Category Archives: Obituaries

James Watkins Futrell

James Watkins Futrell

June 12, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — James Watkins “Jim” Futrell, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Snow Hill Memory Care. Born on November 24, 1948 in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Willie Miller Futrell and Ellen Watkins Futrell. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death…read more »

William Earl “Bib” Howard Sr

William Earl “Bib” Howard Sr

June 9, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — William Earl “Bib” Howard Sr., 86, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, while surrounded by his family in the comfort of his own home. Bib was born in Lenoir County on May 17, 1939, to the late Kirby Drew Howard and Kathleen Barwick Howard. In addition to his…read more »

James David Gardner Jr

James David Gardner Jr

June 11, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — Mr. James Gardner Jr. ,64, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Hospice Center. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Fred Earl Gardener Jr.

Fred Earl Gardener Jr.

June 10, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Fred Earl Gardener Jr. age 78 who peacefully transitioned on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the family lifted in prayer during…read more »

Lannie Raspberry

Lannie Raspberry

 June 9, 2025, 96, Goldsboro — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Lannie Raspberry age 96, who transitioned into a world of eternal life peacefully on Monday, June 09, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Her journey on this earth was marked by grace, strength…read more »

 Roy Owens Rogers

 Roy Owens Rogers

June 8, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Mr. Roy Owens Rogers age, 82 peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, June 08, 2025 at UNC Health Nash Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the family lifted in prayer during their time of bereavement.read more »

Nadezda Kracun Lecei

Nadezda Kracun Lecei

June 13, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Nadezda Kracun Lecei, 66, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Johnston UNC Healthcare in Smithfield. Born on January 19, 1959, she was daughter to the late Stojan Kracun and Miloranka Dragasevic Kracun. Nadezda was a woman whose life was rooted in love. She was deeply devoted to…read more »

 Margaret Helen Davis

 Margaret Helen Davis

June 12, 2025, 96, Goldsboro — In his infinite wisdom, our Heavenly Father saw fit to take from this earthly walk of life, Ms. Margaret H. Davis, 96, on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the family in your prayers during their time…read more »

Pandora Cooper

Pandora Cooper

June 12, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — It is with deep sorrow and humble hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Pandora Cooper age, 64 who entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving husband and family. There will be a Memorial Service, Monday, June 16, 2025…read more »

Mary Ellen Hawkins

Mary Ellen Hawkins

June 11, 2025, 93, Goldsboro — It’s with profound sadness that we announce the earthly transition of a beautiful, soft-spoken soul, Ms. Mary E. Hawkins. At the tender age of 93, she was called home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on…read more »

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