Category Archives: Obituaries

Edna L. Smith

Edna L. Smith

August 17, 2022, 92, Maryland – Ms. Edna L. Smith, 92, formerly of Goldsboro, completed her earthly walk of life at home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Towson, Maryland. 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 »

Hilton E. Patrick

Hilton E. Patrick

August 15, 2022, 72, Goldsboro – Mr. Hilton E. Patrick, 72, answered the Master’s call on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 11:00am with a viewing from 10:00am to 10:45am at Greenleaf Christian Church DOC, 2110…read more »

Charlie “Charles” Oscar Padgett, Jr.

Charlie “Charles” Oscar Padgett, Jr.

August 16, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Charlie “Charles” Oscar Padgett, Jr., age 80, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.  Born in Duplin County, NC, he was the son of the late Charlie Oscar, Sr. and Ella Gurganus Padgett. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann…read more »

Zachary Thomas McBarron

Zachary Thomas McBarron

August 11, 2022, 25, Goldsboro – Zachary Thomas McBarron died on Thursday, August 11, 2022. After a long battle with addiction, Zachary now rests safe in the truest solace of Christ Jesus whom he loved. Born in Wayne County, NC, Zachary was the son of Jeffrey “G-Bo” Thomas McBarron and June Pate Bryan (Mike). Along…read more »

Sheila Mobley Custer

Sheila Mobley Custer

August 16, 2022, 67, Goldsboro – Sheila Mobley Custer, 67, exchanged the embraces of her family for the joy of Heaven on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Sheila was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Alton Bruce Mobley and Margaret Elizabeth English on October 8, 1954. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Frances Hollada Benny

Frances Hollada Benny

August 16, 2022, 98, Goldsboro – Frances Hollada Benny was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She was born in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Harry Bean and Eva Gunnett McKenzie on April 9, 1924. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husbands, Edison…read more »

Robert Forest “Bob” Owen

Robert Forest “Bob” Owen

August 13, 2022, 91, Goldsboro Mr. Robert Forest “Bob” Owen, 91, (formerly of Roseboro) passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the North Carolina State Veterans’ Home in Kinston, North Carolina. Born on December 5, 1930, in Sampson County, Bob was the son of the late William Forest Owen and Ethylene Cooper Owen. He…read more »

Thomas E. Parker

Thomas E. Parker

August 16, 2022, 58, Durham – Mr. Thomas E. Parker, 58, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. 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 »

Kevin W. Davis

Kevin W. Davis

August 15, 2022, 55, Goldsboro – Mr. Kevin W. Davis, 55, completed his earthly assignment on Monday, August 15, 2022 and will now be signing in the heavenly choir. 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 »

Mary L. Smith

Mary L. Smith

August 13, 2022, 92, Fremont – Mrs. Mary L. Smith, 92, completed the Master’s call on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:00am at St. James Church of Christ DOC, 514 Memorial Church Road, Fremont, NC.…read more »

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