Category Archives: Obituaries

John Wayne Whitfield

John Wayne Whitfield

February 16, 2022, 81, La Grange – John Wayne Whitfield, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family. John Wayne was born in Wayne County to the late James Weston and Nelton Carter Whitfield on August 27, 1940. In addition to his…read more »

Janice Bostic Warren

Janice Bostic Warren

February 16, 2022, 86, La Grange – Janice Bostic Warren, 86, entered the kingdom of her Lord to reap the rewards of her labors on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Janice was born in Duplin County to the late John and Eva Bostic on June 15, 1935. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Reverend Gene N. Henn

Reverend Gene N. Henn

February 15, 2022, 85, Fremont – Reverend Gene N. Henn, 85 of Fremont went to his heavenly home Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home. A homegoing graveside service will be held Friday, February 18, 2022 at noon at Norview Gardens in Norwood, North Carolina.  The family will receive friends following the graveside service at…read more »

Lori Lynn Bordeaux Adams

Lori Lynn Bordeaux Adams

February 13, 2022, 53, Apex – Lori Lynn Bordeaux Adams, 53 of Apex passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.  The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  A celebration of her life will…read more »

Larry Powell

Larry Powell

February 13, 2022, 63, Fremont – With profound sadness, the staff of Howell Funeral Home and Arnold-Wilbert Corporation announces the passing of Larry Powell, 63, of Fremont on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was a dedicated and valuable employee for over 15 years with Arnold-Wilbert Vault Company of Goldsboro and will…read more »

Roger Raymond Dail

Roger Raymond Dail

February 13, 2022, 54, Fremont – Roger Raymond Dail, 54, of Fremont passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his home. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Dail…read more »

Stephen Edward Crooker

Stephen Edward Crooker

February 12, 2022, 55, Goldsboro – Stephen Edward Crooker, 55, of Goldsboro passed away suddenly Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.    A celebration of his life will be held  Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at 5 p.m. at the First Church in Goldsboro.  The family will receive friends following the service.    …read more »

Linda Sue Purvis Jones

Linda Sue Purvis Jones

February 13, 2022, 77, Dudley – Linda Sue Purvis Jones, 77, of Dudley, passed away at SECU Kitty Askins Hospice House in Goldsboro on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  Linda was born in Butler County, Ohio on December 29, 1944 to the late John Ervin Purvis and Edith Francis Jackson Purvis.  In addition to her parents,…read more »

Brendan Deonté Chance Jr.

Brendan Deonté Chance Jr.

February 11, 2022, 2, Princeton – On Friday, February 11th, 2022, Brendan Deonté Chance Jr. passed away peacefully to go home to be with the Lord.  Brendan Jr. was born February 7th, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to parents CaMeshia Dewar and Brendan Chance Sr.  A lively, outgoing child, Brendan Jr. was known by his…read more »

Evelyn G. Jefferson

Evelyn G. Jefferson

February 13, 2022, 91, Goldsboro – Ms. Evelyn G. Jefferson, 91, transitioned on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

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