Category Archives: Obituaries

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 »

Katrina Ann Ashford

Katrina Ann Ashford

June 23, 2022, 50, Goldsboro – Katrina Ann Ashford, 50, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Noon in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  Interment will follow at Golden Gate Cemetery in Pikeville.  A viewing…read more »

Robert Joe Rankin

Robert Joe Rankin

June 18, 2022, 84, Kinston – Robert Joe Rankin, 84, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Snow Hill. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 16th at 2 p.m. at Park East Church of God in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends afterwards. Mr. Rankin was born…read more »

John Robert (Bob) Franks, Jr.

John Robert (Bob) Franks, Jr.

June 22, 2022, 71, Goldsboro – John Robert (Bob) Franks, Jr. , of Camellia Drive, passed away at his residence. He was a retired Physician Assistant, a member of Good Shepheard Lutheran Church, past Master of Wayne Masonic Lodge # 112, and Past Certified Lecture of 10th Masonic District. He also proudly served his country…read more »

Clarissa K. Rhodes

Clarissa K. Rhodes

June 20, 2022, 60, Goldsboro – Ms. Clarissa K. Rhodes, 60, was summoned by the Chief Choir Director, so on Monday, June 20, 2022, she departed this earthly life at home to begin, singing in that Heavenly choir. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes…read more »

Jesse Charles Bell

Jesse Charles Bell

June 20, 2022, 81, Mount Olive – Jesse Charles Bell, resident of the Pricetown area, Mount Olive, passed away early Monday morning, June 20, 2022, while a patient at Wayne Hospital. He was 81. A native of the Blizzard Crossroads section, he had spent his early adulthood in Virginia. For most of his life he…read more »

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