December 28, 2024, 55, Dudley — Jerry Lee Futrell, 55, of Dudley passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete where the family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Jerry Lee Futrell
Brent Godwin
December 26, 2024, 71, Princeton — Brent Godwin, 71, of Princeton departed this walk of life Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Rex Health in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Brent…… read more »
Albert “Shorty” Leon Crumpler Sr.
December 24, 2024, 94, Pikeville — Albert “Shorty” Leon Crumpler Sr., 94, of Pikeville departed this earthly life Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends Monday, December 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service…… read more »
Robert “Bob” Eugene Woody
December 24, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Robert “Bob” Eugene Woody, 76, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday morning, December 24, 2024, at his home. A private family service will be held. Robert was born in Michigan on October 25, 1948, to the late Burgess Eugene and Leona Figel Woody. He was a veteran of the United…… read more »
Dorla Dene Mack
December 20, 2024, 73, Fremont — Dorla Dene Mack, 73, of Fremont passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home. A service to celebrate her life will be announced. Mrs. Mack was born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania on October 31, 1951, to the late Carl and Willa Miller. She worshipped at Bethel Church in Goldsboro…… read more »
Copemon “Cope” Robertson
December 18, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — Copemon “Cope” Robertson was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on June 28, 1952, to Fred and Rosa Robertson. He was the sixth of seven children. Cope, as he was affectionately known, attended Goldsboro City Schools and graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1970. Following graduation, he pursued a career…… read more »
Edna Lee Wilson Wilkins
December 27, 2024, 77, Princeton — Edna Lee Wilson Wilkins, 77, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 8, 1947, in Wayne County. Edna was married to Billy Franklin Wilkins. She was employed by Southern Bell as an Engineering Clerk for most of the time she worked. She…… read more »
Ella Catherine Tripp Kelchner
December 20, 2024, 87, Smithfield — Ella Catherine Tripp Kelchner, 87, passed away at UNC Johnston Health on, Friday, December 20, 2024. Cat was born in Pitt County on August 2, 1937, to the late Russell Linwood Tripp, Sr. and Lela Elizabeth Jones Tripp Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
Hazel Eloise Massengill Parker
December 23, 2024, 94, Princeton — Hazel Eloise Massengill Parker, 94, passed away at Clayton Rehab Center on Monday, December 23, 2024. Eloise was born in Johnston County on September 30, 1930 to the late Johnnie Wright Massengill and Hettie Yelverton Massengill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
John Harrison Reeder III
December 13, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — John Harrison Reeder III, age 75, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at WakeMed in Raleigh after many months of declining health. He was the son of Col. John Harrison Reeder II and Naomi Ruth (Joni) Johnson both deceased. He is survived by three sisters; Tara Reeder Dunn…… read more »
