Category Archives: Obituaries

Mary Gayle Walker

Mary Gayle Walker

September 14, 2022, 58, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC., join with the Walker and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Mary Gayle Walker, 58. Ms. Walker passed away on Wednesday, September 14, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. There will…read more »

I. Ray McDonald

I. Ray McDonald

September 13, 2022, 85, Goldsboro – I. Ray McDonald, at the age of 85, passed away quietly and peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday morning, September 13, 2022, while he was in the capable and compassionate care of Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Mr. McDonald, a native of Goldsboro, was the son of the late…read more »

Ottis Ray “Brother” Forrest

Ottis Ray “Brother” Forrest

September 14, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Ottis Ray “Brother” Forrest, age 88, passed away Wednesday morning at Wayne/UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.  Mr. Forrest was born in Greene Co. to the late Oscar Watts Forrest and Sarah Emma Wade Forrest. Mr. Forrest was a member of The First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Goldsboro.  He retired…read more »

Retired CMSgt. Billie Calvin Darlington

Retired CMSgt. Billie Calvin Darlington

September 13, 2022, 91, Goldsboro – Retired CMSgt. Billie Calvin Darlington, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born and raised in the mountains of West Virginia, Billie was the son of the late Francis Marion Darlington and Nellie Roach Darlington. Billie faithfully served his country with two stints in…read more »

Barbara Riley Krentz

Barbara Riley Krentz

September 12, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Barbara Riley Krentz was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Monday, September 12, 2022. She was born in Ozark, Alabama to the late Charles Isaac Riley, Sr. and Sara Lee Barbaree Riley on May 21, 1934. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by…read more »

Jane Elizabeth Jones Sutton

Jane Elizabeth Jones Sutton

September 13, 2022, 72, Bucklesberry – Jane Elizabeth Jones Sutton, 72, exchanged her earthly life for the splendor of seeing her Lord face-to-face on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Jane was born in Lenoir County to the late Cecil and Junie Hardy Jones on October 8, 1949. For many years, Jane served the students and staff…read more »

David Michael Stagnetta

David Michael Stagnetta

September 15, 2022, 82, Goldsboro – David Michael Stagnetta, 82, of Goldsboro passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at home. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The family will receive friends following the service. He was the…read more »

Shelton Ivey Creech

Shelton Ivey Creech

September 14, 2022, 68, Pikeville – Shelton Ivey Creech, 68, of Pikeville departed this walk of life Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at home. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will greet friends following the…read more »

Rakeem D. Holloway

Rakeem D. Holloway

September 8, 2022, 27, Goldsboro – Mr. Rakeem D. Holloway, 27, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Clifton Ray Wheeler

Clifton Ray Wheeler

September 10, 2022, 76, Mount Olive – Clifton Ray Wheeler, 76, resident of the Oak Ridge community near Mount Olive, passed away Saturday night, September 10, 2022, at home. Clip, as he was known to some, began his working career with Kemp Furniture, followed by National Spinning, and Guilford Mills.  Lastly, he was employed with…read more »

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