — Mack “Buddy” Carter Jr., 65, of Fremont passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.   The family will receive friends following…read more »

Karen René Tyndall Pate

Karen René Tyndall Pate

January 27, 2024, 54, Goldsboro — January 21, 1970 – January 27, 2024 Karen René Tyndall Pate, 54, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning surrounded by her family. René was born to Thelma Martin Rowe and Donald Tyndall both of Goldsboro. Along with her parents, René is survived by her…read more »

Mary Paulette Bailey Kornegay

Mary Paulette Bailey Kornegay

January 26, 2024, 70, Seven Springs — Mary Paulette Bailey Kornegay, 70, of Seven Springs, NC passed away at her residence Friday evening, January 26, 2024.  Mrs. Kornegay was born in Johnston County on January 6, 1954, to the late Paul Clifton and Rhoda Parnell Bailey.  She was the widow of Percy G. Stewart.  In…read more »

Angela Guy

Angela Guy

January 25, 2024, 58, Newton Grove — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Ms. Angela Guy, 58. Ms. Guy transitioned on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. A Complete biographical sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love and Compassionate Care have been…read more »

Anthony Lane

Anthony Lane

January 24, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Lane and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Anthony Lane, 65; Mr. Lane transitioned on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Mr.…read more »

Victoria Valentina Boliere Jean

Victoria Valentina Boliere Jean

January 21, 2024, 7, Goldsboro — With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Bolier Jean and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Miss Victoria Valentina Boliere Jean, 7, of Goldsboro, NC. Complete Service Details will be announced as they are made available.…read more »

Audrey Gardner Coates

Audrey Gardner Coates

January 25, 2024, 81, Garner — Audrey Gardner Coates, 81, a long-time resident of Garner, passed away early Thursday morning, January 25, 2024, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. She had assisted her late husband, Troy C. Coates, in the operation of Coates Heating and Air, Inc. in Garner. Mrs. Coates was a native of…read more »

Dennis Palmer Moore

Dennis Palmer Moore

January 20, 2024, 66, Goldsboro — Dennis Palmer Moore, age 66 passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his residence. Born in Wayne County, he is the son of the late Seborn Palmer Moore and Reba Sanderson Buckner.  He was a Truck driver for many years, most recently driving for D.T. Grantham Trucking.  Dennis has…read more »

Garry Cooper Howell

Garry Cooper Howell

January 23, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — Garry Cooper Howell, 65, passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Born in Wayne County on June 6, 1958, he was the son of the late D.R. Howell and Margaret Rowe Howell. Garry is survived by his children, Jennifer Nicole Howell and Clint Howell,…read more »

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