Category Archives: Obituaries

Virginia Carol Pettigrew Miller

Virginia Carol Pettigrew Miller

August 16, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Virginia Carol Pettigrew Miller, 83, took the hand of her Savior and crossed over into God’s beautiful garden on Monday, August 16, 2021, with her family at her side. Raised in Alderson, West Virginia, Carol was born to the late Dyer and Violet Virginia Miller Pettigrew on August 31,…read more »

Michael David Nelson Smith

Michael David Nelson Smith

August 19, 2021, 50, La Grange – Michael David Nelson Smith, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Michael was born in Otero County, Colorado to the late Larry Dean Smith and Wilamina Dittemore Schindler on November 8, 1970. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Abigail…read more »

Mary Pusey Collins

Mary Pusey Collins

August 16, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Mary Pusey Collins, 84, of West Waddell Drive, passed peacefully Monday at Transitions Hospice Care. The daughter of the late Ila Vada Williams Pusey and Oliver Samuel Pusey, she retired from the US Government and was a native of Sampson County. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa “Terry”…read more »

Jeremy Lee Johnson

Jeremy Lee Johnson

August 15, 2021, 37, Micro – Jeremy Lee Johnson, 37, of Micro, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at home. Jeremy was born in Buncombe County on January 5, 1984 to Elmer Lee Johnson and Gail Keever Welch. Jeremy is preceded in death by his sister, Janice Keever. In addition to his parents, Jeremy…read more »

Rogene Worrell

Rogene Worrell

August 15, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Ms. Rogene Worrell, 85, passed on Sunday, August 15, 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 »

Samuel Platt

Samuel Platt

August 14, 2021, 71, Mt. Olive – Lieutenant Samuel Platt, 71, passed on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at home. The celebration of his life will be held graveside on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 am at Carver Memorial Park, S. Breazeale Ave, Mt. Olive, NC. There will be a viewing held on Thursday, August…read more »

Perry Artis

Perry Artis

August 15, 2021, 59, Goldsboro – On January 18, 1962, Perry Artis was born in Goldsboro, NC, to the late Richard Artis, Jr. and Alma Taylor Artis. He departed this life on August 15, 2021, at the Brian Center in Goldsboro, NC. He received his education in the Wayne County Public Schools and grew up…read more »

Eddie Thompson

Eddie Thompson

August 14, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – In profound sorrow, we the management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations announce the earthly transition of Mr. Eddie Thompson, 76, who passed away at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Serenity Memorial Funeral…read more »

King Manivanh

King Manivanh

August 11, 2021, 66, Goldsboro – King Manivanh, age 66, passed away Wednesday at Wayne/UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro, NC. The husband of Toy Ganyuta Manivanh, he was retired from Goldsboro Welding Company. A time of gathering for family and friends will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home in…read more »

Roy Thomas Joyner

Roy Thomas Joyner

August 10, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – Roy Thomas Joyner, age 68, passed away at his residence on Tuesday. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Ashley White Joyner and the late Lucy Elizabeth Hall Joyner. Roy enjoyed time spent outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was well known for his love…read more »

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