Category Archives: Obituaries

Johnnie King

Johnnie King

February 28, 2025, 72, Goldsboro — It is with great sadness that the family of J. B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations announce the passing of Mr. Johnnie King, 72, on February 28, 2025 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The Arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Sir-Taurus S. Hilliard

Sir-Taurus S. Hilliard

February 25, 2025, 52, Goldsboro — Mr. Sir-Taurus S. Hilliard, 52, transitioned from this earthly life on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 12:30pm at the Goldsboro- Raleigh District Assembly, 211 W. Hooks River Road, Goldsboro, NC. The Family is Wearing: (All Black,…read more »

Kenneth B. Rossman

Kenneth B. Rossman

March 1, 2025, 61, Goldsboro — Kenneth B. Rossman, 61, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 due to an accident. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in honor of his memory. Kenneth was born in New Jersey on June 20, 1963 to the late Harry and Elsie Rossman. In Ken’s…read more »

Janice Sauls Stocks

Janice Sauls Stocks

March 2, 2025, 71, Fremont — Janice Sauls Stocks, 71, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield with family by her side. Born in Wayne County on October 14, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Benjamin and Nellie Bass Sauls. Born and raised in Eureka, Jan was…read more »

William Hooks Lane, Jr.

William Hooks Lane, Jr.

March 6, 2025, 80, Fremont — July 2, 1944 – March 6, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce that “Billy” William Hooks Lane, Jr., 80, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday morning while surrounded by his family. Although we grieve our loss here, we rejoice in…read more »

Donna Jacqueline McSherry Phipps

Donna Jacqueline McSherry Phipps

March 4, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — July 9, 1942 – March 4, 2025 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donna Jaqueline McSherry Phipps. Donna, 82, passed away at her home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, with family by her side. A memorial service to…read more »

Bill Coltren

Bill Coltren

March 4, 2025, 69, Mount Olive — Bill Coltren, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his home on “Chinch Hill” across from Brock’s Chapel Church near Mount Olive.  Formally named William George Coltren, he was better known as Bill Coltren to all. Bill had been a carpenter with much experience in self employment. …read more »

Leonard Steele Guy, Jr

Leonard Steele Guy, Jr

March 3, 2025,86, Mount Olive — Leonard Steele Guy, Jr., better known as L. S. Guy, Jr., passed away quite unexpectedly Monday night, March 3, 2025, at his home in Faison. He was 86. Mr. Guy was born and raised in Calypso, and it was in the Calypso Baptist Church where he attended as a…read more »

Douglas Lee Tittle

Douglas Lee Tittle

March 3, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Douglas Lee Tittle, Age 74, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Wellington assisted Living Center in Kenansville.  Born in San Jose, CA. to the late Earl Clinton Tittle and Lois Jane Miller.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Levi, siblings, Darla, Judy, Doug. Doug…read more »

Peggy Joyce Gay Rose

Peggy Joyce Gay Rose

March 4, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Peggy Joyce Gay Rose, 84, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 4, 2025 while in the comfort of her home. Peggy was born in Nash County to the late Thomas Preston Gay and Rachel Elizabeth Tedder Gay on November 8, 1940. In addition to…read more »

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