Category Archives: Obituaries

Irene Mozingo Whitfield

Irene Mozingo Whitfield

December 10, 2021, 90, La Grange – Irene Mozingo Whitfield, 90, entered the presence of her Lord on Friday, December 10, 2021 while surrounded by her family. Irene was born in Wayne County to the late Herman Mozingo and Laura Etheridge Mozingo on July 10, 1931. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Nellie Price

Nellie Price

December 10, 2021, 88, Seven Springs – Nellie Price, 88, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 10, 2021. Nellie was born in Wayne County to the late Henry and Mabel Price on October 9, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…read more »

Ian Adam Fleming

Ian Adam Fleming

December 9, 2021, 43, La Grange – Ian Adam Fleming, 43, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Ian was born in Burlington County, New Jersey to John Allen Fleming and Betsy Ann Sauls Fleming on July 7, 1978. Growing up in a military family, Ian lived in many…read more »

Agnes Lassiter Sasser

Agnes Lassiter Sasser

December 10, 2021, 92, Goldsboro – Agnes Lassiter Sasser went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, December 10, 2021 on her 92nd birthday at Autumn Care of Nash. No formal service will be held. Mrs. Sasser was born in Alabama on December 10, 1929 to the late Larkin and Ludie Lassiter. She…read more »

Michael B. Newman

Michael B. Newman

December 7, 2021, 76, Elm City – Mr. Michael B. Newman, 76, passed on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 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 »

Mary E. Hussey

Mary E. Hussey

December 7, 2021, 88, Mt. Olive – Ms. Mary E. Hussey, 88, passed on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at home. She was born in Wayne County, NC to James King and Hester Hussey. She is survived by her children and other loving relatives and friends. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes…read more »

Thelbert “Ducky” Smith

Thelbert “Ducky” Smith

December 3, 2021, 67, La Grange – Mr. Thelbert “Ducky” Smith, 67, passed on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 12:30 pm at Saint Delight United Holy Church, 976 LaGrange Road, LaGrange, NC with Bishop Devon…read more »

Mr. Carvester Simmons Jr.

Mr. Carvester Simmons Jr.

December 2, 2021, 71, Mt. Olive – Mr. Carvester Simmons Jr., 71, passed on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held graveside on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Golden Gate Memorial Gardens, 4734 Highway 117 North, Pikeville, NC. He…read more »

John Elbert Clark

John Elbert Clark

December 9, 2021, 73, Goldsboro – John Elbert Clark, 73, passed away Thursday at Wayne U.N.C. Hospital. He was the son of the late Willard and Jessie Blackburn Clark, and was married to Nancy Campbell Clark. Mr. Clark was a truck driver by trade and was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed bowling and…read more »

Gregory Lynn “Freight” Farrington

Gregory Lynn “Freight” Farrington

December 6, 2021, 60, Goldsboro – Gregory Lynn “Freight” Farrington, age 60, passed away on Monday, December 6th at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Alamance County, he was the son of Shirley Graves Farrington and the late Broadrick Dudley Worth. He graduated from Graham High School in 1980 and was a Veteran having served…read more »

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