Category Archives: Obituaries

Robert “Bob” H. Walker, Jr.

Robert “Bob” H. Walker, Jr.

April 4, 2023, 71, Goldsboro – Robert “Bob” H. Walker, Jr., age 71, passed away Tuesday at Wayne/UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Harold Walker, Sr., and Easter Mae Davis Walker. In previous years, Bob enjoyed powerlifting through Gurley’s Gym and Larry’s Gym in Goldsboro. A…read more »

Cindy Stone

Cindy Stone

April 4, 2023, 55, Goldsboro – Cindy Stone, 55, of Goldsboro, passed away on Tuesday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Dessie Roberts and the wife of Frank Stone. Cindy loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and time at the beach. The family will have a memorial…read more »

Hope Schilletter Derby

Hope Schilletter Derby

April 4, 2023, 98, Goldsboro – Hope Derby died on Tuesday in Goldsboro, NC at the age of 98, completing an extraordinary life with many cherished friends and a loving family. Hope was born in Tryon, NC, the daughter of the late Col. Bill and Ellen Hope Schilletter, who instilled in Hope the values of…read more »

Arlen Robert Christenson

Arlen Robert Christenson

April 2, 2023, 86, Goldsboro – Arlen Robert Christenson, 86, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Goldsboro Health & Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. A graveside service with military honors will be held Monday, April 10, 2023, at Noon at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. Mr. Christenson was born in Wisconsin on April…read more »

Annie S. Miller

Annie S. Miller

April 4, 2023, 81, Georgia – Ms. Annie S. Miller, 81, formerly of Dudley, NC, received her heavenly reward on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilson, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations…read more »

Valencia M. Skinner

Valencia M. Skinner

April 2, 2023, 35, Goldsboro – Ms. Valencia M. Skinner, 35, was called to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 2, 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 »

Kenyatta A. Sutton

Kenyatta A. Sutton

April 1, 2023, 47, Goldsboro – Mr. Kenyatta A. Sutton, 47, completed this earthly walk of life on Saturday, April 1, 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 »

John David Cartledge

John David Cartledge

March 27, 2023, 69, Mount Olive – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Cartledge and connected families to announce the passing of Mr. John David Cartledge, 69, who passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence. No formal service will be held. Services of Love and…read more »

McKinley “Burchie” Mathis Jr.

McKinley “Burchie” Mathis Jr.

March 25, 2023, 30, Goldsboro – It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, father, brother, and uncle, McKinley “Burchie” Mathis Jr. who left us much too soon at the age of 30. McKinley passed away abruptly on March 25, 2023. McKinley was a kind and loving individual…read more »

Stephanie Nicole Hill Cherry

Stephanie Nicole Hill Cherry

April 2, 2023, 38, Hubert – Stephanie Nicole Hill Cherry, a resident of Hubert, N.C., left her disease-stricken 38-year-old body early Sunday morning, April 2, 2023, to spend forever with the Lord.  Death came while she was in the comfort of her home. Stephanie was a member of the 1996 graduating class of Southern Wayne…read more »

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