Category Archives: Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Thompson

Jeffrey L. Thompson

January 18, 2022, 56, Goldsboro – Mr. Jeffrey L. Thompson, 56, passed on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Albert D. Bell Sr.

Albert D. Bell Sr.

January 15, 2022, 75, Pikeville – Mr. Albert D. Bell Sr., 75, passed on Saturday, January 15, 2022. The celebration of his life will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 12:00pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:50 am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC…read more »

Elizabeth “Beth” Head Jackson

Elizabeth “Beth” Head Jackson

January 19, 2022, 79, Mount Olive – Elizabeth “Beth” Head Jackson, 79, Mount Olive resident, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, while in the loving care of the good people at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, January 23, at 2 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home, with burial following in Maplewood…read more »

Douglas Wayne Smith

Douglas Wayne Smith

January 14, 2022, 58, Faison – Douglas Wayne Smith, a resident of the Faison area, departed this life at the age of 58 on Friday, January 14, 2022. Doug had been employed with Bennie Grady Farms. He is survived by his son, John Douglas Smith of Faison; a grandson, John Greyson Smith; his mother, Irene…read more »

James Paul Fulghum, Jr.

James Paul Fulghum, Jr.

January 21, 2022, 73, Goldsboro – James Paul Fulghum, Jr., age 73, passed away Friday morning at Wayne/UNC Healthcare. He was the son of the late James Paul Fulghum, Sr. and Beatrice M. Fulghum. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home Chapel with his brother-in-law, Deacon…read more »

Bobby Earl Cordell

Bobby Earl Cordell

January 21, 2022, 78, Grantham – Bobby Earl Cordell, age 78 of the Grantham Community, passed away in the early morning hours of January 21, 2022, at Wayne-UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.  He was born in Wayne County to the late Bobby & Sarah Cordell.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Della…read more »

Julia “Judy” McGinnis McDonald

Julia “Judy” McGinnis McDonald

January 18, 2022, 74, Goldsboro – Julia “Judy” McGinnis McDonald, age 74, passed away on Tuesday. Born in Lincolnton, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Daniel McGinnis and Gladys Mae Goodman McGinnis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Blue McDonald, her sisters, Jonnie Dohman and Bobbie Padgett and…read more »

Mary Ann Williams Menley

Mary Ann Williams Menley

January 18, 2022, 59, Dudley – Mary Ann Williams Menley of Dudley passed away in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.  Born in Wayne County, to the late James Ezra Williams & Willie Whitman Williams.  She was an employee of Case Farms of Goldsboro.  The family…read more »

Dorothy “Dot” Ballance Pate

Dorothy “Dot” Ballance Pate

January 14, 2022, 91, Fremont – Dorothy “Dot” Ballance Pate, 91, of Fremont went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, January 14, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.  The family will receive friends following the…read more »

Eva D. Lofton

Eva D. Lofton

January 15, 2022, 64, Goldsboro – Eva D. Lofton, 64, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. No formal services will be held. Ms. Lofton was born in Wayne County on April 16, 1957 to Gaynell Durham Lofton and the late Lonnie Love. She was retired from…read more »

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