May 23, 2024, 11, Goldsboro — Ms. Tiaunna Jamayah Kasey, 11 completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Thursday at ECU Health in Greenville, NC. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Tiaunna Jamayah Kasey
Mary E. Kennedy
May 20, 2024, 79, Princeton — Ms. Mary E. Kennedy, 79, finished her earthly journey on Monday, May 20, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. No formal services will be held. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Baby Boy Zy’vion Nakai Williams
May 18, 2024, 6 mos, Dudley — Baby Boy Zy’vion Nakai Williams, 6 months, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 2:00 pm with a viewing from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm at…… read more »
Simon Rudy Hill
May 22, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Simon Rudy Hill, 77, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord & Savior Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Hill was born in Wayne County on January 20, 1947, to the late Simon B.…… read more »
Diana Beverly Joyner
May 17, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Diana Beverly Joyner, 79, was born on January 7, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA. to Annabelle James. Diana was raised by her grandmother, Anna James. On December 21, 1963, she married Freddie Thomas Joyner, Sr. Together they had 3 children, Dana Vanessa Joyner of Goldsboro, and the late, Freddie Thomas…… read more »
Willie Eugene Jacobs, Sr.
May 13, 2024, 77, Upper Marlboro, MD — Willie Eugene Jacobs, Sr., 77, of Upper Marlboro, MD formerly of Goldsboro died Monday, May 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born on November 19, 1946, in Wayne County to Willie and Annie Rose Edwards Jacobs. He is survived by his wife Edna Horton Jacobs, of…… read more »
James Clifton Wiggins, Jr.
May 25, 2024, 70, Princeton — James Clifton Wiggins, Jr., 70, 332 E. Evans Road, passed away Saturday at Rex UNC Hospital with his family by his side.He was born to the late James Clifton Wiggins and the late Shirley Ann Edwards Wiggins Murphy in Princeton. He spent years in the United States Army and…… read more »
Geneva Martin
May 18, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Martin and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Geneva Martin, 77, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Martin transitioned at home surrounded by her loving family. Peace I leave…… read more »
Marilyn Padgett Heckman
May 16, 2024, 89, Faison — Marilyn Padgett Heckman, long-time Faison resident, passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2024, at her home. She had been employed as a laboratory supervisor at Chas. F. Cates & Son Pickle Company in Faison. In later years, she assisted in the office at the town hall for the Town…… read more »
Velma Rose Barnes Sullivan
May 21, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Velma Rose Barnes Sullivan, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Levi Lee Barnes and Lela Belle Holland Barnes and wife of the late Jesse Brooks Sullivan. She was…… read more »
