December 4, 2023, 77, Goldsboro — Alan H. Merlin, 77, fought the good fight and finished his course here on Earth on Monday, December 4, 2023. Alan was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Dorothy Merlin on May 22, 1946. Alan served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 23…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Alan H. Merlin
Billy Douglas Sauls
December 4, 2023, 77, Goldsboro — Billy Douglas Sauls, 77, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home. Born on December 25, 1945, in Greene County, he was the son of the late Ernest Sauls and Margaret Goff Sauls. Doug is survived by his son, Erik Sauls; grandson, Brody Sauls; nephew, Rich “Dicky”…… read more »
Jesse Franklin Bailey
December 2, 2023, 76, Pikeville — Jesse Franklin Bailey, 76, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. Born in Wayne County on April 7, 1947, to the late Clifton and Rhoda Parnell Bailey. In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his brother, Charles; sisters, Peggy B. Langston…… read more »
Bryant Edward Stafford
December 1, 2023, 29, Wilmington — Bryant Edward Stafford, 29, of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. Bryant was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and was the son of DeNeal Robert and Sherrill Bush Stafford. He is survived by his parents; his brother, Scott Stafford, and wife Lizzie; grandmother, Jane M.…… read more »
Belinda Price Westbrook
December 4, 2023, 73, Seven Springs — July 26, 1950 – December 4, 2023 Belinda Price Westbrook, 73, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. Belinda was born in Wayne County to the late Sidney Ray and Pearl Seymour Price on July 26, 1950. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…… read more »
John David (Demps) Bailey
December 3, 2023, 86, Lucama — John David (Demps) Bailey, 86, peacefully departed this life and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born on January 1, 1937, in Wilson County, he was the son of the late William David Bailey and Tempie Annie Joyner Bailey. Demps was an auto mechanic…… read more »
Jessie “June Bug” Harvey
December 5, 2023, 67, Goldsboro — Mr. Jessie “June Bug” Harvey, 67, completed his earthly walk of life on Tuesday, December 5, 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 »
Sadie R. Jarmon
December 4, 2023, 76, Virginia — Ms. Sadie R. Jarmon, 76, formerly of Goldsboro, completed her earthly journey on Monday, December 4, 2023, in Grottoes, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. 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 »
James J. Graham
December 1, 2023, 61, Goldsboro — Mr. James J. Graham, 61, peacefully slept away from this earthly walk of life on Friday, December 1, 2023, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. 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 »
Emma Gene Pope
December 1, 2023, 64, Goldsboro — Emma Gene Pope, 64, of 1205 S. Andrews Ave., died Friday at her residence. She was born January 13, 1959, in Wayne County to David Sims and Bessie Pope. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM in the James T. Haskins Memorial Chapel of Haskins Memorial Services.…… read more »
