May 26, 2024, 44, Smithfield — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Martin and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Allen Terrell Pride, 44. Mr. Pride transitioned at the SECU Hospice House, Smithfield, NC. SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS ARE FORTHCOMING AT…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Allen Terrell Pride
Douglas “Blue” Bradshaw
May 25, 2024, 66, Teachey — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Bradshaw and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Douglas Bradshaw, 66, of Teachey, NC. Mr. Bradshaw transitioned at Novant Health New Hanover, Wilmington, NC. SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS ARE…… read more »
Dennis Wayne Kornegay
May 28, 2024, 78, Mount Olive — Dennis Wayne Kornegay, 78, a lifelong resident of the Beautancus community near Mount Olive, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He had been employed with the N. C. Department of Transportation as an equipment operator with its road maintenance division. Dennis is survived by his…… read more »
Ellen Marie Pate Davis
May 24, 2024, 82, Dudley — Mrs. Ellen Marie Pate Davis, at the age of 82, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro. She was a long-time resident of the Dudley area. While a consummate homemaker, Mrs. Davis had also worked as a nursing assistant, and in several deli-bakeries and…… read more »
Jay Womble
May 30, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Jay Womble, 88, of Goldsboro passed away at his residence Thursday. He was the son of the late Frank and Lelar Davis Womble and was married to the late Julie Blackmon Womble. Jay was a retired L.P. mechanic for Patetown Dixie. He enjoyed word search puzzles, smoking his pipe,…… read more »
Eva Jean Reaves Hill
May 28, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Eva Jean Reaves Hill joined her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd & Thelma Reaves. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Dennis Reaves, brother-in-law, Tom Hill, and sister-in-law, Shirley Whitted. Eva was the second…… read more »
Nora Mitchell Sasser
May 27, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Nora Mitchell Sasser, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 27th at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Berry Mitchell and Smithie Hines Mitchell and the wife of the late Rev. Johnny Sasser. She was also preceded in death by a…… read more »
Peggy Finlay
May 27, 2024, 92, Eureka — Peggy Finlay, 92, of Eureka passed away Monday at her home. She is the daughter of the late Shepard Hinson Morgan and Mantha Etta Small Morgan and is the wife of Malcolm “Bud” Finlay. Peggy enjoyed singing, being with people, cooking bread, riding in the car, and trips to…… read more »
Solomon Drawhorn, Jr.
May 27, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Solomon Drawhorn, Jr., son of the late Solomon Drawhorn, Sr. and Ruthie Scott was born on May 27, 1951, in Marion County, SC, and entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home in Goldsboro, NC. Solomon attended public schools in Pennsylvania and after completing high…… read more »
Rachel Yvonne Splawn Wade
May 29, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Rachel Yvonne Splawn Wade, 80, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Inman, South Carolina on August 15, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Fannie Powers Splawn. In addition to her parents, Rachel was preceded in death…… read more »
