Category Archives: Obituaries

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 »

Minnie Davis Overman

Minnie Davis Overman

April 30, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Minnie Davis Overman of Goldsboro completed her life on earth on Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was a lifelong member and leader of Providence United Methodist Church. She was the second of seven daughters born to John Lee and Eunice Overman and lived all of her life in the…read more »

Virginia Roberts Smith Parkman

Virginia Roberts Smith Parkman

April 29, 2022, 97, Goldsboro – Virginia Roberts Smith Parkman passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 97. Born in the Saulston community on July 12, 1924, she was the last surviving child of the late Herman Blackman Roberts and Bessie Anderson Roberts. In addition…read more »

Julian Lee Blackburn

Julian Lee Blackburn

April 28, 2022, 55, Goldsboro – Julian Lee Blackburn, 55, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior and quickly embraced by his parents on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Julian was born in Cumberland County to the late J.L. and Joyce Ann Jones Blackburn on February, 19, 1967. In addition to his parents, he…read more »

Harold Clifton McDonald, Sr.

Harold Clifton McDonald, Sr.

April 29, 2022, 79, Princeton – Harold Clifton McDonald, Sr., 79, passed away at his home on Friday, April 29, 2022.  He was born on February 21, 1943 in Muscogee County, Georgia to the late Clifton and Gerthia Irene Ferrell McDonald.  Harold served his country in the United State Navy and became a medical attendant…read more »

Rashaad O. Lewis

Rashaad O. Lewis

Goldsboro – April 26, 2022, 41, Goldsboro – Mr. Rashaad O. Lewis, 41, gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at UNC Rex Healthcare, Raleigh, NC. There will be a viewing held on Friday. April 29, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial…read more »

Lovey Hinson Jackson

Lovey Hinson Jackson

April 26, 2022, 82, Mount Olive – Lovey Hinson Jackson, resident of Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022, at the age of 82. Funeral services will be held by the graveside Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in the Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Olive. Officiating will be the Rev. James Earl Herring.…read more »

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