July 19, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Gerald Edwin Pope, 78, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A service to celebrate his life will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will greet friends…… read more »
July 15, 2025, 64, Goldsboro —- Tony Marshall Whitley, 64, of Goldsboro, passed away at Kitty Askins, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was born in Johnston County on September 18, 1960 to Marshall Henry Whitley and the late Shirley Ann Smith Whitley . He is survived by his wife, Tina Rose Lane Whitley; Son,…… read more »
July 16, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — Nancy Louise Creech Woodard, 69, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born on April 14, 1956 to the late Arthur Ray Creech and Thelma Ruth Mumford Creech. Through the years, Nancy participated in the Princeton Little League, loved her horses, enjoyed trips…… read more »
July 18, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Roy Turman Alphin II, resident of the Bethel Church community near Mount Olive, passed away early Friday morning, July 18, 2025, while being cared for at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A graduate of North Duplin High School, Mr. Alphin had been employed in dry wall installation for most of…… read more »
July 17, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Eunice Gurley Lytton (Our Precious Angel), age 76, of Seven Springs, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 17th at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late William G. Gurley and Doris Creel Gurley, formerly of Seven Springs. She was also preceded in death…… read more »
July 15, 2025, 89, Goldsboro —- She was born on January 19th, 1936, to the late James Webb and Mae Webb. Peggy was a woman of deep faith, boundless love, and strength. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Lou Rhodes; her daughter, Vickie Smith; and great-grandchildren Melissa Whitley, Kimberly Goodfellow, Thomas…… read more »
July 15, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Billy Mosley Kornegay, Sr., 82, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 12, 1942, in Wayne County, Billy was the son of the late Mosley Herring Kornegay and Dessie Hood Kornegay. In addition…… read more »
July 14, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Betty Pierce Shifflett, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Duplin County on October 24, 1934, Betty was the daughter of the late Troy W. Pierce and Eloise Holloman Knowles. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
July 14, 2025, 88, Goldsboro —- Mrs. Katherine Gainus Pierce, 88, took her Savior’s hand on July 14, 2025 to finish her journey. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Don L. Pierce, a World War II veteran formerly of Parkersburg, West Virginia who was employed as a radio and TV broadcaster for many…… read more »
July 14, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — JoAnn Grady Price, 88, of Atlas Price Road, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at her home. JoAnn was born on August 21, 1936 in Wayne County to the late Pauline Kilpatrick Grady and Willie Grady. JoAnn grew up in Seven Springs. She graduated from Seven Springs High…… read more »
