Category Archives: Obituaries

Hilda Carter West

Hilda Carter West

October 5, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Hilda Carter West, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 surrounded by her family. A native of Greene County, she was born June 11, 1936, the daughter of the late Harold and Delia Taylor Carter. Hilda was a dedicated and faithful member of Stoney…read more »

Alice Faye Cox Smith

Alice Faye Cox Smith

October 1, 2021, 81, Goldsboro – Alice Faye Cox Smith, 81, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. A native of Wayne County, Faye was born on January 21, 1940, one of six children, to the late William Ruffus Cox and Lillie Frances Hall Cox. She was preceded…read more »

Paula Jones Garris

Paula Jones Garris

October 4, 2021, 77, La Grange – Paula Jones Garris transitioned from her earthen vessel into her heavenly home on October 4, 2021. Paula was born in Lenoir County to the late Paul Jones and Irene Davis Nunn on February 25, 1944. Family came first in Paula’s life and she was most proud to be…read more »

Xzavion Vonta’Marcel Atkinson

Xzavion Vonta’Marcel Atkinson

October 4, 2021, 0, Goldsboro – Xzavion Vonta’Marcel Atkinson passed peacefully in the arms of his mother on October 4, 2021. He was born at 11:24 am and met the eyes of Jesus at 4:57 pm the same day. Xzavion was the son of Kimberly Diane Thurman and Qwa’Mayne Vonta’Marcel Atkinson. He is survived by…read more »

Addie D. Thomas

Addie D. Thomas

October 2, 2021, 63, Goldsboro – Ms. Addie D. Thomas, 63, passed on Saturday, October 2, 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 & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Retha S. Hall

Retha S. Hall

October 2, 2021, 100, Goldsboro – Ms. Retha S. Hall, 100, passed on Saturday, October 2, 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 & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Essie M. Yelverton

Essie M. Yelverton

October 2, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Ms. Essie M. Yelverton, 83, passed on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Retired CMSgt. Alfred Fitch

Retired CMSgt. Alfred Fitch

October 1, 2021, 91, Goldsboro – Retired CMSgt. Alfred Fitch, 91, passed on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 11:00am Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly, 211 West Hooks River Road, Goldsboro, NC. There will be a viewing held…read more »

Dashaunti L. Waters

Dashaunti L. Waters

September 30, 2021, 28, Mt. Olive – Mr. Dashaunti L. Waters, 28, passed on Thursday, September 30, 2021. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 2:00pm at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly, 211 West Hooks River Road, Goldsboro, NC. There will be a viewing held on Friday, October 8,…read more »

Bill Edgerton

Bill Edgerton

October 1, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Bill Edgerton, age 84, passed away Friday evening after a short illness. Bill was the eternal optimist. He loved and encouraged his family and left a legacy of Christian commitment and service. He is now with his Savior, Jesus, and he is forever “absolutely marvelous.” Born in Johnston County,…read more »

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