Category Archives: Obituaries

Joseph Nicholas Holmes

Joseph Nicholas Holmes

February 24, 2024, 54, Dudley — Mr. Joseph Nicholas Homes, 54, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The arrangements are incomplete. Joseph was born December 3, 1968, in Connecticut to Mr. Joseph Cox and Ms. Inez Holmes.read more »

Zelma Bishop Levels

Zelma Bishop Levels

February 24, 2024, 91, Normal, IL — Zelma Bishop Levels, 91, formally of Elizabeth, NC died February 24, 2024, in Normal, IL She was born in Elizabeth City, NC to Benjamin and Gertrude Sawyer Brown. She is survived by her two sons. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 12 Noon…read more »

JoAnn Marlowe Jones

JoAnn Marlowe Jones

March 1, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — JoAnn Marlowe Jones, 79, of Goldsboro passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Countryside Assisted Living in Pikeville. A graveside service will be held Friday, March 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. Jones was born in…read more »

Martha Lucille Gaines

Martha Lucille Gaines

February 29, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Martha Lucille Gaines, 78, of Goldsboro passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at home. A service to celebrate her life will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will greet friends following the service.…read more »

Brandon Wayne Peoples

Brandon Wayne Peoples

February 28, 2024, 31, Goldsboro — Brandon Wayne Peoples passed away on February 28th, 2024. He is survived by his mother, Teresa Vining; his son, Maverick Brooks, and the mother of his son, Paige Brooks.  He is also survived by his older brother, Darren Vining, and his two uncles, Jimmy Voeller and Brian Voeller. Anyone…read more »

Ronald Neil Swinson

Ronald Neil Swinson

February 27, 2024, 67, Mount Olive — Ronald Neil Swinson, known to most as Ronnie Swinson, life lifelong resident of the Mount Olive area, died Tuesday night, February 27, 2024, at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was 67. Ronnie had been employed with Friendly Mart, Inc., Turner Auto Parts, and Chas. F. Cates and…read more »

George Eddie “Chubby” Green, Sr.

George Eddie “Chubby” Green, Sr.

February 26, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — June 10, 1959 – February 26, 2024 George Eddie “Chubby” Green, Sr., age 64, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Wilson County, NC, he was the son of the late George Thomas Green and Mary Lee Artis Green. Funeral…read more »

Anthony D. Scrufari

Anthony D. Scrufari

February 28, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Anthony D. Scrufari, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Tony was born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Peter and Frances Scrufari on June 26, 1945. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Cameron Paul Scrufari, and brother, Pat Scrufari.…read more »

John Franklin Lancaster

John Franklin Lancaster

February 26, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — John Franklin Lancaster, 90, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, surrounded by family at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. John was born on May 1, 1933, in Wake County to Atlas David Lancaster and Bessie Moore Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his parents and eleven of his…read more »

Royce Bass

Royce Bass

February 26, 2024, 88, Lucama — Royce Bass, 88, of Lucama passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Kenly Funeral Service, 103 E 2nd St., Kenly, NC. A graveside service will be held at…read more »

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