March 27, 2024, 48, Goldsboro — William Kwame Baptiste “Coach” of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 48 years old. Will was born on September 28, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York to Brenda E. Youell and Willie F. Baptiste. He graduated from…… read more »
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William Kwame Baptiste “Coach”
Maxine Pate Sasser
March 26, 2024, 95, Patetown — Maxine Pate Sasser, 95, of the Patetown community went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Homegoing service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in…… read more »
Vira Naomi Taylor
March 25, 2024, 99, Goldsboro — Vira Naomi Taylor passed away peacefully Monday, March 25, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro at the age of 99. Ms. Taylor was born in Wilson County on July 28, 1924, to the late Gary and Nancy Barnes Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…… read more »
Peter Robert Barden
March 22, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — Peter Robert Barden (Pete) formerly of the Grantham Community passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Fayetteville VA Medical Center at the age of 68. A service to celebrate his life will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home &…… read more »
Earl Ray Hughes
March 20, 2024, 86, Dudley — Earl Ray Hughes, 86, of Dudley departed this walk of life Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Goldsboro Health & Rehabilitation with his family by his side. Funeral service will be held Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.…… read more »
Delores Cobb Merritt
March 17, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Delores Cobb Merritt, 71, of Goldsboro went to her heavenly home Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Mrs. Merritt was born in Jamaica on December 25, 1952. She worshipped at Victory Faith Center in Goldsboro as her health permitted. She loved to sing gospel…… read more »
Clarence Terry Smith
March 16, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Clarence Terry Smith, 76, of Goldsboro passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home. Mr. Smith was born in Wayne County to the late Dr. William Cary Smith and Frances Aycock Smith on August 1, 1947. He was a valued employee of Walmart on Spence Avenue in…… read more »
Mae Gloria Dillehay
March 8, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — On Friday morning, March 8, 2024, the Lord called home his good and faithful servant, Mae Gloria Dillehay of Goldsboro. She was the loving wife to the late John “Tony” Dillehay and a wonderful mother to Marney Dillehay whom she loved very much. Funeral service will be held Friday,…… read more »
Brian Keith Smith
March 8, 2024, 59, Pikeville — Brian Keith Smith, 59, of Pikeville passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2024, at Mount Olive Center. No formal service will be held. Brian was born in Georgia on July 27, 1964, to the late Leonard and Ila Smith. Brian is survived by his wife, April L. Smith; one…… read more »
Tessa Lenee’ Wiggins
March 5, 2024, 56, Goldsboro — Tessa Lenee’ Wiggins, 56, of Goldsboro, departed this walk of life Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her home. Tessa was born on February 23, 1968, in Wayne County, North Carolina. She is survived by her loving husband, Rusty Wiggins; children, Jessica Miller & husband, Seth and Jamiee Randall &…… read more »
