Category Archives: Obituaries

Mary L. White

Mary L. White

February 21, 2021, 80, Fremont – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the White and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Mary L White, 80, years of age. Mrs White, transitioned at the comfort of her home on…read more »

Rebecca Holt Dean

Rebecca Holt Dean

February 22, 2021, 67, Mount Olive – Rebecca Holt Dean, resident of Mount Olive, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at her home. A memorial gathering to remember her will be held Saturday, February 27, at 2 p.m. at her residence, 119 Tar Heel Drive, Mount Olive. While her life’s work had included several facets,…read more »

Linda Carter Dixon Turner

Linda Carter Dixon Turner

February 22, 2021, 75, Mount Olive – Linda Carter Dixon Turner was born June 3, 1945, and she passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. . Mrs.Turner is survived by her husband, Jimmy Turner of the home, and a sister Pat Edmundson of La-Grange . Also she is survived…read more »

Carl Ray Price

Carl Ray Price

February 21, 2021, 87, Seven Springs – Carl Ray Price, an icon at the Drummersville Crossroads, Seven Springs, N.C., has passed away at age 87. Death came early Sunday morning, February 21, 2021 while at the home of a daughter. Mr. Price will be remembered for his many years of farming in the Drummersville community…read more »

CMSgt James Robert (Bob) Forsythe

CMSgt James Robert (Bob) Forsythe

February 22, 2021, 77, Goldsboro – CMSgt James Robert (Bob) Forsythe passed away February 22, 2021. He was born January 31, 1944, in New Bern, NC, the son of James C. and Lucy B. Forsythe. Chief Forsythe served in the United States Air Force for 30 years. While on active duty he completed three Associates…read more »

Eugene Hitch

Eugene Hitch

February 20, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Eugene Hitch, age 84, died quietly at his home Saturday, doing what he loved. He was born in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin to the late Edward Hitch and Elizabeth Gietner. He was also preceded in death by his wife Sharon Hitch. Mr. Hitch served faithfully in the US Army National…read more »

Bishop William Karl Bartlett

Bishop William Karl Bartlett

February 20, 2021, 66, Goldsboro – Bishop William Karl Bartlett, age 66, entered into the Heavenly home he has preached about for many years on Saturday at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of Betsy Lane Bartlett and the late William Alford Bartlett. Karl was a member of…read more »

Linda Gragg Kimbrough

Linda Gragg Kimbrough

February 17, 2021, 63, LaGrange – Linda Gragg Kimbrough, 63, passed away Wednesday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eva Gragg, and was the wife of Raymond Kimbrough. Mrs. Linda was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a waitress at Stacy’s Grill. A service to celebrate her…read more »

Carlton Rose Edmundson

Carlton Rose Edmundson

February 21, 2021, 91, Goldsboro – Carlton Rose Edmundson, 91, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021 surrounded by his family. Rose was raised in Wayne County by the Lantice Hill family whom he loved as his own. He always enjoyed being with the Hill family for all of their family…read more »

George Willis “Pops” Ezzell

George Willis “Pops” Ezzell

February 20, 2021, 67, Goldsboro – George Willis “Pops” Ezzell, 67, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. George was born in Wayne County on June 29, 1953 to Alice Faulk Ezzell and the late Daniel Joseph Ezzell. He retired from the City of Goldsboro. Although…read more »

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