Category Archives: Obituaries

Gladys Fields Edwards

Gladys Fields Edwards

October 15, 2022, 86, Goldsboro – Gladys Fields Edwards, 86, exchanged her earthly life for the splendor of seeing her Lord face-to-face on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Gladys was born in Greene County to the late John and Minnie Stanley Fields on April 22, 1936. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…read more »

Barbara Jean McClenny Price

Barbara Jean McClenny Price

October 14, 2022, 86, Pikeville – Barbara Jean McClenny Price, 86, of Pikeville was called to her heavenly home and reunited with her husband, Bob Price, on Friday, October 14, 2022. Barbara was born November 5, 1935, in Wayne County to the late June and Hattie Cotton McClenny. Barbara’s artistic ability was beyond comprehension. She…read more »

Commie Newman Jones

Commie Newman Jones

October 13, 2022, 82, Goldsboro – Commie Newman Jones, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at his home in Pikeville surrounded by his family. Commie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Davis Jones; two daughters, Pattie Christopher (Kevin) and Connie Pender (Scott); five grandchildren,…read more »

Carey Eugene Bostic

Carey Eugene Bostic

October 12, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – Carey Eugene Bostic passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Gene Bostic lived in this world for over 90 years. In hard times, grew up in bleak conditions as part of a large, close-knit family, located in a small rural community…read more »

Andrew Jackson Short

Andrew Jackson Short

October 17, 2022, 94, Goldsboro – Andrew Jackson Short, 94, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10 a.m. Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Short was born in Georgia on October 23, 1927, to…read more »

Donnie Eugene Rogers

Donnie Eugene Rogers

October 16, 2022, 77, Princeton – Donnie Eugene Rogers, 77, of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Donnie was born in Wilson County on July 4, 1945, to the late Tommy Hubert Rogers and Lida Hales Rogers. In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death…read more »

Willie Shirley Jr.

Willie Shirley Jr.

October 13, 2022, 81, Goldsboro – Mr. Willie Shirley Jr., 81, completed his last mission on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 11:00 am with a viewing from 10:00 am to 10:45 am at J.B.…read more »

Ella V. Spencer

Ella V. Spencer

October 12, 2022, 91, Fremont – Ms. Ella V. Spencer, 91, kept the faith & has now received her reward on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 12:00pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to…read more »

Jeremy H. McClarin

Jeremy H. McClarin

October 8, 2022, 37, Norfolk, VA – Mr. Jeremy H. McClarin, 37, formerly of Goldsboro, completed this walk of life on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 2:00 pm with a viewing from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home…read more »

Phillip Allen Burroughs

Phillip Allen Burroughs

October 10, 2022, 70, Mount Olive – Phillip Allen Burroughs of the Mount Olive area, passed away Monday morning, October 10, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was 70. Phil was the son of the late William Bailey Burroughs and Sue Anderson Burroughs. He had been employed in maintenance with Burlington Industries and Mount…read more »

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