Category Archives: Obituaries

Michael Wayne Baker

Michael Wayne Baker

April 26, 2022, 60, Pikeville – Michael Wayne Baker, 60, of Pikeville, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Johnston County on April 16, 1962 to the late Jerry Wayne Baker and Mildred “Mickey” Odom Baker. Michael is survived by his wife, Debbie Rains Baker…read more »

Rashaad O. Lewis

Rashaad O. Lewis

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. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Regina W. Swinson

Regina W. Swinson

April 24, 2022, 52, Goldsboro – Ms. Regina W. Swinson, 52, gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Robert J. Kivel Jr.

Robert J. Kivel Jr.

April 22, 2022, 63, Dunn – Mr. Robert J. Kivel Jr., 63, passed on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

David Dodson, Jr.

David Dodson, Jr.

April 22, 2022, 41, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral DIrectors join with the Dodson and Broadhurst families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. David Dodson, Jr., 41, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Dodson transitioned at the UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of…read more »

Doris Jinnette Herring

Doris Jinnette Herring

April 25, 2022, 96, Goldsboro – Somehow the woods and gardens are a little quieter, and the flowers a little less brilliant as they mourn the loss of the woman who spent so much time with them. Doris Jinnette Herring, 96, peacefully passed away Monday April 25, 2022 at Eagle’s Pointe Assisted Living. Born in…read more »

Alton Ray Wilkins

Alton Ray Wilkins

April 24, 2022, 78, Goldsboro – Alton Ray Wilkins, 78, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born in Wayne County on March 31, 1944, he was the son of the late Lenly Alton Wilkins and Etta Mae Waters Wilkins. For 35 years, Alton worked faithfully for CP&L…read more »

Gene Arthur Howell

Gene Arthur Howell

April 23, 2022, 69, Pikeville – Gene Arthur Howell, 69, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his home. Born in Wayne County on March 7, 1953, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Doris Sauls Howell. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his brother, Victor Howell.…read more »

Mary Evelyn Smith Grady

Mary Evelyn Smith Grady

April 21, 2022, 82, Goldsboro – Mary Evelyn Smith Grady, 82, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Wayne County on February 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Bernice and Dessie Lewis Smith. She married William Earl Grady on June 5, 1959.…read more »

Ella Greene

Ella Greene

April 19, 2022, 88, East Grand Forks, MN Ella Greene, 88, of East Grand Forks, MN died Thursday, April 19, 2022 at her home. Ella Greene was born October 17, 1932 in Cripple Creek, VA the daughter of Worley and Ollie (Rosenbaum) Wampler. She grew up in Cripple Creek, VA and graduated from Cripple Creek…read more »

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