March 9, 2025, 83, Wilson — Edward Earl Raper departed this walk of life Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Wilson Healthcare and Rehabilitation at the age of 83. A private service will be held for the family. Mr. Raper was born in Wayne County on May 18, 1941 to the late William Arthur and Lucille…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Edward Earl Raper
Ethel Mae Barnes
March 3, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Ethel M. Barnes, 83, who transitioned from labor to reward on March 03, 2025 at Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The celebration of her life was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at…… read more »
Eldress Mildred Ruth Britt
March 2, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Mildred R. Britt , 85 who transitioned from labor to reward, Sunday, March 02, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at…… read more »
Tammy Torres
March 2, 2025, 55, Deep Run — Tammy Torres, 55, peacefully crossed the sand of time and entered a land of eternal peace on Sunday, March 02, 2025, in Gentiva Hospice Center in Kinston, North Carolina. The Arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
Judith Darwin Terry
March 7, 2025, 78, Winston-Salem — Judith Darwin Terry, 78, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Atrium Health – Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem. Born in Galveston, Texas on September 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Kennerly and Betty Jo Peacock Darwin. In addition to her parents, Judith was…… read more »
Stanley Leon Hartley
March 6, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Goldsboro-Stanley Leon Hartley, 83, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County on April 1, 1941, he was the son of the late William Arthur Hartley and Mary Woodard Hartley Beard. In addition to his parents, Stanley was…… read more »
Mary Melinda Ginn Friese
March 4, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Our wonderful Wife, Mom, Gannie, Sister, and Daughter, Mary Melinda Ginn Friese, 66, returned home to her Heavenly Father on March 4, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1958, to the late Aaron Gay Ginn and Mary Darlene Gwaltney Davis in Goldsboro, NC. Melinda enjoyed spending time with…… read more »
Daniel Lafayette “Danny” Merritt
March 6, 2025, Goldsboro — Daniel Lafayette “Danny” Merritt, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on July 2, 1955, he was the son of the late Marion and Margaret Ruth Wilson Merritt. Danny is survived by his brother, Ronald Wayne Merritt of Charlotte and…… read more »
Joseph Edward “Eddie” Barnes Jr
March 4, 2025, 71, Wilson — Joseph Edward “Eddie” Barnes, Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Born on April 19, 1953 in Wilson County, he was son to Jospeh Edward (JE) Barnes and Alma Dorothy Pittman Barnes. Eddie is survived by his mother; his daughter, Shannon Barnes Bruton and husband, Gray; his…… read more »
Johnnie King
February 28, 2025, 72, Goldsboro — It is with great sadness that the family of J. B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations announce the passing of Mr. Johnnie King, 72, on February 28, 2025 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The Arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
