Category Archives: Obituaries

Harvey William Howze III (Harve)

Harvey William Howze III (Harve)

December 9, 2023, 81, Goldsboro — Harvey William Howze III (Harve) passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023. Born April 1, 1942, in Greenville, Mississippi, Harvey was predeceased by his parents, Harvey William Howze, Jr. and Dolores Wynne Howze, and his wife, Susan Elizabeth Fluker. He is survived by his sister, Sharon Howze Fortner (James),…read more »

Louella Christina Soldano Garrou

Louella Christina Soldano Garrou

December 7, 2023, 81, Goldsboro — Louella Christina Soldano Garrou, 81, departed this life for life eternal with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 7, 2023. Louella was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Louis and Eleanor Soldano on July 24, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…read more »

Louis Alfred Mauro, Jr.

Louis Alfred Mauro, Jr.

December 6, 2023, 75, Goldsboro — Louis Alfred Mauro, Jr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Louis was born in Wayne County to the late Louis A. Mauro, Sr. and Evelyn Baddour Mauro on May 30, 1948. Louis is survived by his son, Louis A. Mauro…read more »

Joyce Ann Harrelson Martin

Joyce Ann Harrelson Martin

December 7, 2023, 83, La Grange — July 7, 1940 – December 7, 2023 Joyce Ann Harrelson Martin was welcomed into her eternal home on December 7, 2023. She was born in Sampson County, North Carolina to the late William James Harrelson and Esther Eason Harrelson on July 7, 1940. In addition to her parents,…read more »

Joann Marie Humphrey Parsons

Joann Marie Humphrey Parsons

December 7, 2023, 93, Winston-Salem — March 1, 1930 – December 7, 2023 Joann Marie Humphrey Parsons, 93, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on December 7, 2023. She was born in Lenoir County to the late Alice Waller Humphrey and Daniel Webster Humphrey on March 1, 1930. She formerly resided in Kinston…read more »

Billy Ray Sullivan, Sr.

Billy Ray Sullivan, Sr.

December 12, 2023, 80, Kenly — Billy Ray Sullivan, Sr., 80, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnston County on December 19, 1942, he was the son of the late R.B. Sullivan and Mettie Lou Crocker Sullivan For many years, Billy worked for himself…read more »

John Melville, Jr.

John Melville, Jr.

December 8, 2023, 78, Kenly — John Melville, Jr., 78, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield. Born in Painesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Melville, Sr., and Florence Rose Melville. John is survived by his wife, Mary Hintelmann Melville; daughter, Meredith Melville (Brad); grandchildren,…read more »

Mary Virginia Maddox

Mary Virginia Maddox

December 14, 2023, 64, Goldsboro — Ms. Mary Virginia Maddox (Cat King), 64, completed her earthly journey, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at UNC Health Chapel Hill surrounded by her family. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Ben Garris Thompson

Ben Garris Thompson

December 14, 2023, 90, La Grange — Mr. Ben Garris Thompson, 90, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at UNC Health Lenoir. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Keith W. Berry

Keith W. Berry

December 14, 2023, 59, Goldsboro — Mr. Keith W. Berry, 59, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. He was born on November 28, 1964, in Brooklyn, NY to Urias Berry and Geneva Williams Berry. He is survived by his…read more »

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