Category Archives: Obituaries

James Henry Barber II

James Henry Barber II

December 9, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Surrounded by the warmth of his own home and the love of his family, James Henry Barber II, 83, was summoned from this temporary home to join his voice with those in the heavenly choir on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Jimmy was born in Greene County to the late…read more »

Thomas L. Williams

Thomas L. Williams

December 7, 2021, 63, Goldsboro – Thomas L. Williams, 63, was received into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Thomas was born in Harnett County to the late Tommy B. Williams and Irene Matthews Crosby on July 23, 1958. A natural-born mechanic, Thomas was known for his ability to…read more »

John Randolph Gelina

John Randolph Gelina

December 8, 2021, 78, Pikeville – John Randolph Gelina, 78, of Pikeville, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at UNC Wayne Hospital in Goldsboro. John was born in Dorchester County, SC, on August 4, 1943 to the late Moses John Gelina and Alma Macky Gelina. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in…read more »

Shirley Ann Smith Whitley

Shirley Ann Smith Whitley

December 8, 2021, 77, Four Oaks – Shirley Ann Smith Whitley, 77, of Four Oaks, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.  She was born in Hoke County on June 3, 1944 to the late Deams Edgar Smith and Willie Adell Carter Smith.  A visitation will be held on Friday, December 10,…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. 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 »

Rosia L. Powell

Rosia L. Powell

December 3, 2021, 86, La Grange – Ms. Rosia L. Powell, 86, passed on Friday, December 3, 2021 at home. The celebration of her life will be held graveside on Friday, December 10, 2021 12:00 pm at the St. Matthews FWB Church Cemetery, 2578 Jenny Lind Road, LaGrange, NC. There will be a chapel viewing…read more »

Rev. Eva Crawford

Rev. Eva Crawford

December 2, 2021, 78, Goldsboro – In humble submission to the will of God, we the staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home announce the earthly departure of Rev. Eva Crawford, who transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Reverend Eva Gray Wells Crawford was born on July 29, 1943, in Wilson County, NC,…read more »

Randall Ralph Casey

Randall Ralph Casey

December 2, 2021, 77, Seven Springs – The management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home announce the passing of Mr. Randall Ralph Casey, 607 Casey St., Seven Springs, NC, 77, who transitioned at the Duke Raleigh Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Randall Ralph Casey was born on April 15, 1944, to Ralph Steele Casey and Hazel…read more »

Billy Leo Talton

Billy Leo Talton

Billy Leo Talton, 80, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Johnston County on July 30, 1941, he was the son to the late Leo Franklin Talton and Lillian Balance Talton. Billy was a member of Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist Church and attended the…read more »

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