June 21, 2023, 77, Smithfield – James Edwards Carter, 77, passed away at UNC Johnston Health on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Mr. Carter was born in Lenoir County on September 28, 1945, to the late Jesse Carter and Fannie Louise Burroughs Ruffin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
James Edwards Carter
Frances Ann Webster Toole
June 18, 2023, 73, Selma – Frances Ann Webster Toole, 73, of Selma passed away at SECU Hospice House on June 18, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Johnston County on August 20, 1949, to the Late Freeman Edward Webster and Magaline Parrish Webster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…… read more »
John Edwin Thigpen
June 18, 2023, 81, Goldsboro – John Edwin Thigpen, 81, was called home on Sunday afternoon. John was a native of Wayne County and was born to the late Beatrice Smith Thigpen and John Arthur Thigpen. He graduated from Atlantic Christian College and then graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in…… read more »
Eurse Irene Brown
June 13, 2023, 60, Kinston – Mrs. Eurse Irene Brown, 60, of Kinston, NC, departed this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Please keep the family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their dearly beloved.… read more »
Oscar L. Davis Sr.
June 15, 2023, 86, La Grange – Mr. Oscar L. Davis Sr., 86, received his reward of faithfulness on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 1:00 pm at St. Delight United Holy Church, 976 La Grange…… read more »
Irene F. Warren
June 14, 2023, 51, Goldsboro – Ms. Irene F. Warren, 51, gained her wings on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
James L. Benton
June 12, 2023, 68, Goldsboro – Mr. James L. Benton, 68, peacefully passed on Monday, June 12, 2023, at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 1:00 pm with a viewing from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial…… read more »
Abraham Roger Fuller
June 11, 2023, 74, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly transition of Mr. Abraham Roger Fuller, 74, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Fuller transitioned at the ECU Health Care Center, Greenville, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been…… read more »
Doris Jean Powell Cherry
June 17, 2023, 77, Goldsboro – Doris Jean Powell Cherry, 77, passed away late Saturday evening June 17, at the Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehab Center in Snow Hill. Services are currently pending and will be updated upon completion.… read more »
Betty Faye Holmes Davis
June 15, 2023, 75, Mount Olive – Betty Faye Holmes Davis, 75, died early Thursday morning, June 15 at her home in Mount Olive. She is survived by her son; Bobby Edwards and his wife Donna of Mount Olive; a daughter, Lisa Parker of Saulston; her three sisters, Ella Mae Keel of Mount Olive, Ann…… read more »
