Category Archives: Obituaries

Martha “Virginia” Wells Glover

Martha “Virginia” Wells Glover

August 19, 2022, 94, Goldsboro – Martha “Virginia” Wells Glover, 94, of Goldsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 19, 2022 at Brookdale Country Day Road surrounded by her loving family. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton with the…read more »

Betty B. West

Betty B. West

August 23, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Betty B. West, 92, of Belfast Ave., passed away peacefully at her residence Tuesday morning. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 3888 Hwy 70 West, Goldsboro with Walter Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. She is survived by…read more »

Stephen Henry Ward

Stephen Henry Ward

August 20, 2022, 39, Newton Grove – Stephen Henry Ward, 39, of Newton Grove, NC, passed away Saturday morning August 20, 2022 at UNC Wayne Hospital.  Stephen was born in Wayne County December 27, 1982.  He was a son of Ellen Radford Ward and the late Henry Eugene Ward. Stephen is survived by his wife;…read more »

Barbara Ellen Sheppard

Barbara Ellen Sheppard

August 18, 2022, 83, Selma – Barbara Ellen Sheppard, 83, passed away in Selma, NC at the home of her daughter on August 18, 2022.  She lived in Leesburg, Florida before her illness.  There will be no services at this time. She is survived by her son:  Allen Sheppard of Selma; daughters, Donna Reid of…read more »

Alex Darrell Sharpless, II

Alex Darrell Sharpless, II

July 8, 2022, 21, Goldsboro – Alex Darrell Sharpless, II, 21 completed his earthly walk on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on June 23, 2001 to Dr. Alex Darrell Sharpless and Jenny Lynn Sharpless. Alex was blessed with many talents and showcased them whenever possible. Alex exceled in athletics,…read more »

Kathryn F. Meningall

Kathryn F. Meningall

August 17, 2022, 87, Goldsboro – Ms. Kathryn F. Meningall, 87, kept the faith and finished her course and has now joined her husband and heavenly father on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B.…read more »

Edna L. Smith

Edna L. Smith

August 17, 2022, 92, Maryland – Ms. Edna L. Smith, 92, formerly of Goldsboro, completed her earthly walk of life at home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Towson, Maryland. 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 »

Hilton E. Patrick

Hilton E. Patrick

August 15, 2022, 72, Goldsboro – Mr. Hilton E. Patrick, 72, answered the Master’s call on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 11:00am with a viewing from 10:00am to 10:45am at Greenleaf Christian Church DOC, 2110…read more »

Charlie “Charles” Oscar Padgett, Jr.

Charlie “Charles” Oscar Padgett, Jr.

August 16, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Charlie “Charles” Oscar Padgett, Jr., age 80, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.  Born in Duplin County, NC, he was the son of the late Charlie Oscar, Sr. and Ella Gurganus Padgett. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann…read more »

Zachary Thomas McBarron

Zachary Thomas McBarron

August 11, 2022, 25, Goldsboro – Zachary Thomas McBarron died on Thursday, August 11, 2022. After a long battle with addiction, Zachary now rests safe in the truest solace of Christ Jesus whom he loved. Born in Wayne County, NC, Zachary was the son of Jeffrey “G-Bo” Thomas McBarron and June Pate Bryan (Mike). Along…read more »

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