Category Archives: Obituaries

Jennifer Rains Worrell

Jennifer Rains Worrell

August 2, 2021, 51, Goldsboro – Jennifer Rains Worrell, 51, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born on March 29, 1970, she was the daughter of Jenettie Sasser Rains and the late Dalma Ray Rains. In addition to her mother, Jennifer is survived by her son, Trevor Ray Worrell…read more »

Jean Aldridge Abbott

Jean Aldridge Abbott

August 7, 2021, 83, LaGrange – Jean Aldridge Abbott, 83, fell asleep in this world and awakened in her heavenly home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Jean was born in Lenoir County to the late Harry and Thelma Sugg Aldridge on June 14, 1938. In addition to her parents, Jean was also predeceased by her…read more »

Hazel Elizabeth “Beth” Holland

Hazel Elizabeth “Beth” Holland

August 7, 2021, 69, La Grange – Hazel Elizabeth “Beth” Holland passed away August 7, 2021. She was born in Lenoir County to the late Jim Moye, Jr. and Hazel Wiggins Norman. In addition to her parents, Beth was preceded in death by her step-father, John Norman; and brother, Michael Moye. Beth’s family was her…read more »

Jessie Franklin Capps, Jr.

Jessie Franklin Capps, Jr.

August 7, 2021, 49, Princeton – Jessie Franklin Capps, Jr., 49, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born on September 12, 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Franklin Capps, Sr. and Diane Shirley Coates Capps Wallace. A Memorial Service for Mr. Capps will be held…read more »

Iris Huffman Cox

Iris Huffman Cox

August 6, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Iris Huffman Cox, 84, of Goldsboro passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Arrangements are incomplete. Iris was born in Onslow County on September 15, 1936 to the late Coy and Beatrice Farrior Huffman. The family is in the care of Howell Funeral…read more »

Jamie Hicks

Jamie Hicks

August 6, 2021, 32, Goldsboro – Jamie Hicks, 32, passed away Friday at Wayne UNC Health Care. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Lemuel Redmond “Buck” Broome Jr.

Lemuel Redmond “Buck” Broome Jr.

August 5, 2021, 94, Virginia – Lemuel Redmond “Buck” Broome Jr., 94, formerly of Fremont passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Virginia. A graveside service will be held Monday, August 9, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont. Buck was born in Virginia on August 4, 1927 to the late Lemuel Redmond…read more »

Kenneth Ray Perkins

Kenneth Ray Perkins

August 2, 2021, 72, Princeton – Kenneth Ray Perkins, 72, of Princeton passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Burial will be held at Evarts Memorial Gardens in Evarts, Kentucky. He was born in Kentucky on May 19, 1949 to the late Hollie and Myrtle Hightower Perkins. Mr. Perkins…read more »

Benjamin Reid Jr.

Benjamin Reid Jr.

August 1, 2021, 79, Pikeville – Benjamin Reid Jr. AKA Ben Reid Jr. was born to the late Ben Reid Sr. and Elnora Harvey Reid on January 14, 1942. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 55 years, Lois G. Reid on May 1, 2020. He was also preceded in death by…read more »

William “Bill” Everette Talton

William “Bill” Everette Talton

August 7, 2021, 84, Princeton – William “Bill” Everette Talton, 84, of Princeton, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Johnston County on September 6, 1936 to the late Johnathan Samuel Talton and Vannie Davis Talton. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in…read more »

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