All Obituaries

Mr. James H. McLaurin, son of Duncan and Christine M. McLaurin, was born September 2, 1925 in Wilson County, North Carolina. He departed this walk of life on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He attended early school in the Greene County Public School System. He was a member of Woods Chapel FWB Church serving as a faithful parking attendant for many years. Even after the days of parking cars and directing traffic, he still enjoyed and attended service regularly. He...

Joyce Edna Talley, 76, of Goldsboro passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.   Ms. Talley was born in Wayne County on August 07, 1944.   The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro where other biographical information will be announced.

Jose Hector Hernandez, 47, of Snow Hill passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.   Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 5 until 6:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.   Mr. Hernandez was born in El Salvador on November 14, 1972 to Maurico Chavez and Juana Hernandez.   In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Angela Hernandez; two sons, Alberto Cedillos of New York and...

Patricia Ann Bogue, 78 formerly of Fremont passed away Wednesday evening, October 21, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.   A private family graveside service will be held at Eureka Cemetery.   Mrs. Bogue was born in Wayne County on September 26, 1942 to the late Frank and Evelyn Langston Lee. She was a member of Mt. Nelson Missionary Baptist Church in Eureka.   She is survived by two sons, Timothy Bogue and Christopher Bogue; three daughters, Rebecca...

Leonard Nelson Jones, 67, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Brian Center in Goldsboro.   A visitation will be held Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 5 until 6:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.   Mr. Jones was born in Bunn, NC on June 06, 1953 to the late Elvertis and Blonnie Hopkins Jones.   He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Lynn and husband, Stacy of Goldsboro; one brother, Ray Jones of Virginia; four sisters,...

Ross Benjamin Sutton, 91, of Goldsboro passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Somerset Court in Goldsboro.   Due to COVID-19, a family graveside service will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.  An outdoor memorial service for family and friends will be held Friday, October 23, 2020 at 4 p.m. at Outlaw's Bridge Universalist Church, 4408 NC Hwy 111, Seven Springs, North Carolina 28578.   Mr. Sutton was born in Duplin County on...

Lorraine Marie Simmons, 61, of Pikeville passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at her home.   No formal services will be held at this time.   Mrs. Simmons was born in France on January 31, 1959 to Linwood Russell Gibbs and the late Janet Morley Gibbs.     In addition to her father, Linwood Russell Gibbs of Goldsboro; she is survived by her husband, Randall Scott Simmons; two daughters, Kasey Mateos and husband, Giovani of Goldsboro and Amanda Adams and husband,...

Mary M. Gray, 91, of Goldsboro passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Pink Hill.   A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. The family will receive friends following the service.   Mrs. Gray was born in Greene County on September 23, 1929 to the late Tobias and Margaret Johnson Warters.  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in...

George Wade Smith Sr., 81, of Pikeville went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Wayne UNC Health Care.     A graveside service will be held Monday, October 19, 2020 at 4 p.m. at Bartlett Cemetery in Pikeville.   Dr. Don Sauls will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the service.     Mr. Smith was born in Wayne County on October 7, 1939 to the late William Henry and Mabel Best Smith.  He was a member...

Burl Lawrence Braden, 88, of Goldsboro passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.   A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley.  The family will greet friends following the service.   Mr. Braden was born in Illinois on July 31, 1932 to the late Harry H. and Lora Morse Braden.  He was retired from the United States Air Force.   He is survived by one son, Jerry Bean and...