January 13, 2024, 64, LaGrange — Timothy Lee Boykin, 64, of La Grange passed away Saturday morning, January 13, 2024, at Mt. Olive Center. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Mr. Boykin was born in Wilson County on October 15, 1959, to the late Lee…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Timothy Lee Boykin
Paulette Williams Sims
January 11, 2024, 65, Dudley — Paulette Williams Sims, 65, of Dudley, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 11 a.m. until noon at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service will follow the visitation…… read more »
Lesia Diane Evans Casey
January 14, 2024, 62, Smithfield — Lesia Diane Evans Casey, 62, of Smithfield, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Lesia was born in Johnston County on December 15, 1961, to the late Alkie Earl Evans and Dessie Jewel Strickland Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…… read more »
Larry Benjamin Vick
January 15, 2024, 72, Princeton — Larry Benjamin Vick, 72, of Princeton, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. Mr. Vick was born in Johnston County on December 17, 1951, to Hazel Eloise Massengill Parker and the late Thomas Benjamin Vick. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Wayne…… read more »
Barbara Jean Frawley Acton
January 13, 2024, 72, Smithfield — Barbara Jean Frawley Acton, 72, of Smithfield, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at UNC Johnston Clayton. She was born June 1, 1952, in Monroe County, New York to the late Raymond and Constance Vanden Burgh Frawley. She is the widow of the late Rodney Percy Acton Sr.. In…… read more »
Donald Kevin Starling
January 10, 2024, 61, Princeton — Donald Kevin Starling, 61, passed away at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Donald was born in Johnston County on July 5, 1962, to Jean Perry Baker and the late Billy George Starling. He is survived by his mother, Jean Perry Baker; daughter, Lauren…… read more »
Janet Arlene Vick Wells
January 9, 2024, 83, Kenly — Janet Arlene Vick Wells, 83 of Kenly, passed away at her home, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born in Wilson County to the late Clement Doan and Ruby Alford Vick. Mrs. Wells was the widow of Elton Lee Wells. She is survived by her son; Mark Wells,…… read more »
Cynthia “Cyndi” Owens Acree
January 11, 2024, 66, Goldsboro — Cynthia “Cyndi” Owens Acree, 66, of Goldsboro, NC, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Cyndi was born in Rutherfordton, NC on June 15, 1957, to Grover and Betty Owens. A graduate of…… read more »
Cleopatra Green
January 9, 2024, 49, Richmond, VA — The Management And Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Ms. Cleopatra Green 49. Ms. Green transitioned on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, VA. Ms. Cleopatra Denean Jones was born on January 28, 1974, to the late Anna D. Sutton…… read more »
Ralph Hollingsworth
January 10, 2024, 94, Mount Olive — Ralph Hollingsworth, a Mount Olive resident, found eternal rest Wednesday morning, January 10, 2024. He was 94. Mr. Hollingsworth graduated from Mount Olive High School and served in the United States Army with duties in Korea. The better part of his working career was spent serving the Town…… read more »
