November 12, 2023, 67, Pikeville — Joyce Ann Fields Pittman, 67, of Pikeville passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Pittman was born on July 14, 1956, to the late Thomas and Nancy Pridgen Fields. She was a member of The Word Church. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Pittman; two…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Joyce Ann Fields Pittman
Ron (Skinny) DiFilippo
November 3, 2023, 73, Durham — Ron (Skinny) DiFilippo passed away on November 3rd, 2023 after a valiant battle against cancer. Ron was born on August 24th, 1950 in Erie, PA to Angelo and Ann (Boris) DiFilippo. He was a 1968 graduate of McDowell High School with the nickname, “Skinny.” He proudly served in the…… read more »
Anita Lavette Williams (Coley)
November 6, 2023, 53, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Anita Lavette Williams (Coley) 53, of Goldsboro, NC. Anita Lavette Coley Williams was born on August 28, 1970. She grew up in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and attended Wayne County Public Schools. Anita started…… read more »
Bernice Artis
November 5, 2023, 93, Fremont — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Bernice Artis of 202 Ballance Rd, Fremont, NC 27830. Mrs. Artis transitioned at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford…… read more »
Bobby Johnson
November 4, 2023, 56, Raleigh — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Bobby Johnson, 56. Mr. Johnson transitioned to the UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. Bobby Rochester Johnson, Jr. was born on December 15, 1966, in Raleigh, North Carolina to parents Alice and Bobby Rochester Johnson,…… read more »
Lillie Taylor
November 4, 2023, 97, Fremont — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Lillie Taylor, 97, of 102 Jenkins St., Fremont, NC 27830. Lillie Mae Taylor, affectionately known as “Aunt Lillie”, was born on November 10, 1925, to the late Alice Tabron and James “Jean” Taylor…… read more »
William Neal “Bill” Hardison
November 8, 2023, 58, Mount Olive — William Neal “Bill” Hardison, 58, passed away Wednesday morning, November 8, 2023, at his home in Mount Olive. Bill had been employed as a route salesman with Franklin Baking Co. for many years and was employed with Mt. Olive Pickle Company at the time of onset of his…… read more »
Ashley Lewis Locklear
November 5, 2023, 42, Mount Olive — Ashley Lewis Locklear, 42, of the Mount Olive area, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at home. Ashley graduated with the class of 1999 from Southern Wayne High School. She furthered her education, earning an associate degree from Sampson Community College. Ashley was quite talented with…… read more »
Arlena Lee “Candy” Martin
November 8, 2023, 67, Goldsboro — Arlena Lee “Candy” Martin, age 67, passed away Wednesday, November 8th at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of Lena Lee and the late Tom Lee. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Randy Moore Lee. Candy was a member of Love Memorial…… read more »
Patricia Ann Stanley
November 6, 2023, 79, Goldsboro — Patricia Ann Stanley, 79, of Goldsboro passed away Monday at her residence. She moved to Goldsboro from Copper Hill, TN at the age of 15. In her early years, she attended the Mt. Olive Church of God with her grandparents, but most recently she was a member and attended…… read more »
