September 27, 2022, 24, Goldsboro – Matthew Phillip Fordham-Crawford, 24, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born and raised in Wayne County, Matthew was the son of Jeffrey Fordham and Jo Ann Crawford. Those who knew Matthew knew that he was passionate about the outdoors and the conservation of the earth. He spent many…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Matthew Phillip Fordham-Crawford
Lannie Nell Harper Smith
September 28, 2022, 89, Seven Springs – Lannie Nell Harper Smith, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Nell was born in Lenoir County to the late Leon and Carrie Mae Sutton Harper on July 7, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Thomas…… read more »
Mary L. Smith
September 25, 2022, 54, Mt. Olive – Mrs. Mary L. Smith, 54, fought the good fight and finished her course on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at home. 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 »
Kendra C. Lewis
September 25, 2022, 36, Goldsboro – Ms. Kendra C. Lewis, 36, succumbed to injuries sustained in an auto accident. 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 »
Alma C. Gills
September 23, 2022, 85, Goldsboro – Ms. Alma C. Gills, 85, fought the good fight and has now received gained the ultimate reward on Friday, September 23, 2022, at home. 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 »
Kenneth Thompson
September 23, 2022, 69, Goldsboro – Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 69, transitioned from this earthly life on Friday, September 23, 2022, at UNC Wayne Health Care, 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 »
Ruth A. Bryant
September 22, 2022, 90, New Jersey – Ms. Ruth A. Bryant, 90, formerly of Wayne County, NC, received her Heavenly reward and has gone home to be with her Heavenly father on Thursday, September 22, 2022. The celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 12:00 pm with a viewing…… read more »
Earnest L. Waters Sr.
September 22, 2022, 84, Goldsboro – Mr. Earnest L. Waters Sr., 84, completed this earthly walk of life on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am…… read more »
Martha Roberts Smith
September 26, 2022, 89, Mount Olive – Martha Roberts Smith, at the age of 89, passed away quietly Monday morning, September 26, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of the Beautancus community near Mount Olive, had been a member and long-time treasurer of Stanford Presbyterian Church, and more recently attended Bethel United Methodist Church. Mrs.…… read more »
Dwight Willis Thornton
September 25, 2022, 59, Goldsboro – Dwight Willis Thornton, age 59, passed away on Sunday at Duke University Medical Center. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Percy Clay Thornton and the late Kathleen Hughes Thornton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Smith. Dwight was a truck…… read more »
