December 7, 2021, 88, Mt. Olive – Ms. Mary E. Hussey, 88, passed on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at home. She was born in Wayne County, NC to James King and Hester Hussey. She is survived by her children and other loving relatives and friends. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Mary E. Hussey
Thelbert “Ducky” Smith
December 3, 2021, 67, La Grange – Mr. Thelbert “Ducky” 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 12:30 pm at Saint Delight United Holy Church, 976 LaGrange Road, LaGrange, NC with Bishop Devon…… read more »
Mr. Carvester Simmons Jr.
December 2, 2021, 71, Mt. Olive – Mr. Carvester Simmons Jr., 71, passed on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held graveside on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Golden Gate Memorial Gardens, 4734 Highway 117 North, Pikeville, NC. He…… read more »
John Elbert Clark
December 9, 2021, 73, Goldsboro – John Elbert Clark, 73, passed away Thursday at Wayne U.N.C. Hospital. He was the son of the late Willard and Jessie Blackburn Clark, and was married to Nancy Campbell Clark. Mr. Clark was a truck driver by trade and was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed bowling and…… read more »
Gregory Lynn “Freight” Farrington
December 6, 2021, 60, Goldsboro – Gregory Lynn “Freight” Farrington, age 60, passed away on Monday, December 6th at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Alamance County, he was the son of Shirley Graves Farrington and the late Broadrick Dudley Worth. He graduated from Graham High School in 1980 and was a Veteran having served…… read more »
James Henry Barber II
December 9, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Surrounded by the warmth of his own home and the love of his family, James Henry Barber II, 83, was summoned from this temporary home to join his voice with those in the heavenly choir on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Jimmy was born in Greene County to the late…… read more »
Thomas L. Williams
December 7, 2021, 63, Goldsboro – Thomas L. Williams, 63, was received into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Thomas was born in Harnett County to the late Tommy B. Williams and Irene Matthews Crosby on July 23, 1958. A natural-born mechanic, Thomas was known for his ability to…… read more »
John Randolph Gelina
December 8, 2021, 78, Pikeville – John Randolph Gelina, 78, of Pikeville, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at UNC Wayne Hospital in Goldsboro. John was born in Dorchester County, SC, on August 4, 1943 to the late Moses John Gelina and Alma Macky Gelina. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in…… read more »
Shirley Ann Smith Whitley
December 8, 2021, 77, Four Oaks – Shirley Ann Smith Whitley, 77, of Four Oaks, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born in Hoke County on June 3, 1944 to the late Deams Edgar Smith and Willie Adell Carter Smith. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 10,…… read more »
Michael B. Newman
December 7, 2021, 76, Elm City – Mr. Michael B. Newman, 76, passed on Tuesday, December 7, 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 »
