Category Archives: Obituaries

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 »

Earl Brantley “EB” Mewborn, Jr.

Earl Brantley “EB” Mewborn, Jr.

August 28, 2022, 90, Snow Hill – Earl Brantley “EB” Mewborn, Jr., 90, was welcomed into his Heavenly home on Sunday, August 28, 2022. The son of the late Earl Brantley Mewborn, Sr. and Mary Wooten Mewborn, EB was born and raised in Greene County. Nothing pleases EB more than getting outside and riding on…read more »

Annie Ruth Boyette Smith

Annie Ruth Boyette Smith

August 31, 2022, 76, La Grange – Annie Ruth Boyette Smith, 76, was received into the presence of her Lord in the early morning hours of August 31, 2022. Ann was born in Lenoir County to the late David Curtic and Carrie Mae Heath Boyette on August 5, 1946. In addition to her parents, Ann…read more »

Lori Ann Edmundson Mobley

Lori Ann Edmundson Mobley

August 29, 2022, 59, La Grange – Lori Ann Edmundson Mobley, 59, was received into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 29, 2022. Lori was born in Lenoir County to the late Hubert “Tip” Edmundson, Jr. and Lanie Louise Smith Edmundson on April 2, 1963. In addition to her parents, she…read more »

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