Category Archives: Obituaries

David S. Stentz, Jr.

David S. Stentz, Jr.

June 19, 2022, 79, Waynesville – It was at the first hour of the new morning on Sunday, June 19, 2022, that David S. Stentz, Jr. went home to be with the Lord. Mr. Stentz was a native of Waynesville in the North Carolina mountains. His father was the late First Captain David S. Stentz,…read more »

Stephen Henry Lanier

Stephen Henry Lanier

June 20, 2022, 62, Pikeville – Stephen Henry Lanier, 62, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Countryside Village in Pikeville. He was born on April 1, 1960 in Park View Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC. Stephen died from autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s. Even though he suffered from Alzheimer’s for five years he lived a productive…read more »

Judith Lou Jessee

Judith Lou Jessee

June 18, 2022, 71, Goldsboro – Judith Lou Jessee, 71, went to be with her Heavenly father Saturday afternoon while being cared for at Goldsboro Assisted Living in Goldsboro. Judy was born in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Helen Meade Jessee and Steward Simon Jessee, Jr. who preceded her in death. Her grandparents were…read more »

Judy Jones Boyd

Judy Jones Boyd

June 17, 2022, 79, Goldsboro – Judy Jones Boyd, 79, left this life early Friday morning, June 17, 2022 in Kitty Askins Hospice Center with her family present. Judy was born in Wayne County to the late Sidney and Bessie Evans Jones on May 21, 1943. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Kevin Lee Rhyne

Kevin Lee Rhyne

June 19, 2022, 51, Goldsboro – Kevin Lee Rhyne, 51, of Goldsboro passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Kevin was born in Gaston County, NC on September 30, 1970. He was employed…read more »

Jo Ann Passerrello

Jo Ann Passerrello

June 19, 2022, 59, Goldsboro – Jo Ann Passerrello, 59, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Jo Ann was born in Wake County on March 23, 1963 to the late Vester and Hazel Bailey Perry. She attended The Word Church. She is survived by her husband, Michael Passerrello;…read more »

Robert Rankin

Robert Rankin

June 18, 2022, 84, Goldsboro – Robert Rankin, 84, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Anthony Gerald “Cowboy” Garris

Anthony Gerald “Cowboy” Garris

June 13, 2022, 62, Patetown – Anthony Gerald “Cowboy” Garris, 62, of Patetown passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Services will be held at a later date. Mr. Garris was born in Virginia on July 21, 1959 to the late William Gerald and Marjorie Pridgen Garris. He is…read more »

Faith Lynn Johnson

Faith Lynn Johnson

June 14, 2022, 22, Princeton – Faith Lynn Johnson was born in Johnston County, NC on July 1, 1999 and died June 14, 2022. She was blessed with many talents and showcased them whenever possible. She started dancing at a very young age at the Clayton School of Dance under the direction of Miss Ann…read more »

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