Category Archives: Obituaries

James Charles Bailey Jr.

James Charles Bailey Jr.

June 20, 2023, 65, Goldsboro – Mr. James Charles Bailey Jr.,65 peacefully transitioned, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones. The Celebration of his Life will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 12:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. He will…read more »

Valerie R. Wallace

Valerie R. Wallace

June 19, 2023, 47, Goldsboro – Elder Valerie R. Wallace, 47, kept the faith and received her heavenly reward on Monday, June 19, 2023, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 11:00 am with a viewing from 10:00 am to 10:45 am…read more »

Semiko N. Woods

Semiko N. Woods

June 17, 2023, 41, Goldsboro – Ms. Semiko N. Woods, 41, passed on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Cynthia L. Culbertson

Cynthia L. Culbertson

June 17, 2023, 64, Goldsboro – Mrs. Cynthia L. Culbertson, 64, peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at Rowan Funeral Service, Inc., 1709…read more »

Glory Kay Eldridge

Glory Kay Eldridge

June 15, 2023, 77, Georgia – Ms. Glory Kay Eldridge, 77, completed her earthly walk of life on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701…read more »

SSGT Mark Hess

SSGT Mark Hess

June 20, 2023, 65, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the passing of SSGT Mark Hess, 65, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr.Hess departed this life on 20 June 2023 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife; Joyce, a son, Mark Alan, and his wife Kellie of…read more »

Barbara Pearson

Barbara Pearson

June 20, 2023, 74, Mount Olive – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the transition of Ms. Barbara Pearson, 74. of Mt. Olive. Barbara Ann Pearson, the daughter of the late Wavley Faison Sr. and Clarice Stevens Robinson was born on August 3, 1948, in Duplin County North Carolina.…read more »

Demetria L. Wright

Demetria L. Wright

June 18, 2023, 25, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly departure of Ms. Demetria L. Wright, 25, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Wright transitioned on June 18, 2023. Service details will be updated as they are made available. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been…read more »

Marie Thigpen Malpass

Marie Thigpen Malpass

June 23, 2023, 87, Goldsboro – Marie Thigpen Malpass, 87, a resident of the Goldsboro area, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Malpass was a native of the Scott’s Store community near Mount Olive.  She was a graduate of the B. F. Grady High School and furthered her studies at Crumpler…read more »

Virginia W. Flora

Virginia W. Flora

June 22, 2023, 87, Goldsboro – April 23, 1936 – June 22, 2023 Born in Somerset, Ky to William Serber and Della Okle (Scales) Wilson. She is survived by four children: daughter Carol (Fred) Kamosa of Albertson, son Glenn Flora of Kentucky (Brenda Flora of Florida), daughter Bonnie Flora (friend Willie “Bud” Johnson) of Mount…read more »

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