Category Archives: Obituaries

Sabrina Alma Taylor

Sabrina Alma Taylor

October 10, 2024, 53, Goldsboro — Sabrina Alma Taylor, 53, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born January 23, 1971, in Wayne County, she was the daughter of Carmen O’Quinn and the late Kenneth Blizzard. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rhonda…read more »

Annie Worrell Smith

Annie Worrell Smith

October 8, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Annie Worrell Smith, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County, on August 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles “Charlie” and Nora Eason Worrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Douglas Daniels Smith

Douglas Daniels Smith

October 8, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Douglas Daniels Smith, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Born in Wayne County on New Hope Road, Douglas was the son of the late Willard Smith Daniels and Gatsy Newsome Smith and was raised by Wayne “Red” Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…read more »

Judy Wiggins Stafford Anderson

Judy Wiggins Stafford Anderson

October 13, 2024, 77, La Grange — May 23, 1947 – October 13, 2024 Judy Wiggins Stafford Anderson, 77, answered the Lord’s call and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Judy was born in Lenoir County to the late Walker Vinson Wiggins and Gay Moye Wiggins on May 23, 1947. In addition…read more »

Janice P. Best

Janice P. Best

October 14, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Ms. Janice P. Best, age 84, of Goldsboro, NC peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, October 14, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral arrangements will be held privately at the request of the family. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC.read more »

Larry V. Blevins

Larry V. Blevins

October 2, 2024, 66, Grifton — Mr. Larry V. Blevins, 66, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. There will be no formal services.read more »

Anthony Travis Hobson

Anthony Travis Hobson

October 2, 2024, 52, Lillington — Mr. Anthony Travis Hobson, 52, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at home. There will be no formal services.read more »

Aubry L. Chakona

Aubry L. Chakona

October 10, 2024, 82, Fremont — Aubry L. Chakona, 82, of Fremont went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. A graveside service to honor his life will be held Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Pikeville.  The…read more »

Jackie “Ken” Scott

Jackie “Ken” Scott

October 10, 2024, 55, Goldsboro — Jackie “Ken” Scott, 55, of Goldsboro, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the home of his parents in Benson. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  Interment will follow at Hastings Cemetery…read more »

Burma Faye Langston Sasser

Burma Faye Langston Sasser

October 11, 2024, 82, Princeton — Burma Faye Langston Sasser, 82, of Princeton passed away at her home on Friday, October 11, 2024.  She was born in Johnston County on October 31, 1941, to the late John Thurman Langston and Mae Tomlinson Langston.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by…read more »

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