October 14, 2023, 77, Dudley — Mr. Jose Maria Rodriguez, 77, of Dudley, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. He is survived by his wife Francisca Rodriguez of the home. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to William & Ashford Funeral Directors and…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Jose Maria Rodriguez
Pamela Holmes Swinson
October 19, 2023, 68, Mount Olive — Pamela Holmes Swinson, age 68, resident of the Summerlin’s Crossroads community, Mount Olive, passed away early Thursday morning, October 19, 2023, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. A service in which to remember her life will be Monday, October 23, at 6 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home, and…… read more »
Russell Daniel Fritz, Jr.
October 16, 2023, 65, Mount Olive — Russell Daniel Fritz, Jr., better known as Danny Fritz, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, October 16, 2023. Danny, a larger-than-life character, enjoyed having fun and bringing laughter to all. His employment was with fairs and carnivals as an entertainer and showman. Danny loved motorcycles and more than anything…… read more »
Roland Anthony Taylor
October 19, 2023, 82, LaGrange — Mr. Roland Anthony Taylor, 82, of La Grange, NC, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Please keep the Taylor family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their dearly beloved. “Earth has no…… read more »
Jimmy Earl Stevens
October 17, 2023, 80, Goldsboro — Jimmy Earl Stevens, 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health Care with family by his side. Born in Wayne County, NC on March 27, 1943. He was the son of the late Eddie and Myrtie Williford Stevens. A graveside service will be held at Wayne Memorial…… read more »
Rosemary Williams Wells Twiford
October 19, 2023, 84, Goldsboro — Rosemary Williams Wells Twiford, 84, passed away peacefully at WakeMed Hospital on Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Beecher Albert Williams and Hazel Bender Williams on November 20, 1938. In addition to her parents, Rosemary was preceded in death by her…… read more »
James Braddock Crumpler, Sr.
October 18, 2023, 88, Goldsboro — James Braddock Crumpler, Sr., 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Wayne County to the late Herman Crumpler, Sr. and Ruby Jackson Crumpler on June 19, 1935. Jim owned and operated Crumpler Construction in Goldsboro…… read more »
Jerry Creighton Clarke
October 16, 2023, 83, Mount Olive — Jerry Creighton Clarke, 83, departed this life for life eternal at his home on Monday, October 16, 2023. Born on November 25, 1939, in Contra Costa County, California, he was the son of the late Laurel Clarke and Ruth Stone Clarke. Jerry entered military service in 1958, retiring…… read more »
Ken Corbitt
October 16, 2023, 74, Goldsboro — Ken Corbitt departed this life suddenly on Monday, October 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Greene County, North Carolina to the late Russell and Agnes Grant Corbitt on March 16, 1949. Ken retired from Dupont after many years of service and proudly…… read more »
Grover Douglas “Doug” Massey, Jr.
October 15, 2023, 75, Goldsboro — Grover Douglas “Doug” Massey, Jr., 75, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his home. Doug was born in Wayne County to the late Grover Douglas Massey, Sr. and Ruby Baugus Massey on August 30, 1948. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…… read more »
