February 4, 2024, 73, Mount Olive — Lylton Ray “Stump” Thigpen, 73, of near Harrells, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Sunday afternoon, February 4, 2024. He was received from his earthly home into heaven. Mr. Thigpen had served in the United States Navy. His career in law enforcement included a short stint…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Lylton Ray “Stump” Thigpen
James Lewis Underhill
February 3, 2024, 78, Mount Olive — James Lewis Underhill, better known as Peanut Underhill, 78, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 3, 2024, at the home of his son. Mr. Underhill called the Rones Chapel community near Mount Olive, home. He had served in the United States Air Force, and for most of his working…… read more »
Doris Whaley Pate
February 1, 2024, 89, Mount Olive — Mrs. Doris Whaley Pate passed from her aged body with its many health complications to receive eternal life with the Lord on Thursday, February 1, 2024. She was 89. Mrs. Pate, a native of Beulaville, had been a resident of the Oak Ridge/Brock’s Chapel area for many years. …… read more »
Nellie Mae Roberts
January 30, 2024, 85, Las Vegas — Nellie Mae Roberts, 85, a long-time resident of Mount Olive, NC, was born August 14, 1938, in Wayne County, NC. She passed away on January 30, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada where she had been residing for the last several years to be near her daughter. Nell was…… read more »
Douglas “Willie” Wayne Davis, Jr.
February 4, 2024, 55, Mount Olive — Douglas “Willie” Wayne Davis, Jr., age 55, passed away Sunday, February 4th at his residence. Born in Lenoir County, he was the son of Douglas “Sam” Wayne Davis, Sr., and the late Reva Maxine Carr Davis. Willie was an avid outdoorsman, loving to fish and be with his…… read more »
Farrell Anderson
February 3, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Farrell Anderson, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 3rd at his residence. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Norbert and Tempie Martin Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Smith Anderson and two sons, William Farrell Anderson and Michael…… read more »
Terry Lisa Ward
February 2, 2024, 58, Goldsboro — Terry Lisa Ward, age 58, passed away Friday evening at Wayne/UNC Health Care. Born in Arlington, VA, she was the daughter of the late Roland Johnny Ward, Sr., and Sallie Lane Ward. She was a graduate of CE King High School in Houston, TX. Funeral Services to celebrate Terry’s…… read more »
Claudette (Passerrello) Hedglin
January 29, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Ms. Claudette (Passerrello) Hedglin, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all her family. Born and lived in New Castle, PA to the late Martin and Rose Spanish. She resided with her children in NC for the past 9 years. Claudie was a lifetime caregiver, excellent cook, and…… read more »
Faye Barnes Bailey
February 7, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Faye Barnes Bailey was welcomed in her eternal home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She was born in Wilson County, North Carolina, one of seven children, to the late Richard and Lottie Barnes on June 19, 1933. In addition to her parents and siblings,…… read more »
Kenneth Wayne Goff
February 6, 2024, 75, Kinston — Kenneth Wayne Goff, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at his home. Born in Wayne County on November 1, 1948, he was the son of the late Lester Goff and Agnes Eudell Walston Goff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings,…… read more »
