Category Archives: Obituaries

Marlyn Peterson

Marlyn Peterson

June 25, 2021, 74, Goldsboro – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Peterson and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Marlyn Peterson, 74, formerly of Goldsboro. Mr. Peterson transitioned at the Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner,…read more »

Raul Gonzalez

Raul Gonzalez

June 27, 2021, 71, Goldsboro – Raul Gonzalez, 71, of Goldsboro passed away Sunday at Wayne UNC Hospital. He is the son of the late Godofredo and Josefa Muniz Gonzalez and was the husband of Rosita Gonzalez. He served in the United States Army and was a project Specialist for ACME United. Raul was an…read more »

Jill Lewis Brown

Jill Lewis Brown

June 25, 2021, 52, Goldsboro – Jill Lewis Brown, age 52, passed away Friday at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Born in Chester, S.C., she was the daughter of Willard Lewis and the late Mary Ellen Shytle Yearwood. Jill was employed as an optical associate with Mitchell Eye Center and was a member of…read more »

Viola May Carr Clinard

Viola May Carr Clinard

June 29, 2021, 91, Goldsboro – Viola May Carr Clinard, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham. Born in Tallassee County, Alabama on May 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John Spicer Carr and Hattie Mae Cogdell Carr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…read more »

Donald Ray Faison

Donald Ray Faison

June 28, 2021, 80, Goldsboro – Donald Ray Faison, 80, entered into the joy of His Lord after living a life of dedicated service to others on Monday, June 28, 2021. Donald was born in Wayne County on November 22, 1940 to the late Paul and Muriel Kornegay Faison. Growing up in Mount Olive and…read more »

Jimmy Brown

Jimmy Brown

June 27, 2021, 78, Goldsboro – On Sunday, June 27, 2021, Jimmy Brown, loving husband, and father of three children passed away at the age of 78. Jimmy was born on December 6, 1942, to Chauncey Southerland and Virginia Edens Brown. Jimmy was a graduate of Goldsboro High School in 1961. Jimmy lived and worked…read more »

Kathy Tripplett

Kathy Tripplett

June 25, 2021, Goldsboro – Kathy Tripplett passed away on June 25, 2021 in Johnson City, TN. She was originally from Goldsboro, NC. She was a resident of Greenville for the past 30 years. She was a homemaker and loved working in her flower garden. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents: Willie Vaughn…read more »

Alynnah Jo Ele Craft

Alynnah Jo Ele Craft

June 21, 2021, 11, Goldsboro – On Monday morning, June 21, 2021, Alynnah Jo Ele Craft’s faith became sight as her Lord brought her into His loving arms, surrounded by the presence, love, and comfort of her family. Alynnah blessed her parents, Tyler and Natalie Craft, when she danced into the world on January 1,…read more »

Joseph Nocia

Joseph Nocia

June 27, 2021, 79, Dudley – Joseph Nocia, 79, of Dudley passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will be held following the service at…read more »

Donnie Sherrill Baker

Donnie Sherrill Baker

June 24, 2021, 53, Princeton – Donnie Sherrill Baker, 53, of Princeton, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton surrounded by his family. He was born in Johnston County on May 11, 1968 to Mary Wiggs Pleasants (Tim) and the late Sherwood Ray Baker. In addition to his mother,…read more »

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