Category Archives: Obituaries

Sarah Casteen

Sarah Casteen

June 10, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Ms. Sarah Casteen age 74, passed from this life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at UNC Lenior in Kinston, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and please keep the family in your prayers during…read more »

Nathaniel Scott Sullivan

Nathaniel Scott Sullivan

June 9, 2025, 21, Goldsboro — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Nathaniel Scott Sullivan age, 21 who departed this life into eternal rest on Monday, June 09, 2025. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family. Please keep the family…read more »

Anthony “Ant” Cowan 

Anthony “Ant” Cowan 

June 9, 2025, 56, Goldsboro — Anthony Scott Cowan, (affectionately known as “Ant” by his family and close friends) gained his heavenly wings on Monday, June 9th, 2025 surrounded by family. Even though we wanted much more time with him while on this earth, the Lord said it’s time to come with Me. There are…read more »

Arthur Ray Turner 

Arthur Ray Turner 

June 8, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Arthur Ray Turner of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on June 8, 2025. The visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on June 14, 2025, at Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro with the funeral service held directly after…read more »

Baby Boy Miller Merle Brooks

Baby Boy Miller Merle Brooks

June 7, 2025, Goldsboro — Our precious baby, Miller Merle Brooks, was born sleeping on June 7th at 4:37 PM at UNC Health Wayne. We held him in our arms for a moment but we will hold him in our hearts forever. We find comfort knowing he is in the arms of Jesus and one…read more »

Joshua “Josh” Seth Thomas

Joshua “Josh” Seth Thomas

June 6, 2025, 44, Goldsboro — Joshua “Josh” Seth Thomas, 44, of Pikeville passed away after a extended illness on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. A service to celebrate his life will be held Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory…read more »

William “Billy” Henry Ward

William “Billy” Henry Ward

June 9, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — William (Billy) Henry Ward, 73, of Pikeville passed away at UNC Rex Hospital on Monday June 9, 2025.  He was born on May 13, 1952 to the late Raymond Allen Ward and Carrie Lena Hill Ward.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers; Sherwood…read more »

Krystal Renee Morrison

Krystal Renee Morrison

June 4, 2025, 39, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly departure of Ms. Krystal Renee Morrison, 39, of Clinton, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC.read more »

Bertie Elder Artis

Bertie Elder Artis

June 1, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Bertie Elder Artis, 77, of Goldsboro, NC. Bertie Elder Artis was born on August 5, 1947, to the late Joe Henry Elder and Inez Royal in Asheville, NC.After completing her formal education,…read more »

Jimmy Creel

Jimmy Creel

June 6, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — James Walter Creel, known to most as Jimmy Creel, resident of the Dudley area, passed away Friday afternoon, June 6, 2025, at Wayne UNC Healthcare.  He was 90. Mr. Creel will be best remembered as having operated Goldsboro’s Snack and Cue, a local, legendary pool room. He was retired…read more »

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