Category Archives: Obituaries

Arlisha “Ashley” Bass

Arlisha “Ashley” Bass

June 23, 2022, 34, Goldsboro – Ms. Arlisha “Ashley” Bass, 34, received her heavenly wings on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:00am with a viewing from 10:00am to 10:45am at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly (GRDA),…read more »

Cleveland “Pookie” Ward

Cleveland “Pookie” Ward

June 20, 2022, 44, Goldsboro – Mr. Cleveland “Pookie” Ward, 44, completed this earthly walk on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11:00am with a viewing from 10:00am to 10:45am at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly (GRDA), 211…read more »

Rebecca Louise Daniels

Rebecca Louise Daniels

June 25, 2022, 72, Goldsboro – We the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly departure of Ms. Rebecca Louise Daniels, 72. Ms. Daniels transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. There will be no formal services. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams…read more »

Ollie Gray White

Ollie Gray White

June 27, 2022, 91, Goldsboro – Ollie Gray White, 91, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Wayne County on June 1, 1931, she was daughter to the late Lloyd Tyndall and Addie Sills. Ollie is survived by her daughter, Nancy Connolly and husband, Kevin; sons,…read more »

Linda Sauls Brown

Linda Sauls Brown

June 25, 2022, 79, Goldsboro – Linda Sauls Brown, 79, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born in Greene County to the late David and Mildred Sauls on April 18, 1943. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years,…read more »

Naomi T. Coley

Naomi T. Coley

June 22, 2022, 88, Dudley – Ms. Naomi T. Coley, 88, has completed her earthly assignment and was summoned to her eternal rest on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations…read more »

Handley Franklin Pate, Jr.

Handley Franklin Pate, Jr.

June 22, 2022, 81, Goldsboro – Handley Franklin Pate, Jr., 81, closed his eyes to this world and opened them to gaze upon his Savior’s face on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Born in Wayne County on December 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Handley Pate, Sr. and Irene Amerson Pate. The receiving…read more »

Bobbie Brown Gray

Bobbie Brown Gray

June 21, 2022, 86, Goldsboro – Bobbie Brown Gray, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home. Born in Wayne County on August 6, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Austin Brown and Lizzie Evans Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit…read more »

Judy Coker Best

Judy Coker Best

June 21, 2022, 85, Goldsboro – Judy Coker Best, 85, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Tuesday afternoon, June 21, 2022. Judy was born in Wayne County to the late Carl Edward Coker and Louise Worrell Coker on March 17, 1937. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…read more »

Claudette Dunn

Claudette Dunn

June 17, 2022, 50, Dudley – Claudette Dunn, 50, of 150 Running Dear Circle, Dudley died Friday at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Memorial Services, Inc.read more »

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