Category Archives: Obituaries

Brad Peterson

Brad Peterson

July 15, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Brad Peterson of Goldsboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, July 15, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Minot, North Dakota in 1960 to Joanne Engelund and Fay Peterson. The family moved to Goldsboro, NC where the family planted…read more »

Myra Elizabeth Bass Spell

Myra Elizabeth Bass Spell

July 20, 2024, 82, Princeton — We were not made for this Earth. Myra B. Spell has gone home. She was surrounded by her family at her home. She loved her family, more than anything in the world. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harris “Glenn” Spell. They were married in Goldsboro…read more »

Pamela Mitts

Pamela Mitts

July 14, 2024, 61, Goldsboro — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Mitts, Williams, Bell, and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Pamela Mitts, 61, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Mitts transitioned to the Wayne UNC Health Care Center, Goldsboro,…read more »

Te’Asia Maniya Phillips

Te’Asia Maniya Phillips

July 11, 2024, 16, Goldsboro — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Phillips and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Te’Asia Maniya Phillips, 16, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Phillips transitioned on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Methodist Hospital,…read more »

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 »

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