Yearly Archives: 2021

Antonio C. Swinson

Antonio C. Swinson

September 10, 2021, 49, Goldsboro – Mr. Antonio C. Swinson, 49, passed on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Gaynelle Price White

Gaynelle Price White

September 10, 2021, 67, Mount Olive – Gaynelle Price White, “Mom” went to Heaven Friday afternoon around 3:09. She had many health problems throughout her life but was never defined by them! If the struggles one faces on earth are an indicator of what one’s rewards will be in Heaven then she will be rich…read more »

Thomas Joseph Basto

Thomas Joseph Basto

September 7, 2021, 49, Mount Olive – Thomas Joseph Basto, known to most as Tommy, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at Lenoir UNC Hospital in Kinston. Tommy was employed as a manager with Carolina V Twin. He volunteered his auctioneering talents for charity events, and he enjoyed selling cars. He was vice president of…read more »

Merita Flores

Merita Flores

September 13, 2021, 73, Goldsboro – Merita Flores, age 73, passed away Monday morning at her home.  Born in Pitt County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margie Harris Workman. No formal services will be held at this time. Mrs. Flores is survived by her husband of 51 years, Roy Thomas…read more »

Edgar Howard Surles

Edgar Howard Surles

September 10, 2021, 70, Goldsboro – Edgar Howard Surles, age 70, passed away at his residence Friday evening. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Roland Harden Surles and the late Ethel Holland Surles. He was a member of the Friendly Holiness Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church and was a retired…read more »

Ben Ray Edgerton

Ben Ray Edgerton

September 11, 2021, 86, Fremont – Ben Ray Edgerton, 86, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.Born in Wayne County on January 3, 1935 to the late Ira Edgerton and Virginia Sasser Edgerton. Ben is survived by his son, Daryl Edgerton; daughter, Angie Chapman and former husband, Jeff;…read more »

Bobby Ray Peacock

Bobby Ray Peacock

September 9, 2021, 62, Pikeville – Bobby Ray Peacock, 62, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County on October 3, 1958, he was the son of the late Paul Peacock and Eula Crawford Peacock. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his brother,…read more »

Michelle Boyette Pelletier

Michelle Boyette Pelletier

September 10, 2021, 53, La Grange – Michelle Boyette Pelletier found rest in the arms of Jesus on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born in Lenoir County to Richard Boyette and the late Betty Grant Boyette on August 16, 1968. In addition to her mother, Michelle was preceded in death by her mentor and…read more »

Bernice L. Warrick

Bernice L. Warrick

September 13, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Bernice L. Warrick, 85, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Johnston Health in Smithfield. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 16, 2021…read more »

Bobby Gene Jones

Bobby Gene Jones

September 12, 2021, 78, Virginia – Bobby Gene Jones, 78, of Alton, Virginia passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, Virginia. A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley.  The family will receive friends following the service.…read more »

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