Category Archives: Obituaries

Peggy Hill Berry

Peggy Hill Berry

June 10, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — Peggy Hill Berry died unexpectedly at UNC Wayne Hospital on June 10, 2024.  She was born October 6, 1946, in Johnston County, North Carolina, and grew up in the McGee’s Crossroads area. She is preceded in death by her parents Millard and Emeline Higgins; her brother Millard Higgins, Jr.;…read more »

Peggy Uzzell Herring

Peggy Uzzell Herring

June 13, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Peggy Uzzell Herring, 84, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County on August 3, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Bennie and Ruby Smith Uzzell. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded…read more »

Nuri Kemmerlin

Nuri Kemmerlin

June 12, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — Nuri Kemmerlin passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12th in her home in Goldsboro, NC. Nuri was from a large family, one of six kids to her late parents, Cruz and Socorro Sanchez. She was born on January 6, 1956, in Eagle Pass, Texas, and was raised…read more »

Charles Russel Rymer

Charles Russel Rymer

June 11, 2024, 72, Goldsboro – Charles Russel Rymer, 72, completed his earthly assignment on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, peacefully at home. Born In Charleston, West Virginia on January 23, 1952, he was the son of the late Roger C. and Eleanor McGugin Rymer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…read more »

Lawrence “Larry” G. Williamson, II

Lawrence “Larry” G. Williamson, II

June 11, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Lawrence “Larry” G. Williamson, II, 74, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home. Born in Wayne County on March 8, 1950, he was the son of the late Lawrence G. Williamson and Margaret Price Williamson. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Suzette Hester Williamson; his…read more »

Charlene Howell Reese

Charlene Howell Reese

June 11, 2024, 69, Patetown — Charlene Howell Reese, 69, completed her life’s purpose at her home in picturesque Patetown, North Carolina, and entered into the loving embrace of Jesus Christ on June 11, 2024. Born September 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Deams Manning Howell and Edna Sullivan Howell. In addition to Jesus…read more »

Ellen Rose Whitfield Larrow

Ellen Rose Whitfield Larrow

June 11, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Ellen Rose Whitfield Larrow, 84, passed away peacefully at Goldsboro Assisted Living on June 11, 2024. Born on May 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Guy Whitfield and Mary Skittlethorpe Whitefield. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda Leggett;…read more »

Charles McGhee (Charlie) Whitley

Charles McGhee (Charlie) Whitley

June 11, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Charles McGhee (Charlie) Whitley, a native of Wayne County, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on June 11th, 2024. He was 76 years old. As part of Charlie’s final wishes, a graveside service will be held at New Hope Friends Church Cemetery on Saturday, June 15th at…read more »

Andrea Michelle Wright

Andrea Michelle Wright

June 11, 2024, 52, Goldsboro — Andrea Michelle Wright, 52, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2024. Born in Ellenville, New York on January 9, 1972, she was the daughter of Della Skipworth Wright and the late Lewis Wright. In addition to her father, Andrea was preceded in death by her brother, Vincent Wright. In…read more »

Mary J. Rogers Barber

Mary J. Rogers Barber

June 10, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Mary J. Rogers Barber, 83, of Goldsboro, N.C., died peacefully in her home Monday morning, June 10. She was the daughter of the late Vaughn and Thelma Chadwick Rogers of Brewer, Maine. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Elaine Pelkey and Thelma Goodness, and brothers, Kenny Rogers…read more »

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