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 »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Stanley Leon Hartley
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 »
Sir-Taurus S. Hilliard
February 25, 2025, 52, Goldsboro — Mr. Sir-Taurus S. Hilliard, 52, transitioned from this earthly life on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 12:30pm at the Goldsboro- Raleigh District Assembly, 211 W. Hooks River Road, Goldsboro, NC. The Family is Wearing: (All Black,…… read more »
Kenneth B. Rossman
March 1, 2025, 61, Goldsboro — Kenneth B. Rossman, 61, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 due to an accident. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in honor of his memory. Kenneth was born in New Jersey on June 20, 1963 to the late Harry and Elsie Rossman. In Ken’s…… read more »
Janice Sauls Stocks
March 2, 2025, 71, Fremont — Janice Sauls Stocks, 71, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield with family by her side. Born in Wayne County on October 14, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Benjamin and Nellie Bass Sauls. Born and raised in Eureka, Jan was…… read more »
William Hooks Lane, Jr.
March 6, 2025, 80, Fremont — July 2, 1944 – March 6, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce that “Billy” William Hooks Lane, Jr., 80, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday morning while surrounded by his family. Although we grieve our loss here, we rejoice in…… read more »
Donna Jacqueline McSherry Phipps
March 4, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — July 9, 1942 – March 4, 2025 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donna Jaqueline McSherry Phipps. Donna, 82, passed away at her home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, with family by her side. A memorial service to…… read more »
