Category Archives: Obituaries

James Irving Barefoot

James Irving Barefoot

August 30, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – James Irving Barefoot, age 92, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Eagle’s Point Assisted Living Facility in Goldsboro, NC.  Born in St. Petersburg, FL, he was the son of the late F.E.  and Bertie Carr Barefoot. He retired from Howell’s Child Care Center in LaGrange, NC after 25…read more »

Beatrice Vinson West

Beatrice Vinson West

September 2, 2022, 92, Pikeville – Beatrice Vinson West, 92, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at UNC Health Johnston in Clayton. Born in Wayne County on April 13, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Lizzie Moore Vinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…read more »

Linwood Chambers

Linwood Chambers

September 2, 2022, 82, Seven Springs – Linwood Chambers began resting in the arms of Jesus early on September 2, 2022. Linwood was born in Lenoir County to the late Walter Edgar Chambers and Olive Rouse Chambers on September 16, 1939. After graduating from Deep Run High School in 1958, Linwood joined the Army, serving…read more »

Junior L. Smith

Junior L. Smith

August 31, 2022, 72, Goldsboro – Mr. Junior L. Smith, 72, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at home. 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 »

Roscoe Williams Jr.

Roscoe Williams Jr.

August 30, 2022, 95, Goldsboro – Mr. Roscoe Williams Jr., 95, has completed his last mission and reported to his new duty station on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 12:00 pm at First African Baptist…read more »

Melissa L. Shackleford

Melissa L. Shackleford

August 29, 2022, 74, Greenville – Ms. Melissa L. Shackleford, 74, kept the faith and completed her course on Monday, August 29, 2022, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am…read more »

James Lee Rouse

James Lee Rouse

August 26, 2022, 72, Goldsboro – With profound sorrow, the Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations Management and staff join with the Darden – Rouse and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. James Lee Rouse, 72. Mr. Rouse transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming.…read more »

Linda Williams Horsemen

Linda Williams Horsemen

August 24, 2022, 40, Ayden – With Profound Sorrow, the Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations Management and staff join with the Horseman and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Linda Williams Horsemen, 40, who transitioned at the ECU Health Care Center, Greenville, NC. Service details are forthcoming. Services of Love…read more »

Charles Morton Gautier

Charles Morton Gautier

August 29, 2022, 85, Mount Olive – Mr. Charles Morton Gautier, 85, resident of Mount Olive, passed away Monday evening, August 29, 2022, while in the care of Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Graveside rites will be held Friday, September 2, at 3:00 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Olive. Pastor Chad Smith will preside. Mr.…read more »

Larry Glenn Jones

Larry Glenn Jones

August 29, 2022,81, Goldsboro – Larry Glenn Jones, 81, was granted eternal rest on Monday, August 29, 2022. Larry was born in Wilson County on June 6, 1941, to the late Henry Alton and Ruby Batten Jones. A graduate of Goldsboro High School, Larry continued his studies at Chowan College and Atlantic Christian College. He…read more »

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