Category Archives: Obituaries

Sheila Mobley Custer

Sheila Mobley Custer

August 16, 2022, 67, Goldsboro – Sheila Mobley Custer, 67, exchanged the embraces of her family for the joy of Heaven on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Sheila was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Alton Bruce Mobley and Margaret Elizabeth English on October 8, 1954. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Frances Hollada Benny

Frances Hollada Benny

August 16, 2022, 98, Goldsboro – Frances Hollada Benny was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She was born in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Harry Bean and Eva Gunnett McKenzie on April 9, 1924. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husbands, Edison…read more »

Robert Forest “Bob” Owen

Robert Forest “Bob” Owen

August 13, 2022, 91, Goldsboro Mr. Robert Forest “Bob” Owen, 91, (formerly of Roseboro) passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the North Carolina State Veterans’ Home in Kinston, North Carolina. Born on December 5, 1930, in Sampson County, Bob was the son of the late William Forest Owen and Ethylene Cooper Owen. He…read more »

Thomas E. Parker

Thomas E. Parker

August 16, 2022, 58, Durham – Mr. Thomas E. Parker, 58, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the Kitty Askins Hospice 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 »

Kevin W. Davis

Kevin W. Davis

August 15, 2022, 55, Goldsboro – Mr. Kevin W. Davis, 55, completed his earthly assignment on Monday, August 15, 2022 and will now be signing in the heavenly choir. 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 »

Mary L. Smith

Mary L. Smith

August 13, 2022, 92, Fremont – Mrs. Mary L. Smith, 92, completed the Master’s call on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:00am at St. James Church of Christ DOC, 514 Memorial Church Road, Fremont, NC.…read more »

Jessie A. Battle

Jessie A. Battle

August 12, 2022, 75, Goldsboro – Mrs. Jessie A. Battle, 75, answered the Master’s call on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 12:00pm at St. Mark Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, 700 W. Ash Street,…read more »

Annette Mitchell Carter

Annette Mitchell Carter

August 15, 2022, 74, Seven Springs – Annette Mitchell Carter, 74, passed away Monday at Wayne U.N.C. Hospital. She is the daughter of the late AJ and Minnie Mitchell, and was the widow of the late Edward Carter. She was a member of Walker Memorial United Methodist Church and a retired teacher’s assistant for Wayne…read more »

Roy Wayne Mills

Roy Wayne Mills

August 12, 2022, 70, Grantham – Roy Wayne Mills, 70, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Born in Wayne County on June 6, 1952 to Roy C. Mills and the late Jean Ingram Mills. Wayne is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Donna Cotton Mills; daughters,…read more »

Tony Futrelle

Tony Futrelle

August 12, 2022, 66, Pikeville – Tony Futrelle, 66, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 12, 2022. Born in Wayne County on November 22, 1955, he was son to the late James Futrelle and Annie Rose Smith. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 17, 2022…read more »

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