Category Archives: Obituaries

Alesia Kim Martin Chegwidden

Alesia Kim Martin Chegwidden

July 14, 2023, 60, Pikeville — Alesia Kim Martin Chegwidden, 60, of Pikeville passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Gwyndoline S. Flint

Gwyndoline S. Flint

July 12, 2023, 92, Goldsboro — Gwyndoline S. Flint, 92, of Goldsboro went to her heavenly home Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023, peacefully at her home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 9 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial…read more »

Joseph Frederick Nichols

Joseph Frederick Nichols

July 11, 2023, 82, Goldsboro — To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted… Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Joseph Frederick Nichols was born May 31, 1941,…read more »

Jordan Douglas Rhodes

Jordan Douglas Rhodes

July 8, 2023, 12, Fayetteville — Jordan Douglas Rhodes, 12, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 8, 2023, after battling a life-long illness. He was born prematurely, along with his twin sister, Jayden, on January 7, 2011, in Tulsa, OK. (Jayden was released from the NICU…read more »

Annie B. Williams

Annie B. Williams

July 9, 2023, 73, Mt. Olive — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Kornegay, Williams, and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Annie B. Williams, 73, of Mt. Olive, NC. A Complete Biographical sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted…read more »

Sam Jones

Sam Jones

July 4, 2023, 73, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Jones and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Sam Jones, 73, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Jones transitioned at the UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital on July 4, 2023. Arrangements are forthcoming and will be announced…read more »

John Earl Pope

John Earl Pope

July 7, 2023, 60, Goldsboro — John Earl Pope, 60, of Goldsboro passed away Friday at Wayne UNC Hospital. He was the son of the late James and Margaret Turnage Pope, and the husband of the late, Linda B. Pope. Mr. Pope worked in construction for himself. He enjoyed spending time with his family, riding…read more »

Martha Ellen Thompson Clarke

Martha Ellen Thompson Clarke

July 9, 2023, Goldsboro — Martha Ellen Thompson Clarke peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Sunday, July 9, 2023. God was placed first and center in Martha’s life. She was a witness to others of God’s love and mercy. She was faithful to the Lord and His church, and it…read more »

J.R. Daughtry

J.R. Daughtry

July 8, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — J.R. Daughtry, 87, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at his home on July 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Sampson County on November 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Frank Daughtry and Rena Bass Daughtry. J.R. will best be…read more »

Donnie Martin Johnson

Donnie Martin Johnson

July 7, 2023, 89, Goldsboro — Donnie Martin Johnson went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 7, 2023, surrounded by his family. Donnie was born in Sampson County on April 4, 1934, one of fourteen children, to the late Dallie V. and Evangeline Green Johnson. In addition to his parents, he…read more »

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