Category Archives: Obituaries

Teresa “Pat” Elizabeth Armwood

Teresa “Pat” Elizabeth Armwood

October 4, 2024, 87, Clinton — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly transition of Ms. Teresa “Pat” Elizabeth Armwood, 87. Ms. Armwood passed on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Sampson Regional Medical Center, Clinton, NC. There will be a public viewing from…read more »

Mable Williams

Mable Williams

October 3, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly transition of Ms. Mable Williams, 72. Ms . Williams transitioned at the Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, Goldsboro, NC. Mable Lee Williams was born June 3, 1952, to the late…read more »

Doris Williams Lupton

Doris Williams Lupton

October 3, 2024, 79, Mount Olive — Doris Williams Lupton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, October 3, 2024.  Born on May 30, 1945, in Wayne County, NC, Doris was the fifth of six daughters born to Floyd D. and Daisy Mae Williamson Williams. Doris shared 61 wonderful years…read more »

Shannon Blalock Strickland

Shannon Blalock Strickland

October 3, 2024, 51, Seven Springs — Shannon Blalock Strickland, 51, a resident of the Seven Springs area, passed away early Thursday morning, October 3, 2024, while at home.  Though recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, her passing came quite unexpectedly. Preceded in death by her father, Thomas Elliot Blalock; her mother, Sandra Mathis Blalock…read more »

Sharon Lorraine Graham Page

Sharon Lorraine Graham Page

October 4, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Sharon Lorraine Graham Page, 74, of Goldsboro, passed away Friday at U.N.C Hospice in Pittsboro. She is the daughter of the late John L. and Betty L. Graham and is the wife of Bryan Page. Mrs. Page was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, where…read more »

Wallace Ray Shackelford

Wallace Ray Shackelford

October 2, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Wallace Ray Shackelford, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC. Born in Duplin County, he was the son of the late Melvin Shackelford and Virginia Poythress Shackelford. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and was a truck driver. Ray…read more »

Ann Lancaster Newcomb

Ann Lancaster Newcomb

October 3, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Ann Lancaster Newcomb, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Wayne County on March 27, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Lancaster and Amanda Teachey Lancaster. A service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held on…read more »

Jack Laughlin

Jack Laughlin

October 2, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Jack Laughlin went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Goldsboro, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Asheboro, NC to the Rev. Charles and Alice Laughlin on December 20, 1945. He was married to his loving wife Nancy…read more »

Shirley Ann Greene West

Shirley Ann Greene West

October 2, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — Shirley Ann Greene West, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Johnston County on November 24, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Ernest Green and Eva Thompson Greene. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death…read more »

Janet Marie Williams Potter

Janet Marie Williams Potter

October 1, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Janet Marie Williams Potter, 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro. Janet was born on June 7, 1940, in Wayne County to the late Nathan Hugh Williams and Sally Zenovah Jordan Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…read more »

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