April 15, 2022, 74, Goldsboro – Lou Ann Bryan Smith, 74, entered into the presence of her Lord on Friday, April 15, 2022. Lou Ann was the daughter of James Edward and Dorothy Hood Bryan and was born in Goldsboro on August 26, 1947. Following her graduation from the School of Art and Design at…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Lou Ann Bryan Smith
Jason David Pyle
April 14, 2022, 39, Pikeville – Jason David Pyle, 39, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Goldsboro, NC. Born in Wayne County on April 20, 1982, he was the son of Brenda Pressley and Gary Herring. Jason enjoyed baseball, basketball, football, video games, fishing and going to the beach off the coast. Jason…… read more »
Billy Joe Parker
April 14, 2022, 58, Goldsboro – Billy Joe Parker, 58, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home. He was born in Marion, South Carolina to the late Joseph and Doris Parker on March 10, 1964. If Billy wasn’t spending time with his family, there was no better place to be than…… read more »
Caroline June Thayer
April 13, 2022, 94, Goldsboro – Caroline June Thayer, 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Caroline was born in Saginaw, Michigan on April 7, 1928 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Scherping. She lived a life of dedication to her family and to her church.…… read more »
Lenora Jones Artis
April 18, 2022, 91, Goldsboro – Lenora Jones Artis, 91, of Goldsboro departed his earthly life Monday, April 18, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Homegoing service will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at Golden…… read more »
Pat Emery
April 15, 2022, 78, Rosewood – On Good Friday, April 15, 2022, Pat Emery, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 5 p.m. at Saint Mary Roman Catholic…… read more »
Curtis Alan Davis
April 14, 2022, 56, LaGrange – Curtis Alan Davis, 56, of La Grange passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Duke University Hospital in Durham with his family by his side. A gathering of family & friends to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the home that…… read more »
Delna W. Artis
April 14, 2022, 69, Dudley – Mrs. Delna W. Artis, 69, departed this earthly life to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Msg. (Retired) Clifton Earl Thompson, III
April 15, 2022, 50, Clayton – The Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations join with the Thompson and connected families to announce the earthly passing of Mr. Clifton Earl Thompson, III, 50, who transitioned at the Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A Complete Biographical sketch is forthcoming.…… read more »
Wilbert Melvin
April 14, 2022, 69, Dudley – The staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Wilbert Melvin, 69, of 107 Connie’s Walk, Dudley, NC. Mr. Melvin passed away at his residence on April 14, 2022. He is survived by his wife Diane Melvin of the home. Arrangements are…… read more »
