Category Archives: Obituaries

Rickie Nelson Holloman

Rickie Nelson Holloman

February 18, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — Rickie Nelson Holloman, 68, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home. Born in Wayne County on September 9, 1956, he was the son of the late Leonard Holloman, Jr. and Minnie Brock Holloman. In addition to his parents, Rickie was preceded in death by his longtime…read more »

Kenneth Melvin Bartlett

Kenneth Melvin Bartlett

February 17, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Kenneth Melvin Bartlett, 91, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. He was the son of the late Henry Lee Bartlett and Daisy Best Bartlett. Kenneth is survived by the mother of his children Gladys Bartlett, his sister Doris Boyette, his daughters Renee Capps and Connie Anderson, his son Joe…read more »

Betty Whitfield Williams

Betty Whitfield Williams

February 25, 2025, 92, Liberty — March 31, 1932 – February 25, 2025 Betty Whitfield Williams, peacefully passed away at her home in Liberty, North Carolina on February 25, 2025 at the age of 92. Betty was born in Wayne County to the late Stennis Jordan and Ruby Lee Etheridge Whitfield on March 31, 1932.…read more »

Phillip Dalton Braswell

Phillip Dalton Braswell

February 22, 2025, 66, Rocky Mount — Mr. Phillip Dalton Braswell, 66, passed away February 22, 2025, after a battle with cancer and over 3 weeks at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro NC. He was predeceased by his father, Dewey Braswell, and niece, Lauren Braswell. He is survived by his mother, Marzillia Braswell; his…read more »

Pamela Hare Hester

Pamela Hare Hester

February 15, 2025, 53, Rosewood — Ms. Pamela Hare Hester, 53, completed her earthly journey and transitioned form labor to reward, on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Sherry Lynn Barnes

Sherry Lynn Barnes

February 19, 2025, 67, Kenly — With heavy hearts, we share the peaceful passing of our beloved Sherry Lynn Barnes on February 19, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on February 1, 1958, in Logan, WV, she was the cherished daughter of the late Mae and Edgar Campbell. From the very beginning, Sherry’s life…read more »

Connie Ellerbee

Connie Ellerbee

February 25, 2025, 64, Deep Run — Ms. Connie Ellerbee, 64, transitioned from labor to reward, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones. There will be no formal services.read more »

Woodrow Boyette

Woodrow Boyette

February 25, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — Mr. Woodrow Boyette, 68, began his transition from his earthly home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Gentiva Hospice Care in Kinston, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Dollie Peacock Gerald

Dollie Peacock Gerald

February 23, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Dollie Peacock Gerald, 79, on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Wallace Keith Hocutt

Wallace Keith Hocutt

February 22, 2025, 63, Middlesex — Mr. Wallace Keith Hocutt, 63, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Saturday, February 22, 2025 at home. The Celebration of Life will be Saturday, March 8,2025 at 12:00 PM at J.B. Rhodes Jr. Memorial Chapel 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534.read more »

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