November 5, 2024, 67, Dudley — James Benjamin Smith, 67, of Dudley passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home. A service to celebrate his life will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment with military honors will follow at…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
James Benjamin Smith
Ricky Wade Godwin
November 5, 2024, 67, Kenly — Ricky Wade Godwin, 67, of Kenly, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born in Johnston County on July 11, 1957, to Betty Lou Barber Godwin and the late Ernest Wade Godwin. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
Vickie F. Worrell
November 5, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Ms. Vickie F. Worrell, 71. Ms. Worrell transitioned to her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have…… read more »
Dorothy Wright
October 31, 2024, 82, Dudley — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Ms. Dorothy Wright, 82, of Dudley, NC. Ms. Wright passed at her residence on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been…… read more »
Daquan Simms
October 27, 2024, 26, Goldsboro — With profound sympathy and concern, the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Daquan Simms, 26, of Goldsboro, NC. There will be no formal arrangements. Services of Love & Compassionate care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and…… read more »
Omelia Lewis Reaves
November 4, 2024, 74, Calypso — Omelia Lewis Reaves, known to all as Meg Lewis Reaves, left her earthly body to receive life eternal Monday evening, November 4, 2024, while being cared for at Novant New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington. Meg was 74. A lifelong resident of Calypso, Meg was a member of Calypso…… read more »
Brenda Michelle Taft Cain
November 2, 2024, 80, Mount Olive — Brenda Michelle Taft Cain, 80, died early Saturday morning at ECU Health Duplin. She is survived by her loving husband, Bennie Cain of the home; her daughter, Belinda C. Sessoms, and her husband, Matt of Faison, her two sons; Chris Cain, and Scott Cain and his wife Cynthia…… read more »
Donald Ray Green
October 26, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Donald Ray Green, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 26th at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Lettie Frances Green and was an upholsterer. Private services will be held. Donald is survived by his wife, Judy Anderson Green; two…… read more »
Georgia Benton Thornton
November 3, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Georgia Benton Thornton, 83, peacefully passed away at home on November 3, 2024. She was a Wayne County native and daughter of the late Luby (Joe) and Dora Lee Goodson Benton and wife of 51 years to the late James William Thornton. Georgia was a former employee of W.P.…… read more »
Jimmy Lee Edmundson
November 3, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Jimmy Lee Edmundson, 77, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Jimmy was born in Wayne County on June 20, 1947, to the late Wilbert Lee Edmundson and Mildred Ham Edmundson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…… read more »
