September 20, 2023, 89, Goldsboro — Charles Irvin Pope, 89, entered into his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was born in Wayne County to the late Waverly and Didie Bass Pope on July 4, 1934. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Forehand Pope; sisters,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Charles Irvin Pope
Christin Grubb Huffman
September 17, 2023, 36, Princeton — Christin Grubb Huffman, 36, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Christin lived in Princeton, NC. Born in Wake County on June 25, 1987, she was the daughter of Phil Grubb and Rhonda Howerton Grubb. Christin is survived by her loving husband,…… read more »
Rev. Dr. George Franklin Strickland
September 17, 2023, 75, Goldsboro — Rev. Dr. George Franklin Strickland, 75, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Born in Sampson County on July 26, 1948, he was the second of nine children born to Bennie Strickland and Ruby Weeks Strickland. George is survived by…… read more »
Bobby Gene Dail
September 17, 2023, 86, Goldsboro — Bobby Gene Dail, 86, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. He was born on August 10, 1937, to the late Pearl Radford Dail and Gurney Edward Dail of Goldsboro. Bobby served his country in the North Carolina National Guard. After working with the Goldsboro News-Argus…… read more »
Thomas Anderson Barefoot
September 17, 2023, 56, High Point — Thomas Anderson Barefoot, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home. Born in Wake County on November 11, 1966, he was the son of Janet Naylor Barefoot Harrell and the late Thomas Odell Barefoot. In addition to his father, Tom was preceded in death…… read more »
Jimmy Randolph Edwards
September 14, 2023, 57, Goldsboro — Jimmy Randolph Edwards passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the age of 57. Jimmy was born in Wayne County to the late Randolph William Edwards and Janice Newell Edwards on May 15, 1966. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in…… read more »
Kenneth Lee Howard
September 22, 2023, 84, La Grange – December 30, 1938 – September 22, 2023 Kenneth Lee Howard passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 22, 2023. He was born in Lenoir County to the late Finnie Howard and Sadie Mae Howard on December 30, 1938. Kenneth was born on a farm and learned…… read more »
Eugene Michael Ercolino
September 18, 2023, 79, La Grange — Eugene Michael Ercolino, 79, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Eugene was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on November 3, 1943, to Ignatius Ercolino and Violet Lapnow. In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph. The family will receive friends for…… read more »
Judy Jernigan Fields
September 18, 2023, 78, La Grange – June 15, 1945 – September 18, 2023 Judy Jernigan Fields passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 18, 2023. Judy was born June 15, 1945, to the late Claude Jernigan and Ottie Fields Jernigan in Lenoir County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Fields.…… read more »
Lorne D. Edwards
September 23, 2023, 58, Goldsboro — Mr. Lorne D. Edwards, 58, completed his final earthly mission on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at UNC Wayne Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
