Category Archives: Obituaries

David Brian Woodard

David Brian Woodard

July 10, 2023, 63, Pikeville — David Brian Woodard, 63, of Pikeville went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, July 10, 2023, at home with his family by his side. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory.read more »

Lieutenant Colonel Stanley A. Lesky, USAF, Retired

Lieutenant Colonel Stanley A. Lesky, USAF, Retired

July 10, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — Lieutenant Colonel Stanley A. Lesky, USAF, Retired, 87 of Goldsboro passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Clifford Bernice Kornegay

Clifford Bernice Kornegay

July 6, 2023, 85, Mount Olive — Mr. Clifford Bernice Kornegay,  known to all as simply C.B., passed away peacefully late Thursday afternoon, July 6, 2023, at his home.  He was 85 years old. Mr. C. B. was a simple man with a simple philosophy:  work hard and pay your way.  An avid sports fan,…read more »

Gordon Allen Thompson

Gordon Allen Thompson

June 30, 2023, 67, Mount Olive – Gordon Allen Thompson, 67, died suddenly at his home on Friday morning, June 30. He is survived by his wife Charlene S. “Sandy” Thompson of the home; a son, Christopher A. “Chris” Thompson and his fiancée Cheryl Tripp; his daughters, Shannon Stuckey and her husband Lee of Kenly,…read more »

Dorothy Lynn Martin Elmo

Dorothy Lynn Martin Elmo

June 29, 2023, 63, Goldsboro — Dorothy Lynn Martin Elmo, Goldsboro resident and native of the White Flash/Blizzard’s Crossroads area near Mount Olive passed away Thursday evening, June 29, 2023. Lynn attended B.F. Grady School and graduated from East Duplin High School in 1978.  She furthered her education at Mount Olive College and Atlantic Christian…read more »

Dr. Celestine I. Amaefule

Dr. Celestine I. Amaefule

July 4, 2023, 73, Goldsboro — Dr. Celestine I. Amaefule, 73, completed his earthly assignments on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Keith T. Faison

Keith T. Faison

July 3, 2023, 47, Pikeville — Mr. Keith T. Faison, 47, transitioned from this earthly walk of life on Monday, July 3, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. He was born on January 7, 1976, in Wayne County, NC to Queenie Faison and Randy Kornegay. He is survived by his loving wife, Malisha Faison…read more »

Bettie T. Brinson

Bettie T. Brinson

July 3, 2023, , 79, Goldsboro — Ms. Bettie T. Brinson, 79, peacefully transitioned from this earthly walk of life on Monday, July 3, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones. The celebration of her life will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 12:00pm at Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly (GRDA), 211 West Hooks…read more »

Bishop Michael L. Bryant

Bishop Michael L. Bryant

July 2, 2023, 70, Goldsboro — Bishop Michael L. Bryant, 70, was chosen for a new assignment by his heavenly father on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly (GRDA), 211 West Hooks River Road,…read more »

Curtis E. Nelson

Curtis E. Nelson

June 28, 2023, 60, Pikeville — Mr. Curtis E. Nelson, 60, passed at home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

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