Category Archives: Obituaries

Frank Lee Davis Jr.

Frank Lee Davis Jr.

January 13, 2023, 67, Goldsboro – Frank Lee Davis Jr., 67, of Goldsboro departed this walk of life Friday, January 13, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Romeo Lafayette Evans

Romeo Lafayette Evans

January 11, 2023, 0, Princeton – Romeo Lafayette Evans was born on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  He was born into this world to Ka’Shawn Evans and Emely Rosario Diaz.  Although his time on earth was too short his memory will remain in our hearts forever. In addition to his parents, among the survivors is his…read more »

James (Lum) Alonzo Woodard

James (Lum) Alonzo Woodard

January 15, 2023, 85, Princeton – James (Lum) Alonzo Woodard, 85, passed away at his home Sunday, January 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Johnston County on November 27, 1937, to the late Wilbert George Woodard and Flora Mae Daughtry Woodard.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded…read more »

Annette J. Creel

Annette J. Creel

January 11, 2023, 64, Dudley – Mrs. Annette J. Creel, 64, received her ultimate healing on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. No formal services will be held. She was born on November 21, 1958, in Lillington, NC to James Elmo Johnson and Hilda Louise Matthews Johnson. She is…read more »

Jerrica J. Cole

Jerrica J. Cole

January 10, 2023, 32, Goldsboro – Ms. Jerrica J. Cole, 32, accepted a new assignment on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The celebration of her life will be held graveside on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Golden Gate Memorial Gardens, 4734 Highway 117 North, Pikeville, NC. There will be a chapel viewing…read more »

Edward Allen “Eddie” Mozingo

Edward Allen “Eddie” Mozingo

January 11, 2023, 57, Seven Springs – Edward Allen “Eddie” Mozingo, Seven Springs resident, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at his home. A graveside service will be Sunday, January 15, at 2 p.m. at Pineview Cemetery.  The Rev. Ashley Summerlin will preside. Eddie was a sheetrock installer for much of his working career. His…read more »

Michael Jonathan Welch

Michael Jonathan Welch

January 8, 2023, 48, Mount Olive – Michael Jonathan Welch, at the age of 48, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly early Sunday morning, January 8, 2023, at his home. Mr. Welch, a native of Cumberland County, had been involved in high school athletics, particularly football and soccer.  He had graduated from Georgia Southern University and…read more »

Annie Sue Bogue Denning

Annie Sue Bogue Denning

January 11, 2023, 79, Goldsboro – Annie Sue Bogue Denning, age 79, passed away Wednesday at Rex UNC Hospital. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Marvin Bogue and Mary Evelyn Sauls Bogue. Her mother died when Sue was 14 and her mother became the late Lenora Edmundson Bogue. Sue…read more »

Everette Joseph “EJ” Best

Everette Joseph “EJ” Best

January 11, 2023, 85, Goldsboro – Everette Joseph “EJ” Best, age 85, passed away on Wednesday at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Vaden Joseph Best and the late Fonnie Bell Smith Best and husband of the late Rosie Best. He was also preceded…read more »

Lois JoAnn Smith Darden Thompson

Lois JoAnn Smith Darden Thompson

January 11, 2023, 91, Goldsboro – Lois JoAnn Smith Darden Thompson lived an admirable life and passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Randolph County to the late Wade and Etna Fuller Smith on December 20, 1931. JoAnn was preceded in death…read more »

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