April 28, 2024, 2 weeks, Goldsboro — With Sincere Compassion and understanding, we the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Henry and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Baby Boy Zion Henry, of Goldsboro, NC. Baby Boy Zion Henry passed away at the ECU Health Medical Center,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Baby Boy Zion Henry
Wendy Suzanne Pittman Strickland
May 3, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Wendy Suzanne Pittman Strickland, 64, passed away Friday afternoon while being cared for at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. She is survived by her husband of the home, Joseph Donald Strickland; their children, Ashley Strickland of Seven Springs, Jason Garner of Goldsboro, Alexander Ray Garner of Goldsboro, and…… read more »
Polly Hall
May 2, 2024, 71, Hampstead — Polly Hall, 71, of Hampstead passed away Thursday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Lewis and Lois Reardon Thompson and was the wife of the late David Earl Hall. She loved plants and flowers, time spent with her family, Cardinals, Gospel Music, but most…… read more »
Thomas Knowles
May 2, 2024, 90, Autryville — Thomas Knowles, age 90, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024, and is now in his heavenly home. Born in Sampson County, NC, he was the son of the late Rossie & Blanche Lee Knowles and the husband of the late Shirley Warrick Knowles. He…… read more »
Willa Mae Oakley Phipps Lumpkin
May 1, 2024, 79, Virginia Beach, VA — Willa Mae Oakley Phipps Lumpkin, 79, peacefully transitioned to her eternal resting place surrounded by her children on Wednesday, May 1st in Virginia Beach, VA. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late James and Lona Mae Oakley. She was the widow of Roger…… read more »
Alice Carolyn Gooding Pollock
May 7, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Alice Carolyn Gooding Pollock, 77, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, while being cared for at Sutton’s Retirement Center. Carolyn was born in Wayne County to the late Benjamin and Sara Gooding on January 29, 1947. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…… read more »
Livius Steven Carr, Jr.
May 6, 2024, 42, Goldsboro — Livius Steven Carr, Jr., 42, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Liv was born in Wayne County to Livius Steven Carr, Sr., and the late Elaine Wynne Weaver on May 2, 1982. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in…… read more »
Billy Rose Holland
May 5, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Billy Rose Holland, 82, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County on August 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Roland and Lillian Valentine Holland. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in…… read more »
Albert James “A.J.” Hamm
May 5, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Albert James “A.J.” Hamm, 81, was received into the arms of his Savior on Sunday, May 5, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wayne County on August 22, 1942, to the late Clifton Albert Hamm and Glennie Caroline Perry Hamm. In addition to his…… read more »
Melba Ginn Ward
May 4, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — Melba Ginn Ward, died Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2024, in her Whiteville home, surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old. Melba was born in Greene County, North Carolina to the late James Alfred Ginn and Ruby Grant Ginn. She is preceded in death by her parents, her…… read more »
