August 12, 2022, 75, Goldsboro – Mrs. Jessie A. Battle, 75, answered the Master’s call on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 12:00pm at St. Mark Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, 700 W. Ash Street,…… read more »
August 15, 2022, 74, Seven Springs – Annette Mitchell Carter, 74, passed away Monday at Wayne U.N.C. Hospital. She is the daughter of the late AJ and Minnie Mitchell, and was the widow of the late Edward Carter. She was a member of Walker Memorial United Methodist Church and a retired teacher’s assistant for Wayne…… read more »
August 12, 2022, 70, Grantham – Roy Wayne Mills, 70, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Born in Wayne County on June 6, 1952 to Roy C. Mills and the late Jean Ingram Mills. Wayne is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Donna Cotton Mills; daughters,…… read more »
August 12, 2022, 66, Pikeville – Tony Futrelle, 66, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 12, 2022. Born in Wayne County on November 22, 1955, he was son to the late James Futrelle and Annie Rose Smith. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 17, 2022…… read more »
August 13, 2022, 89, La Grange – Hazel Marie Long Tilghman, 89, was welcomed into her Savior’s arms on August13, 2022. She was born in Wayne County to the late Monroe “Monk” Long and Nannie TrippLong on January 1, 1933. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husbandof nearly 61…… read more »
August 13, 2022, 68, Goldsboro – Glenn Edward Johnson, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Goldsboro. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 4 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Goldsboro. The family will greet friends following the service. Mr. Johnson was born in Wayne County…… read more »
August 13, 2022, 73, Mount Olive – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Best and connected families to announce the earthy departure of Mr. Travis Best 73. Mr. Best died Saturday, August 13th at the Genesis Healthcare Center, Mount Olive, NC. A complete Biographical sketch will be provided…… read more »
August 9, 2022, 60, Goldsboro – Ms. Helen E. Ashford, 60, received her Heavenly reward on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 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 »
August 11, 2022, 63, Goldsboro – Lanilta Denise Jones, 63 transitioned from her earthly to her heavenly home on August 11, 2022, at UNC Women’s Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2-5 at Williams & Ashford Chapel, 401 N. William St., Goldsboro. Funeral Services will be Sunday, August…… read more »
August 11, 2022, 83, Mount Olive – Funeral services for the Reverend Emmitt Earl Jones and his wife, Carolyn Alphin Jones will be held by the graveside Tuesday, August 16, at 11 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park. Officiating will be the Rev. Jeff Daughtry and the Rev. Frank Harrison. The families of the couple will…… read more »
