Category Archives: Obituaries

James Edwin Holmes

James Edwin Holmes

September 1, 2023, 91, Goldsboro — James Edwin Holmes, 91, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. James was born in Wayne County on August 1, 1932, to the late Lee Stephen Holmes and Selma Moye Holmes. He retired as the Criminal Justice Coordinator from North Carolina Wesleyan College in…read more »

Lisa Renee Sauls

Lisa Renee Sauls

August 30, 2023, 59, Goldsboro — Lisa Renee Sauls, 59, peacefully passed away at her parent’s home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born in Wayne County to Wilson and Brenda Sauls of Goldsboro, on March 21, 1964. Lisa ventured into the business world to utilize her God-given talents as a floral designer. She…read more »

Dale Dwayne Perry

Dale Dwayne Perry

August 28, 2023, 61, Goldsboro — Dale Dwayne Perry, 61, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at his home. Dale was born in Wayne County to Sam Perry of Goldsboro and the late Lillian Marie Barrow Perry on January 29, 1962. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife,…read more »

Grace Ann Rohde

Grace Ann Rohde

August 22, 2023, 84, LaGrange — May 31, 1939 – August 22, 2023 Grace Ann Rohde, 84, of LaGrange, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at home with family by her side. Mrs. Rohde was born on May 31, 1939, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to the late Richard and Catherine (Kostuck)…read more »

Sallie R. Mozingo

Sallie R. Mozingo

September 4, 2023, 84, Goldsboro — Ms. Sallie R. Mozingo, 84, kept her faith and received her heavenly crown on Monday, September 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family. 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 »

Emmeul Lewis Jr.

Emmeul Lewis Jr.

August 30, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — Mr. Emmeul Lewis Jr., 87, transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday night, August 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Please keep the Lewis-Rhodes Families in prayer as we prepare to lay the last of the patriarchs of our family to rest. The celebration of his…read more »

Juanita C. Davis

Juanita C. Davis

August 29, 2023, 66, Goldsboro — Ms. Juanita C. Davis, 66, received her ultimate healing on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. with a viewing from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at J.B. Rhodes…read more »

Julius O. Smith

Julius O. Smith

August 26, 2023, Dudley — Mr. Julius O. Smith, 65, completed his final mission on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC. The memorial celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive,…read more »

Bethany Jane “Jan” Lewis

Bethany Jane “Jan” Lewis

August 31, 2023, 74, Goldsboro — Bethany Jane “Jan” Lewis, of Goldsboro, completed her journey home Thursday evening, August 31, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. She received her ultimate healing, as even last Sunday in her sickness, was able to attend church to hear her favorite song, “Way Maker.” Jan loved to…read more »

Christine Hooks Bryan

Christine Hooks Bryan

August 29, 2023, Goldsboro — Christine Hooks Bryan, 90, of Rosewood transitioned into rest on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, in Pine Forest Church by Rev. Tabitha Pate with a visitation one hour prior in the fellowship hall. A…read more »

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