November 4, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Deacon Clinton “June” Hesikiah Banks Jr., 76, of Goldsboro went to his heavenly home Monday, November 4, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Homegoing service will be held Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Clinton “June” Hesikiah Banks Jr.
L.A. “Bob” Byrd
October 29, 2024, 91, Fremont — L.A. “Bob” Byrd, 91, of Fremont, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side. Bob was born in Wayne County on January 26, 1933, to the late Henry and Patty Pate Byrd. He was a retired farmer and avid fisherman who enjoyed being outdoors. He…… read more »
Joyce Strickland Edmundson
October 28, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — On October 28, 2024, Joyce Strickland Edmundson went to sing with the heavenly angels surrounded by love at Goldsboro Assisted Living. She was born on November 3, 1945, the 8th of 11 children in Johnston County to the late William Henry and Mammie Victoria Beddingfield Strickland. Joyce grew up…… read more »
Shirley Kay Phillips Toler
November 1, 2024, 73, Princeton — Shirley Kay Phillips Toler, 73, of Princeton, passed away Friday morning at her home. She was born in Johnston County on July 13, 1951, to the late Ransom Phillips and Annie Bell Parnell Phillips. She was the spouse of James Roger Toler. Shirley lived as a loving Mother,…… read more »
Aiden Ny’saun Rich
October 30, 2024, 6, Goldsboro — Master Aiden Ny’saun Rich was born on March 12, 2018, to Alexis Darden and Lonnell Rich in Wayne County, NC. He attended Wayne County public schools and was a first-grade student at North Drive Elementary School in Goldsboro, NC. One of Aiden’s favorite things to do was play ROBLOX…… read more »
Xavier S. Branch
October 20, 2024, 32, La Grange — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Xavier S. Branch, 32, of La Grange, NC. Mr. Branch passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Xavier Shamael Branch, affectionately known as “BigZay,”…… read more »
Doris Jean Holloman Brown
October 26, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Doris Jean Holloman Brown, 88, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 26th. Jean was the oldest of six children of the late Thelma B. Holloman and Emmett L. Holloman. Jean was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law Richard (Rick) and Karen Mustgrave Brown and her brothers E.B. and…… read more »
Sachiko Kushi Pearson
October 25, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Sachiko Kushi Pearson, age 88, passed away Friday morning at Transitions Hospice in Garner, NC. Born in Okinawa, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Jyojyu and Tsuru Kushi. On June 18, 1958, she married the late Darrell W. Pearson. A graveside service will be held Monday, October…… read more »
William Jackson Marshall
October 24, 2024, 76, Mount Olive — William Jackson Marshall, 76, of Mount Olive, North Carolina passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024. He was born on May 10, 1948, in Tampa, Florida to the late Fredrick and Ruby Marshall. He served in the United States Air Force for five and a half years. He…… read more »
David Lee West
October 23, 2024, 58, Dudley — David Lee West, age 58, passed away Wednesday, October 23rd at his residence. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of Linwood E. Cherry and the late Betty Dudley Cherry. He was also preceded in death by his father, Hallie B. West and mother, Jaqueline Stewart West, along…… read more »
