December 4, 2022, 63, Goldsboro – Mr. Bennie R. McNair, 63, answered the Master’s call on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health, Smithfield, 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 »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Bennie R. McNair
Fitzhugh “Rocky” L. Lane
December 3, 2022, 69, Goldsboro – Mr. Fitzhugh “Rocky” L. Lane, 69, completed this earthly walk of life on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. There will be a viewing held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701…… read more »
Darius l. “Tiger Paw” Uzzell
December 1, 2022, 73, Dudley – Mr. Darius l. “Tiger Paw” Uzzell, 73, completed his work on this side on Thursday, December 1, 2022, 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 and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Mary Leftdwrige
December 6, 2022, 84, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Leftdwrige and connected families to announce the transition of Mary Leftdwrige, 84, who passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at home. Arrangements are forthcoming and will be announced as they are made final. Services of…… read more »
Ervin Lee Gurganus
December 3, 2022, 76, Dudley – Ervin Lee Gurganus, 76, passed away Saturday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was the son of the late Johnny and Irene Gurganus and was the husband of Julia Boswell Gurganus. Ervin enjoyed fishing, going to auctions, and “junking” but loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren most…… read more »
Oscar Orben Wiggs
December 1, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Oscar Orben Wiggs, age 80, passed away Thursday night at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Wilson County, NC to the late Oscar V. Wiggs and Lillie Ferrell Wiggs. Mr. Wiggs retired from Kemp Furniture after 31 years of service. A service to…… read more »
Mary Howell Woodard
December 3, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Mary Howell Woodard, 92, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Born and raised in Wayne County, Mary was the daughter of the late Albert Howell and Emma Elizabeth Sasser Howell. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
Juanita Forehand Bass
December 3, 2022, 85, Goldsboro – Juanita Forehand Bass, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Juanita was born in Wayne County on March 2, 1937, to the late Tommy Forehand and Maggie Davis Forehand. Juanita loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She married the one God chose for her for this…… read more »
George William “Billy” Stevens
December 1, 2022, 67, Goldsboro – George William “Billy” Stevens, 67, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Billy was born in Wayne County to the late William Dawson Stevens and Christine Southerland Stevens on March 6, 1955. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…… read more »
Beverly Boyette Godwin
December 1, 2022, 78, Pikeville – Beverly Boyette Godwin, 78, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022, at Countryside Village in Pikeville. Born on February 6, 1944, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late John Wilson and Marguerite Archibald Wilson. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on…… read more »
