Category Archives: Obituaries

Ronald Dwayne Miles

Ronald Dwayne Miles

February 3, 2022, 52, Goldsboro – Ronald Dwayne Miles, 52, passed away suddenly on February 3, 2022. Born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on March 16, 1969, he was the son of Mitchell Miles and Judy Brown Miles. In addition to his parents, Ron is survived by his wife, Melissa Miles; children, Kayla and Chase…read more »

Hilda Mae Price Cotton

Hilda Mae Price Cotton

February 3, 2022, 91, Goldsboro – Hilda Mae Price Cotton, 91, was ushered into the arms of her Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022, while being cared for in the comfort of her home. Hilda was born in Wayne County to the late David and Samantha Lane Price on July 29, 1930. She has once…read more »

Vance Russ

Vance Russ

February 2, 2022, 87, La Grange – Vance Russ, 87, exchanged his earthly life for a joyous eternity in the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Vance was born in Bladen County to the late Jonathan and Lou Russ on June 5, 1934. Vance met his lifetime partner and true…read more »

Chief James “Monk” Radford

Chief James “Monk” Radford

February 5, 2022, 63, Fremont – With profound sadness, the staff of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home and the Wayne County Fire Marshall’s Office announces the line of duty death of Chief James “Monk” Radford from Polly Watson Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Radford passed away while responding to a call Saturday, February 5, 2022.  Our thoughts and…read more »

Jo Anne Chakona

Jo Anne Chakona

February 4, 2022, 76, Fremont – Jo Anne Chakona, 76, of Fremont went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday evening, February 4, 2022 at her home. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Pikeville.  Visitation will follow the…read more »

Geraldine Taylor

Geraldine Taylor

February 3, 2022, 76, Pikeville – Geraldine Taylor, 76, of Pikeville passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends following the service.  Ms. Taylor was born in Wayne County on…read more »

Billy Hardy Pearce, Sr.

Billy Hardy Pearce, Sr.

February 5, 2022, 77, Princeton – Billy Hardy Pearce, Sr., 77, of Princeton, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Lenoir UNC Health Care surrounded by his family.  He was born in Johnston County on December 2, 1944 to the late William Waverly Pearce Sr. and Annie Molissa Talton Pearce.  He was also preceded…read more »

Helen G. Hooker

Helen G. Hooker

February 1, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Ms. Helen G. Hooker, 80, passed on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class are entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Cain D. Bryant Sr.

Cain D. Bryant Sr.

February 1, 2022, 47, Goldsboro – Mr. Cain D. Bryant Sr., 47, passed on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class are entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Keith Evans

Keith Evans

February 1, 2022, 80, Kenansville – Mr. Keith Evans, 80, of near Kenansville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 1, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Mr. Evans was a native of Pine Level and was son of the late Nathaniel and Mildred Price Evans. He had been a member of Gideons International and was…read more »

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