August 25, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — Richard Ronald Heller, 87, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, while being cared for at Brookdale Country Day Road. Richard was born in Mountain Home, Pennsylvania to the late Harry R. and Arline Heller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan…… read more »
August 24, 2023, 70, Kenly — William Marvin Gooding, 70, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born on December 15, 1952, in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Franklin Gooding and Lillie Lancaster Gooding. A service to celebrate William’s life will be held on…… read more »
August 25, 2023, 85, Pampa, TX — January 17, 1938 – August 25, 2023 Martha Raye Boswell, 85, of Kinston, NC, and recently of Pampa, TX, passed away on August 25, 2023, in Pampa. Martha was born on January 17, 1938, in La Grange, NC to Leslie and Claribel Dawson. She grew up and attended…… read more »
August 24, 2023, 52, Mount Olive – April 12, 1971 – August 24, 2023 Charles Thomas “Tom” Smith passed away at his home on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Tom was born in Wayne County to Ann D. Smith and the late Charles R. “Bob” Smith on April 12, 1971. Tom was born the baby of…… read more »
August 25, 2023, 57, Middlesex — Grady Wayne Keasling, 57, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Salem County, New Jersey on October 11, 1965, he was the son of the late Christian Grady Keasling and Ida Lavina Keasling. Wayne is survived by his husband, Allen…… read more »
August 25, 2023, 91, Goldsboro – Peggy Simmons Parnell, 91, completed her earthly journey on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Helping Hands Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born in Johnston County to the late Vardell Simmons and Louise Pope Simmons on June 25, 1932. Peggy was a homemaker. She lived a…… read more »
August 27, 2023, 20, Seven Springs — Mr. Brian Soria Castaneda, 20, succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 2:00 pm St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, 3262 US Highway 117 Bypass, Mt. Olive, NC. There will be a chapel…… read more »
August 26, 2023, 88, Goldsboro — Mr. Pinkney Cherry Jr., 88, received his ultimate healing on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, NC. 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 »
August 23, 2023, 61, Winterville — Mr. Arthur W. Floyd Jr., 61, completed his earthly walk of life on Wednesday, August 23, 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 »
August 25, 2023, 63, Goldsboro — TSgt. William H. Tennant, USAF, Retired passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. A celebration of his life with visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, September 1, 2023, from 4 until 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Pineview Baptist Church, 3357 Hwy 117 North in Goldsboro.…… read more »
