August 14, 2025, 99, Goldsboro — Martha Batten Boswell Pittman, 99, passed away on August 14, 2025. She was born in Johnston County on November 14, 1925. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Naomi Davis Batten; stepmother, Nedies Batten; husbands, William Cecil Boswell, and Burgess Pittman; siblings, Doris Horne, Jessie Lee…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Martha Batten Boswell Pittman
Kenneth Bowden
August 16, 2025, 57, Goldsboro — Mr. Kenneth Bowden age, 57 peacefully crossed the sands of time and entered a land of eternal peace on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his residence. Though Mr. Kenneth Bowden is gone , may his memory echo through the lives he touched. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.…… read more »
Cleveland Simmons Sr
August 13, 2025, 99, Goldsboro — Mr. Cleveland Simmons Sr., 99, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at home surrounded by his loved ones. The Celebration of Life will be Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church 2506 New Hope Road,…… read more »
CMSgt. Everette Haburn Glass, (Ret.)
August 17, 2025, 93, Goldsboro — CMSgt. Everette Haburn Glass, (Ret.), 93, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Mr. Glass was born in Jonesville, Virginia on April 18, 1932 to the late Haburn Emmett Glass and Milpha Dilly Frazier. Everette graduated from Flatwoods…… read more »
Roland Edward Strickland Jr.
August 14, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Roland Edward Strickland Jr., 77, of Raleigh passed away peacefully Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro with family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with visitation afterwards.…… read more »
Floyd Edward Daniels Jr.
August 18, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — With profound sadness, the family of Mr. Floyd Edward Daniels Jr. age 94 announces his passing on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Though his time with us will never be forgotten, his impact on his family was immeasurable and his memory will…… read more »
Bettye Jean Cox
August 18, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Bettye Jean Cox, 77, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Monday in Raleigh. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
Frederick “Rick” Mabson Moye III
August 13, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Frederick Mabson “Rick” Moye, 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at his home in Tarboro. A native of Goldsboro, he was born July 17th, 1958 to Frederick Mabson Moye, Jr. and Barbara Elizabeth Yelverton Moye. Rick was a long haul truck driver most of his life. He…… read more »
Ruthie B. Best
August 18, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Ms. Ruthie B. Best, 91, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Monday, August 18, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. The Celebration of Life will be Friday at 11:00AM at Best Grove Missionary Baptist Church 1065 Tommy’s Road , Goldsboro, NC. There will be a…… read more »
Barbara Jean Bushee
August 15, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Barbara Jean Jones Bushee, 87, passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1937 in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Seaburn “Bo” Vonzo Jones and Irene Blanton Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…… read more »
