Category Archives: Obituaries

Billy Ray Sauls

Billy Ray Sauls

October 10, 2022, 59, Goldsboro – Billy Ray Sauls, 59, passed away at his home on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Wayne County, Billy was the son of the late James Russell Sauls and Effie Pate Sauls. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by…read more »

Russ “Tom” Stricklin

Russ “Tom” Stricklin

October 12, 2022, 73, Goldsboro – Russ “Tom” Stricklin, 73, of Goldsboro passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside will follow at the family’s home, 677 Powell Road in Goldsboro.…read more »

Randall Lee Fulghum

Randall Lee Fulghum

October 11, 2022, 29, Fremont – Randall Lee Fulghum, 29, of Fremont passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Services are incomplete and will be announced by Shackleford Funeral Home in Fremont. Randall was born in Wilson County on March 2, 1993. Randall graduated from Charles B Aycock high school with honors and was captain of the basketball…read more »

Philip Racalbuto Jr

Philip Racalbuto Jr

October 10, 2022, 66, Dudley – Mr. Philip Racalbuto Jr, 66, completed this earthly walk of life on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the PruittHealth – Farmville, Farmville, 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 »

Lamont Smith

Lamont Smith

October 8, 2022, 64, Goldsboro – Mr. Lamont Smith, 64, completed this earthly walk of life on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 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 »

Betty Lillian Cobbs Guy

Betty Lillian Cobbs Guy

October 9, 2022, 84, Dudley – Betty Lillian Cobbs Guy, age 84, passed away Sunday morning.  Born in Mt. Olive, NC, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee and Elizabeth Martin Cobbs and the wife of the late Charles Thomas Guy.  She was a graduate of Rex Hospital School of Nursing and was…read more »

Sylvia Wanella Denise Daniels

Sylvia Wanella Denise Daniels

October 6, 2022, 68, Goldsboro – Sylvia Wanella Denise Daniels, 68 passed away Thursday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She is the daughter of the late Walter J. and Vonzella Daniels. She was the owner and operator of Goldsboro Auto Broker. She enjoyed shagging to beach music, singing karaoke, playing bingo, and traveling, but most…read more »

Ruby Benson Medlin

Ruby Benson Medlin

October 8, 2022, 94, Goldsboro – Ruby Benson Medlin, 94, exchanged her earthly life for the splendor of seeing her Lord face-to-face on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Ruby was born in Wayne County to the late Mose and Hazel Jackson Benson on June 9, 1928. Ruby was always family focused and was a wonderful Mama…read more »

Donnie Russell Hawley

Donnie Russell Hawley

October 8, 2022, 68, Goldsboro – Donnie Russell Hawley, 68, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Born in Wilson County on August 29, 1954, he was the son of the late Willie Allen Hawley and Ada Ruth Batten Hawley. Donnie served his country in the United States Army for 26 years. A memorial gathering in…read more »

Thomas Francis Gibbons, III

Thomas Francis Gibbons, III

October 7, 2022, 74, Goldsboro – Thomas Francis Gibbons, III, 74, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Oak Harbor Island, Washington on July 10, 1948, he was the son of the late Thomas Francis Gibbons, II and Euggene Dorothy Pearson Gibbons. Thomas is survived by his wife…read more »

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