Category Archives: Obituaries

David Lee Odom

David Lee Odom

April 17, 2023, 74, Goldsboro – David Lee Odom, 74, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. David was born in Wayne County on October 26, 1948, to the late David and Ruth Starling Odom. He proudly served his country in the United States…read more »

Jacqueline Caudill Crawford

Jacqueline Caudill Crawford

April 16, 2023, 75, Goldsboro – Jacqueline Caudill Crawford, 75, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, with her family by her side. Born on April 25, 1947, in Floyd County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Jack Caudill and Dorothy Lee Mullins Caudill. Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Tracy Blackmon, and husband,…read more »

Curtis Lee Burgess

Curtis Lee Burgess

April 15, 2023, 80, Goldsboro – Curtis Lee Burgess, 80, departed for his heavenly flight on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Curtis was born in Johnston County to the late Arthur Lee Burgess and Mary Pauline Lee Burgess on August 9, 1942. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Cameron…read more »

Rosetta “Rosie” Wheeler Colvin

Rosetta “Rosie” Wheeler Colvin

April 13, 2023, 82, Goldsboro – Rosetta “Rosie” Wheeler Colvin, 82, passed away at her home on April 13, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Hodgenville, KY on September 10, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Sam Wheeler and Fannie Peace Wheeler. Rosie was an avid sports fan. For many years, she…read more »

Roger Keith Smith

Roger Keith Smith

April 13, 2023, 70, Goldsboro – Roger Keith Smith, 70, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. He was born and raised in Wayne County to the late John Roger Smith and Viola Carter Smith on June 14, 1952. Roger retired with over 30 years of service from Southco Distributing…read more »

Audrey Brady

Audrey Brady

April 15, 2023, 91, Princeton – Audrey Brady, 91, passed away Saturday, April 15th at Brookdale Reynolda Assisted Living in Winston-Salem. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 19th at Grace Baptist Church in Princeton. Visitation will be observed one hour prior to the service at the church. Audrey was…read more »

Alice E. Atkinson

Alice E. Atkinson

April 11, 2023, 86, Virginia – Mrs. Alice E. Atkinson, 86, completed her earthly assignment on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Woodbridge, VA. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. In 1952, she married the late John D Atkinson and they resided in Wayne County, North Carolina before moving to…read more »

Ricky L. Eillis

Ricky L. Eillis

April 7, 2023, 56, Texas – Mr. Ricky L. Eillis, 56, formerly of Goldsboro, NC passed on Friday, April 7, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Inez Austin King

Inez Austin King

April 11, 2023, 79, Goldsboro – We the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the King and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Inez Austin King, 79, of Goldsboro, NC. Mrs. King transitioned at the Goldsboro Rehabilitation Center formerly The Brian Center. A Complete Biographical sketch is…read more »

Eva Grady Barwick

Eva Grady Barwick

April 12, 2023, 91, Seven Springs – Eva Grady Barwick of the Seven Springs area, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 12, 2023. She was 91.  Services to celebrate the life that she lived will be Friday, April 14, at 6:00 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive, and will be officiated by Pastor Doug…read more »

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