Category Archives: Obituaries

Derek Forsythe

Derek Forsythe

June 7, 2021, 47, Princeton – On Monday June 7, Derek Forsythe, passed away at the age of 47. Derek grew up in Wilmington but called Princeton home as that is where he and his wife, Deane, built their life. He was an electrician by trade, but his passion was creating, and his creativity knew…read more »

Ben Pruett Hancock

Ben Pruett Hancock

June 7, 2021, 79, Seven Springs – Ben Pruett Hancock, 79, slipped away from this world into eternity on Monday, June 7, 2021. Ben was born to the late John and Agnes Hancock on July 30, 1941. In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Bogey Hancock. A service…read more »

Nannie Jones Best

Nannie Jones Best

June 8, 2021, 86, Goldsboro – Mother Nannie Jones Best, 86, of Goldsboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton. Visitation will follow the service. She…read more »

Betty Ann Gurganus Reinhard

Betty Ann Gurganus Reinhard

June 12, 2021, 64, Fremont – Betty Ann Gurganus Reinhard age 64, of Fremont departed this walk of life on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Rex UNC Healthcare in Raleigh. Arrangements are incomplete at Evergreen Funeral Home in Goldsboro.read more »

Suzanne Kay Darwin

Suzanne Kay Darwin

June 10, 60, Suzanne Kay Darwin, 60, of Grantsboro, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Gardens of Pamlico. She was preceded in death by her father, James Darwin. She is survived by her mother, Charlotte Darwin Smith; daughter, Alicia Maughan; brothers, Ken and Jeff Darwin; two nieces, Roxanne and Brittany Darwin; and nephew, Travis…read more »

Emmett M. Swinson Sr.

Emmett M. Swinson Sr.

June 6, 2021, 91, Goldsboro – Mr. Emmett M. Swinson Sr., 91, passed on Sunday, June 6, 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 »

Leonard J. Grady

Leonard J. Grady

June 4, 2021, 59, Goldsboro – Mr. Leonard J. Grady, 59, passed on Friday, June 4, 2021 at home. The celebration of his life will be held graveside on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 11:00am at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 3888 US Hwy 70 W, Princeton, NC. There will be a chapel viewing held on Thursday,…read more »

Gregory S. Welch

Gregory S. Welch

June 4, 2021, 44, Pikeville – Mr. Gregory S. Welch, 44, passed on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. No formal services will be held. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Zeno B. Spence Jr.

Zeno B. Spence Jr.

June 3, 2021, 94, Goldsboro – Mr. Zeno B. Spence Jr., 94, passed on Thursday, June 3, 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 »

John Cleveland “J.C.” Warren

John Cleveland “J.C.” Warren

June 4, 2021, 83, Faison – John Cleveland “J.C.” Warren, 83, a well-known farmer of the Faison area, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Mr. Warren was the son of the late John Wesley Warren, Jr. and Hilda King Warren. He was a retired volunteer with Faison Fire Department…read more »

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