June 7, 2024, 50, Clayton — Mr. Anthony V. Little, 50, completed his work on Earth on Friday, June 7, 2024 at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly (GRDA), 211 West Hooks River Road, Goldsboro, NC. He will be…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Anthony V. Little
Lisa Moses-Brown
June 4, 2024, 56, Laurinburg — Ms. Lisa Moses-Brown, 56, completed her earthly assignment on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Luther Van Laws
June 13, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Luther Van Laws of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home at the age of 71. Service arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.… read more »
Hilda Grace Hicks-Branch
June 11, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Hilda Grace Hicks-Branch ended her earthly journey early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024. Hilda was the most loving and capable wife, mother, grandmother, employer, and friend. She is survived by her devoted husband, Elbert Ruffin Branch; children: Danielle Baptiste, Valerie Johnson (Tracy Johnson), Elbert Branch Jr., and Jamar Branch;…… read more »
Lena Mae Anders Venable
June 10, 2024, 92, Dudley — Lena Mae Anders Venable, 92, of Dudley, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday evening, June 10, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home &…… read more »
Wilbur Kenneth “Ken” Whaley
June 10, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — In the early morning hours of June 10, 2024, Wilbur Kenneth “Ken” Whaley, 89, finished his race and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Ken was born on April 22, 1935, to the late Wilbur Lloyd Whaley and Fannie Mae (Collier) Whaley. After growing up on the farm, he enlisted in the US Air Force…… read more »
Pamela Renee Butler
June 10, 2024, 55, Kinston — Pamela Renee Butler, 55, of Kinston passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2024, at her home. No formal services will be held. She was born in Wayne County on July 9, 1968. Pamela enjoyed spending her free time with her family and her dogs. She had a love…… read more »
Retired Master Sergeant Donald William Shaver
June 7, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Retired Master Sergeant Donald William Shaver, 80, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Donald, affectionally known as “Don” was born on November 7, 1943, in Kannapolis, NC to Harold Shaver and Mae Hamby Shaver.…… read more »
Willie James Baker
June 7, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Willie James Baker, who departed from this world on Friday, June 7th, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones. A service to celebrate his life will…… read more »
Milford Allen Martin
June 11, 2024, 84, Princeton — Milford Allen Martin, 84, of Princeton, passed away Tuesday night June 11, 2024, at his home. Mr. Martin was born February 5, 1940, in Wayne County to the late Jesse James and Julia Millard Martin. Mr. Martin is survived by a son; James Allen Martin and 2 grandchildren; Sean…… read more »
