November 30, 2023, 49, Fremont — Mr. Michael Holmes, 49, completed his earthly walk and transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Michael Holmes
Iris A. Scott
November 22, 2023, 66, Goldsboro — Iris A. Scott, 66, of 216 Dollard Town Road died Wednesday at Wayne UNC Healthcare. She was born October 21, 1957, in Lenoir County to Jessie Rouse and Edna Scott and is survived by six children. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 PM in the James…… read more »
Malcom Earl Best
November 22, 2023, 66, Dudley — Malcom Earl Best, 66, of 204 Brentwood Dr., Dudley died Wednesday at Wayne UNC Healthcare. He was born on June 7, 1957, in Wayne County to Lueada Dawson. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 12 Noon at Wayne Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Haskins Memorial Services, Inc.… read more »
Dottie Levorn Pridgen
November 27, 2023, 74, Pikeville — Dottie Levorn Pridgen, 74, of Pikeville departed this life Monday, November 27, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 1, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at Golden Gate Cemetery…… read more »
Donald Ray Oates, Sr.
November 25, 2023, 69, Lumber Bridge — Donald Ray Oates, Sr., 69, of Lumber Bridge passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his home. No public service will be held, just a close family gathering at a later date. Donald was born in Sampson County on June 8, 1954, to the late Thomas Gordon and…… read more »
TSgt. Alfred Norman Watts, USAF, Retired
November 24, 2023, 81, Goldsboro — TSgt. Alfred Norman Watts, USAF, Retired, 81, of Goldsboro, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at Countryside Assisted Living in Pikeville. A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Watts was born in Connecticut on December 5, 1941, to the late Norman and Marion Pettiford Watts.…… read more »
Gary Antonio Charfauros
December 1, 2023, 76, Princeton — Gary Antonio Charfauros, 76, of Princeton, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Gary was born March 30, 1947, to the late Jesus Balbato and Louise Altman Charfaros. Gary was married to Ann Talton Charfauros. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
Morris “John” Lee Hendrick
November 26, 2023, 71, Goldsboro — Morris “John” Lee Hendrick, 71, of Goldsboro, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2023. He was born in Prince Edward County, VA, on January 20, 1952, and was a son of the late Alexander and Edna K Leappord Hendrick Jr. Mr. Hendrick is also preceded in death by his sister;…… read more »
William Mayo III
November 28, 2023, 62, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. William Mayo III, 62, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Mayo died Tuesday at home surrounded by his loving family. A complete biographical sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love and Compassionate Care have been entrusted…… read more »
Ruby Frances Pate Holmes
November 27, 2023, 70, Mount Olive — Ruby Frances Pate Holmes, 70, of the Summerlin’s Crossroads community near Mount Olive, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Frances had worked at National Spinning Co. prior to her yielding to disability. For most of her life, she worshipped at Brock’s Chapel Church. Frances…… read more »
