Category Archives: Obituaries

Master Sergeant Alfred F. Lipscomb

Master Sergeant Alfred F. Lipscomb

September 16, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Master Sergeant Alfred F. Lipscomb, 83, passed away on September 16, 2021 after a lengthy illness in Goldsboro, North Carolina.   Alfred was a decorated veteran who served in the United States Air Force for thirty years. Master Sergeant Lipscomb was born on September 10, 1938 in Baltimore Maryland to…read more »

Lester Herbert Howell, Jr.

Lester Herbert Howell, Jr.

September 18, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Lester Herbert Howell, Jr., 83, died Saturday at his residence. Mr. Howell was a retired Gulf Stream Grumman Pilot for the Seminole Indian tribe and was a native of Wayne County, NC He was precede in death by his parents, Mildred Moore Howell and Lester Herbert Howell, Sr. and…read more »

Paul J. Layton

Paul J. Layton

September 17, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – Paul J. Layton, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, September 17, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. He served in the US Air Force as an airplane mechanic and was a route man for Franklin Baking Company. Mr. Layton was a native of Alexandria,…read more »

Donald Davis

Donald Davis

September 15, 2021, 57, Pikeville – Mr. Donald Davis, 57, passed on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. He was born…read more »

Marilyn R. Leath

Marilyn R. Leath

September 14, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – Ms. Marilyn R. Leath, 68, passed on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 3:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. There will…read more »

Clarence Garner

Clarence Garner

September 14, 2021, 71, Dudley – We the staff and management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home joins with the Bell and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Clarence Garner 71, of Dudley, NC. Mr. Garner passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love &…read more »

William Henry Hargrove, Jr.

William Henry Hargrove, Jr.

September 12, 2021, 58, Goldsboro – We the staff and management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home joins with the Bell and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. William Henry Hargrove, Jr. 58, of Goldsboro. Mr. Hargrove passed away at at the North Carolina Veterans Home of Kinston. Arrangements are forthcoming and will…read more »

Carolyn Herring Vinson

Carolyn Herring Vinson

September 15, 2021, 83, Mount Olive – Mrs. Carolyn Herring Vinson, at the age of 83, resident of Mount Olive, passed from the earth into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 17, 6 – 8 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home. Funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 18, 10…read more »

Mayor Lawrence Cobin (Chuck) Allen

Mayor Lawrence Cobin (Chuck) Allen

September 17, 2021, 60, Goldsboro – Mayor Lawrence Cobin (Chuck) Allen died on Friday, September 17, 2021. Born on June 19, 1961 to Kay Farr Allen and the late H. David Allen in Atlanta, Georgia, Chuck attended public schools in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. He graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1979 and NCSU…read more »

Betty Jean Honeycutt Overby

Betty Jean Honeycutt Overby

September 15, 2021, 89, Moore County – Betty Jean Honeycutt Overby, age 89, passed away Wednesday in Moore County. Born in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late R. L. Honeycutt and Leola Brooks Honeycutt and wife of the late Harold A. Overby. They were married for 68 years prior to Harry’s death.…read more »

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