September 26, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Johnnie Lee King Bowden, 91, formerly of Dudley, entered her eternal rest on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Ruskin, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and generosity. Born January 22, 1934, in Wayne County to the late James Kent Pigford and Virginia King Pigford, Johnnie lived a…… read more »
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Johnnie Lee (King) Bowden
Baby Boy Archer Gray Ballance
September 25, 2025, 5 days old, Goldsboro — Baby Boy Archer Gray Ballance went to sleep in the arms of Jesus Thursday, September 25, 2025. A private graveside service will be held for the family. Archer was born in Wayne County on September 20, 2025 to Jeffrey and Chelsey Lynn Ballance of Fremont. In addition…… read more »
Julie Ridoutt Matthews
September 22, 2025, 51, Goldsboro — Julie Ridoutt Matthews, 51, of Dudley departed this earthly life Monday, September 22, 2025 at UNC Health Rex in Raleigh. She was born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on April 13, 1974. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of…… read more »
Dorothy Artis Grantham
September 17, 2025, 82, Goldsboro —- “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” ~2 Timothy 4:7 Mrs. Dororthy Artis Grantham was born on December 26, 1942 in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late James Artis Jr. and Queenie Edmondson Artis. She peacefully departed this earthly…… read more »
Ruth Gertrude (Feierabend) Yelverton
September 13, 2025, 94, Goldsboro —- Ruth Gertrude Feierabend Yelverton was born on September 30, 1930 in Breslau, Germany. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Willow Creek Nursing Facility in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Ruth was the daughter of the late Gertrude Kruger Feierabend and Willi Feierabend of Germany. She lived an…… read more »
Robert Edwin Perry
September 12, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — Robert “Roach” Edwin Perry, 64, of Goldsboro passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held Monday, September 15, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m.…… read more »
Betty Jean (Alston) Bell
September 9, 2025, 79, Goldsboro —- Betty Jean Bell, age 79, of Dudley, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 21, 1945 in Fremont, North Carolina, Betty was the daughter of the late Betty Lou Gooch and James Alston. She was a devoted daughter,…… read more »
Herbert “Booger” Glenn Green
September 6, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — Herbert “Booger” Glenn Green, 68, of Fremont passed away Saturday, September 06, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Booger was born in Wayne County on August 21, 1957. He was retired from Green’s Auto Salvage after many dedicated years of service, in which the family still owns and…… read more »
Frankie Anderson Collins
August 30, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Frankie Anderson Collins, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Frankie was born in Lenoir County on May 8, 1935 to the late Earl and Blanche Smith Anderson. She was married to the late Silas Collins for 56 years. She…… read more »
Stephen “Steve” Grady Sr
August 26, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Stephen “Steve” Grady Sr., owner and operator of Grady’s BBQ in Dudley and member of the North Carolina Bar-B-Q Hall of Fame, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 90. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at…… read more »
