February 1, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Carl Ross Dever, 87, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at his home. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Mr. Dever was born in West Virginia on November 26,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Carl Ross Dever
Ernestine Uzzell
January 31, 2025, 83, Durham — Ernestine Uzzell, 83, departed this walk of life, Friday, January 31, 2025, at Rose Manor Health & Rehabilitation in Durham. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.… read more »
Jeryll O’Teria Dortch Mitchell
January 30, 2025, 33, Goldsboro — Jeryll O’Teria Dortch Mitchell, affectionally called “Teria” by family and “OT” by colleagues and classmates, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Viewing will be Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Homegoing service will be held…… read more »
Joseph Conrad Cerny
January 30, 2025, 47, Goldsboro — Joseph Conrad Cerny, 47, was born in Goldsboro, NC to the late William Peter Cerny and survived by Gay Cerny of Goldsboro, NC. Joe was the owner and operator of a home renovation company and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Joe is survived…… read more »
Rosemary Robinson Singleton
January 29, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Rosemary Robinson Singleton, 74, of Luther Drive, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She was born on August 25, 1950, in Wayne County, she was the beloved daughter of Clarence and Mary Bell Foreman Robinson, Sr. Rosemary dedicated her life to…… read more »
James Leon Fowler
January 24, 2025, 57, Norfolk, VA — James Leon Fowler, 57, of Norfolk, VA formerly of Goldsboro died Friday in Norfolk. He was born on July 18, 1967 to James Leon Fowler, Sr. and Charlene Fowler Richardson. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 1 PM at the Church of God and True Holiness. Burial…… read more »
Kwame M. Hairston
January 20, 2025, 35, Goldsboro — Kwame M. Hairston, 35, from Goldsboro, NC, passed away on Monday. He was born on May 20, 1989, in Wilson County to Tilwaner King and Sabrina Hairston Hussey (Chris). He is survived by his wife, Shaquana Leach Hairston, along with his children. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday at…… read more »
Edward N. Cooper
January 13, 2025, 64, Raleigh — Edward N. Cooper, 64, of Raleigh passed away on Monday at The Carrolton of Williamston, Williamston, NC. Edward Nathaniel Cooper, affectionately known to friends and family as “Noot,” was born on November 5, 1960, in Greenville, North Carolina, to the loving union of Nathaniel and Molly Ann Cooper. Noot was…… read more »
Lonnie Edwards Norris
January 25, 2025, 80, Smithfield — Lonnie Edwards Norris, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Barbour Court Rehab and Nursing in Smithfield. He was born October 10, 1944 to the late George Washington Norris and Ailee Jane McLamb Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,…… read more »
Bette Hill Jones
February 3, 2025, 75, Mount Olive — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Jones and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Bette Hill Jones, 75. Mrs. Jones transitioned at UNC Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. A complete biographical sketch is forthcoming.…… read more »
