Category Archives: Obituaries

Hattie Denise Croom

Hattie Denise Croom

October 30, 2024, 63, Mount Olive — Hattie Denise Croom was born on January 13, 1961, to the late Carvester Simmons, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Simmons. She departed this earthly life to ascend to glory on October 30, 2024. Neisy grew up in Mt. Olive, NC, and began her formal education in the Wayne County…read more »

Kathleen Thurston

Kathleen Thurston

November 1, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Ms. Kathleen Thurston, 77, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Friday, November 1, 2024, at East Carolina Rehab and Wellness, Greenville, NC. There will be no formal services.read more »

Sophia R. Baker

Sophia R. Baker

November 4, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Ms. Sophia R. Baker, 78, formerly of West Point, Georgia, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, November 4, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC, surrounded by her loving family. There will be a viewing on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 pm…read more »

Yasmin Morse

Yasmin Morse

November 3, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — Ms. Yasmin Morse, 72, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Eugene Parks (Bud)

Eugene Parks (Bud)

November 3, 2024, 94, Goldsboro — Mr. Eugene Parks (Bud), 94, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Ivan L. Dawson

Ivan L. Dawson

November 1, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — Mr. Ivan L. Dawson, 67, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, November 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 601…read more »

Wheeler E. Savage Jr.

Wheeler E. Savage Jr.

October 30, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Mr. Wheeler E. Savage Jr., 73, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 12:00 pm at the J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. He will be laid…read more »

McKenzie McQueen

McKenzie McQueen

October 30, 2024, 1 mo, Goldsboro — Baby McKenzie McQueen, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at ECU Health, Greenville, NC. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Thomas W. Scales

Thomas W. Scales

October 30, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — Mr. Thomas W. Scales, 89, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from this earthly walk of life on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Mark Church of…read more »

Wendy Holloway

Wendy Holloway

October 27, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Ms. Wendy Holloway, 64, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center, Mechanicsville, VA. The celebration of her life will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 11:00 am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701…read more »

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