Category Archives: Obituaries

Marvin Murray

Marvin Murray

June 23, 2021, 63, Goldsboro – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Murray and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Marvin Murray, 63 of Goldsboro. Mr. Murray transitioned at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.…read more »

Vickey Smith

Vickey Smith

June 22, 2021, 55, Goldsboro – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Smith and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Vickey Smith, 55 of Goldsboro. Final Obsequies are as followed: Funeral services will be observed on Sunday…read more »

Harold D. Newcomb

Harold D. Newcomb

June 22, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Harold D. Newcomb, 85 years of age surrendered his earthly body to Jesus Christ on June 22, 2021. Harold was married to Clara Potts for 61 years. While their marriage was not blessed with a family of their own, a large adoption family of great nephews, nieces and his…read more »

Thomas Wade Fleetwood

Thomas Wade Fleetwood

June 21, 2021, 67, Goldsboro – Thomas Wade Fleetwood, 67, passed away at his home on June 21st, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 20, 1953, he was the son of Ruth Harris Fleetwood and the late Wade Fleetwood. Tom obtained his MSW at West Virginia University and worked in a variety…read more »

TSGT Joe Benjamin Messick (USAF)

TSGT Joe Benjamin Messick (USAF)

June 22, 2021, 71, Goldsboro – TSGT Joe Benjamin Messick (USAF), 71, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 2 until 3:30 p.m at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Joe was born in Virginia…read more »

Leslie “Hoss” Randall Howell

Leslie “Hoss” Randall Howell

June 22, 2021, 75, Eureka – Leslie “Hoss” Randall Howell, 75, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Funeral services will be held Thursday evening, June 24, 2021 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home in Fremont. The family will receive friends following the…read more »

Walter Varnell

Walter Varnell

June 20, 2021, 83, Seven Springs – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Varnell and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Walter Varnell, 83, of Seven Springs, NC. Mr. Varnell transitioned at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center…read more »

James Cox

James Cox

June 17, 2021, 70, Dudley – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Cox and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. James Cox, 70, of 120 Kornegay St., Dudley, NC. Mr. Cox transitioned at the Kitty Askins Hospice…read more »

Shirley Jean Jackson Rudolph

Shirley Jean Jackson Rudolph

June 18, 2021, 88, Mount Olive – Shirley Jean Jackson Rudolph, at the age of 88, passed away Friday evening, June 18, 2021, at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Rudolph; her parents, Garland Elton Jackson and Ruby Keel Jackson; brothers, William Dexter Jackson, Garland Jackson, Edward Carroll Jackson, Carl Jackson;…read more »

Mildred Gurganus Cannon

Mildred Gurganus Cannon

June 17, 2021, 74, Goldsboro – Mildred Gurganus Cannon, 74, of Goldsboro passed away Thursday at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Johnny and Irene Gurganus and was the wife of Melvin Cannon. Mrs. Cannon was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church. A service to celebrate her life will be held…read more »

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