January 25, 2025, 80, Smithfield — Lonnie Edwards Norris, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Barbour Court Rehab and Nursing in Smithfield. He was born October 10, 1944 to the late George Washington Norris and Ailee Jane McLamb Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Lonnie Edwards Norris
Bette Hill Jones
February 3, 2025, 75, Mount Olive — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Jones and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Bette Hill Jones, 75. Mrs. Jones transitioned at UNC Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. A complete biographical sketch is forthcoming.…… read more »
Sharon Weaver Hare
January 31, 2025, 68, Mount Olive — Sharon Weaver Hare, resident of the Brock’s Chapel area near Mount Olive, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 31, 2025. God’s angels were sent for her while she was being cared for at ECU Medical Center. Sharon was 68. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred…… read more »
Miranda Carol Connor
January 28, 2025, 29, Mount Olive — Ms. Miranda Carol Connor, 29, resident of Mount Olive, passed away early Tuesday, January 28, 2025, while resting at the home of her grandparents. Miranda was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Williams Connor; her paternal grandmother, Miranda Waters Connor; and her maternal grandparents, J. C. and…… read more »
Kenneth Philip “Phil” Timmons
February 3, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — Kenneth Philip “Phil” Timmons, age 63, of Goldsboro passed away in the early morning hour of February 3, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington. He was born in Wayne County to the late Kenneth Elton Timmons and Claudia Sutton Timmons. Phil grew up loving a bike…… read more »
Joyce Marie Harrell
January 31, 2025, 87, Newton Grove — Joyce Marie Harrell, of Newton Grove, formerly of the Suttontown community passed away in the early dawn hours on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Rolling Ridge Assisted Living in Newton Grove. Born December 30, 1937, in Wayne County to the late Granger and Marguerite Warren Harrell, Marie is…… read more »
George Joseph Hallow
February 3, 2025, 96, Goldsboro — George Joseph Hallow, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home. Jello, as he was lovingly known, was born on January 14, 1929 in Goldsboro to the late Joseph and Magdalene Kannan Hallow. He attended St. Mary Catholic School for nine years followed by Goldsboro…… read more »
Judith Overman Aycock
February 3, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Judith Overman Aycock, 84, completed her earthly journey on Monday, February 3, 2025, while surrounded by her family. Judith was born in Wayne County to the late Julia Hooks Overman on January 16, 1941. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by brother, Fred Lemuel Overman;…… read more »
Jeffrey Richard Glover
February 1, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — Jeffrey Richard Glover, 63, rode into Heaven on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from UNC Wayne in Goldsboro. Jeff was born in Catawba County to the late Michael and JoAnn Glover on November 7, 1961. Jeff was a hard-working man. He has owned and operated an auto body shop for…… read more »
Shelton Horsely Cotton
February 1, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Shelton Horsely Cotton, 90, affectionally known as Bobby, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Bobby was born in Goldsboro to late John and Flora Cotton on June 19, 1934. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…… read more »
