Category Archives: Obituaries

Regina Evette Rowe

Regina Evette Rowe

August 3, 2022, 54, Goldsboro – With profound sorrow, the Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations staff join with the Rowe and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Regina Evette Rowe, 54, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Rowe transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care Center of Goldsboro, NC. The pages of…read more »

Frederick Bruce Southerland

Frederick Bruce Southerland

August 4, 2022, 70, Mount Olive – Frederick Bruce Southerland, otherwise known as Freddy Bear, at the age of 70, passed away at home Thursday evening, August 4, 2022. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, at 6 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home, and will be officiated by the Rev. Jeff Bartlett and the…read more »

Gary Wayne Jernigan, Jr.

Gary Wayne Jernigan, Jr.

August 4, 2022, 31, Goldsboro – Gary Wayne Jernigan, Jr., known to his family and closest friends as “Little Gary,” passed away early Thursday morning, August 4, 2022, at his home. He was 31 years of age. Little Gary was employed as a mechanic at Paul’s Tire and Service Center. He is survived by his…read more »

Curtis Ezekial Hill

Curtis Ezekial Hill

August 5, 2022, 93, Goldsboro – Curtis Ezekial Hill, age 93, passed away on Friday at his residence. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Willie Green Hill and the late Susan Inez Holloman Hill. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Fields Hill and a grandchild, Phoenix…read more »

Pamela Barnette Turpin

Pamela Barnette Turpin

August 6, 2022, 73, Goldsboro – Pamela Barnette Turpin, 73, departed this life to enjoy eternity with the Saints in Heaven on August 6, 2022. Pam was born in Wilson County to the late Jesse Preston Barnette, Sr. and Jean Gurley Barnette on June 2, 1949. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Beverly Ann Howard Tripp

Beverly Ann Howard Tripp

August 5, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Beverly Ann Howard Tripp, 80, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Friday, August 5, 2022. After a long battle with dementia, she died peacefully at home with her children by her side. She was born in San Francisco, California on September 22, 1941 and was the…read more »

George Walter Long

George Walter Long

August 5, 2022, 94, Goldsboro – George Walter Long, 94, entered into Heaven as his faith became sight on Friday evening at Willow Creek Nursing Home. What we can picture dimly, George now sees clearly. George was born in Bladen County to the late Carl and Katie Long on May 16, 1928. In addition to…read more »

Mary Virginia Holloman Miller

Mary Virginia Holloman Miller

August 5, 2022, 92, Princeton – Mary Virginia Holloman Miller, 92, of Princeton, passed away at her home on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born on December 20, 1929 in Wayne County, North Carolina. Virginia was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Holloman and Betty Cox Holloman. Virginia was a devoted Christian, mother,…read more »

Robert Cleveland Cousins

Robert Cleveland Cousins

August 5, 2022, 87, Goldsboro – Robert Cleveland Cousins, 87, exchanged the embraces of his family for the embrace of his loving Lord on Friday, August 5, 2022. Bob was born in Halifax County, Virginia to the late Willard Victor Cousins, Sr. and Emma Lee Cousins on September 3, 1934. As a youngster, Bob moved…read more »

Michael Ray Hart

Michael Ray Hart

August 8, 2022, 62, Pikeville – Michael Ray Hart, 62, of Pikeville received his ultimate healing on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Wayne UNC Health Care.  He is now singing and playing gospel music with his father, mother, and other family members already waiting for him.   Services are entrusted to the care of Howell Funeral Home…read more »

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