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 »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Willie Lee “Caldonia” Thompson
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
Evelyn Marie Lewis Brogden
July 20, 2021, 92, Goldsboro – Evelyn Marie Lewis Brogden, 92, was received into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Marie was born in Wayne County to the late Walter and Jeanette Turner Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Brogden; and…… read more »
Marion Lee “Tim” Talton
July 22, 2021, 82, Nahunta – Marion Lee “Tim” Talton, 82, of the Nahunta community passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Visitation will follow the…… read more »
