Category Archives: Obituaries

Helen T. Thompson

Helen T. Thompson

December 5, 2021, 100, La Grange – Helen T. Thompson, daughter of the late Mallie Edwards Thompson and Leslie Bright Thompson of the Rosewood community passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Herman W. Thompson. Helen is survived by two…read more »

Jerry Kent Aldridge

Jerry Kent Aldridge

December 4, 2021, 61, La Grange – Jerry Kent Aldridge peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born in Lenoir County to the late James K. Aldridge and Frances Herring Aldridge on January 17, 1960. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Scarlet Williams. Jerry lived…read more »

Joan Gooding Peele

Joan Gooding Peele

December 5, 2021, 73, Pikeville – Joan Gooding Peele, 73, of Pikeville went to her heavenly home Sunday, December 5, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Hospital in Wilmington. A graveside service will be held Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont. The family will greet friends following the service. Mrs. Peele was…read more »

Mary Lou Bollin

Mary Lou Bollin

December 5, 2021, 89, Pikeville – Mary Lou Bollin, 89, of Pikeville passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home.  Arrangements are incomplete. Mary was born in Iowa on July 6, 1932 to the late Jefferson Davis and Grace DeVol Coleman. She was a member of the DAV Auxillary, the Optimist Club, the Women’s…read more »

John Ryan Johnson

John Ryan Johnson

December 4, 2021, 21, Goldsboro – John Ryan Johnson, 21, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021. A Remembrance Ceremony for Ryan will be held Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 6 p.m until 7:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory. The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in…read more »

Betty Boyette Howell

Betty Boyette Howell

December 4, 2021, 83, Rosewood – Betty Boyette Howell, age 83, went to her heavenly home on the morning of December 4th, 2021 at Countryside Village Assisted Living in Pikeville, NC. She was born July 7, 1938 in Goldsboro, NC to James and Bessie Boyette. She married the love of her life, Billy Ray Howell,…read more »

Brenda “Bee” Gale Buegeler

Brenda “Bee” Gale Buegeler

December 4, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – Brenda “Bee” Gale Buegeler, 68, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Brian Center in Goldsboro. No formal service will be held. Bee was born in Wake County on June 21, 1953 to the late Paul and Mary Ellen Garner Stokes. She is survived by her…read more »

Alex Economy Jr.

Alex Economy Jr.

December 4, 2021, 64, Goldsboro – Alex Economy Jr., 64, of Goldsboro passed away suddenly Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete. Alex was born in Wayne County on November 27, 1957.  He was a hard worker and will always be remembered for his compassion.  Alex had a special love for animals.…read more »

Patrick Harvey Bonnell

Patrick Harvey Bonnell

December 3, 2021. 74, West Virginia – Patrick Harvey Bonnell, 74, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew, West Virginia. Arrangements are incomplete at Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home.read more »

Julia Mae Pollard Jackson

Julia Mae Pollard Jackson

December 5, 2021, 85, Kenly – Julia Mae Pollard Jackson, 85, of Kenly, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at UNC Johnston Health Care in Smithfield. Julia was born on October 6, 1936 to the late George Ransom Pollard and Sadie Jane Radford Pollard. In addition to her parents, Julia is preceded in death…read more »

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