Category Archives: Obituaries

Stanley Eugene Lewandowski

Stanley Eugene Lewandowski

December 22, 2023, 74, Fremont — Mr. Stanley Eugene Lewandowski, 74, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Friday, December 22, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. There will be no formal services.read more »

Samuel Oates

Samuel Oates

December 27, 2023, 62, Goldsboro — Samuel Oates, 62, of 320 E. Pollock St., died Thursday at his residence.  He is preceded in death by his father, Willie J. Oates; his brother Tyrone Frederick; and his sisters, Faye Oates and Ruby Bush. Joyous and loving memories will be held by his surviving family: his wife,…read more »

Charles Holmes

Charles Holmes

December 18, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — Charles Holmes, 87, of 126 Turner Trailer Park died December 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born February 9, 1936, in Wake County to William and Susan Dooley Holmes. In keeping with the family’s wishes, he was cremated, and Memorial Services will be held at a later date.…read more »

Beverly Bowden Brown

Beverly Bowden Brown

December 25, 2023, 63, Goldsboro — Beverly Bowden Brown, 63, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, December 29, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro…read more »

Erin Marie Smith

Erin Marie Smith

December 24, 2023, 44, Pikeville — Erin Marie Smith of 1860 Nahunta Road passed away on Sunday. She was born in Ohio to the late Sandra Louise Tucker Franks and John Robert Franks, Jr. Erin is survived by her, husband, Michael Smith of Pikeviile, a daughter Prairie Smith of Pikeville, a granddaughter, Avalynn Smith of…read more »

Evelyn Worley Braswell

Evelyn Worley Braswell

December 27, 2023, 75, Princeton — Evelyn Worley Braswell, 75, of Princeton passed away at Kitty Askins, Goldsboro, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.  She was born September 30, 1948, to the late Otis Leo Worley and Betty Wadsworth Worley.  In addition, she was preceded in death by sisters, Jackie Edwards and Cathy Worley Lane. A…read more »

Thomas Floyd Jackson, III

Thomas Floyd Jackson, III

December 22, 2023, 72, Clayton — Thomas Floyd Jackson, III, 72 of Clayton passed away at Spring Brook Rehab and Nursing Center, Clayton, on Friday, December 22, 2023.  He was born March 13, 1951, to the late Thomas Floyd Jackson, Jr., and Mary Alice Robertson Jackson. No arrangements have been made at this time. He…read more »

Shirley Artis

Shirley Artis

December 26, 2023, 66, Mount Olive — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors. humbly announce the earthly transition of Ms. Shirley Artis, 66 of Mt. Olive, NC. Ms. Artis transitioned at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC, on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A complete biographical sketch…read more »

Stella Coley

Stella Coley

December 22, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, humbly announce the earthly transition of Ms. Stella Coley, 87. Ms. Coley transitioned at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC, on Friday, December 22, 2023. A complete biographical sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love and Compassionate Care have been entrusted…read more »

Martha Hall Turner

Martha Hall Turner

December 25, 2023, 80, Mount Olive — Martha Hall Turner, 80, a Mount Olive area resident, received the ultimate Christmas gift — she was called home to Glory on Christmas Day, 2023. Martha was the ultimate servant, always making herself available to take friends and neighbors to places they needed to go. She was involved…read more »

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