Category Archives: Obituaries

Peggy M. Richardson

Peggy M. Richardson

October 29, 2022, 93, Dudley – Peggy M. Richardson, 93, passed away Saturday at the Brian Center. She was the daughter of the late Jenrette and Nora Bass McDaniel and was the widow of Jesse Franklin Richardson Jr. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at Wayne Memorial Park with Rev.…read more »

Sherry A. Goff

Sherry A. Goff

October 29, 2022, 49, Dudley – Sherry A. Goff, 49, passed away Saturday. She is the daughter of William “Willie” and Brenda Bailey Aldridge. Sherry enjoyed going fishing, a good yard sale, and painting. She had worked the sales floor for Walmart. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in the…read more »

Clarence Earl Jones

Clarence Earl Jones

October 27, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Clarence Earl Jones, age 92, passed away Thursday at his residence. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Ennis and Georgia Taylor Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mavis J. Jones, a brother, Harold Jones, and a sister, Faye Harrell. Mr.…read more »

Billy Gene Bass

Billy Gene Bass

October 28, 2022, 86, Goldsboro – Billy Gene Bass, 86, was granted eternal rest on Friday, October 28, 2022. Billy was born in Wayne County on March 8, 1936, to the late Edward and Pearl Ferrell Bass. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his daughter, Dana Bass Weaver; sister, Velma…read more »

William Ray Pope

William Ray Pope

October 28, 2022, 87, Goldsboro – William Ray Pope peacefully passed away in the early hours of Friday, October 28, 2022. He was born to the late James William and Mavis Thorne Pope in Johnston County on February 23, 1945. Nothing held more prominence in Ray’s life than the love and care for his family.…read more »

Bernard Eugene Dean

Bernard Eugene Dean

October 27, 2022, 94, Goldsboro – Bernard Eugene Dean, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Visitation with the family will be at Seymour Funeral Home on Friday, November 4th from 1-2 pm. A funeral service will be held directly after at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel immediately…read more »

Richard Worth Parker

Richard Worth Parker

October 27, 2022, 67, Goldsboro – Richard Worth Parker, 67, was received into the presence of his Lord in the late evening hours of Thursday, October 27, 2022. Richard was born in Wayne County to the late Worth and Ida Frances Britt Parker on October 21, 1955. In addition to his parents, he was preceded…read more »

Luther Cornelius Kearney

Luther Cornelius Kearney

October 27, 2022, 98, Goldsboro – Luther Cornelius Kearney, 98, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Born in Greene County, he was the son of the late James Franklin Kearney and Mittie Webber Kearney. In addition to his parents, Luther is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Graves Kearney; and…read more »

Emmitt Eugene Parrish

Emmitt Eugene Parrish

October 30, 2022, 80, La Grange – May 21, 1942 – October 30, 2022 Emmitt Eugene Parrish, 80, entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Eugene was born in Wayne County to the late Walter Emmitt and Sally Daniels Parrish on May 21, 1942.…read more »

George Allen Byrd, Jr.

George Allen Byrd, Jr.

October 28, 2022, 103, Snow Hill – May 8, 1919 – October 28, 2022 Having lived a long and fruitful life, George Allen Byrd, Jr. passed away on October 28, 2022, at the age of 103. George was born in Lenoir County to the late George Allen Byrd, Sr., and Alice Fields Byrd on May…read more »

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