Category Archives: Obituaries

Minnie Davis Overman

Minnie Davis Overman

April 30, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Minnie Davis Overman of Goldsboro completed her life on earth on Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was a lifelong member and leader of Providence United Methodist Church. She was the second of seven daughters born to John Lee and Eunice Overman and lived all of her life in the…read more »

Virginia Roberts Smith Parkman

Virginia Roberts Smith Parkman

April 29, 2022, 97, Goldsboro – Virginia Roberts Smith Parkman passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 97. Born in the Saulston community on July 12, 1924, she was the last surviving child of the late Herman Blackman Roberts and Bessie Anderson Roberts. In addition…read more »

Julian Lee Blackburn

Julian Lee Blackburn

April 28, 2022, 55, Goldsboro – Julian Lee Blackburn, 55, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior and quickly embraced by his parents on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Julian was born in Cumberland County to the late J.L. and Joyce Ann Jones Blackburn on February, 19, 1967. In addition to his parents, he…read more »

Harold Clifton McDonald, Sr.

Harold Clifton McDonald, Sr.

April 29, 2022, 79, Princeton – Harold Clifton McDonald, Sr., 79, passed away at his home on Friday, April 29, 2022.  He was born on February 21, 1943 in Muscogee County, Georgia to the late Clifton and Gerthia Irene Ferrell McDonald.  Harold served his country in the United State Navy and became a medical attendant…read more »

Rashaad O. Lewis

Rashaad O. Lewis

Goldsboro – April 26, 2022, 41, Goldsboro – Mr. Rashaad O. Lewis, 41, gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at UNC Rex Healthcare, Raleigh, NC. There will be a viewing held on Friday. April 29, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial…read more »

Lovey Hinson Jackson

Lovey Hinson Jackson

April 26, 2022, 82, Mount Olive – Lovey Hinson Jackson, resident of Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022, at the age of 82. Funeral services will be held by the graveside Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in the Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Olive. Officiating will be the Rev. James Earl Herring.…read more »

Sara Whitley Arnette

Sara Whitley Arnette

April 24, 2022, 58, Mount Olive – Sara Whitley Arnette, Mount Olive resident, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, at home. She was 58.Graveside services will be Monday, May 2, at 11 a.m.in the Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Olive. Her pastor, Dr. Dennis Atwood, will be officiatingread more »

Clarkey Smith Perkins

Clarkey Smith Perkins

April 27, 2022, 66, Newport – Clarkey Smith Perkins, age 66, passed away on Wednesday at the Crystal Coast Hospice Center in Newport. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Harris Smith and the late Catherine Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Pete Smith and her sister,…read more »

Richard Carlton “Ricky” Roberts

Richard Carlton “Ricky” Roberts

April 27, 2022, 58, Goldsboro – Richard Carlton “Ricky” Roberts, 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Amarillo, Texas on February 26, 1964, he was the son of Claudia N. Roberts of Goldsboro and the late Raymond Carr Roberts, Sr. In addition to his father, he was…read more »

Sara Pate Rollins

Sara Pate Rollins

April 27, 2022, 82, Goldsboro – Sara Pate Rollins, 82, finished her earthly course and attained the crown of righteousness awaiting her on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family while being cared for at Johnston Health in Smithfield. Sara was born in Wayne County to the late Handley…read more »

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