Category Archives: Obituaries

Roy Allen Warrick

Roy Allen Warrick

August 24, 2023, 69, Goldsboro — Roy Allen Warrick, 69, of Goldsboro completed his earthly journey Thursday evening, August 24, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, from 2 until 2:45 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service will immediately…read more »

Wilbert J. Ward

Wilbert J. Ward

August 21, 2023, 68, Goldsboro — Wilbert J. Ward, 68, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held at a later date. Mr. Ward was born in New York on November 21, 1954, to the late Wilbert and Bertha…read more »

James Elton Pilkington, Jr.

James Elton Pilkington, Jr.

August 21, 2023, 57, Selma — James Elton Pilkington, Jr., 57, of Selma passed away at his home on August 21, 2023.  He was born in Wayne County on September 27, 1965, to the late James Elton Pilkington and Mary Tempie Hines Pilkington.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a…read more »

Marie Howell Talton

Marie Howell Talton

August 23, 2023, 82, Princeton — Marie Howell Talton, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.  Marie was born in Johnston County on September 12, 1940, to the late Needham Nelson Howell and Beulah Braswell Howell.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death…read more »

Allan Wayne Beasley

Allan Wayne Beasley

August 21, 2023, 61, Snow Hill — Allan Wayne Beasley, 61 of Snow Hill passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Monday, August 21, 2023.  Allan was born in Baltimore County, Maryland on September 7, 1961, to the late Leroy Lee Beasley and Grace Mae Thompson Beasley Henderson.  In addition to his parents, he…read more »

Carol Lynne Cusimano

Carol Lynne Cusimano

August 23, 2023, 83, Raleigh — Carol Lynne Cusimano left this world peacefully at home to receive her heavenly reward on August 23, 2023. Born September 13, 1939, in Miami Beach, Florida, Carol did a lot of administrative work in healthcare. After retiring, she volunteered much of her time at Catholic Parish Outreach, helping the…read more »

Jakobe Prince Thompson

Jakobe Prince Thompson

August 22, 2023, 1, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly submit to the will of God and announce the earthly transition of Master Jakobe Prince Thompson, 1. A Service of Celebration will be observed on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at the hour of 11 a.m. from the sanctuary…read more »

Gaynell H. Brock

Gaynell H. Brock

August 20, 2023, 94, Mount Olive — On Sunday, August 20th, the Lord called to heaven Gaynell H. Brock, one of the most loving, giving, hardworking, and humble of his children, to receive her most deserved award – eternal peace and rest. Mrs. Brock was the long-time operator of Southern Belle Restaurant in Mount Olive…read more »

Ivy Lillian Stephens Gormican

Ivy Lillian Stephens Gormican

August 22, 2023, 85, Grifton — Mrs. Ivy Lillian Stephens Gormican, 85, of Grifton, NC, departed this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at her home. Please keep the family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service for their dearly beloved.read more »

Lena Bruce Lanier Casey

Lena Bruce Lanier Casey

August 23, 2023, 88, Goldsboro — Lena Bruce Lanier Casey, 88, died Wednesday at Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kinston. Born in Duplin County, Lena was the daughter of the late Matt “Tebe” Lanier and Sallie Bradley Lanier and wife of the late Ralph Steele Casey. She was also preceded in death by…read more »

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