Category Archives: Obituaries

Samuel Herbert DeWitt

Samuel Herbert DeWitt

May 28, 2023, 74, Selma – Samuel Herbert DeWitt, 74, of Selma was called home to our Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 28, 2023.  He was born in Durham County at Watts Hospital on May 11, 1949, to the late Clyde Sylvester DeWitt and Margaret Rudell Jones DeWitt.  In addition to his parents, he…read more »

Lewis Johnson

Lewis Johnson

May 27, 2023, 67, Pikeville – Mr. Lewis L. Johnson, 67, answered the Master’s call to leave this world on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at home. Chapel viewing Friday, June 2, 2023, 4:00-6:00 P.M. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home…read more »

Milton “Bartender” Best

Milton “Bartender” Best

May 27, 2023, 78, Goldsboro – Mr. Milton “Bartender” Best, 78, completed this earthly walk of life on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, 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 »

Derrick “Juicy” Faison

Derrick “Juicy” Faison

May 24, 2023, 61, Goldsboro – M. Derrick “Juicy” Faison, 61, completed this earthly walk of life on Wednesday, May 24, 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 »

Tamaro J. Battle

Tamaro J. Battle

May 23, 2023, 67, Goldsboro – Ms. Tamaro J. Battle, 67, received her ultimate healing on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the ECU Health Inpatient Hospice Center, Greenville, 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 »

Tony L. Blanchard

Tony L. Blanchard

May 23, 2023, 56, La Grange – Mr. Tony L. Blanchard, 56, peacefully passed on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. A memorial celebration will be held on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 2:00 pm with Reverend Daniel Woods officiating at the home of Gene and Nancy Baker, 4783 Hwy…read more »

Freddie Lee Jones

Freddie Lee Jones

May 21, 2023, 97, Goldsboro – On May 21, 2023, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Freddie Lee Jones, lovingly known as Fred, at the age of 97 was quietly called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while resting at the Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC. Freddie was…read more »

Vee Bradley Kennon

Vee Bradley Kennon

May 21, 2023, 54, Goldsboro – Mr. Vee Bradley Kennon was relieved from his earthy duties on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at East Carolina Rehab & Wellness Greenville, NC. His celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1:00 with a viewing from 12:00-12:55, Word of Truth Christian Fellowship, 1401 N.…read more »

James E. Bryant Sr.

James E. Bryant Sr.

May 21, 2023, 88, Goldsboro – Mr. James E. Bryant Sr., 88, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 12:00pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:55 am St. Mark Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ,…read more »

Lisa H. Williams

Lisa H. Williams

May 20, 2023, 62, Goldsboro – Ms. Lisa H. Williams, 62, peacefully passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 11:00 am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and…read more »

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