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 »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Lt. Col. Willis Kenneth “Ken” Whichard, Jr.
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 »
Harvey William Howze III (Harve)
December 9, 2023, 81, Goldsboro — Harvey William Howze III (Harve) passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023. Born April 1, 1942, in Greenville, Mississippi, Harvey was predeceased by his parents, Harvey William Howze, Jr. and Dolores Wynne Howze, and his wife, Susan Elizabeth Fluker. He is survived by his sister, Sharon Howze Fortner (James),…… read more »
Louella Christina Soldano Garrou
December 7, 2023, 81, Goldsboro — Louella Christina Soldano Garrou, 81, departed this life for life eternal with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 7, 2023. Louella was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Louis and Eleanor Soldano on July 24, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
Louis Alfred Mauro, Jr.
December 6, 2023, 75, Goldsboro — Louis Alfred Mauro, Jr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Louis was born in Wayne County to the late Louis A. Mauro, Sr. and Evelyn Baddour Mauro on May 30, 1948. Louis is survived by his son, Louis A. Mauro…… read more »
Joyce Ann Harrelson Martin
December 7, 2023, 83, La Grange — July 7, 1940 – December 7, 2023 Joyce Ann Harrelson Martin was welcomed into her eternal home on December 7, 2023. She was born in Sampson County, North Carolina to the late William James Harrelson and Esther Eason Harrelson on July 7, 1940. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
Joann Marie Humphrey Parsons
December 7, 2023, 93, Winston-Salem — March 1, 1930 – December 7, 2023 Joann Marie Humphrey Parsons, 93, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on December 7, 2023. She was born in Lenoir County to the late Alice Waller Humphrey and Daniel Webster Humphrey on March 1, 1930. She formerly resided in Kinston…… read more »
Billy Ray Sullivan, Sr.
December 12, 2023, 80, Kenly — Billy Ray Sullivan, Sr., 80, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnston County on December 19, 1942, he was the son of the late R.B. Sullivan and Mettie Lou Crocker Sullivan For many years, Billy worked for himself…… read more »
John Melville, Jr.
December 8, 2023, 78, Kenly — John Melville, Jr., 78, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield. Born in Painesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Melville, Sr., and Florence Rose Melville. John is survived by his wife, Mary Hintelmann Melville; daughter, Meredith Melville (Brad); grandchildren,…… read more »
Mary Virginia Maddox
December 14, 2023, 64, Goldsboro — Ms. Mary Virginia Maddox (Cat King), 64, completed her earthly journey, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at UNC Health Chapel Hill surrounded by her family. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
