Category Archives: Obituaries

Helena Aldridge

Helena Aldridge

November 25, 2023, 95, Goldsboro — Ms. Helena Aldridge, 95, completed her earthly journey, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones. There will be a Celebration of Life, on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Invitation AME Zion Church 2156 Griffin Road, Snow Hill, NC 28580. She will…read more »

Deacon Emeritus, James H. Harris

Deacon Emeritus, James H. Harris

November 25, 2023, 98, Seven Springs — Deacon Emeritus, James H. Harris, 98, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Clarether Graham

Clarether Graham

November 24, 2023, 65, La Grange — Mrs. Clarether Graham, 65, transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, November 24, 2023, at UNC Lenoir Healthcare, Kinston, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 12:00pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly…read more »

Thomas David (Dave) Potter

Thomas David (Dave) Potter

November 24, 2023, 69, Goldsboro — It is with great sadness we announce that Thomas David (Dave) Potter, 69, is resting from his labors. Dave was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Annie Lou Smith Potter and Thomas Angus Potter. He retired as a Data Base Administrator from Bellsouth/AT&T in Roanoke, VA, before…read more »

Rudine Saunders Brown

Rudine Saunders Brown

November 26, 2023, 86, Selma — Rudine Saunders Brown, 86, of Selma, passed away at UNC Johnston Health, on November 26, 2023.  She was born on January 19, 1937, to the late Joseph Albert and Betty Eason Saunders.  Mrs. Brown was the widow of Charles Edward Brown Sr. She was also preceded in death by…read more »

Tammy Diane Rhodes

Tammy Diane Rhodes

November 21, 2023, 66, Zebulon — Tammy Diane Rhodes, 66, formerly from Zebulon, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.  She was born August 23, 1957, in Wake County to the late Ben Allen Rhodes and Hilda Pittman Rhodes.  She was predeceased in death by her lifelong partner Kirt…read more »

Mittie Toler Worley

Mittie Toler Worley

November 22, 2023, 96, Princeton — Mittie Toler Worley, 96, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Kitty Askins.  Mrs. Worley was born in Johnston County, on July 3, 1927, to the late Sidney Enos and Rose Ingram Toler.  She was the widow of  Jimmy Worley.  She is also preceded in death by…read more »

Kylie Zepeda

Kylie Zepeda

November 21, 2023, 0, Dudley — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the death of Baby girl Kylie Zepeda. “BUTTERFLIES IN THE BREEZE” The butterflies on the breeze,The whisper through the trees,The crinkle on the leaves,Was it you? The sparkle in the stream,The murmurs in my dreamThe efforts for our…read more »

Lucy Dudley

Lucy Dudley

November 21, 2023, 86, Goldsboro — “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭KJV‬‬ The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Elder…read more »

Jewel Soles

Jewel Soles

November 14, 2023, 73, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Ms. Jewel Soles, 73, Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Soles transitioned on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne, Goldsboro, NC. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral…read more »

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