Category Archives: Obituaries

Robert Irvin Davis

Robert Irvin Davis

November 13, 2024, 84, Kenly — Robert Irvin Davis, known by his close friends and family as Pic, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on November 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Wilson County on March 14, 1940, he was the son of the late Avery Winston Davis and Iva Thornhill Davis.…read more »

Joy Jeanette Gibson Renfrow

Joy Jeanette Gibson Renfrow

November 12, 2024, 63, Kenly — Joy Jeanette Gibson Renfrow, 63, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cumberland County on November 30, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Merritt Gibson and Dorothy Daughtry. In addition to her parents, Joy is preceded in death by…read more »

John Morris Davis, Sr.

John Morris Davis, Sr.

November 12, 2024, 80, Four Oaks — John Morris Davis, Sr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born on April 16, 1944, in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Donnie Davis, Sr., and Julia Jones Davis. A service to honor John’s life will…read more »

Arturo Mota Salazar

Arturo Mota Salazar

November 11, 2024, 54, Kenly — Arturo Mota Salazar, 54, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. Born in Mexico on December 15, 1969, he was the son of Luis Mota and the late Silvia Salazar. In addition to his father, Arturo is survived by his wife, Julia Perez-Marin; children, Scott Mota and wife, Dana,…read more »

Albert Edward La Maye, Sr.

Albert Edward La Maye, Sr.

November 5, 2024, 84, Kenly — Albert Edward La Maye, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on April 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Grant La Maye Sr. and Jennie Long La Maye. In addition to his parents, Albert is preceded in…read more »

Jefferson Clinton Fields Sr.

Jefferson Clinton Fields Sr.

November 14, 2024, 60, Rosewood — Mr. Jefferson Clinton Fields Sr. 60, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at UNC Rex. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Harvey Griffin Jr.

Harvey Griffin Jr.

November 14, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Mr. Harvey Griffin Jr., 75, completed his earthly on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsbororead more »

Herman “Leroy” Lewis

Herman “Leroy” Lewis

November 13, 2024, 71, La Grange — Mr. Herman “Leroy” Lewis, 71, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. The celebration of his life will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Bishop Dr. J.E.…read more »

Kenneth “Ken” Ray Giddens

Kenneth “Ken” Ray Giddens

November 13, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Kenneth “Ken” Ray Giddens, 78, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  A private entombment will be held…read more »

Vonnie Jones Hinnant Bailey

Vonnie Jones Hinnant Bailey

November 13, 2024, 86, Princeton — Vonnie Jones Hinnant Bailey, 86, of Princeton passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Funeral service will be held Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with Reverend Donald Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at Hinnant Family Cemetery, Kenly.…read more »

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