June 1, 2024, 70, Clayton — Marguerite Mead Honeycutt, 70, of Clayton, passed away with her family surrounding her on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Mrs. Honeycutt was born October 6, 1953, in Onslow County to the late, William Eugene and Mary Alice Sasser Mead. She was the widow of Robert Earl Honeycutt, Sr.. Along with…… read more »
May 30, 2024, 42, Clayton — Jeffrey Lawrence Starling. 42, of Clayton, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born March 17, 1982, his parents are Jackie Loyd Starling and Kay Starling of Princeton. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Starling; grandmothers, Linda Starling and Margie Cutchins; and brother, Christopher…… read more »
May 26, 2024, 44, Smithfield — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Martin and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Allen Terrell Pride, 44. Mr. Pride transitioned at the SECU Hospice House, Smithfield, NC. SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS ARE FORTHCOMING AT…… read more »
May 25, 2024, 66, Teachey — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Bradshaw and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Douglas Bradshaw, 66, of Teachey, NC. Mr. Bradshaw transitioned at Novant Health New Hanover, Wilmington, NC. SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS ARE…… read more »
May 28, 2024, 78, Mount Olive — Dennis Wayne Kornegay, 78, a lifelong resident of the Beautancus community near Mount Olive, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He had been employed with the N. C. Department of Transportation as an equipment operator with its road maintenance division. Dennis is survived by his…… read more »
May 24, 2024, 82, Dudley — Mrs. Ellen Marie Pate Davis, at the age of 82, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro. She was a long-time resident of the Dudley area. While a consummate homemaker, Mrs. Davis had also worked as a nursing assistant, and in several deli-bakeries and…… read more »
May 30, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Jay Womble, 88, of Goldsboro passed away at his residence Thursday. He was the son of the late Frank and Lelar Davis Womble and was married to the late Julie Blackmon Womble. Jay was a retired L.P. mechanic for Patetown Dixie. He enjoyed word search puzzles, smoking his pipe,…… read more »
May 28, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Eva Jean Reaves Hill joined her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd & Thelma Reaves. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Dennis Reaves, brother-in-law, Tom Hill, and sister-in-law, Shirley Whitted. Eva was the second…… read more »
May 27, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Nora Mitchell Sasser, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 27th at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Berry Mitchell and Smithie Hines Mitchell and the wife of the late Rev. Johnny Sasser. She was also preceded in death by a…… read more »
May 27, 2024, 92, Eureka — Peggy Finlay, 92, of Eureka passed away Monday at her home. She is the daughter of the late Shepard Hinson Morgan and Mantha Etta Small Morgan and is the wife of Malcolm “Bud” Finlay. Peggy enjoyed singing, being with people, cooking bread, riding in the car, and trips to…… read more »
