Category Archives: Obituaries

John Melville, Jr.

John Melville, Jr.

December 8, 2023, 78, Kenly — John Melville, Jr., 78, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield. Born in Painesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Melville, Sr., and Florence Rose Melville. John is survived by his wife, Mary Hintelmann Melville; daughter, Meredith Melville (Brad); grandchildren,…read more »

Mary Virginia Maddox

Mary Virginia Maddox

December 14, 2023, 64, Goldsboro — Ms. Mary Virginia Maddox (Cat King), 64, completed her earthly journey, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at UNC Health Chapel Hill surrounded by her family. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Ben Garris Thompson

Ben Garris Thompson

December 14, 2023, 90, La Grange — Mr. Ben Garris Thompson, 90, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at UNC Health Lenoir. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Keith W. Berry

Keith W. Berry

December 14, 2023, 59, Goldsboro — Mr. Keith W. Berry, 59, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. He was born on November 28, 1964, in Brooklyn, NY to Urias Berry and Geneva Williams Berry. He is survived by his…read more »

Leroy Locklair

Leroy Locklair

December 10, 2023, 96, Goldsboro — Mr. Leroy Locklair, 96, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Novant Health Medical Center, Kernersville, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11:00 am with a viewing from 10:00 am to 10:45 am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral…read more »

Shirley L. Carraway

Shirley L. Carraway

December 7, 2023, 68, Goldsboro — Ms. Shirley L. Carraway, 68, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, December 7, 2023. The celebration of her life will be held graveside on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11:00 am at Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 US 117 Hwy South, Dudley, NC. She…read more »

Deacon Jessie “Junebug” Harvey

Deacon Jessie “Junebug” Harvey

December 5, 2023, 67, Goldsboro — Deacon Jessie “Junebug” Harvey, 67, completed his earthly walk of life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 12:00 pm at One Church, 118 S. Berkeley Blvd, Goldsboro, NC. There will be a chapel viewing held on…read more »

Cheryl D. Hooper

Cheryl D. Hooper

December 7, 2023, 55, Durham — Cheryl D. Hooper, 55, of Durham, died Thursday at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, NC. She was born on February 19, 1968, in Manhattan, NY to Paul Hooper, Jr and Gloristine Sherrod. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 1 PM in the James T. Haskins Memorial Chapel…read more »

Joan Margaret Harrison

Joan Margaret Harrison

December 13, 2023, 89, Rosewood — Joan Margaret Harrison, 89, of the Rosewood Community passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial…read more »

Helen Lee Coley Davis

Helen Lee Coley Davis

December 11, 2023, , 95, Goldsboro — Helen Lee Coley Davis, 95, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Monday, December 11, 2023, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. Viewing will be held Monday, December 18, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service…read more »

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