Category Archives: Obituaries

Walter Jerry Bean

Walter Jerry Bean

January 22, 2023, 82, Goldsboro – Walter Jerry Bean, 82, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center with his family by his side. A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. The family will receive friends…read more »

Gaynell Lofton

Gaynell Lofton

January 21, 2023, 97, Goldsboro – Gaynell Lofton departed this walk of life Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the age of 97. The funeral service will be held Friday, January 27, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial will follow at Wilson Family Cemetery in Goldsboro.…read more »

Eden Myrtha Lusma

Eden Myrtha Lusma

January 7, 2023, 38, Goldsboro – It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Eden Myrtha Lusma, 38, of Goldsboro, NC on January 7, 2023. Adored daughter, Sister, Wife, and Mother Private services will be held.read more »

Marjorie Eleanor Ward Wade

Marjorie Eleanor Ward Wade

January 21, 2023, 84, Princeton – Marjorie Eleanor Ward Wade, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Springbrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Clayton.  She was born on June 13, 1938, in Loudon County, TN to the late Homer Curtis Ward and Viola Elma Wilson Ward.  In addition to her parents, she was…read more »

John E. Sasser

John E. Sasser

January 18, 2023, 73, Goldsboro – Deacon John E. Sasser, 73, went from labor to reward on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center, 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 »

KayRuth D. Cain

KayRuth D. Cain

January 14, 2023, 65, Dudley – Eldress KayRuth D. Cain, 65, known for that big infectious, smile and bubbly personality went from labor to reward on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 am with a…read more »

Keith Smith

Keith Smith

January 19, 2023, 59, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Smith, and connected families to announce the transition of Mr. Keith Smith, 59, who passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his residence. Arrangements are forthcoming and will be announced as soon as they are…read more »

Shelton Alton Blanton

Shelton Alton Blanton

January 18, 2023, 86, Mount Olive – Shelton Alton Blanton, 86, passed away quietly early Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home on Bert Martin Road just outside of Mount Olive. Mr. Blanton had served in the United States Army, had been a member of the Dudley Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Mount…read more »

Janet Stevens Price Britt Williamson

Janet Stevens Price Britt Williamson

January 17, 2023, 91, Goldsboro – Janet Stevens Price Britt Williamson, 91, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, while being cared for at Goldsboro Assisted Living. Janet was born in Wayne County to the late George William Price and Leola Alice Stevens Price on October 12, 1931. She was married…read more »

Louis Sheldon Kadis

Louis Sheldon Kadis

January 17, 2023, 71, Goldsboro – Louis Sheldon Kadis, 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Classic Care in Smithfield. Sheldon was born in Wayne County to the late Nathan and Ruth Seligman Kadis on December 27, 1951. He had been an employee of Franklin Baking Company earlier in his life. Sheldon lived…read more »

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