Category Archives: Obituaries

Deana Denise Daughety Layden

Deana Denise Daughety Layden

August 3, 2024, 57, La Grange — May 1, 1967 – August 3, 2024 Deana Denise Daughety Layden, 57, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. A lifelong resident of Greene County, Deana was born to Amy Harrison Daughety and the late A.B. Daughety, III on May 1, 1967. In addition to her father, she…read more »

Donald Ray Thurman

Donald Ray Thurman

August 1, 2024, 72, La Grange — January 24, 1952 – August 1, 2024 Donald Ray Thurman, 72, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Don was born in Lenoir County to the late Donald Ray Thurman and Mildred June Greene Thurman on January 24, 1952. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…read more »

Francis M. Dare

Francis M. Dare

August 8, 2024, 66, Goldsboro — Francis M. Dare, 66, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. There will be no formal services.read more »

Jesse Oris Boykin

Jesse Oris Boykin

August 5, 2024, 88, Kenly — Jesse Oris Boykin, 88, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at his home. Born in Wilson County on July 1, 1936, he was the son of the late Clovis Boykin, Sr., and Lois Godwin. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 2:00 until 3:00…read more »

Minister Jacqueline Fennell

Minister Jacqueline Fennell

August 9, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Minister Jacqueline Fennell, 77, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Friday, August 9, 2024, at ECU Medical Center. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Geraldine Murphy Coley

Geraldine Murphy Coley

August 9, 2024, 74, Raleigh — Ms. Geraldine Murphy Coley, 74, ascended back to her Heavenly home on Friday morning, August 9, 2024, at WakeMed Cary Hospital, Cary, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate & distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Patrick “Pat” Atkinson Sr.

Patrick “Pat” Atkinson Sr.

August 4, 2024, 61, Goldsboro — Mr. Patrick “Pat” Atkinson Sr., 61, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm with a viewing from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm at the…read more »

Henry Walter Stevens

Henry Walter Stevens

August 6, 2024, 71, Grantham — Henry Walter Stevens, 71, of Grantham died on August 6, 2024, at Rex Hospital. Henry was born on June 9, 1953, to the late Walter and Lois Wood Stevens. An informal gathering to remember Henry will be held Wednesday,  August 14th at 1 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home &…read more »

Louetta Mae Ford Morgan

Louetta Mae Ford Morgan

August 6, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Louetta Mae Ford Morgan, 88, of Goldsboro went to her heavenly home Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at The Lodge of Rocky Mount. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A private entombment will…read more »

Jimmy Reid Stone

Jimmy Reid Stone

August 4, 2024, 83, Fremont — Jimmy Reid Stone, 83, of Fremont departed this earthly life Sunday evening, August 4, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. A private service will be held for the family. Mr. Stone was born in Robeson County on December 29, 1940. He was a veteran of the United…read more »

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