Category Archives: Obituaries

Emilia Faith Gore

Emilia Faith Gore

September 26, 2024, 0, Goldsboro — Emilia Faith Gore was born sleeping on September 26, 2024. Emilia is deeply loved and never forgotten by her Parents Matthew and Korrinne Gore. In addition to her parents, she is survived by Grandparents Frank and Marisol Biasetti; Grandparents David and Beth Gore; Aunts Ashley Biasetti and Katie Needell;…read more »

James Stebleton

James Stebleton

October 1, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Mr. James Stebleton, 73, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. There will be no formal services.read more »

Brandon Wayne Ashworth

Brandon Wayne Ashworth

September 29, 2024, 29, Raleigh — Mr. Brandon Wayne Ashworth, 29, entered the land of eternity peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his home. Brandon was born on May 24, 1995, in Durham, NC to Jonathan and Holly Summers Ashworth. He is survived by his parents, Jonathan Ashworth and Holly Ashworth; his brother, Dylan…read more »

Evan Briscoe Balazsi

Evan Briscoe Balazsi

October 4, 2024, 70, Kenly — Evan Briscoe Balazsi, 70, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Johnston County on January 30, 1954, he was the son of Joseph Balazsi and Edith Briscoe Balazsi. Evan was a member at Smithfield First PH Church, where his spirit…read more »

William Thad Deans

William Thad Deans

September 30, 2024, 92, Raleigh — William Thad Deans, 92, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Avendelle Assisted Living in Garner. Born on November 9, 1931, in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Claude Deans and Emma Joyner Deans. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from…read more »

Ella L. Suggs

Ella L. Suggs

October 2, 2024, 70, Kinston — Mrs. Ella L. Suggs, 70, answered the Master’s call on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at UNC Lenoir Healthcare, Kinston, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class are entrusted to Loftin Memorial-J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home of Kinston.read more »

David Owens

David Owens

September 29, 2024, 56, Goldsboro — Mr. David Owens, 56, completed his earthly walk of life on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 1:00 pm with a viewing from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm at St. James Christian Church, 1739 MLK…read more »

William “Bill” Duffy Lane

William “Bill” Duffy Lane

October 2, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — William “Bill” Duffy Lane, owner and operator of Lane Tree Golf Club and Conference Center and well-known developer in Wayne County, departed this walk of life Wednesday afternoon, October 2nd at his home surrounded by his family. The family will greet friends on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 5…read more »

Elsa Sánchez Ávila

Elsa Sánchez Ávila

September 30, 2024, 48, Goldsboro — Elsa Sánchez Ávila, 48, of Goldsboro, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The family will receive friends afterward until 8 p.m. at the funeral…read more »

Barbara Jean Strickland,

Barbara Jean Strickland,

September 29, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Barbara Jean Strickland, 64, 208 Hyde Park Dr., died Sunday. She was born to the late John Thomas Lanier, Sr and Dorothy Mae Reid on September 30, 1959, in Wayne County.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 12 Noon in the Rev Ernie Haskins…read more »

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