Category Archives: Obituaries

Yvonne Manuel Parker

Yvonne Manuel Parker

June 19, 2023, 92, Goldsboro – Yvonne Manuel Parker, 92, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Goldsboro Assisted Living. The family will receive friends, Monday, June 26, 2023, from 3 until 4:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Mrs. Parker was born in Wayne County on March 27, 1931,…read more »

Evelyn Horne Howell Thompson

Evelyn Horne Howell Thompson

June 18, 2023, 76, Goldsboro – Evelyn Horne Howell Thompson, 76 of Goldsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, June 18, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Thompson was born in Wayne County on December 15, 1946, to the late George Dewitt and Thelma…read more »

Benjamin Franklin Martin Jr

Benjamin Franklin Martin Jr

June 20, 2023, 69, Dudley – With deepest condolences, we regret to inform you of the passing of Benjamin Franklin Martin Jr, 69 on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. Benjamin was born on July 27th, 1953, in Wayne County to the late Benjamin Franklin Martin Sr. and Rosa Lee Battle Martin. He was preceded in death…read more »

James Edwards Carter

James Edwards Carter

June 21, 2023, 77, Smithfield – James Edwards Carter, 77, passed away at UNC Johnston Health on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.  Mr. Carter was born in Lenoir County on September 28, 1945, to the late Jesse Carter and Fannie Louise Burroughs Ruffin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,…read more »

Frances Ann Webster Toole

Frances Ann Webster Toole

June 18, 2023, 73, Selma – Frances Ann Webster Toole, 73, of Selma passed away at SECU Hospice House on June 18, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Johnston County on August 20, 1949, to the Late Freeman Edward Webster and Magaline Parrish Webster.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded…read more »

John Edwin Thigpen

John Edwin Thigpen

June 18, 2023, 81, Goldsboro – John Edwin Thigpen, 81, was called home on Sunday afternoon. John was a native of Wayne County and was born to the late Beatrice Smith Thigpen and John Arthur Thigpen. He graduated from Atlantic Christian College and then graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in…read more »

Eurse Irene Brown

Eurse Irene Brown

June 13, 2023, 60, Kinston – Mrs. Eurse Irene Brown, 60, of Kinston, NC, departed this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Please keep the family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their dearly beloved.read more »

Oscar L. Davis Sr.

Oscar L. Davis Sr.

June 15, 2023, 86, La Grange – Mr. Oscar L. Davis Sr., 86, received his reward of faithfulness on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 1:00 pm at St. Delight United Holy Church, 976 La Grange…read more »

Irene F. Warren

Irene F. Warren

June 14, 2023, 51, Goldsboro – Ms. Irene F. Warren, 51, gained her wings on Wednesday, June 14, 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 & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

James L. Benton

James L. Benton

June 12, 2023, 68, Goldsboro – Mr. James L. Benton, 68, peacefully passed on Monday, June 12, 2023, at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 1:00 pm with a viewing from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial…read more »

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