December 18, 2023, 69, Goldsboro — Gary Wesley Eason, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 18, at his place of residence in Grantham. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born Sept. 8, 1954, Gary was a kind, humble man, one whose strong wanderlust for the open road led to…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Gary Wesley Eason
Michael Owen Whaley
December 18, 2023, 81, Pikeville — Michael Owen Whaley, 81, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home. Born in Wayne County on January 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Owen Franklin and Christine Davis Whaley. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Maxine…… read more »
Rodolfo Castañeda Ponce
December 19, 2023, 78, La Grange — May 13, 1945 – December 19, 2023 Rodolfo Castañeda Ponce, de 78 años, falleció el 19 de diciembre de 2023. Nació en La Cañada Municipio de Coeneo el 13 de mayo de 1945. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Prodigios Castañeda Díaz y María Carmen Ponce Ávila,…… read more »
George Harvey White
December 19, 2023, 84, Kenly — George Harvey White, 84, passed away at Rex Hospital on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born in Durango, Colorado on February 5, 1939, he was the son of the late Loyd White and Sally “Sue” Mullenix White. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife…… read more »
Joseph A. Jones Jr.
December 17, 2023, 83, Dudley — Mr. Joseph A. Jones Jr. 83, formerly of Washington, DC, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at home surrounded by family. 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 »
Walter Norwood Gurley
December 20, 2023, 85, Pikeville — Walter Norwood Gurley, 85, of Pikeville went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. Homegoing service will be held Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the Family Life Center at Pike’s Crossroads Pentecostal Holiness…… read more »
Ronald Wayne Grimes
December 20, 2023, 70, Goldsboro — Ronald Wayne Grimes, 70, passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was a native of Wayne County and was born on October 14th, 1953 to Jack Grimes and the late Eva Grimes. Ronald served in the US NAVY, He was preceded in death…… read more »
Janette Kaye Thompson
December 19, 2023, 63, Selma — Janette Kaye Thompson, “Little Bit” 63, of Selma, NC, passed away Tuesday morning at UNC Johnston. Janette was born in Johnston County, on July 24, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Willie Eddie Thompson and Edna Capps Thompson Sanders. In addition to her parents, she is preceded…… read more »
George Hester
December 18, 2023, 66, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, announce the earthly transition of Mr. George Hester, 66. Mr. Hester transitioned to his residence, on Monday, December 18, 2023. A complete biographical sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love and Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford…… read more »
H. Nelson Waters
December 18, 2023, 79, Mount Olive — Nelson Waters, loving husband, daddy, grandpa, pepa and great-grandpepa, passed away on December 18, 2023, leaving a hole in the hearts of his family and community. Nelson was born on February 4, 1944, as the third of four siblings and was the only of his siblings to be…… read more »
