July 9, 2022, 71, Goldsboro – JoAnn Beale Drake, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Franklin, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Willard Beale and Mary Louise Thomas Keen. In addition to her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph…… read more »
July 9, 2022, 84, Fremont – Hazel Ham Sorrell, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her home. Born in Wayne County on December 2, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Ham and Dollie Langston Ham. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert…… read more »
July 8, 2022, 71, Dudley – Paul Leroy Green, 71, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehab. Born in Oneonta, New York on November 27, 1950, he was the son of the late Owen Green and Alice Bowen Green. Paul is survived by his sister, Karen Rains; brothers and…… read more »
July 9, 2022, 80, La Grange – William Carroll Cruse, Sr., 80, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2022 while surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of his own home. Carroll was born in Wayne County on August 3, 1941 to the late Poni Bill and Annie Lee Corbett Cruse. In…… read more »
July 10, 2022, 84, Goldsboro – John Miller Taylor, 84, of Goldsboro departed this walk of life Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Johnston UNC Health Care in Smithfield surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Golden Gate Cemetery in Pikeville. The family will…… read more »
July 7, 2022, 82, Fremont – Robert Walker Smith, 82, of Fremont, went to his heavenly home Thursday, July 7, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Snow Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Smith…… read more »
July 6, 2022, 85, Goldsboro – II Timothy 4:7, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Betty Elliott Jackson breathed her last breath on July 6, 2022 and went to heaven to be with Jesus. She was born on May 16, 1937 to Sam Howard Elliott…… read more »
July 10, 2022, 90, Kenly – Ruth Austin Briscoe, 90, of Kenly, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the SECU Hospice House surrounded by her family. Ruth was born in Darlington County, SC on June 19, 1932 to the late Clayton Dennis and Grace Burkett Dennis. In addition to her parents, Ruth is…… read more »
July 6, 2022, 60, Knightdale – Mrs. Bernetta A. Braswell, 60, completed her last mission on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at home and is resting with the Lord. 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 »
July 6, 2022, 75, Mt. Olive – Ms. Bessie M. Williams, 75, transitioned from this earthly place back to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Genesis Health Care, Mt. Olive, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations…… read more »
