Category Archives: Obituaries

Billy George Starling

Billy George Starling

July 24, 2021, 88, Princeton – Billy George Starling, 88, of Princeton, NC passed away on July 24, 2021 at his home. He was born February 9, 1933 in Johnston County and was the son of the late Wade Claude and Mildred Radford Starling. Mr. Starling is also preceded in death by brothers; Jack Starling,…read more »

Aileen Bedford Carter

Aileen Bedford Carter

July 23, 2021, 99, Princeton – Aileen Bedford Carter lived a full life of nearly one hundred years before dying peacefully on July 23 surrounded by family. Aileen saw many loving family members and friends in her final days because she had so many who adored her. You could not meet her and not be…read more »

Willie Lee “Caldonia” Thompson

Willie Lee “Caldonia” Thompson

July 21, 2021, 77, Goldsboro – Mr. Willie Lee “Caldonia” Thompson, 77, passed on Wednesday, July 21,2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 2:00pm with a viewing from 1:00pm to 1:50pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne…read more »

Herlene Jones

Herlene Jones

July 23, 2021, 59, Fremont – It is with profound sorrow that we the staff and management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Jones and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Herlene Jones, 59 of Fremont, NC. Funeral arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Service of Love & Compassionate Care…read more »

Dolores Best Weaver

Dolores Best Weaver

July 19, 2021, 87, Dobbersville – Dolores Best Weaver, at the age of 87, passed from this life into eternal rest with the Lord. Heaven’s Gates opened for her Monday morning, July 19, 2021, while at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Weaver was a resident of the Dobbersville community, “God’s Country,” near Mount Olive.…read more »

Lisa Smith Lozier

Lisa Smith Lozier

July 21, 2021, 58, Goldsboro – Lisa Smith Lozier, age 58, passed away Wednesday at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of Faye Smith and the late Kenneth Smith. She was also preceded in death by a son, Steven Thomas Lozier and a brother, Billy Joe Smith. A graveside…read more »

CMSgt Jack Almon Tower

CMSgt Jack Almon Tower

July 21, 2021, 86, Goldsboro – Jack Almon Tower, 86, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday at Wayne U.N.C. Hospital. He was the son of the late DeForest and Denora L. Tower and was the husband of the late Lou Ella Tower. He was a retired United States Air Force Veteran, who served at various duty…read more »

Lucille Hare Smith

Lucille Hare Smith

July 21, 2021, 90, Goldsboro – Lucille Hare Smith, 90, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County on November 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Eli Craft Hare and Jackie Lancaster Hare. In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her…read more »

Annie Laurie Howell Crawford Wharton

Annie Laurie Howell Crawford Wharton

July 21, 2021, 100, Goldsboro – Annie Laurie Howell Crawford Wharton, 100, passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2021. A lifelong resident of Wayne County, she was born on October 7, 1920, to Jarman P. and Beatrice H. Howell in the Belfast community. She attended Belfast School, Goldsboro High School, and Greensboro College.…read more »

Verla Chestnutt Tew

Verla Chestnutt Tew

July 21, 2021, 82, Goldsboro – Verla Chestnutt Tew, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Wayne County on February 13, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Willie James Chestnutt and Mary Pate Chestnutt. In addition to her parents, Verla was preceded…read more »

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