Category Archives: Obituaries

Billy Gray Luper

Billy Gray Luper

December 31, 2024, 65, Kenly — Billy Gray Luper, 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. Born in Johnston County on March 9, 1959, he was the son of the late William Luper and Marjorie Phillips Luper. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by…read more »

Geneil Bryant

Geneil Bryant

January 5, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — Ms. Geneil Bryant, 69, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Sunday, January 5,2025 at home. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Rosa Lee Alston

Rosa Lee Alston

January 5, 2025, Goldsboro— Ms. Rosa Lee Alston completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Sunday, January 5, 2025. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Gerline W. Gay-Hicks

Gerline W. Gay-Hicks

January 5, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Ms. Gerline W. Gay-Hicks, 91, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Sunday, January 5, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones. The arrangements are incompleteread more »

Ben Williams

Ben Williams

January 2, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — Mr. Ben Williams, 85, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Thursday, January 2, 2025. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

De’Anthony L. Morgan

De’Anthony L. Morgan

December 30, 2024, 20, La Grange — Mr. De’Anthony L. Morgan, 20, passed on Monday, December 30, 2024, in Hillsborough, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Michael J. Holloway

Michael J. Holloway

December 27, 2024, 61, Goldsboro — Mr. Michael J. Holloway, 61, completed his earthly journey on Friday, December 27, 2024 at UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center, Chapel, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Gunnery Sergeant Donald “Jack” William Hart, USMC Retired

Gunnery Sergeant Donald “Jack” William Hart, USMC Retired

January 5, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Jack Hart passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1930 to the late Numon and Clara Mae Hart in Anwept, Ohio. At a early age, they moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana and at the age of 17, Jack joined the Indiana National Guard…read more »

SMSGT James Leon Zills, USAF Retired

SMSGT James Leon Zills, USAF Retired

January 5, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Senior Master Sergeant James Leon Zills, USAF Retired, passed away Sunday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center at the age of 90. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Dorothy Howell

Dorothy Howell

January 1, 2025, 73, Pikeville — Dorothy Howell, 73, of Pikeville departed this earthly life January 1, 2025 at Wilson Health and Rehabilitation. A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Howell; one son, Ricky Hainey Jr. and wife, Carrie of Pinkney;…read more »

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