Category Archives: Obituaries

James H. Loftin

James H. Loftin

February 16, 2023, 86, Goldsboro – Mr. James H. Loftin, 86, peacefully transitioned from his earthly home on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at home surrounded by family. The celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 1:00 pm at St. Luke Free Will Baptist Church, 306 W. King Street, La…read more »

James E. Waters

James E. Waters

February 13, 2023, 73, La Grange – Mr. James E. Waters, 73, transitioned from the earthly walk of life on Monday, February 13, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class are entrusted to Loftin Memorial-J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home of Kinston.read more »

Audrey Chapman

Audrey Chapman

February 17, 2023, 85, Goldsboro – Audrey Chapman, age 85, passed away Friday at the residence of her daughter. Born in Olive Hill, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Parker and Ella Mae Boggs Parker. She was a Veteran of the US Army and loved to play bingo and listen to country…read more »

Carolyn Diane Smith Corbett

Carolyn Diane Smith Corbett

February 15, 2023, 71, Goldsboro – Carolyn Diane Smith Corbett, 71, passed away at her home on Wednesday. She was the daughter of the late Riley and Luellen Worrell Smith and the wife of Selby Elijah Corbett. Mrs. Corbett was a great gardener, especially her blueberry bushes. She loved to pick her blueberries and give…read more »

Margey Crawford Smith

Margey Crawford Smith

February 14, 2023, 67, Goldsboro – Margey Crawford Smith, age 67, succumbed to a recent and aggressive bile duct cancer that claimed her life on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023. She was born to Earle Denning and Margaret Mitchell Crawford on May 14, 1955, both deceased. Her older brother, preceded her in death, in 1996.…read more »

Shane Adam Hartley

Shane Adam Hartley

February 16, 2023, 23, Goldsboro – Shane Adam Hartley, 23, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior and quickly embraced by those who had gone before him on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Shane was born in Lexington, South Carolina to Jason Adam Hartley and Tina Michelle Collins Johnston on October 1, 1999. Spending…read more »

Lenwood Earl Sauls

Lenwood Earl Sauls

February 15, 2023, 77, Goldsboro – Lenwood Earl Sauls, 77, entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Lenwood was born in Wayne County to the late Lenwood and Essie Hill Sauls on September 23, 1945. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…read more »

Warren L. Holt

Warren L. Holt

February 13, 2023, 59, Goldsboro – Warren L. Holt, 59, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 13, 2023. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 13, 1963, to the late William F. and Nona Faye Holt. Warren proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired after 28 years of…read more »

Julio Cesar Jauregui

Julio Cesar Jauregui

February 11, 2023, 53, Clayton – Julio Cesar Jauregui, 53, 1511 Kenmore Dr., Clayton died Saturday at his residence. He was born on February 2, 1970 in Monterrey, MX to Esperanza Lozano De Jauregui and Ernesto Jauregui. He is survived by his wife, Lois Jauregui, and two children. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11…read more »

Thomas Allen Talton

Thomas Allen Talton

February 11, 2023, 53, Pikeville – Thomas Allen Talton, 53, of Pikeville passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. No formal services will be held. Thomas was born in Wayne County on October 20, 1969, to Richard “Dickie” Allen and Rachel Lane Talton. He was a member of…read more »

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