February 4, 2024, 70, Goldsboro — Mr. Thomas Earl Williams, 70, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at ECU Health. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Douglas McArthur Johnson
February 11, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Douglas McArthur Johnson went to his heavenly home Sunday, February 11, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro at the age of 82. Mr. Johnson was born in Harnett County on June 15, 1941, to the late Jack Lee and Laura James Johnson. He is survived by one son, Charlie…… read more »
Charles “Buddy” Eldra Fail
February 7, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Charles “Buddy” Eldra Fail, 84, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1939, in Wayne County to the late Eldra Dixon Fail and Eunice Estelle Summerlin Fail. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Paula…… read more »
Venus Anthony
February 4, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Anthony and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Venus Anthony, 67, of Goldsboro, NC. A complete biographical sketch will be provided as it is made available. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have…… read more »
Steven Carroll Ingram
February 3, 2024, 61, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with Ingram and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Steven Carroll Ingram, 61, of Goldsboro, NC. A complete biographical sketch will be provided as it is made available. Services of Love and Compassionate Care have…… read more »
ToMarcus L. Copeland
January 23, 2024, 51, Goldsboro — With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Copeland and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. ToMarcus L. Copeland, 51, of Goldsboro, NC. A complete biographical sketch will be provided. Services of Love & Compassionate Care…… read more »
Lylton Ray “Stump” Thigpen
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 »
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 »
