Category Archives: Obituaries

Martha Ellen Thompson Clarke

Martha Ellen Thompson Clarke

July 9, 2023, Goldsboro — Martha Ellen Thompson Clarke peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Sunday, July 9, 2023. God was placed first and center in Martha’s life. She was a witness to others of God’s love and mercy. She was faithful to the Lord and His church, and it…read more »

J.R. Daughtry

J.R. Daughtry

July 8, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — J.R. Daughtry, 87, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at his home on July 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Sampson County on November 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Frank Daughtry and Rena Bass Daughtry. J.R. will best be…read more »

Donnie Martin Johnson

Donnie Martin Johnson

July 7, 2023, 89, Goldsboro — Donnie Martin Johnson went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 7, 2023, surrounded by his family. Donnie was born in Sampson County on April 4, 1934, one of fourteen children, to the late Dallie V. and Evangeline Green Johnson. In addition to his parents, he…read more »

Yvonne Thompson

July 9, 2023, 57, Goldsboro — Ms. Yvonne Thompson, 57, completed her earthly assignment on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, 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 »

Annie L. Bell

Annie L. Bell

July 8, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — Ms. Annie L. Bell, 87, received her heavenly reward on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at UNC Wayne Healthcare Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 11:00 am at Mt. Zion Church Ministries, 323 Whitfield Drive, Goldsboro, NC. She will be…read more »

Robert L. “Flat Top” Core

Robert L. “Flat Top” Core

July 8, 2023, 78, Goldsboro — Mr. Robert L. “Flat Top” Core, 78, completed this earthly walk of life on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 1:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne…read more »

Kimberly L. Horner

Kimberly L. Horner

July 7, 2023, 54, Goldsboro — Ms. Kimberly L. Horner, 54, completed her earthly walk of life on Friday, July 7, 2023. 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 »

Cecil M. Exum

Cecil M. Exum

July 2, 2023, 60, Australia — Mr. Cecil M. Exum, 60, passed on Sunday, July 2, 2023. 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 »

Janice L. Worley Walston

Janice L. Worley Walston

July 6, 2023, 78, Kenly — Janice L. Worley Walston, 78, passed away at Smithfield Manor on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Worley and Leona Medlin Worley. Family was paramount to Janice. Her love for her children and grandchildren was unmatched. She was a…read more »

Baby Ar’Mon Akel Manley

Baby Ar’Mon Akel Manley

July 7, 2023, 8 months, Goldsboro — Baby Ar’Mon Akel Manley, 8 Months, of 282 Sleepy Creek, Rd., died Friday at Maynard Children’s Hospital, Greenville He was born on October 20, 2022, in Pitt County to Janayla Williams and Anthony Akel Manley. A Celebration of an Angel will be held Saturday at 12 Noon in…read more »

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