Category Archives: Obituaries

Bertha Jeanette Dupree

Bertha Jeanette Dupree

June 9, 2024, 80, Pine Level — Bertha Jeanette Dupree, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Harmony Park in Wilson. Born in Wilson County on December 5, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Murray and Lizzie Lewis Worley. Jeanette is survived by her children, Joe Price and his…read more »

Johnnie Mae Tremble

Johnnie Mae Tremble

June 12, 2024, 60, Goldsboro — Ms. Johnnie Mae Tremble, 60, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The arrangements are incomplete. Johnnie was born August 20, 1963 in Tampa, Florida to Mr. Johnny McGriff and Mrs. Catherine Newsome McGriff.read more »

Irene Wilcox Williams

Irene Wilcox Williams

June 11, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Ms. Irene Wilcox Williams, 90, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Anthony V. Little

Anthony V. Little

June 7, 2024, 50, Clayton — Mr. Anthony V. Little, 50, completed his work on Earth on Friday, June 7, 2024 at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly (GRDA), 211 West Hooks River Road, Goldsboro, NC. He will be…read more »

Lisa Moses-Brown

Lisa Moses-Brown

June 4, 2024, 56, Laurinburg — Ms. Lisa Moses-Brown, 56, completed her earthly assignment on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg, 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 »

Luther Van Laws

Luther Van Laws

June 13, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Luther Van Laws of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home at the age of 71. Service arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Hilda Grace Hicks-Branch

Hilda Grace Hicks-Branch

June 11, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Hilda Grace Hicks-Branch ended her earthly journey early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024.  Hilda was the most loving and capable wife, mother, grandmother, employer, and friend.  She is survived by her devoted husband, Elbert Ruffin Branch; children: Danielle Baptiste, Valerie Johnson (Tracy Johnson), Elbert Branch Jr., and Jamar Branch;…read more »

Lena Mae Anders Venable

Lena Mae Anders Venable

June 10, 2024, 92, Dudley — Lena Mae Anders Venable, 92, of Dudley, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday evening, June 10, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home &…read more »

Wilbur Kenneth “Ken” Whaley

Wilbur Kenneth “Ken” Whaley

June 10, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — In the early morning hours of June 10, 2024, Wilbur Kenneth “Ken” Whaley, 89, finished his race and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Ken was born on April 22, 1935, to the late Wilbur Lloyd Whaley and Fannie Mae (Collier) Whaley.  After growing up on the farm, he enlisted in the US Air Force…read more »

Pamela Renee Butler

Pamela Renee Butler

June 10, 2024, 55, Kinston — Pamela Renee Butler, 55, of Kinston passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2024, at her home. No formal services will be held. She was born in Wayne County on July 9, 1968. Pamela enjoyed spending her free time with her family and her dogs. She had a love…read more »

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