Category Archives: Obituaries

Retired Master Sergeant Elliott Dukes III

Retired Master Sergeant Elliott Dukes III

January 6, 2022, 73, Goldsboro – Retired Master Sergeant Elliott Dukes III, 73, of Goldsboro passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. A private service will be held.  Interment will be at Wayne Memorial Park. Mr. Dukes was born in Louisiana on May 12, 1948 to the late Elliott…read more »

Sarah Benton Hales

Sarah Benton Hales

January 5, 2022, 75, Pikeville – Sarah Benton Hales, 75, of Pikeville went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. The family will receive friends Friday, January 7, 2022 from 6 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. following by a celebration of life service at 7 p.m. in…read more »

Bertha Snow Smith Pate

Bertha Snow Smith Pate

January 8, 2022, 87, Goldsboro – Bertha Snow Smith Pate, 87, Church of God Road died Saturday. Mrs. Pate was a member of Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist Church along with the Ambassador Sunday School Class and The Alpha Circle. Graveside will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2:00 PM. at Pate-Jones Cemetery, 903 Church of…read more »

Georgia Lewis Langley

Georgia Lewis Langley

January 5, 2022, 102, Selma – Georgia Lewis Langley, age 102, passed away Wednesday evening, January 5, 2022, in WakeMed in Raleigh. Born November 29, 1919, in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Stephen H. and Minnie Best Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Langley; son, Robert…read more »

George R. Gibson Sr.

George R. Gibson Sr.

January 2, 2022, 71, Goldsboro – Mr. George R. Gibson Sr., 71, passed on Sunday, January 2, 2022 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 »

Kenneth E. Howell

Kenneth E. Howell

December 28, 2021, 54, Goldsboro – Mr. Kenneth E. Howell, 54, passed on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. 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 »

Zachary D. Stokes

December 26, 2021, 61, High Point – Mr. Zachary D. Stokes, 61, passed on Sunday, December 26, 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 »

Scottie Ray Jones

Scottie Ray Jones

January 3, 2022, 57, Goldsboro – The staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Jones and connected families to announce the earthly passing of Mr. Scottie Ray Jones, 57, who transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Dawn Jones. his…read more »

Brody Raynor

Brody Raynor

December 31, 2021, 30, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the family of Mr. Brody Raynor to announce his earthly transition. Mr. Raynor passed away at his residence on Friday, December 31, 2021. Professional Services entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors & Cremations, LLC.read more »

Emma Jean Tedder

Emma Jean Tedder

December 29, 2021, 82, Richlands – The Management and Staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join the family of Ms Emma Jean Tedder, 82, who transitioned at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. There will be no formal arrangements. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to…read more »

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