Category Archives: Obituaries

Barbara Ann Galloway Brown

Barbara Ann Galloway Brown

June 11, 2021, 82, La Grange – Barbara Ann Galloway Brown passed away June 11, 2021. She was born in Beaufort County on February 1, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Lyndon and Doris Galloway. An East Carolina graduate, Ms. Brown was a retired educator with a combined 46 years of experience as…read more »

Jeffrey Don Fuller

Jeffrey Don Fuller

June 10, 2021, 66, La Grange – Heaven gained another sweet soul on June 10, 2021. Jeffrey Don Fuller joined our Lord after a hard struggle with cancer. The few days before he passed, he was surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was a lifelong carpenter and craftsman. He lived in many places and affected…read more »

Lee P. Simmons

Lee P. Simmons

June 12, 2021, 86, Goldsboro – Mr. Lee P. Simmons, 86, passed on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Robert N. Williams

Robert N. Williams

June 11, 2021, 85, Dudley – Mr. Robert N. Williams, 85, passed on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Linda T. Spencer

Linda T. Spencer

June 10, 2021, 66, Pikeville – Mrs. Linda T. Spencer, 66, passed on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Vasco Robinson, Jr.

Vasco Robinson, Jr.

June 8, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Robinson and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Vasco Robinson, Jr. Mr. Robinson entered into eternal rest at the Wayne UNC Health Care of Goldsboro,…read more »

Judith Gail Cenate Johnson

Judith Gail Cenate Johnson

June 11, 2021, 52, Goldsboro – Judith Gail Cenate Johnson, age 52, passed away Friday at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of Edward Cenate, Sr. and the late Helen Benton Cenate. Judith was a loving wife and mother. A celebration to celebrate her life will be…read more »

Christine “Chris” S. Mervin

Christine “Chris” S. Mervin

June 10, 2021, 58, Goldsboro – Christine “Chris” S. Mervin, age 58, passed away Thursday evening at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Carson City, NV, she was the daughter of the late Edith Schaal. Known as “Grammy” to her grandchildren, her family was most important in her life, especially her grandsons. Chris loved animals…particularly…read more »

Toby Lee Grimes

Toby Lee Grimes

June 10, 2021, 60, Goldsboro – Toby Lee Grimes, 60, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born on October 20, 1960, he was the son of the late John David Grimes and Willie Weaver Grimes. Those who met Toby instantly felt a connection with him. He made everyone he…read more »

Milford Glenn Newcomb

Milford Glenn Newcomb

June 8, 2021, 71, Dudley – Milford Glenn Newcomb, 71, passed away on June 8, 2021 from a tough battle with cancer. He was born in Wayne County July 5, 1949 to the late Inez Lawhorn Newcomb and Glenn Hoover Newcomb. Once he graduated from Southern Wayne High School, he went on to serve in…read more »

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