June 22, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Robert Lee Roy Rice, 84, of Mount Olive passed away June 2, 2025 after a short illness at Duke University Hospital in Durham. A graveside service will be held Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Pineview Cemetery in Seven Springs. The family will receive friends following the…… read more »
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Robert Lee Roy Rice
Erma Mae (Gibbs) Bridgers
June 21, 2025, 89, Goldsboro — It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Erma Bridgers, who left this world peacefully on June 21, 2025 at the age of 89. Born on September 13, 1935, in Beaufort County, North Carolina, Erma carried the values of warmth, strength, and compassion from her…… read more »
Dr. Wanda (Bryant) Sanders
June 17, 2025, 61, Goldsboro — Dr. Wanda Bryant Sanders, ADGNP-BC, DNP, MSN, BSN of Pikeville passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at ECU Health Center in Greenville. A service to celebrate her life be held Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Best Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Goldsboro. Burial will follow at Evergreen…… read more »
Joyce Marie (Benton) Peterson
June 14, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Joyce Marie Benton Peterson, 81, went to her eternal home Saturday morning, June 14, 2025 at Willow Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Goldsboro. All services will be held privately. Mrs. Peterson was born in Johnston County on November 6, 1943 to the late Alton and Cassie Jones Benton. She…… read more »
Carrie Frances (Millard) Cox
June 11, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Carrie Frances Millard (affectionally known as “Dank”) was called from labor to reward on June 11, 2025, at 9:50 a.m., at the home of her daughter and son – in – law, Keith and Melba Miller. God gave her the desire of her heart when she slept away to…… read more »
Anthony “Ant” Cowan
June 9, 2025, 56, Goldsboro — Anthony Scott Cowan, (affectionately known as “Ant” by his family and close friends) gained his heavenly wings on Monday, June 9th, 2025 surrounded by family. Even though we wanted much more time with him while on this earth, the Lord said it’s time to come with Me. There are…… read more »
Arthur Ray Turner
June 8, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Arthur Ray Turner of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on June 8, 2025. The visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on June 14, 2025, at Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro with the funeral service held directly after…… read more »
Baby Boy Miller Merle Brooks
June 7, 2025, Goldsboro — Our precious baby, Miller Merle Brooks, was born sleeping on June 7th at 4:37 PM at UNC Health Wayne. We held him in our arms for a moment but we will hold him in our hearts forever. We find comfort knowing he is in the arms of Jesus and one…… read more »
Joshua “Josh” Seth Thomas
June 6, 2025, 44, Goldsboro — Joshua “Josh” Seth Thomas, 44, of Pikeville passed away after a extended illness on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. A service to celebrate his life will be held Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory…… read more »
Virginia Lee (Reid) Dowers
June 5, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Virginia Lee Dowers departed this earthly life Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro at the age of 81. She was born in Wayne County on September 15, 1943 to the late Wilbert Matthew and Fannie Lewis Reid. Visitation will be held Friday,…… read more »
