All Obituaries

James Henry Crawford “Jimmy”, 75 of Fremont went to his heavenly home Thursday, June 30, 2022 after recently receiving Christ as his Lord and Savior.   A private service will be held at a later date.   He was born in Wilson County on November 3, 1946 to the late Norman and Juanita Bedford Crawford.   Jimmy is survived by his nephew and nieces, Matthew Crawford and family, Dawn Stribble and family and Michelle Taylor and family.   In lieu of flowers,...

Katrina Ann Ashford's earthly house was dissolved on Thursday, June 23, 2022, when her soul departed to its new home in Heaven.    Funeral services will be held Sunday at Noon in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  Interment will follow at Golden Gate Cemetery in Pikeville.  A viewing will be held Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Katrina was born in Wayne County to Theodore Robinson and Jean...

Kevin Lee Rhyne, 51, of Goldsboro passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022.   The family will receive friends Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.   Kevin was born in Gaston County, NC on September 30, 1970.  He was employed with Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro.  In his spare time, Kevin enjoyed the outdoors.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed riding ATV’s.   He is survived by his...

Jo Ann Passerrello, 59, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Jo Ann was born in Wake County on March 23, 1963 to the late Vester and Hazel Bailey Perry.  She attended The Word Church. She is survived by her husband, Michael Passerrello; two daughters, Brandy Kosier and husband, Jerley of Fremont and Malissa Haire of Princeton; one brother, Bobby Perry of Macclesville; one sister, Peggy Shaeffer and husband, Chuck of Ohio; her sister-in-law, Linda...

Kinston- Robert Joe Rankin, 84, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Snow Hill. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 16th at 2 p.m. at Park East Church of God in Goldsboro.  The family will receive friends afterwards. Mr. Rankin was born in Kentucky on January 12, 1938 to the late Joe and Lois Womack Rankin. He is survived by his wife, Eva Ann Gurley Rankin; his children, Rebecca Wyatt, David Rankin, Dale Rankin and wife,...

Anthony Gerald “Cowboy” Garris, 62, of Patetown passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.   Services will be held at a later date.   Mr. Garris was born in Virginia on July 21, 1959 to the late William Gerald and Marjorie Pridgen Garris.   He is survived by his wife, Jenny Sasser Garris; two sons, Cody Garris and wife, Tara of Princeton and Jake Garris of Raleigh and fiancé, Emily; three sisters, Angela Hughston of...

Della Isler McCullough, 96, of Goldsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.   Funeral service will be held Monday, June 13, 2022 at noon at Greenleaf Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Goldsboro where she was a member.  Interment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley.  Viewing will be held Monday from 11:15 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the church.  Those in attendance are asked to wear a face mask...

Virginia Cadman, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro with military honors.  The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. Cadman was born on June 05, 1940.  She was a veteran of the United States Air Force. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Ward Cadman; her...

Robert Garry Lucas, 67, formerly of Lucama, passed away at Helping Hands Assisted Living in Goldsboro. No formal services will be held. Garry was born in Alabama on September 2, 1954 to the late Silas Redding Lucas Sr. and Bobbye Fleming Lucas.   He is survived by his sister, Terrye Aycock and husband, Lamar of Goldsboro and a host of nephews and a niece. The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.

Michael Alton Hester, 62, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Sutton's Retirement Center in Goldsboro.     Funeral service will be held Friday, June 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  Interment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park.  A viewing will be held Friday from 12 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home.     Mr. Hester was born in Sampson County on November 21, 1959 to the...

Anne Yelverton Bryant, 74, of Fremont went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.   Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home in Fremont.  A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.    Mrs. Bryant was born in Wayne County on June 11, 1947 to the late William Norman and Doris...

Steven Brooks Rhodes, 37, of the Rosewood community departed his earthly life on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.   A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Stantonsburg Cemetery.   Brooks was a native of Wayne County born on February 16, 1985 to Steven R. Rhodes of...

Leona White Parker, 77, of Goldsboro departed this walk of life Monday May 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.   Visitation will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10 until 11:30 a.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory.   Mrs. Parker was born in Hoke County on November 9, 1944 to the late Isadore and Mary Deberry White. She was a retired nurse from Britthaven (Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center) in Goldsboro.   She leaves to cherish her...

  Jimmy Ray Howell, 69, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Inpatient Hospice Care in Greenville, NC surrounded by his family.    Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 pm at Free Chapel PFWB Church with Revs. Ronnie Weaver and Dane Williford Officiating. Burial will follow at the PeeDee Howell Family Cemetery with Rev DeWayne Eakes closing remarks.  Family will receive friends from 2 until 2:45 pm at the church prior to the...

Pikeville- Susan Wallace passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.   A graveside service will be held Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton with visitation afterwards.   Susan is survived by her mother, Evelyn Bracewell of Georgia; daughter, Mary Beth Phillips and husband, Mitchell of Charlotte; one son, Tommy Laseter of Pikeville and four grandchildren.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

James Carlton Turner, 85, of Kinston passed away Tuesday May 24, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.   No formal service will be held.   Mr. Turner was born in Jones County on October 22, 1936 to the late Carl and Martha Westbrook Turner.     He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Priscilla Turner; one son, Rhett Carlton Turner and wife, Samantha of Garner; one daughter, Wendy Catherine Turner of Willow Springs and special friend, Mike Longo; one...

Hilda M. Pearsall, 84, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.   A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Willow Dale Cemetery in Goldsboro.  The family will receive friends following the service.   Ms. Pearsall was born in Wilson County on April 27, 1938 to the late Frank and Bertha West Pearsall.  She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Ms. Pearsall was...

Michael Devonne Bell Sr., 64, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home.   A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  A graveside service with military honors will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.   Mr. Bell was born in Wayne County on July 16, 1957 to the late John Henry and Thelma...

Lillian “Edna” Henderson Edenfield was born on May 25, 1935 in Wayne County to Demus Henderson and Lula Cruse Fail.  She departed this walk of life, Friday May 13, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.   No formal service will be held.   Edna was a very hard worker and worked at Americal for 30 years and later moved to Florida to work at Publix.  Edna loved her children and grandchildren.   Edna is survived by her children, Mike...

Arnette Ward Cogdell, 81, of Clayton departed this walk of life Friday, May 13, 2022 at Johnston Health in Clayton.    A private family homegoing service was held Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Luke Church of Christ (DOC) in Mt. Olive.  Burial followed at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley.  Viewing was held one hour prior to the service.   She was born in Wayne County on June 27, 1940 to the late Cleveland and Lillie Wynn Ward.  She was retired from Cherry...