December 5, 2023, 76, Goldsboro — Eddie Lee Naylor, Sr., 76, was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, while at Durham VA Health Care Center. Born in Meridian, Mississippi on December 10, 1946, He was the son of the late James Naylor, Sr. and Ruth Ann Bell Naylor. Eddie faithfully served his…… read more »
December 4, 2023, 0, Goldsboro — Melody Rose Carmody was the perfect rose in the garden of Brianna Wynn and the late James Carmody Jr. Her arrival and departure took place on December 4, 2023. Though her time here was short, the impact she left was tremendous. She will forever leave petals of love with…… read more »
December 4, 2023, 86, Goldsboro — Mary Belle Souther Rose, 86, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Mary was born in Whitfield County, Georgia to the late W.M. and Nannie Louise Keyes Souther. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
December 4, 2023, 77, Goldsboro — Alan H. Merlin, 77, fought the good fight and finished his course here on Earth on Monday, December 4, 2023. Alan was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Dorothy Merlin on May 22, 1946. Alan served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 23…… read more »
December 4, 2023, 77, Goldsboro — Billy Douglas Sauls, 77, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home. Born on December 25, 1945, in Greene County, he was the son of the late Ernest Sauls and Margaret Goff Sauls. Doug is survived by his son, Erik Sauls; grandson, Brody Sauls; nephew, Rich “Dicky”…… read more »
December 2, 2023, 76, Pikeville — Jesse Franklin Bailey, 76, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. Born in Wayne County on April 7, 1947, to the late Clifton and Rhoda Parnell Bailey. In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his brother, Charles; sisters, Peggy B. Langston…… read more »
December 1, 2023, 29, Wilmington — Bryant Edward Stafford, 29, of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. Bryant was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and was the son of DeNeal Robert and Sherrill Bush Stafford. He is survived by his parents; his brother, Scott Stafford, and wife Lizzie; grandmother, Jane M.…… read more »
December 4, 2023, 73, Seven Springs — July 26, 1950 – December 4, 2023 Belinda Price Westbrook, 73, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. Belinda was born in Wayne County to the late Sidney Ray and Pearl Seymour Price on July 26, 1950. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…… read more »
December 3, 2023, 86, Lucama — John David (Demps) Bailey, 86, peacefully departed this life and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born on January 1, 1937, in Wilson County, he was the son of the late William David Bailey and Tempie Annie Joyner Bailey. Demps was an auto mechanic…… read more »
December 5, 2023, 67, Goldsboro — Mr. Jessie “June Bug” Harvey, 67, completed his earthly walk of life on Tuesday, December 5, 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 »
