Yearly Archives: 2021

Ella Long

Ella Long

April 10, 2021, 78, Goldsboro – Ms. Ella Long, 78, passed on Saturday, April 10, 2021. There will be a viewing held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral…read more »

Darrell Keith Applewhite

Darrell Keith Applewhite

April 8th, 2021, 52, Goldsboro – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Applewhite and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Darrell Keith Applewhite, 52, entered into eternal rest at his residence. A complete biographical sketch is forthcoming.…read more »

Ray Anthony Alphin

Ray Anthony Alphin

April 9, 2021, 67, Seven Springs – Ray Anthony Alphin, known as Tony to most, passed away Friday morning, April 9, 2021, at his home in the Seven Springs area. Tony had been employed with Red Hill Distributors. Surviving him are his wife, Janice Cripps Alphin; four daughters, Melissa Harrison and husband, Joey, of La…read more »

Katherine Edgerton Thompson

Katherine Edgerton Thompson

April 10, 2021, 79, Goldsboro – Katherine Edgerton Thompson, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. She was born on July 4, 1941 in Goldsboro to the late John Wilkerson Thompson and Lilla Mae Dawson Thompson. Katherine was quite active in neighborhood activities and sports. She was…read more »

Shirley Faye Haywood Gunnet

Shirley Faye Haywood Gunnet

April 10, 2021, 94, Goldsboro – Shirley Faye Haywood Gunnet, 94, passed away on Saturday at Willow Creek Nursing Home. Shirley was born in Kill Devil Hills on March 27, 1927, to the late Manie and Gladys M. Haywood. She was married to the late Edgar L. Gunnet. They had lived with their family for…read more »

Michael McLean Ousley

Michael McLean Ousley

April 10, 2021, 66, Goldsboro – It is with great sadness that Mr. Michael McLean Ousley, age 66, of Goldsboro, NC passed away due to heart complications at UNC REX Hospital in Raleigh, NC on April 10, 2021. Michael is survived by his son Mr. Michael Ousley Jr.; fiancé, Ms. Candy Webb of Goldsboro, NC,…read more »

Dennis Alan Horne

Dennis Alan Horne

April 9, 2021, 66, Goldsboro – Dennis Alan Horne, 66, while in loving care at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, was called home to be with his Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021. After a brief illness, he has gained eternal peace in the arms of Jesus and perhaps, is dancing with the angels. Dennis loved…read more »

Mevis W. Crawford

Mevis W. Crawford

April 8, 2021, 96, Pikeville – Mevis W. Crawford, formerly of Pikeville, NC, was called to her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2021 at the age of 96. Mevis was born on June 10, 1924, in LaGrange, NC where she was a basketball star in the local high school as…read more »

Jerry Bailey Lee

Jerry Bailey Lee

April 11, 2021, 66, Goldsboro – Jerry Bailey Lee, 66, was promoted to his heavenly reward on April 11, 2021. He was born in Lenoir County to Mary Frances Pelletier Lee and the late Floyd Edward Lee on March 16, 1955. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Mason…read more »

Karen Ann Bush

Karen Ann Bush

April 12, 2021, 78, Dudley – Karen Ann Bush, 78, of Dudley passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare in Mount Olive. Mrs. Bush was born in New York on May 11, 1942 to the late Thomas Leander and Alice Samson Soule. She attended the First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Goldsboro while her…read more »

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