Category Archives: Obituaries

Katherine Tolston

Katherine Tolston

February 21, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Ms. Katherine Tolston, 81, peacefully entered the land of eternal peace on Friday, February 21, 2025 at her residence. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Gawanna L. Gillespie

Gawanna L. Gillespie

February 15, 2025, 49, Pittsburgh PA — Ms. Gawanna L. Gillespie, 49, fell asleep on February 15, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania surrounded by family. A Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2 o’clock pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro,…read more »

Terri S. Baker

Terri S. Baker

February 18, 2025, 57, Goldsboro — Terri S. Baker, 57, of Goldsboro passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. No formal services will be held. Terri was born in Hinton, West Virginia on May 23, 1967 to Anna Mae Akers Shaver and the late Melvin Holbert Shaver. In addition to her mother, Anna…read more »

O’Dell O’Neal

O’Dell O’Neal

February 16, 2025, 100, Goldsboro — O’Dell O’Neal, 100, of Goldsboro NC passed away February 16, 2025 in Goldsboro, NC She was born on May 18, 1924 in St. Stephens, South Carolina to Claudia & Rose Parker.  Services will be held Thursday at 12 Noon in the Rev. Ernie Haskins Memorial Chapel of Haskins Memorial…read more »

Dixie Loree Matson Anthony

Dixie Loree Matson Anthony

February 7, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Dixie Loree Matson Anthony entered her heavenly home on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.Surviving is her son, Robin Anthony (Kay) of Grantham, daughters, Georgene Capps (Donnie) of Princeton, Janeil Marak (Paul), and Michelle Davenport (Marty) both of Goldsboro, one brother, Dennis R. Matson (Nancy) of…read more »

Christa Lee Morgan

Christa Lee Morgan

February 20, 2025, 46, Smithfield — Christa Lee Morgan, 46, of Smithfield passed away at UNC Johnston Health on February 20, 2025.  She was born on July 26, 1978 in Cumberland County to the late Randall Reid Morgan, Sr. and Vina Cartwright Morgan. She is survived by husband, David Bittinger; sons, Jason Morgan and Cody…read more »

Dock Randolph Phillips

Dock Randolph Phillips

February 15, 2025, 79, Pikeville — Dock Randolph Phillips, 79, of Pikeville passed away on February 15, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.  He was born on October 20, 1945 to the late Ransom Phillips and Annie Bell Parnell Phillips.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters,…read more »

Nathaniel Reid

Nathaniel Reid

February 20, 2025, 64, Dudley — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Reid and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Nathaniel Reid, 64. Mr Reid transitioned at his residence on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love…read more »

Julian Richardson

Julian Richardson

February 19, 2025, 83, Wilson — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Richardson and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Julian Richardson, 83. Mr. Richardson transitioned at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love…read more »

Delano Royce Hill

Delano Royce Hill

February 16, 2025, 80, Mount Olive — Delano Royce Hill joined his best friend in his heavenly home on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Delano was born on March 28, 1944 to Ervin James and Katie Belle Hill. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Eva Jean Reaves Hill, his brother Tom…read more »

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