December 11, 2023, 60, Dudley — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Prophetess Debbie Wade Baker, 60. Prophetess Baker transitioned Monday at the Rex UNC Health Care, Raleigh, NC. The Family will receive guests from 2 PM until 8 PM beginning on Thursday, December 14, 2023,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Debbie Wade Baker
Terry Lewis Price
December 13, 2023, 68, Dudley – Terry Lewis Price, 68, of the Dudley community died early Wednesday morning at Wayne UNC Hospital, Goldsboro. Terry is survived by his wife of the home; Wendy Tucker Price; stepchildren, Felecia Cooper and husband Dennis of Charlotte, Jesse Moore of Albertson, and Brian Moore of Greenville; a brother, Brent…… read more »
Martha Gardner Parker
December 10, 2023, 83, Calypso — Ms. Martha Gardner Parker, life lifelong resident of the Faison/Calypso/Mount Olive areas, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. She was 83. Ms. Parker had been a food service worker for most of her life with employment at the Piggly Wiggly in Faison, and more recently…… read more »
Reverend Shelton Dean Whitman
December 10, 2023, 65, Mount Olive — The Reverend Shelton Dean Whitman, at the age of 65, was called home to Heaven on Sunday afternoon, December 10, 2023. Born June 6, 1958, in Wayne County to local parents, he grew up at stations around the world as his father served in the Army. On Easter…… read more »
Edwin Royce Weeks
December 14, 2023, 88, Goldsboro — Edwin Royce Weeks, age 88, passed away on Thursday, December 14th at UNC Lenoir Hospital in Kinston. Born in Whitikers, NC, he was the son of the late Walter Dana Weeks and Emma Crawley Weeks and husband of the late Virginia Price Weeks. Edwin was a member of the…… read more »
Katherine Elizabeth Trogdon
December 12, 2023, 61, Pikeville — Katherine Elizabeth Trogdon, age 61, passed away Tuesday at her mother’s home. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of Doris Elks Jones and the late George Thornton. She was a member of Antioch Free Will Baptist Church. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 P.M.…… read more »
Nancy Jean Lupton Mitchell
December 14, 2023, 89, Goldsboro — Nancy Jean Lupton Mitchell, 89, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Wayne County on October 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William Daniel and Affa Leona Hodge Lupton. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her…… read more »
Robert Lindsay Fleming
December 13, 2023, 93, Goldsboro — Robert Lindsay Fleming, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Embraced in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, Robert is now surrounded by the great cloud of witnesses that has gone on before him, including his beloved wife, Audrey, and many other loved ones and friends.…… read more »
Lt. Col. Willis Kenneth “Ken” Whichard, Jr.
December 11, 2023, 84, Goldsboro — Lt. Col. Willis Kenneth “Ken” Whichard, Jr., U.S.A.F., Retired passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. A graduate of North Carolina State University, Ken earned his Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineering and later earned his Master’s Degree in civil engineering from the University of Missouri. Proudly serving his…… read more »
Barbara Ann Reese Register
December 10, 2023, 79, Goldsboro — Barbara Ann Reese Register, 79, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born on December 5, 1944 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late John Reese and Savannah Davis Reese. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Katie Register Marrette, and husband,…… read more »
