Category Archives: Obituaries

Dr. Liston Gerald “Jerry” Edwards

Dr. Liston Gerald “Jerry” Edwards

June 30, 2023, 78, Goldsboro — Dr. Liston Gerald “Jerry” Edwards, 78, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 30, 2023, in Greenville. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Jerry’s life at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. …read more »

Rev. James Allen “Jack” Davis

Rev. James Allen “Jack” Davis

June 29, 2023, 82, Goldsboro — Rev. James Allen “Jack” Davis, 82, met his Savior face to face on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Jack was born in Duplin County, one of eleven children, to the late George Washington Davis and Lola Mae Summerlin Davis on July 15, 1940. In addition to his parents, Jack was…read more »

Lavina “Irene” Wilson

Lavina “Irene” Wilson

July 3, 2023, 75, La Grange — December 3, 1947 – July 3, 2023 Lavina “Irene” Wilson peacefully passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Irene was born in Lenoir County to the late Joseph Walter “Jodie” Wilson and Harriett Aldridge Wilson on December 3, 1947. In addition…read more »

Anne B. Lee Kinsey Pate

Anne B. Lee Kinsey Pate

July 2, 2023, 91, Goldsboro — Anne B. Lee Kinsey Pate, 91, died on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. She was born on December 3, 1931, in Goldsboro, NC to the late Edwin Borden Lee and Loula Powell Lee. She was also pre-deceased by her daughter, Georgia Lee Kinsey; her brothers, Edwin…read more »

Dorothy Raynor

Dorothy Raynor

June 28, 2023, 76, Goldsboro — Ms. Dorothy Raynor, 76, received her heavenly reward on Wednesday, June 28, 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 & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Deacon HB Barnes

Deacon HB Barnes

June 28, 2023, 93, Goldsboro — Deacon HB Barnes, 93, faithful servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus, went home to glory on Wednesday, June 28, 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 & Cremations…read more »

James B. Morgan

James B. Morgan

June 27, 2023, 81, La Grange — Mr. James B. Morgan, 81, completed his earthly walk of life on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, 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, NC.read more »

Antionette Whitfield-Rodgers

Antionette Whitfield-Rodgers

June 26, 2023, 68, Goldsboro — Ms. Antionette Whitfield-Rodgers, 68, finished her earthly assignment on Monday, June 26, 2023, at UNC Rex Healthcare, Raleigh, 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 »

Melissa A. Faison

Melissa A. Faison

June 26, 2023, 61, Pikeville — Ms. Melissa A. Faison, 61, slept into eternal rest on Monday, June 26, 2023, at home surrounded by her side. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born in Wayne County, NC on January 19, 1962. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and other loving relatives and…read more »

John G. Williams

John G. Williams

June 24, 2023, 61, Goldsboro — Mr. John G. Williams, 61, completed his final earthly mission on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at J.B. Rhodes…read more »

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