Category Archives: Obituaries

Luby Linwood Narron

Luby Linwood Narron

August 3, 2023, 65, Kenly — Luby Linwood Narron, 65, was freed from the cares of this world on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his home. Born in Wilson County on February 14, 1958, he was the son of the late Luby Lester Narron and Mildred Ann Horne Deans. Many knew Linwood as a great…read more »

Joe Louis Nettles

Joe Louis Nettles

July 29, 2023, 86, Goldsboro — Joe Louis Nettles, 86, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. A viewing will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 3 until 4:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  Burial will be held privately for the family.  Mr.…read more »

Mario Saul Dominguez Silva

Mario Saul Dominguez Silva

July 28, 2023, 46, Seven Springs — Mario Saul Dominguez Silva, 46, of Seven Springs passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The funeral service will be held Monday, August 7, 2023, at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The family will…read more »

Geraldine Bizzell Martin

Geraldine Bizzell Martin

August 6, 2023, 69, Mount Olive — Geraldine Bizzell Martin, 69, of Mount Olive departed this walk of life Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial…read more »

Skylar Ann Darden

Skylar Ann Darden

August 2, 2023, 2 weeks, Dudley — Baby Girl Skylar Ann Darden received her angel wings and flew to Heaven Wednesday, August 2, 2023. A service to celebrate her precious life will be held Friday, August 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with her great…read more »

Susie Crumpler Hooker

Susie Crumpler Hooker

August 2, 2023, 68, Goldsboro — Susie Crumpler Hooker, 68, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at her home. Susie was born in Wayne County to the late Bill and Alma Head Crumpler on November 5, 1954. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Garland Crumpler,…read more »

Martha Cox Phipps

Martha Cox Phipps

August 1, 2023, 90, Goldsboro — Martha Cox Phipps passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehab. Martha was born and raised in Goldsboro and was the daughter of Walter Bryant and Phoebe Grantham Cox. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Cobb Phipps. Martha worked in retail…read more »

Emma Griswold

Emma Griswold

August 1, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Griswold and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Emma Griswold, 87. Ms. Griswold transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Emma Jane Griswold, daughter of the late James and Artensa Lofton…read more »

Edna Earle Smith House

Edna Earle Smith House

August 1, 2023, 81, Mount Olive — Edna Earle Smith House, 81, of the Beautancus community, Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday evening, August 1, 2023. Services will be Friday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Bear Marsh Baptist Church and will be officiated by the Rev. Paul Rose and James Allen Smith. Visitation will follow…read more »

Doris Summerlin Benites

Doris Summerlin Benites

July 29, 2023, 79, Mount Olive – Doris Summerlin Benites, 79, of the Rones Chapel community died Saturday, July 29 at ECU Duplin Hospital, Kenansville. She is survived by her husband, Alejandro “Alex” Benites of the home; her daughters, Belinda Taylor of Mount Olive,  and Teresa L. Holland of Deep Run; a son, Glenn Lane…read more »

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