Category Archives: Obituaries

Thomas Ray Benson, Sr.

Thomas Ray Benson, Sr.

May 8, 2022, 74, Durham – Thomas Ray Benson, Sr., 74, of Durham, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Capital Nursing and Rehab Center in Raleigh surrounded by his family. Thomas was born in Johnston County on May 19, 1947 to the late Cleveland Thomas Benson and Virgina Pope Benson. In addition to…read more »

Katherine H. Craft

Katherine H. Craft

May 5, 2022, 73, Faison – Ms. Katherine H. Craft, 73, gained her wings on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. The family will have a private ceremony and will receive friends and family at Terry & Kelly Kornegay’s home. She was born on Oct 2, 1948 in Duplin County to the…read more »

Minister Germaine D. Collie

Minister Germaine D. Collie

May 5, 2022, 56, Goldsboro – Minister Germaine D. Collie, 56, completed her earthly assignment on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, 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 »

Bobby Ray Harvey

Bobby Ray Harvey

May 4, 2022, 69, Goldsboro – The Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Harvey and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Bobby Ray Harvey, 69, of Goldsboro, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Integrity and Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams &…read more »

Shamar Deontae Usher

Shamar Deontae Usher

April 24, 2022, 25, Mount Olive – An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Shamar Deontae Usherread more »

Sherman Randolph Rash

Sherman Randolph Rash

May 4, 2022, 83, Goldsboro – Sherman Randolph Rash, 83, passed away on Wednesday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was the son of the late Sherman and Leava C. Rash, and was the husband of Olivia Rash. Mr. Rash was a retired United States Air Force veteran. He loved to fly and had his…read more »

Janice Mae Winstead Newcomb

Janice Mae Winstead Newcomb

May 4, 2022, 74, Goldsboro – Janice Mae Winstead Newcomb, age 74, passed away Wednesday at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Nash County, she was the daughter of the late Lindsay and Ella Mae Rackley Winstead and wife of the late Kenneth Ray Newcomb.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Diane W.…read more »

Nancy Fay Dunaway Jones

Nancy Fay Dunaway Jones

May 3, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Nancy Fay Dunaway Jones, age 80, passed away Tuesday morning at the Brian Center in Goldsboro, NC.  Born in Murfreesboro, TN, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Louise Spain Dunaway. She was a member of Eureka Christian Church and previous secretary of Daniels Memorial Church in…read more »

Martha Manning Winslow Ray Joyner

Martha Manning Winslow Ray Joyner

May 5, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Martha Manning Winslow Ray Joyner, age 92, died at her home on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Goldsboro. She was the daughter of the late Martha Adams “Maw” Winslow, a teacher and J.W. “Nunk” Winslow, Jr., owner of Goldsboro Book Store. Martha attended Goldsboro High School and Duke University,…read more »

Hilda Powell Farmer

Hilda Powell Farmer

May 4, 2022, 83, Goldsboro – Hilda Powell Farmer, also known as “G.H.” by her family passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. She was born in Sampson County to the late Haywood and Virginia Ray Powell on July 13, 1938. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

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