Category Archives: Obituaries

Pearlie Campbell

Pearlie Campbell

July 11, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Campbell and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Pearlie Campbell, 67, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Campbell transitioned on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Duke University Hospital,…read more »

Joyce Elizabeth Lane Foss

Joyce Elizabeth Lane Foss

July 16, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Joyce Elizabeth Lane Foss, age 64, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bobby and Kathleen Turnage Lane. She was a retired Deli Manager with Piggly Wiggly grocery store. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 19,…read more »

Charles (Chip) Thompson

Charles (Chip) Thompson

July 13, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Charles (Chip) Thompson, 75, of Goldsboro, died peacefully on July 13 at UNC Health Wayne. He was born in Goldsboro to the late Dr. Winfield and Louise Thompson. Chip was an avid outdoorsman and a member of The Lord’s Table Church of Goldsboro.  A memorial service will be held…read more »

Winifred Bass Chocklett

Winifred Bass Chocklett

July 12, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Winifred Bass Chocklett, 79, passed away on July 12, 2024. Born June 13, 1945, in Wilson, NC, she was the daughter of Leonard and Lela Bass.  Winifred was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Donald “Donnie” Chocklett, and her parents and grandson Paxton Andrews.   She…read more »

Jo Ann McCabe Tart

Jo Ann McCabe Tart

July 15, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Jo Ann McCabe Tart, 75, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. Jo Ann was born in Johnston County to the late Wilbert and Ila Mae Byrd McCabe on December 17, 1948. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…read more »

Ronnie Ray McMillan

Ronnie Ray McMillan

July 15, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Ronnie Ray McMillan, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Ronnie was born in Gantt, Alabama to the late Emma McMillan Copeland on July 11, 1950. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Cheryl Wright; Betty Ramos; and Jacob Copeland.…read more »

Hugh Franklin Davis

Hugh Franklin Davis

July 15, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Hugh Franklin Davis, 90, stepped into his eternal reward on Monday, July 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Saluda County, South Carolina on August 6, 1933, he was the son of the late Enoch Bentley Davis and Nancy Lee Turner Davis. The family will…read more »

Virginia Howell Tillman

Virginia Howell Tillman

July 15, 2024, 81, La Grange — October 1, 1942 – July 15, 2024 Virginia Howell Tillman, 81, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. Virginia was born in Wayne County to the late Emmitt and Flora Viola Jones Howell on October 1, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…read more »

Ruthie B. Greenfield

Ruthie B. Greenfield

July 12, 2024, 99, Goldsboro — Mrs. Ruthie B. Greenfield, age 99, of Goldsboro, NC peacefully transitioned on July 12, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC.read more »

Marie Derobertis

Marie Derobertis

July 11, 2024, 60, Goldsboro — Mrs. Marie Derobertis, 60, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Kitty Askins. There will be no formal services.read more »

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