Category Archives: Obituaries

Jerry “Jay” McClarin Jr.

Jerry “Jay” McClarin Jr.

April 28, 2022, 34, Creedmoor – Mr. Jerry “Jay” McClarin Jr., 34, answered the Master’s call on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Richmond, VA. 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 »

Edna L. Wilson

Edna L. Wilson

April 27, 2022, 93, Goldsboro – Ms. Edna L. Wilson, 93, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 12:00 pm at New Stoney Hill United Holy Church, 1003 Poplar Street,…read more »

Ashley Jordan Grady

Ashley Jordan Grady

May 1, 2022, 30, Mount Olive – Ashley Jordan Grady, a lifelong resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away early Sunday morning, May 1, 2022, after several months of declining health. Though only 30 years old, Jordan packed a lot of living in those years. He had been employed in various capacities in several…read more »

Honorable Paul M. Wright

Honorable Paul M. Wright

April 29, 2022, 74, Mount Olive – The Honorable Paul M. Wright, retired judge and attorney-at-law, passed away Friday evening, April 29, 2022, in his home at the age of 74. Born in Buncombe County, he grew up in the mountains of NC where he attended Clyde A. Erwin High School. He received an undergraduate…read more »

Mabel Jean Bradshaw Sutton

Mabel Jean Bradshaw Sutton

May 2, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – Mabel Jean Bradshaw Sutton, age 90, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter. Born in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late Sterling Cecil and Mae Belle Carter Bradshaw and the wife of the late Nelas Van Sutton for 64 years. A graduate of East…read more »

Glenn Franklin Phillips, Sr.

Glenn Franklin Phillips, Sr.

April 30, 2022, 89, Goldsboro – Glenn Franklin Phillips, Sr. of 1314 Park Ave. A passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Kitty Askins hospice center. Born in Siler City, North Carolina on February 21, 1933,  he was the son of Robie Elon Phillips, Sr. and Alice Verna Hall Phillips. In addition to his parents,…read more »

Joyce Newcomb Newell

Joyce Newcomb Newell

April 28, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Joyce Newcomb Newell, 88, passed away Thursday at Helping Hands Assisted Living. She was born in Wayne County to the late Sadie Pelt Williams and George G. Newcomb. After attending Brogden High School, she enjoyed working at Darden’s Sandwich Shop, Lori Manufacturing and many years of service before retiring…read more »

Betty Jean Blow Corbett

Betty Jean Blow Corbett

May 2, 2022, 87, Goldsboro – Betty Jean Blow Corbett entered her Heavenly home in the early hours of Monday, May 2, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Blow and Mary Susan Walston Blow. In addition to her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in death by her siblings, Herman Blow, James…read more »

Eckard Lewis Newsome

Eckard Lewis Newsome

May 1, 2022, 65, Goldsboro – Eckard Lewis Newsome, 65, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County on July 18, 1956, he was the son of the late Eckard and Elouise Jones Newsome. Eckard is survived by his sisters, Clara Lee Combs of Goldsboro and Geraldine…read more »

Betty Tyner Rose

Betty Tyner Rose

May 1, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – Betty Tyner Rose, 90, was welcomed into the embrace of her loving Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Betty was born in Wayne County on September 3, 1931 to the late Robert P. Tyner and Viola Price Tyner. In addition to her…read more »

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