A local radio pioneer has passed away. George Beasley, founder of the Beasley Media Group, died Wednesday at the age of 89. Beasley bought his first radio station, WPYB-AM, in Benson, NC, in 1961. He later sold that station to purchase a larger one in Goldsboro, WFMC-AM. Before moving to Wayne County, he drove through…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Radio Pioneer George Beasley Passes Away
Kay F. Hardy
June 1, 2021, 69, Dudley – Ms. Kay F. Hardy, 69, passed on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, 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 »
Betty L. Rouse
May 31, 2021, 68, Mt. Olive – Ms. Betty L. Rouse, 68, passed on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, 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 »
Cathy D. Davis
May 31, 2021, 58, Goldsboro – Mrs. Cathy D. Davis, 58, passed on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Duke Hospice-Hock Family Pavilion, Durham, 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 »
Rachel D. Jefferson
May 31, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Ms. Rachel D. Jefferson, 83, passed on Monday, May 31, 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 »
Ruthie M. McCloud
May 31, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Ms. Ruthie M. McCloud, 84, passed on Monday, May 31, 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 »
MA. Guadalupe Almaraz-Hernandez
May 28, 2021, 67, Dudley – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Hernandez and connected families to announce the earthly transition of MA. Guadalupe Almaraz-Hernandez. Ms. Almaraz Hernandez entered into eternal rest at her residence in Greenville NC. A Public…… read more »
Rona Lee Waters
May 30, 2021, 56, Fremont – Rona Lee Waters, 56, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Havelock, NC on December 25, 1964. Rona was preceded in death by her mother, Rene Lancaster Lee; step-father, Bill Roberts; and sister, Angie Coble. She is survived by…… read more »
Larry Daniel “Danny” Worrell
May 30, 2021, 77, Goldsboro – Larry Daniel “Danny” Worrell, 77, peacefully passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Born in Wayne County on July 15, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Worrell and Mary Gladys Williford Worrell Richards. Danny proudly served his…… read more »
Susie Whitfield Sauls
May 29, 2021, 80, Goldsboro – Susie Whitfield Sauls, 80, was called home on Saturday, May 29, 2021 to the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Lord. Susie was born in Wayne County to the late William and Betty Pittman Whitfield on September 26, 1940. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
