Category Archives: Obituaries

Brenda “Bee” Gale Buegeler

Brenda “Bee” Gale Buegeler

December 4, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – Brenda “Bee” Gale Buegeler, 68, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Brian Center in Goldsboro. No formal service will be held. Bee was born in Wake County on June 21, 1953 to the late Paul and Mary Ellen Garner Stokes. She is survived by her…read more »

Alex Economy Jr.

Alex Economy Jr.

December 4, 2021, 64, Goldsboro – Alex Economy Jr., 64, of Goldsboro passed away suddenly Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete. Alex was born in Wayne County on November 27, 1957.  He was a hard worker and will always be remembered for his compassion.  Alex had a special love for animals.…read more »

Patrick Harvey Bonnell

Patrick Harvey Bonnell

December 3, 2021. 74, West Virginia – Patrick Harvey Bonnell, 74, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew, West Virginia. Arrangements are incomplete at Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home.read more »

Julia Mae Pollard Jackson

Julia Mae Pollard Jackson

December 5, 2021, 85, Kenly – Julia Mae Pollard Jackson, 85, of Kenly, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at UNC Johnston Health Care in Smithfield. Julia was born on October 6, 1936 to the late George Ransom Pollard and Sadie Jane Radford Pollard. In addition to her parents, Julia is preceded in death…read more »

Willie A. Stokes

Willie A. Stokes

December 4, 2021, 56, Dudley – Mr. Willie A. Stokes, 56, passed on Saturday, December 4, 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 »

Thelbert “Duckie” Smith

Thelbert “Duckie” Smith

December 3, 2021, 67, La Grange – Mr. Thelbert “Duckie” 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 12:00pm at Saint Delight United Holy Church, 976 LaGrange Road, LaGrange, NC with Bishop Devon C.…read more »

Carvester Simmons

Carvester Simmons

December 2, 2021, 71, Mt. Olive – Mr. Carvester Simmons, 71, passed on Thursday, December 2, 2021 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 »

Jerry L. Booker

Jerry L. Booker

November 29, 2021, 67, Goldsboro – Mr. Jerry L. Booker, 67, passed on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 3:30 pm with a viewing from 3:00 pm to 3:20 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home &…read more »

Lena C. Ward

Lena C. Ward

November 28, 2021, 65, Greenville – Ms. Lena C. Ward, 65, passed on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Willow Creek Nursing & Rehab Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 12:00pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home…read more »

Ora M. Cole

Ora M. Cole

November 28, 2021, 100, Goldsboro – Ms. Ora M. Cole, 100, passed on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Genesis Health Care, Mt. Olive, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, 206 Pearson Street, Goldsboro, NC. She will be laid…read more »

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