All Obituaries

Guillermo Hernandez-Zamora, 56, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.    Guillermo was born in Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Antonio Hernandez and Rafaela Zamora.    He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, a daughter, Jessica and husband, Sterling Johnson; a grandson, Jaden Kenneth Johnson; 2 granddaughters, Jaide Nevaeh Johnson and Solana Aurora Johnson and a new granddaughter, Samora Luna Johnson is due to make her arrival...

Betty Bass Evans, 75, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.   Mrs. Evans was born in Wayne County on September 21, 1948 to the late Offie and Juanita Mason Bass.   Cherishing her memories are her loving husband, Johnny C. Evans Jr.; one daughter, Kelly Walker and husband, Jay of Rocky Mount; one brother, Ray Bass and wife, Phyllis of Belfast; one sister, Jenette “Jean” Aycock and husband, Bill of Goldsboro and her...

Annette Smith Watson, 72, formerly of Fremont went to her heavenly home Sunday, May 5, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.   A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at noon at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.   Mrs. Watson was born in Wayne County on June 27, 1951 to the late James Roy Smith Sr. and Eva Mooring Smith.  Her husband was the former pastor of Newton Grove Church of God, where she was a dedicated pastor’s wife....

Retired Master Sergeant Leslie Erwin Miller, 77, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Friday, May 3, 2024 at Wilson Medical Center.   A graveside service with full military honors will be held Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.   Mr. Miller was born in Oklahoma on May 5, 1946 to the late Kenneth E. Miller and Virginia Lou Chancellor.   He is survived by his wife, Anne Miller; his children, Bic and Aire Miller,...

Raynoo Yaiying Brown, 80, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home.   A Buddhist ceremony will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The family will receive friends Friday from 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home.   Mrs. Brown was born in Thailand on January 1, 1944.   She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Brown; three daughters, Kim Edwards and husband, Okie, Karen...

“I have fought a good fight I have finished my course; I have kept the faith; henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.”  II Timothy 4:7   Deisa Carolina was born on August 20, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Gregorio Figueroa and Petra Aquino. She departed this earthly life on April 30, 2024.   Deisa Carolina attended Sarah J High School, Brooklyn, N.Y. and continued her higher education at Long Island College Brooklyn, N.Y. where...

Timmy Carroll Allen left his earthly home peacefully Saturday April 27th. Timmy had a heart of gold and loved life. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and he never knew a stranger.   One of Timmy’s greatest pleasures was talking on his CB Radio, and he was known to the CB world as “Little T.” He quickly gained a second family in the radio world and had calls reaching out to him from all over the world. “How about you Little T, do you have your...

Edith Smith Peacock, age 94, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.   Visitation will be held Monday, April 29, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service will follow at noon at Snow Hill Cemetery.   Mrs. Peacock was born in Greene County on May 12, 1929 to the late Theodore Jasper and Carrie Reeves Smith.   She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Catherine Marks...

Stephen Thomas Wisniewski, 81 of Goldsboro, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. A private service will be held. Mr. Wisniewski was born in Michigan on August 26, 1942 to the late Cecilia Wegzyn and Thomas Wisniewski.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Wisniewski was survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Cynthia Wisniewski; two daughters, Laura Shockley and husband, Timothy and Sherri Bible; one sister, Terri...

Emmeline Lois Glass, 89, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at AuthoraCare Collective Hospice Home in Burlington, North Carolina.   Mrs. Glass was born in Virginia on November 28, 1934 to the late Granville Wheeler Denson and Lillie Speak Denson.   She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Everette Glass; two sons, Terry L. Glass and wife, Andrea of Graham, NC and Everette H. Glass II and wife, Karina of South Carolina; one daughter, Lois A....

Foy Mae Fail, 84, of Goldsboro went to her heavenly home Sunday evening, April 21, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro with her family by her side.   Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with Reverend Kelley Buffaloe officiating. Burial will follow at Hastings Cemetery in Goldsboro. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the funeral...

Jimmie Edward Best, 73, of Mount Olive passed away Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Best was born in Wayne County on March 19, 1951, and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. His joys in life were playing the guitar, woodworking, and playing cornhole. He was also a great squirrel hunter. However, he loved his family more than anything. Even though he was stubborn and spoke his mind about anything and everything, he had...

Araceli Hernandez Sanchez, 79, of Seven Springs passed away Monday, April 9, 2024 at SECU Bryan Hospice in Pittsboro surrounded by her family.   Funeral Mass will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Saint Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Mount Olive with visitation afterwards.  Viewing will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.   Mrs. Sanchez was born in Mexico on February 8, 1945 to the...

Carrie Belle Worrell, 77, of Goldsboro departed this walk of life Monday, April 8, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.   Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial will follow at Golden Gate Cemetery in Pikeville. Viewing will be held prior to the service from noon until 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home.   Mrs. Worrell was born in Greene County to the late AJ and Mattie Carmon...

Frances Woodard Lynch Deans, 93, of Goldsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Brookdale Country Day Road in Goldsboro.   Homegoing service will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home.   Frances was a talented and devoted...

Theresa J. Kelderhouse, 73, of Goldsboro passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Rex Hospital UNC Health in Raleigh.   A graveside will be held in Kingston, New York.   Mrs. Kelderhouse was born in New York on November 22, 1950 to the late Elmer and Julia Lockwood Joslin.    She is survived by two daughters, Lyn Kelderhouse (Ahmed) and Tammi Avery (David); three grandchildren, Mandisha, Joshua and Kristin and five great-grandchildren.   In addition to her...

Faye Goff Sauls received her ultimate healing Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her home in Fremont surrounded by her loving family.   A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Stantonsburg Cemetery with Reverend Wayne Goff and Reverend Tony Hawley officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.   Faye was born in Wayne County to the late Paul F. Goff and Eva Elizabeth Beaman Goff on June 24, 1948.  She was a member of...

Evelyn Jean Moler of Pikeville passed away Thursday morning, April 4, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 82.    Ms. Moler was born in Kansas to the late Thomas Frank and Ruby E. Thompson Kerley on March 17, 1942. She was veteran of the United States Army. She graduated from Boot Camp at Fort McClellan in 1963 and then married the love of her life the late, Donald Leroy Moler in 1965.   She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Mary and Darryl...

Grover Clifford Owens Jr., 92, of Goldsboro, NC, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.    Grover was born in Cool Spring Township, near Forest City, NC on April 23, 1931 to Grover Clifford Owens Sr. and Sarah Burley Owens. Grover graduated from Wofford College with a pre-med degree in Chemistry before enlisting in the Army during the Korean War. A proud Veteran, Grover humbly served his country...

Janet Hutchinson Clayton, 75, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Goldsboro, North Carolina.   The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 2 until 3:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro, North Carolina.   Janet was born in New York to the late John F. Hutchinson and Josephine (Grasso) Hutchinson on March 4, 1949.    She is survived by one son, John Dundon and wife, Jen of New York; one sister,...