Category Archives: Obituaries

William Holloman

William Holloman

September 21, 2022, 78, Goldsboro – William Holloman, 78, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, September 21. William was born on January 1, 1944. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty Daughtry Maye, and his brother, E.B. Holloman. He is survived by his sisters, Jean Holloman Brown, Pat Brogden Toler, Judi…read more »

Landis Hornsby Davis

Landis Hornsby Davis

September 26, 2022, 96, Goldsboro – Landis Hornsby Davis, 96, of the Faro Community, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. Joining Frances Yelverton Davis, his wife, and the mother of his children, the two are now reunited in Heaven. Landis was born on Davis Mill Road to the late Weaver and Pearl Davis on…read more »

Elton Johnson Parks

Elton Johnson Parks

September 23, 2022, 84, Goldsboro – Elton Johnson Parks, 84, exchanged the embraces of his family for the embrace of his loving Lord on Friday, September 23, 2022. Elton was born in Wayne County to the late Milford and Alma Anderson Parks on February 3, 1938. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…read more »

Jackie Larue Overbee Crawford

Jackie Larue Overbee Crawford

September 22, 2022, 73, Goldsboro – Jackie Larue Overbee Crawford, 73, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at her home. Born in Wayne County on September 6, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Margaret Rhodes Overbee. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by a son,…read more »

W.T. Smith

W.T. Smith

September 26, 2022, 80, Fremont – W.T. Smith, 80, of Fremont, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at UNC Health Wayne. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 6 p.m. until 7:30  p.m. at Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home in Fremont.  The funeral service will be held Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the…read more »

Lyndus N. Frederick

Lyndus N. Frederick

September 22, 2022, 75, Goldsboro – Ms. Lyndus N. Frederick, 75, has gained her place with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Yanceyville Health & Rehabilitation Center, Yanceyville, NC Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of…read more »

Deacon Hersel C. Rowe

Deacon Hersel C. Rowe

September 21, 2022, 87, Goldsboro – Deacon Hersel C. Rowe, 87, a faithful servant, gained his heavenly reward on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 11:00 am at St. James Church of Christ DOC, 514…read more »

Emmitt Blount

Emmitt Blount

September 22, 2022, 79, La Grange – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Blount and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Emmitt Blount, 79, of 103 South Street, La Grange, NC. The funeral service will be on Saturday at St. Rest Holiness Church, La Grange…read more »

Jeremy Scott Russell

Jeremy Scott Russell

September 22, 2022, 37, Goldsboro – Jeremy Scott Russell, 37, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh after a long battle with kidney disease. Jeremy was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to Myles and Robin Russell on June 11, 1985. His curiosity for life opened doors for him to develop his…read more »

Ruby Hare Pate

Ruby Hare Pate

September 21, 2022, 87, Goldsboro – Ruby Hare Pate, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County on April 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Richard Lee and Mattie Williams Hare. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

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