Category Archives: Obituaries

James Edwin Hoefar

James Edwin Hoefar

April 23, 2023, 58, Goldsboro – James Edwin Hoefar, 58, passed away on April 23, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Chandler, Arizona on April 29, 1964, he was the son of the late Darl Hoefar and Bernice Reynolds Hoefar. James worked many years with AP Exhaust as a welder. When not at…read more »

Patricia Jones Skinner

Patricia Jones Skinner

April 27, 2023, 67, La Grange – Patricia Jones Skinner passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Pat was born in Duplin County to the late Lonnie McCoy Jones and Olive Grady Jones. Pat had an eye for antiques and could pick some of the most beautiful pieces. She…read more »

George Thomas Casey

George Thomas Casey

April 22, 2023, 64, Smithfield – George Thomas Casey August 16, 1958 – April 22, 2023 Arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Johnny L. Doctor

Johnny L. Doctor

April 24, 2023, 89, Goldsboro – Mr. Johnny L. Doctor, 89, has completed his final mission and reported to his final duty station on Monday, April 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of…read more »

Leonard Jones

Leonard Jones

April 21, 2023, 59, Riverdale, GA – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Jones and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Leonard Jones, 59, of Riverdale, Georgia. A complete biographical sketch is forthcoming, Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams &…read more »

Ada Wayne Blizzard

Ada Wayne Blizzard

April 20, 2023, 78, Goldsboro – Wayne passed away suddenly at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Goldsboro on April 20, 2023.  He was born in Wayne County to the late Bryant & Bertha Worrell Blizzard. Wayne was raised on the farm.  He worked several factory jobs and finished his working career at Wayne Memorial Park. …read more »

Kimberly Alyson Brock Carter

Kimberly Alyson Brock Carter

April 20, 2023, 58, Grantham – Kimberly Alyson Brock Carter was born in Goldsboro, NC on June 16th, 1964 to her parents, Granger Lee Brock and Alice Thompson Brock. She spent her childhood and lived in Grantham, NC. She received the title of big sister in 1966 after the birth of her brother, Granger Keith…read more »

Iris Linda Carter Rose

Iris Linda Carter Rose

April 24, 2023, 77, Goldsboro – Iris Linda Carter Rose, 77, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Greene County on May 22, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Jim Berry and Nellie Kearney Carter. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death…read more »

Michael Edward Russo

Michael Edward Russo

April 22, 2023, 48, Goldsboro – Michael Edward Russo, 48, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on July 30, 1974, he was the son of the late Michael and Roseann Gambella Russo. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his paternal…read more »

Arendall Blake “Ren” Bryan

Arendall Blake “Ren” Bryan

April 23, 2023, 82, Seven Springs – Arendall Blake “Ren” Bryan, 82, passed away on April 23, 2023, at the North Carolina Veterans Home in Kinston, North Carolina. He was born on January 7, 1941, in Sandy Bottom, the son of Preston Blake and Verda Mae (Wade) Bryan. Ren graduated from Moss Hill School, where…read more »

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