Category Archives: Obituaries

Vickie Marie Waters

Vickie Marie Waters

November 20, 2024, 73, Dudley — Mrs. Vickie Marie Waters, 73, completed her earthly journey and peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Willie “Willie B” Gardner

Willie “Willie B” Gardner

November 18, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Ms. Willie “Willie B” Gardner, 83, answered the Master’s call on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 12:00 noon at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive,…read more »

John Louis Breedlove II

John Louis Breedlove II

November 16, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — John Louis Breedlove II, 79, of Goldsboro went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2024. A graveside service to honor his life will be held Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro where full military honors will be…read more »

Pastor Paul Franklin Peoples

Pastor Paul Franklin Peoples

November 15, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Pastor Paul Franklin Peoples, a devoted man of faith and a proud veteran, was born on November 11, 1939, in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Franklin Peoples and Alberta Hodge. On Friday, November 15, 2024, he was called home to receive his robe and crown. Paul served his country…read more »

Marshell M. Becton

Marshell M. Becton

November 17, 2024, 69, Goldsboro — “When our work here is completed and the life crown has been won, our troubles and trials will be over, all our sorrows will cease, and our voices will harmonize with the loved ones who have gone on before us in that land where we will never grow old.”…read more »

Jerry Lee Harper

Jerry Lee Harper

November 16, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — Jerry Lee Harper, 63, of 211 Crest Dr., passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday. Jerry was born on May 7, 1961, in Wayne County to Wilden and Ruth Armwood Harper, He was a cherished member of his community, renowned for his kindness and unwavering dedication to his family…read more »

Mary Stanley Johnson

Mary Stanley Johnson

November 12, 2024, 73, Princeton — Mary Stanley Johnson, 73 of Princeton, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.  She was born in Surry County on October 17, 1951, to the late Clifton Benjamin Stanley and Hallie Elizabeth Hester Stanley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…read more »

Debbie Louise Murray Beasley

Debbie Louise Murray Beasley

November 9, 2024, 64, Kenly — Debbie Louise Murray Beasley, 64, of Kenly, passed away at UNC Johnston Health on November 9, 2024. She was born in Wake County on June 24, 1960, to the late Peggy Ruth Moore Murray and J. B. Murray. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024,…read more »

Robert Calvin Coley, Sr.

Robert Calvin Coley, Sr.

November 17, 2024, 65, Charlotte — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Robert Calvin Coley, Sr., 65, formerly of Goldsboro, NC.Mr. Coley transitioned at the Atrium Health University City, Charlotte, NC. Psalm 23The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not…read more »

Isabelle Goodson Mallory

Isabelle Goodson Mallory

November 20, 2024, 95, Mount Olive — Mrs. Isabelle Goodson Mallory, age 95, died peacefully at home on November 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Born and raised on White Flash Road near Garners Chapel, she attended B.F. Grady School. She received a double degree from Wake Forest University in 1951 and began her teaching career…read more »

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