Category Archives: Obituaries

Nancy Alphin Williamson

Nancy Alphin Williamson

October 13, 2023, 86, Kenanasville — Mrs. Nancy Alphin Williamson, a long-time Kenansville resident, passed away early Friday morning, October 13, 2023. She was 86. Mrs. Williamson, a native of the Summerlin’s Crossroads community near Mount Olive, was the daughter of the late Gilbert E. and Eva Grady Alphin. She was raised in attending Bethel…read more »

Marie Williams Roberts

Marie Williams Roberts

October 12, 2023, 91, Mount Olive — Marie Williams Roberts, 91, of the Beautancus community near Mount Olive, went to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, October 12, 2023. Death came as she was being loved and cared for in her home by her family. Mrs. Roberts, born in Wayne County and raised in…read more »

Booker T. McLean

Booker T. McLean

October 13, 2023, 85, Goldsboro — Mr. Booker T. McLean, 85, of Goldsboro, NC, departed this life on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Willow Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Goldsboro, NC. Please keep the McLean family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their beloved Mr. Booker T. “Earth…read more »

Landon Scott Butler

Landon Scott Butler

October 11, 2023, 0, Goldsboro — Tony Allen Butler & Karen Lynette Jones announce the birth and death of their son Landon Scott Butler. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Smith & Tony Butler…read more »

Nelson John Legowski, Sr.

Nelson John Legowski, Sr.

October 10, 2023, 80, Greenville — Nelson John Legowski, Sr, 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Nelson was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 24, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Nelson Legowski, II; and sister, Carol Legowski Foley. Spending time with his family was the ultimate joy for…read more »

Betty Sue Bass

Betty Sue Bass

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 »

Reginald M. Best

Reginald M. Best

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 »

Marie Taylor

Marie Taylor

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 »

Bettye Bruce Blackmon Joyner

Bettye Bruce Blackmon Joyner

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 »

Barbara Stafford Johnson

Barbara Stafford Johnson

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 »

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