June 17, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Diane Sandra Smith, 78, of Goldsboro received her ultimate healing Monday, June 17, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. A celebration of her life will be held privately for the family. The entombment will be at Wayne Memorial Park Mausoleum in Dudley. Mrs. Smith was born in Chicago,…… read more »
June 13, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Luther Van Laws of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home at the age of 71. Service arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.… read more »
June 11, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Hilda Grace Hicks-Branch ended her earthly journey early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024. Hilda was the most loving and capable wife, mother, grandmother, employer, and friend. She is survived by her devoted husband, Elbert Ruffin Branch; children: Danielle Baptiste, Valerie Johnson (Tracy Johnson), Elbert Branch Jr., and Jamar Branch;…… read more »
June 10, 2024, 92, Dudley — Lena Mae Anders Venable, 92, of Dudley, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday evening, June 10, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home &…… read more »
June 10, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — In the early morning hours of June 10, 2024, Wilbur Kenneth “Ken” Whaley, 89, finished his race and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Ken was born on April 22, 1935, to the late Wilbur Lloyd Whaley and Fannie Mae (Collier) Whaley. After growing up on the farm, he enlisted in the US Air Force…… read more »
June 10, 2024, 55, Kinston — Pamela Renee Butler, 55, of Kinston passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2024, at her home. No formal services will be held. She was born in Wayne County on July 9, 1968. Pamela enjoyed spending her free time with her family and her dogs. She had a love…… read more »
June 7, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Retired Master Sergeant Donald William Shaver, 80, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Donald, affectionally known as “Don” was born on November 7, 1943, in Kannapolis, NC to Harold Shaver and Mae Hamby Shaver.…… read more »
June 9, 2024, 58, Goldsboro — John Martin Anderson, 58, of Goldsboro passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his home. No formal services will be held. Mr. Anderson was born in California on June 10, 1965, to the late William Howard Anderson and Norma Forman Anderson. He was a member of the New…… read more »
May 30, 2024, 94, Goldsboro — Olive “Duchess” May Howell Gravitt, 94, received her angel wings Thursday morning, May 30, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 2 until 2:45 p.m. at Howell…… read more »
May 22, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Simon Rudy Hill, 77, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord & Savior Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Hill was born in Wayne County on January 20, 1947, to the late Simon B.…… read more »
