Category Archives: Obituaries

Alma Lee Rowe

Alma Lee Rowe

May 14, 2023, 70, Goldsboro – Alma Lee Rowe, 70, of Goldsboro, departed this walk of life Sunday evening at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Golden Gate Cemetery in Pikeville.  The family will greet friends following the…read more »

Jimmy Preston Stafford

Jimmy Preston Stafford

May 13, 2023, 76, Pikeville – Jimmy Preston Stafford, 76, of Pikeville passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Inpatient Hospice at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. The family will receive friends Friday evening, May 19, 2023, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service…read more »

David Lawrence Gurley

David Lawrence Gurley

May 13, 2023, 82, Goldsboro – David Lawrence Gurley, 82, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at home. The funeral service will be held Friday, May 19, 2023, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton with military…read more »

Joseph Willard Lane

Joseph Willard Lane

May 14, 2023, 78, Seven Springs – Joseph Willard Lane, age 78, passed away early Sunday morning at his residence surrounded by loved ones. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Josiah Dempsey Lane and the late Gladys Best Lane. He was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.…read more »

Barbara A. Summers

Barbara A. Summers

May 10, 2023, 91, Goldsboro – Ms. Barbara A. Summers, 91, faithful servant, received her ultimate healing on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at home surrounded by family. In keeping with her final wishes, there will not be any public services held. She was born on July 4, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio to George Edward Sparks…read more »

Margie D. Jones

Margie D. Jones

May 8, 2023, 68, Goldsboro – Mrs. Margie D. Jones, 68, peacefully passed from the earthly walk of life on Monday, May 8, 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 Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Michael K. Artis

Michael K. Artis

May 6, 2023, 61, Goldsboro – Mr. Michael K. Artis, 61, completed his earthly walk of life on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Shirley Ann Branch Hudson

Shirley Ann Branch Hudson

May 10, 2023, 82, Mount Olive – Shirley Ann Branch Hudson, 82, of the Scott’s Store area near Mount Olive, passed away at home Wednesday afternoon, May 10, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, May 12, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 13, at 11 a.m.…read more »

Jimmie Andrew Williams

Jimmie Andrew Williams

May 9, 2023, 77, Mount Olive – Jimmie Andrew Williams, 77, a resident of the Indian Springs community near Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday evening, May 9, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Mr. Williams was the son of the late Roland and Mabel Gainus Williams.  He had been employed with IMC. Mr. Williams is…read more »

David Stevenson Stocks, Sr.

David Stevenson Stocks, Sr.

May 6, 2023, 75, Goldsboro – David Stevenson Stocks, Sr., age 75, passed away Saturday at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Lenior County, he was the son of the late Zeno Marvin and Christine Avery Stocks. He was the husband of the late Brenda Louise Jones Stocks. He was a retired…read more »

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