October 6, 2023, 82, Lucama — Betty Sue Bass, 82, of Lucama passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. Sue was born in Johnston County on May 8, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Thedford Junius Beasley and Lena Strickland Beasley. Sue graduated from Glendale High School in 1959. Sue was a loving wife,…… read more »
October 8, 2023, 62, Goldsboro — Mr. Reginald M. Best, 62, answered the Heavenly Father’s call on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at home. 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 »
October 11, 2023, 88, Goldsboro — Marie Taylor, 88, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. No formal service will be held. Mrs. Taylor was born in Tennessee on September 12, 1935, to the late Marion and Mosella Cliff Morton. She leaves to cherish her precious…… read more »
October 6, 2023, 88, Goldsboro — Bettye Bruce Blackmon Joyner, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday afternoon, October 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial…… read more »
October 8, 2023, 86, Goldsboro — Barbara Stafford Johnson, age 86, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert Leon Stafford, Sr. and the late Mildred Lee Lawhorn Stafford and wife of the late Robert Ray Johnson, Sr. In addition…… read more »
October 7, 2023, 0, Goldsboro — Chasity and Jeffrey Hooks announce the birth and death of their daughter, Amariana Lashae Hooks. A service to celebrate her life will be held Friday at 2:00 in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Minister Lottie Leach officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M.…… read more »
October 6, 2023, 76, Pfafftown — Gerald V. Greenup, 76, of Pfafftown, NC passed away Friday evening at his home surrounded by his family. He is the son of the late John and Charlotte Greenup and is married to Joyce Goff Greenup. Mr. Greenup was a retired right-of-way agent for Carolina Power and Light. He…… read more »
October 7, 2023, 56, Goldsboro — Brent Franklin Gurley, 56, was called to his eternal home on Saturday morning, October 7, 2023, while surrounded by his wife and dear friend. Brent was born in Wayne County on November 14, 1966. The gracious welcome home he received was without a doubt started by his Lord and…… read more »
October 6, 2023, 65, Greenville — Terry Jane Hodges Wilson, 65, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Pitt County on November 11, 1957, she was the daughter of Bobby Gene Hodges and the late Priscilla Weeks Hodges. In addition to her mother, Terry was preceded…… read more »
October 6, 2023, 72, Goldsboro — James Robert Thomas, 72, was freed from the cares of this life on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born in Wayne County on September 3, 1951, and was the son of the late John Haywood Thomas, Jr. and Sophia Hare Thomas. James retired from E.I. Dupont where he…… read more »
