January 12, 2021, 71, Goldsboro – It is with profound sorrow grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Barnes and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Ethel Barnes, who departed this earthly life at the Lenoir UNC Health Care, Kinston, NC on Tuesday, January…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Ethel Barnes
Antwan Laraye Pope, Jr.
January 8, 2021, 30, Goldsboro – It is with profound grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Pope and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Antwan Laraye Pope, Jr., 30, who departed this earthly life in Las Vegas, NV, on Friday, January 8, 2021.…… read more »
Jerry Ward
January 13, 2021, 91, Calypso – Mr. Jerry Ward, 91, of near Calypso, passed away Wednesday morning, January 13, 2021 at the Laurels of Pender in Burgaw. Mr. Ward had been a farmer, had worked with Calypso Plywood Company and a local gas company before joining Boling Chair Company from where he retired. He was…… read more »
Howard Leroy Barrett, Jr.
January 12, 2021, 58, Mount Olive – Howard Leroy Barrett, Jr., known as “Junior” to some, passed from his earthly home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, while at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. His death was attributed to COVID 19 complications. Howard grew up in the Shiloh community of Willard in Pender County and was…… read more »
James Otto Jones
January 12, 2021, 87, Goldsboro – James Otto Jones, 87, passed away on Tuesday at his residence. Born in Sampson County, he was the son of the late Ayden and Lela Futrell Jones, husband of the late Imogene Jernigan Jones and father of the late Douglas Jones. He was also preceded in death by a…… read more »
Catherine Rose Letchworth
January 10, 2021, 36, Goldsboro – Catherine Rose Letchworth, age 36, passed away on Sunday at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of David A. “Pops” Letchworth and Debbie Johnston. Catherine formerly attended Providence United Methodist Church. Services will be held at a later date. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
Dennis Wayne Stevens
January 13, 2021, 75, Goldsboro – Dennis Wayne Stevens, 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Dennis was born in Wayne County on July 16, 1945 to the late William Dawson Stevens and Christine Southerland Stevens. He was a retired truck driver. A service to celebrate Dennis’ life will…… read more »
Linda Fancy Crosswhite Graybeal
January 13, 2021, 70, Goldsboro – Linda Fancy Crosswhite Graybeal, 70, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home. Born in Madison County, Kentucky on March 18, 1950, she was the daughter of LaVerne Odum Crosswhite Dempsey and the late Samuel Franklin Crosswhite. She was also preceded in death by her husband of…… read more »
Dr. Matthew Gay Delbridge
January 12, 2021, 91, Goldsboro – Dr. Matthew Gay Delbridge, who practiced general dentistry in Goldsboro, NC, for 47 years, died at home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the age of 91. He was born on June 28, 1929, in Spring Hope, North Carolina to Mary Berta Gay Delbridge and William Matthew Delbridge. An…… read more »
Alice Hobbs Cox
January 11, 2021, 67, Goldsboro – Alice Hobbs Cox, 67, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Alice is survived by her loving husband, Stewart Cox; son, Jesse Cox; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Cox; and grandson, Sam Cox. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, a private service with immediate family…… read more »
