Category Archives: Obituaries

Paulette Melton Carlyle

Paulette Melton Carlyle

September 15, 2023, 79, Seven Springs — September 29, 1943 – September 15, 2023 Paulette Melton Carlyle, 79, exchanged the bonds of this earth for the joys of life eternal on Friday, September 15, 2023. Paulette was born in Onslow County to the late Ernest and Irene Padgett Melton on September 29, 1943. She was…read more »

Larry Dean Price

Larry Dean Price

September 12, 2023, 83, Seven Springs — Larry Dean Price passed away suddenly on September 12, 2023. He was known as “Uncle Larry” by many who were not related at all but counted him as uncle and friend. He was an excellent farmer and kept his crops and surrounding areas neat as a pin. His…read more »

Emma B. Lofton

Emma B. Lofton

September 14, 2023, 72, Goldsboro — Ms. Emma B. Lofton, 72, answered the Master’s call on Thursday, September 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 Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Jimmy L. Rivers

Jimmy L. Rivers

September 14, 2023, 62, Pikeville — Mr. Jimmy L. Rivers, 62, received his ultimate healing on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Marvin E. Thompson

Marvin E. Thompson

September 12, 2023, 56, Goldsboro — Mr. Marvin E. Thompson, 56, passed on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Carmala L. Best

Carmala L. Best

September 12, 2023, 58, Goldsboro — Ms. Carmala L. Best, 58, received her ultimate healing on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at UNC Wayne Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Gene G. Blake

Gene G. Blake

September 10, 2023, 82, Kinston — Mr. Gene G. Blake, 82, transitioned from the earthly place on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. No formal services will be held. He was born on January 1, 1941, in Robeson County, NC to Stacy Blake and Sallie Willis Blake. He is…read more »

Virginia F. Jarmon

Virginia F. Jarmon

September 9, 2023, 74, Florida — Ms. Virginia F. Jarmon, 74, formerly of Wayne County, NC answered the Master’s call on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Delray Beach, Florida. The celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational UCC Cemetery, Old Mt. Olive Hwy,…read more »

Jo Ellen Ellis

Jo Ellen Ellis

September 13, 2023, 74, Middlesex — Jo Ellen Ellis, 74, passed away at Johnston UNC Healthcare in Smithfield on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Johnston County on October 18, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Cremo and Sadie Narron. Jo is also preceded in death by her siblings,…read more »

Elena Castillo Cobb

Elena Castillo Cobb

September 14, 2023, 75, Goldsboro — Elena Castillo Cobb, 75, of Goldsboro passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. Mrs. Cobb was born in Manila, Philippines on April 8, 1948, to the late Baltazar and Rita Josef Castillo. She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic…read more »

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