December 31, 2024, 81, Pikeville — Doris Edmundson Gurganus, 81, departed this earthly life Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Mount Olive Center. Mrs. Gurganus was born in Wayne County on December 7, 1943 to the late William Henry and Rachel Dawson Edmundson. While her health permitted, she worshipped at Pikeville PFWB Church and Faro Chapel…… read more »
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Doris Edmundson Gurganus
Andrea Gomez Rojas
December 26, 2024, 90, Wallace — John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, will live; and no one who lives and believes in me will ever die. Do you believe this?” Andrea Gomez Rojas passed away after living a long life…… read more »
Lester Graham Britt
December 30, 2024, 89, Pikeville — Lester Graham Britt, 89 passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home in Pikeville, NC. Lester was born in Wayne County on May 27, 1935, to the late Henry and Bertha Britt. Lester loved his Lord, Jesus Christ and made the decision to accept him as his Savior…… read more »
Jerry Lee Futrell
December 28, 2024, 55, Dudley — Jerry Lee Futrell, 55, of Dudley passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete where the family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.… read more »
Brent Godwin
December 26, 2024, 71, Princeton — Brent Godwin, 71, of Princeton departed this walk of life Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Rex Health in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Brent…… read more »
Albert “Shorty” Leon Crumpler Sr.
December 24, 2024, 94, Pikeville — Albert “Shorty” Leon Crumpler Sr., 94, of Pikeville departed this earthly life Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends Monday, December 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service…… read more »
Robert “Bob” Eugene Woody
December 24, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Robert “Bob” Eugene Woody, 76, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday morning, December 24, 2024, at his home. A private family service will be held. Robert was born in Michigan on October 25, 1948, to the late Burgess Eugene and Leona Figel Woody. He was a veteran of the United…… read more »
Dorla Dene Mack
December 20, 2024, 73, Fremont — Dorla Dene Mack, 73, of Fremont passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home. A service to celebrate her life will be announced. Mrs. Mack was born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania on October 31, 1951, to the late Carl and Willa Miller. She worshipped at Bethel Church in Goldsboro…… read more »
Copemon “Cope” Robertson
December 18, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — Copemon “Cope” Robertson was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on June 28, 1952, to Fred and Rosa Robertson. He was the sixth of seven children. Cope, as he was affectionately known, attended Goldsboro City Schools and graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1970. Following graduation, he pursued a career…… read more »
Reverend Bennie Smith Jr.
December 15, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Reverend Bennie Smith Jr., 82, of Goldsboro answered the Master’s call Sunday, December 15, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Homegoing service will be held Monday, December 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Best Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Goldsboro where he served as Associate Pastor. Burial will…… read more »
