Category Archives: Obituaries

Donald Gray Wooten

Donald Gray Wooten

October 23, 2023, 74, Goldsboro — Donald Gray Wooten, 74, departed this earthly life Monday morning, October 23, 2023, at home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The family will greet friends following the service.  A private graveside…read more »

Drusilla Anne Pearce Blake

Drusilla Anne Pearce Blake

October 23, 2023, 71, Goldsboro — Drusilla Anne Pearce Blake, 71, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Mrs. Blake was born in Zebulon, North Carolina on November 8, 1951 to the late Wesley and Eunice Pearce.  She attended New Hope Church.   She is survived by her loving…read more »

David James Fields

David James Fields

October 22, 2023, 83, Goldsboro — David James Fields, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Homegoing service will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Free Chapel Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro. The family will receive…read more »

Billy Joe Langston

Billy Joe Langston

October 24, 2023, 77, Princeton — BILLY JOE LANGSTON July 16, 1946 – October 24, 2023 ARRANGEMENTS ARE INCOMPLETE AT THIS TIME.read more »

Alma Jones Woodard

Alma Jones Woodard

October 24, 2023, 85, Princeton — Alma Jones Woodard, 85, of Princeton, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Born August 4, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Allen Alexander “Buss” and Lucille Sturdivant Jones. She was the widow of Charles “Cotton” Woodard.…read more »

Kelvin Y. Coley

Kelvin Y. Coley

October 19, 2023, 51, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, humbly announce the earthly transition of Mr. Kelvin Y. Coley, 51. Mr. Coley transitioned on Thursday, October 19, 2023. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral…read more »

Jose Maria Rodriguez

Jose Maria Rodriguez

October 14, 2023, 77, Dudley — Mr. Jose Maria Rodriguez, 77, of Dudley, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. He is survived by his wife Francisca Rodriguez of the home. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to William & Ashford Funeral Directors and…read more »

Pamela Holmes Swinson

Pamela Holmes Swinson

October 19, 2023, 68, Mount Olive — Pamela Holmes Swinson, age 68, resident of the Summerlin’s Crossroads community, Mount Olive, passed away early Thursday morning, October 19, 2023, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. A service in which to remember her life will be Monday, October 23, at 6 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home, and…read more »

Russell Daniel Fritz, Jr.

Russell Daniel Fritz, Jr.

October 16, 2023, 65, Mount Olive — Russell Daniel Fritz, Jr., better known as Danny Fritz, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, October 16, 2023. Danny, a larger-than-life character, enjoyed having fun and bringing laughter to all.  His employment was with fairs and carnivals as an entertainer and showman.  Danny loved motorcycles and more than anything…read more »

Roland Anthony Taylor

Roland Anthony Taylor

October 19, 2023, 82, LaGrange — Mr. Roland Anthony Taylor, 82, of La Grange, NC, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Please keep the Taylor family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their dearly beloved. “Earth has no…read more »

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