December 29, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — William Penman “Bill” Franklin, 87, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, in the home he built and where he raised his family. Born in Wilson County on May 30, 1936, he was the son of the late Roy Matheny and Sue Chapman Franklin. In addition to his parents,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
William Penman “Bill” Franklin
Margie Corder
December 29, 2023, 79, Goldsboro — Margie Corder (79) of Goldsboro, passed away in her home on December 29th. She was born Margaret Mary Brodka on July 29, 1944, to Francis Brodka and Helen Smith Brodka in Baltimore, MD. She was the youngest of three children. Her sister, Theresa Brodka Riebel, lives in Baltimore. Her…… read more »
Mimi Hart Silver Liebenberg
December 28, 2023, 38, Goldsboro — Mimi Hart Silver Liebenberg, 38, died peacefully with her devoted mother by her side on December 28, 2023. Mimi’s tragic death arrived as a friend after five hundred and one days of suffering from the unimaginable effects of a traumatic brain injury. Mimi was born by her mother, Sheila…… read more »
Jean Sutton Pate
December 31, 2023, 89, Kinston — January 18, 1934 – December 31, 2023 Jean Sutton Pate, 89, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023. Jean was born in Lenoir County to the late Prentice and Bruce Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jarvis “Pete” Woodard…… read more »
Christopher Earl “Chris” Wade
December 28, 2023, 64, La Grange — August 2, 1959 – December 28, 2023 Christopher Earl “Chris” Wade, 64, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Chris was born in Lenoir County to the late Elwood and Peggy Fields Wade on August 2, 1959. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…… read more »
James F. “Freddie” Beasley
December 30, 2023, 85, Coats, NC — Mr. James F. “Freddie” Beasley, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence in Fuquay-Varina, NC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 108 South McKay Avenue in Dunn, NC, officiated by…… read more »
Arthur Harvey “Big Time” Eakes, Jr.
December 24, 2023, 70, La Grange — December 15, 1953 – December 24, 2023 Arthur Harvey “Big Time” Eakes, Jr., 70, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Arthur was born in Lenoir County to the late Arthur Harvey Eakes, Sr. and Ethel Rouse Eakes on December 15, 2023. In addition to…… read more »
Alice M. Hicks
December 31, 2023, 76, Goldsboro — Mrs. Alice M. Hicks, 76, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital 1200 N. Elm St. Greensboro, NC. The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from…… read more »
Mozetta Leggett
December 30, 2023, 104, Goldsboro — Ms. Mozetta Leggett, 104, completed her earthly journey, on Saturday, December 30, 2023. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
Mae Lucas
December 30, 2023, 89, Goldsboro — Mae Lucas, 89, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Pruitt Health. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.… read more »
