December 5, 2025, 25, Clinton — In humble submission to the will of God, we, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Ashford and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Deshawn Jeffrey Ashford, 25, of Clinton, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services of Love…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Deshawn Jeffrey Ashford
Charles Pawvluk
December 7, 2025, 95, Dudley — Charles Pawvluk, age 95, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his residence. Born in Lilly, PA, he was the son of the late Marco Pawvluk and Katherine Pawvluk. Charles was a proud retired Veteran of the US Air Force and a member of the American Legion Post…… read more »
Dominique Marie Lovelace Sullivan
December 6, 2025, 74, Dudley — Dominique Marie Lovelace Sullivan, a woman of unwavering faith, boundless compassion, and quiet strength, completed her earthly journey on December 6, 2025, at the age of 74. Surrounded by the family she cherished, she peacefully answered the Master’s call to her heavenly home. Born in Leon, France, to the…… read more »
Marguerite Pennington
December 6, 2025, 98, Goldsboro — Marguerite Pennington, born September 13, 1927, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of her passing. Marguerite dedicated her life to education, curiosity, and compassion. After earning her PhD in microbiology, she built a distinguished academic career, holding faculty…… read more »
Hilda Leonora Lewin Lynch Johnson
December 2, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Hilda Leonora Lewin Lynch Johnson, 77, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 20, 1948 in the Republic of Panama, she was daughter to the late Arthur Lewin and Amy Lynch Lewin. Hilda was survived by her…… read more »
Sharon Denise Summerlin Hardison
October 8, 2025, 52, Goldsboro — Sharon Denise Summerlin Hardison, 52, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her home. Born in Wayne County on July 10, 1973, she was the beloved daughter of Laverne Sutton Summerlin Barwick and the late George Marshall Summerlin. A woman of quiet strength and unwavering compassion, Sharon…… read more »
Betty McClenny Case
December 4, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Betty McClenny Case, 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She is survived by her son, Tracy Case, and his wife, Crystal; two grandchildren, Landon Case and wife, Kyleigh, and Wesley Case and fiancée, Alyssa; and two great-grandchildren, Ira and Aletta. Betty also leaves behind her brother,…… read more »
Maye Spivey Gurley Myers
December 3, 2025, Goldsboro — Maye Spivey Gurley Myers, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by the love of family, friends and her minister. A service to celebrate Maye’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the sanctuary…… read more »
Barret Wylder Cotten
December 2, 2025, 2 days, Goldboro — Barret Wylder Cotten, beloved and beautiful baby boy of Christopher and Harlie Cotten, was born on December 2, 2025, and unexpectedly passed away on December 4, 2025. Though his time on Earth was brief, Barret’s life was filled entirely with love—pure, unconditional, and immeasurable. In just two days,…… read more »
Barbara Smeltzer Dobbins
December 6, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Barbara Smeltzer Dobbins passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 6, 1935, in Millinocket, Maine, she was the daughter to the late George Leslie and Glena Garland. Barbara was survived by her three children, Janice Hale, Ray David Smeltzer, Jr. and…… read more »
