January 18, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Emma Jean Pettry, 91, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Mount Olive Center. Mrs. Pettry was born in West Virginia on November 26, 1932, to the late Woodrow W. and Garnet Crouse Davis. She is survived by her three sons, Wayne Pettry of Florida,…… read more »
January 13, 2024, 64, LaGrange — Timothy Lee Boykin, 64, of La Grange passed away Saturday morning, January 13, 2024, at Mt. Olive Center. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Mr. Boykin was born in Wilson County on October 15, 1959, to the late Lee…… read more »
January 11, 2024, 65, Dudley — Paulette Williams Sims, 65, of Dudley, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 11 a.m. until noon at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service will follow the visitation…… read more »
January 11, 2024, 66, Goldsboro — Cynthia “Cyndi” Owens Acree, 66, of Goldsboro, NC, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Cyndi was born in Rutherfordton, NC on June 15, 1957, to Grover and Betty Owens. A graduate of…… read more »
January 9, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — Paul Lee Phillips Jr., 68, of Goldsboro, departed this walk of life on Tuesday evening, January 9, 2024 at home. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory. A graveside service with military honors will follow at…… read more »
January 5, 2024, 88, Walstonburg — Lena “Jo” Josephine Whaley, 88, of Walstonburg peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday evening, January 5, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. at…… read more »
December 31, 2023, 88, Goldsboro — Betty Maxine Collette, 88, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Sunday evening, December 31, 2023, at her home. A service will be held for family and friends. Mrs. Collette was born in Spain on December 11, 1935. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Patricia Marks (Fredrick) of…… read more »
December 30, 2023, 89, Goldsboro — Mae Lucas, 89, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Pruitt Health. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.… read more »
December 29, 2023, 67, Princeton — Tony Carl Beasley, 67, of Princeton passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 3 until 4:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Mr. Beasley was born in Wayne County on…… read more »
December 25, 2023, 63, Goldsboro — Beverly Bowden Brown, 63, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, December 29, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro…… read more »
