Monthly Archives: September 2021

William Henry Hargrove, Jr.

William Henry Hargrove, Jr.

September 12, 2021, 58, Goldsboro – We the staff and management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home joins with the Bell and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. William Henry Hargrove, Jr. 58, of Goldsboro. Mr. Hargrove passed away at at the North Carolina Veterans Home of Kinston. Arrangements are forthcoming and will…read more »

Carolyn Herring Vinson

Carolyn Herring Vinson

September 15, 2021, 83, Mount Olive – Mrs. Carolyn Herring Vinson, at the age of 83, resident of Mount Olive, passed from the earth into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 17, 6 – 8 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home. Funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 18, 10…read more »

Mayor Lawrence Cobin (Chuck) Allen

Mayor Lawrence Cobin (Chuck) Allen

September 17, 2021, 60, Goldsboro – Mayor Lawrence Cobin (Chuck) Allen died on Friday, September 17, 2021. Born on June 19, 1961 to Kay Farr Allen and the late H. David Allen in Atlanta, Georgia, Chuck attended public schools in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. He graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1979 and NCSU…read more »

Betty Jean Honeycutt Overby

Betty Jean Honeycutt Overby

September 15, 2021, 89, Moore County – Betty Jean Honeycutt Overby, age 89, passed away Wednesday in Moore County. Born in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late R. L. Honeycutt and Leola Brooks Honeycutt and wife of the late Harold A. Overby. They were married for 68 years prior to Harry’s death.…read more »

Yvonne Moore Smith

Yvonne Moore Smith

September 14, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Yvonne Moore Smith, age 85, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, on Tuesday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Herman E. Moore and Jeronia Jackson Moore and wife of the late Thomas Lodric Smith. She was a…read more »

Billy Erwin Etheridge

Billy Erwin Etheridge

September 14, 2021, 89, Goldsboro – Billy Erwin Etheridge, 89, transitioned from the presence of his earthly home to his eternal home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County on May 4, 1932, he was the son of the late Willie Spicer Etheridge and Bessie Spell Etheridge. In…read more »

Glenwood Allen Fields

Glenwood Allen Fields

September 13, 2021, 77, Goldsboro – Glenwood Allen Fields, 77, was received into the open arms of his Savior on Monday, September 13, 2021. Glenn was born in Lenoir County to the late Roland Fields, Jr. and Aline Sutton Fields on December 12, 1943. Upon graduation from high school, Glenn joined the United States Air…read more »

Wilma Joyce Tedder

Wilma Joyce Tedder

September 15, 2021, 86, Crossville – – Wilma Joyce Tedder, 86, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Brian Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 3 p.m. central time at Linary Cemetery in Crossville, Tennessee. The family will receive friends following the service. …read more »

Lou Ann Bridgers

Lou Ann Bridgers

September 15, 2021, 81, Pikeville – Lou Ann Bridgers, 81 of Pikeville went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  Interment will follow at Pikeville Cemetery. …read more »

James Henry “Hank” Best, Jr.

James Henry “Hank” Best, Jr.

September 14, 2021, 52, Rosewood – James Henry “Hank” Best, Jr., 52, passed suddenly at his residence. He was formerly of the Rosewood community. He was an Army Veteran and worked as an aircraft mechanic and trainer for NASA. He later became a satellite contractor. A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021 at…read more »

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