November 17, 2022, 81, Goldsboro – Foy H. “Shorty” Daniels, age 81, passed away Thursday at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Riley Benjamin and Pearlie Mae Best Daniels and the husband of the late Bridgette S. Daniels. He was the owner and…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Foy H. “Shorty” Daniels
Vennie Lee Boyette Moore
November 20, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – Vennie Lee Boyette Moore, 90, stepped into eternity and was greeted by her Lord and the loved ones who had finished their course on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Vennie Lee was born in Wayne County to the late Ralph and Mabel Strickland Boyette on May 1, 1932. In addition…… read more »
Shelton Eugene Smith
November 20, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Having lived a long and fruitful life, Shelton Eugene Smith passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the age of 92. Shelton was born in Wayne County to the late Mark J. and Vicy Smith on November 25, 1929. No doubt the receiving line in heaven was lengthy,…… read more »
James J. “Jimmy” O’Rourke, Jr.
November 19, 2022, 66, Goldsboro – James J. “Jimmy” O’Rourke, Jr., 66, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at UNC Health Rex in Raleigh. Born in Wayne County on April 5, 1956, he was the son of the late James Joseph O’Rourke, Sr., and Vera Frances Lockamy O’Rourke. Jimmy is survived by his brothers,…… read more »
William Henry Smyk
November 18, 2022, 98, Goldsboro – William Henry Smyk, 98, passed away early Friday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was born in Brockton, Pennsylvania to the late Stephen and Julia Smyk on January 19, 1924. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ursula S.…… read more »
Orville Bardo Candler
November 18, 2022, 75, Goldsboro – Orville Bardo Candler, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022, at his home. Bardo was born in Wayne County to the late Orville Benny Candler and Edna Hare Candler on December 7, 1946. In addition to his parents, Bardo was preceded in death by his wife of…… read more »
Cynthia Marietta Townsend
November 13, 2022, 67, Valdosta – Cynthia Marietta Townsend, 67 passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. Born in Rocky Mount, NC on May 7, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Parker and Helena Evines Parker. A celebration of life will be held on…… read more »
Ronald Hugh Hill
November 20, 2022, 67, La Grange – Ronald Hugh Hill, 67, passed away at Wayne Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Ronald was born in Lenoir County to the late Ernest Nathan “Jack” Hill and Katie Mae Duff Hill. He lived his life sharing his love, humor, and stories with those around him. To…… read more »
Kenneth Ray Warrick
November 19, 2022, 66, Goldsboro – Kenneth Ray Warrick, 66, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 23, 2022, from 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory. A graveside will follow the visitation at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton. Mr.…… read more »
Clyde Pierson
November 19, 2022, 90, Dudley – Clyde Pierson, 90, of Dudley passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. No formal services will be held. Mr. Pierson was born in Virginia on March 11, 1932, to the late Samuel Clark and Ida Viola Barnett Pierson. He worked for many years with Ford Motor Company…… read more »
