Category Archives: Obituaries

Tara Hinnant

Tara Hinnant

September 23, 2021, 49, Goldsboro – Tara Hinnant, 49, of Goldsboro departed this walk of life Thursday, September 23, 2021 at home. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Ashley Nicole Newsome

Ashley Nicole Newsome

September 22, 2021, 25, Pikeville – Ashley Nicole Newsome, 25, of Pikeville, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Ashley was born in Wayne County on January 10, 1996 to Frances Williams. She was raised by parents, Sandra Barnes and William Newsome. Ashley was a graduate of Charles B.…read more »

Tony Rowe

Tony Rowe

September 22, 2021, 54, Goldsboro – Tony Rowe, 54, of Goldsboro, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2021 at Wilson Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilson. Viewing will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home…read more »

Martha D. Jordan

Martha D. Jordan

September 21, 2021, 96, Greensboro – Martha D. Jordan, 96, passed away on September 21, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born on November 11, 1924 in Maceo, Kentucky and lived over 50 years in Goldsboro, NC.  Martha is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Jordan Whitley; granddaughter, Maris Jordan Whitley; and son-in-law, Jack Whitley. She…read more »

Lavina I. Harper

Lavina I. Harper

September 20, 2021, 96, Salt Lake City – Miss Lavina I. Harper, 96, passed away Monday. She was a native of the Nahunta Community of Wayne County and was the daughter of Alma Aycock Harper and William Walter Harper. Arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Port L. Davis

Port L. Davis

September 20, 2021, 74, Mt. Olive – Mr. Port L. Davis, 74, passed on Monday night, September 20, 2021 at the Willow Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 »

Esther B. Burkett

Esther B. Burkett

September 17, 2021, 78, Goldsboro – Ms. Esther B. Burkett, 78, passed on Friday, September 17, 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 »

Joel Neo Keys

Joel Neo Keys

September 15, 2021, 0, Goldsboro – Isaiah 11:6 Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. In humble submission to the will of the father; we are charged to announce the earthly departure of Baby Boy Joel Neo Keys. No formal services are being held…read more »

Cecil Everette “Buddy” Kornegay

Cecil Everette “Buddy” Kornegay

September 20, 2021, 84, Mount Olive – Cecil Everette “Buddy” Kornegay, 84, lifelong resident of Mount Olive, passed away September 20, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center as he was surrounded by his family. Cecil was born in Wayne County on September 1, 1937, the only son of the late Cecil and Gertrude Kornegay. He…read more »

Virginia Carol Harris Hines

Virginia Carol Harris Hines

September 19, 2021, 73, Calypso – Virginia Carol Harris Hines, resident of Calypso, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, while at Vidant Duplin Hospital. She was 73. Funeral arrangements have not yet been finalized.read more »

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