Category Archives: Obituaries

Carol Collier Caudill

Carol Collier Caudill

August 24, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Carol Collier Caudill, 88, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Carol was born in Wayne County to the late Lloyd Jackson Collier, Sr. and Clara Lee Stith Collier on April 29, 1934. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…read more »

Michael Glenn Beamon

Michael Glenn Beamon

August 21, 2022, 69, Goldsboro – Michael Glenn Beamon, 69, having fought the good fight and finished his race, entered his eternal home, Sunday, August 21, 2022 while at home surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Wayne County to the late Benny G. and Bessie Rose Beamon. A 1970 graduate of Goldsboro High…read more »

James D. Martin, Jr.

James D. Martin, Jr.

August 23, 2022, 63, Goldsboro – James D. Martin Jr (Uncle Jr), 63, of Goldsboro NC, passed away August 23, 2022, at Kitty Askins inGoldsboro, NC. James was born March 23, 1959, to J.D. Martin and Creola Strickland. He attended Green Sea High, in Green Sea, SC. He enjoyed working on cars and spending time…read more »

Janice Marie Rogers

Janice Marie Rogers

August 24, 2022, 49, Goldsboro – Janice Marie Rogers, 49, of Goldsboro went to her heavenly home Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at…read more »

Bessie (Speight) Best

Bessie (Speight) Best

August 22, 2022, 89, Goldsboro – On August 22, 2022, God saw fit to select a beautiful flower from his garden. Bessie Speight Best departed this earthly life from labor to reward at 4:24 a.m. at home surrounded by family. God in his infinite wisdom was ready to offer her eternal rest. Funeral service will…read more »

Linda Pittman Starling

Linda Pittman Starling

August 24, 2022, 79, Princeton – Linda Pittman Starling, 79, of Princeton passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  Linda was born on January 4, 1943 in Wayne County to the late James Royster Pittman and Mary Lee Bailey Pittman.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy George Starling; son,…read more »

Deborah Cogdell

Deborah Cogdell

August 18, 2022, 54, Dudley – Ms. Deborah Cogdell, 54, has retired from this earthly team on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at home and is now playing on the Master’s team. 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 »

Naomi Carroll

Naomi Carroll

August 18, 2022, 56, Raleigh – “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 With Profound Sorrow, the Williams & Ashford Funeral…read more »

Elwood Leroy Allen

Elwood Leroy Allen

August 19, 2022, 81, Faison – Elwood Leroy Allen, 81, of 414 Winnifred Street, Faison, NC 28341, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, while in the care of Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Elwood was born November 25, 1940 in Kinston, NC, the son of the late Roy Allen and Thelma Barwick…read more »

Jerry Albert Byrd

Jerry Albert Byrd

August 21, 2022, 73, Goldsboro – Jerry Albert Byrd, 73, passed away on Sunday at his residence. He was the son of the late John Asa and Marjorie Holland Byrd, and widower of Mary Byrd. Mr. Byrd was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force. He loved spending time with his grandchildren…read more »

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