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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
March 4, 2025, 69, Mount Olive — Bill Coltren, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his home on “Chinch Hill” across from Brock’s Chapel Church near Mount Olive. Formally named William George Coltren, he was better known as Bill Coltren to all. Bill had been a carpenter with much experience in self employment. …… read more »
March 3, 2025,86, Mount Olive — Leonard Steele Guy, Jr., better known as L. S. Guy, Jr., passed away quite unexpectedly Monday night, March 3, 2025, at his home in Faison. He was 86. Mr. Guy was born and raised in Calypso, and it was in the Calypso Baptist Church where he attended as a…… read more »
