Category Archives: Obituaries

Vertie Louise Lett Holland

Vertie Louise Lett Holland

December 11, 2022, 80, Dudley – Vertie Louise Lett Holland died Sunday Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Graveside services will be Friday at 3:00 P. M. at Maplewood Cemetery, The Rev. Rick Mondell and Mr. Eugene Lewis will officiate. There will be a time for sharing with the Family and Friends following the service. Surviving is…read more »

Loretta Boone McClain

Loretta Boone McClain

December 9, 2022, 81, Mount Olive – It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Loretta Boone McClain, 81, of Mount Olive, NC on December 9, 2022. Our deepest condolences are to the family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. No Formal Service will be…read more »

Joseph Kermit Gilbert

Joseph Kermit Gilbert

December 3, 2022, 76, Selma – Joseph Kermit Gilbert, 76, of Selma, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Duke Hospital in Durham. Joseph was born in Wise, Virginia, on August 8, 1946, to the late Joseph Gilbert and Mildred Witt Gilbert. Joseph is survived by his significant other, Margaret Bass of Selma; brother,…read more »

Williams L. Bryant

Williams L. Bryant

December 8, 2022, 79, Snow Hill – Mr. Williams L. Bryant, 79, took hold of the Master’s hand on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the PruittHealth, 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 »

Rosalyn S. Lane

Rosalyn S. Lane

December 7, 2022, 63, Goldsboro – Ms. Rosalyn S. Lane, 63, received her ultimate healing on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born in Wayne County, NC on January 18, 1959, to James Lane and Elouise Brinson Lane. Services of caring compassionate…read more »

Jeanette M. Smith

Jeanette M. Smith

December 7, 2022, 84, Goldsboro – Ms. Jeanette M. Smith, 84, the Lord in his infinite wisdom saw fit to take her home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the UNC Wayne Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 1:00 pm with a viewing…read more »

Frederick Shadding

Frederick Shadding

December 6, 2022, 81, Goldsboro – Mr. Frederick Shadding, 81, will now be teaching with the angels. He departed this earthly walk of life on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at UNC Wayne Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 11:00 am with a viewing…read more »

Jordan J. Cherry

Jordan J. Cherry

December 5, 2022, 15, Goldsboro – Master Jordan J. Cherry, 15, transitioned from this earthly place on Monday night, December 5, 2022. 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 »

James Winfred Sutton

James Winfred Sutton

December 9, 2022, 56, Goldsboro – James Winfred Sutton, age 56, passed away Friday morning at Wilson Medical Center.  Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Jack Winfred and Evelyn Outlaw Sutton. A 1984 graduate of Goldsboro High School, he attended Wayne Community College and East Carolina University. He retired…read more »

Fonnie Lucille Turner Copple

Fonnie Lucille Turner Copple

December 8, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Fonnie Lucille Turner Copple, age 80, passed away Thursday evening at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Mattie Lamb Turner and the wife of the late Grady Douglas Copple. She was a member of Stoney Creek Church. A…read more »

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