January 16, 2021, 90, Pikeville – Benjamin Franklin Nichols, 90, crossed the horizon of death to continue life in the presence of his Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2021, while surrounded by his family. Franklin was born in Johnston County on August 22, 1930 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Oceola Nichols and was raised…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Benjamin Franklin Nichols
Deloris Inez Hutchison Thompson
January 16, 2021, 80, Goldsboro – Deloris Inez Hutchison Thompson, 80, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Midland County, Texas on September 1, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry Hutchison and Hazel Simmons Hutchison. Deloris retired from Mead after thirty years of faithful service. She…… read more »
Helen Perkins Edmundson McLean
January 16, 2021, 92, Goldsboro – Helen Perkins Edmundson McLean, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Helen was born in Wayne County on January 19, 1928 to the late Timothy Stanton Perkins and Ruth Cleveland Hooks Perkins. She was married for 28 years to the late Wilbert C. “Buck”…… read more »
Edith Rose Peele Wright
January 15, 2021, 80, Goldsboro – Edith Rose Peele Wright, 80, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Edith was born in Wayne County on March 28, 1940 to the late Roger and Elizabeth Herring Peele. She was married to the late Lelan Gerald Wright. For many years, she worked…… read more »
David Kyle Wingard
January 14, 2021, 28, Goldsboro – David Kyle Wingard, 28, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Kyle was born in Wayne County on April 25, 1992 to Tammy Beasley Wingard and the late David Levarne Wingard. Some of Kyle’s favorite times were spent outside, where he enjoyed…… read more »
John Preston Daly II
January 14, 2021, 85, Seven Springs – John Preston Daly II went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Rose Grant Daly, who was his whole world. “Johnny” was blessed with two children whom he loved dearly, Johnny…… read more »
Martin Etheridge Phelps
January 14, 2021, 57, Jason – Martin Etheridge Phelps, 57, died suddenly Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home. He was born in Tyrrell County on May 31, 1963 to the late Arthur E. Phelps and Evelyn C. Phelps. He spent most of his life as a truck driver but was skilled in many trades. A…… read more »
Janie Crawford Earp
January 18, 2021, 75, Fremont – Janie Crawford Earp, 75, of Fremont went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home…… read more »
Jimmy Stallings
January 18, 2021, 66, Fremont – Jimmy Stallings, 66, of Fremont gained his angel wings Monday morning, January 18, 2021 at UNC Rex Health Care in Raleigh. A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Eureka Cemetery with the Dr. Don Sauls and Reverend Ira Williford officiating. The family…… read more »
Pastora Torres
January 18, 2021, 70, Goldsboro – Pastora Torres, 70, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Pastora Torres,…… read more »
