December 25, 2023, 80, Seven Springs — May 8, 1943 – December 25, 2023 Keith Kelly Rouse quietly transitioned from his earthly home to spend Christmas with Jesus on December 25, 2023. Keith was born in Lenoir County to the late Noah Rouse and Gaston Evelyn Kelly Rouse on May 8, 1943. In addition to…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Keith Kelly Rouse
Christy Lynn Heath Williams
December 24, 2023, 48, Pikeville — October 16, 1975 — December 24, 2023 Christy Lynn Heath Williams passed away suddenly on December 24, 2023. She was born in Wayne County to Johnny Heath and Patricia Bott Heath on October 16, 1975. She was preceded in death by her fiancé, Randy Shawn Carter, and joined in…… read more »
Sallie Bass Purvis
December 25, 2023, 88, Kenly — Sallie Bass Purvis, 88, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson. Born in Johnston County on August 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Bass and Lillian Dixon Bass. Sallie enjoyed many years as a…… read more »
Ralph Stevens Sr
December 24, 2023, 93, Princeton NJ — Mr. Ralph Stevens Sr, 93, completed his earthly assignment and transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, December 24, 2023. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
Diana Smith
December 24, 2023, 65, Goldsboro — Ms. Diana Smith, 65, completed her earthly walk of life on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born on July 5, 1958, in Lynchburg, VA to Lucille Moorman. She is survived by her daughter, Dana Smith, and…… read more »
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
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
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
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
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 »
