Category Archives: Obituaries

Troy Thompson

Troy Thompson

October 4, 2023, 46, Seven Springs — May 25, 1977 – October 4, 2023 Troy Thompson, 46, beloved father, son, and friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Troy was born in Wayne County to Pam Price and the late Bobby Thompson on May 25, 1977. In addition to his father,…read more »

Douglas Wayne Ricks

Douglas Wayne Ricks

October 4, 2023, 71, Selma — Douglas Wayne Ricks, 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, 9300 Johnson Farm Rd, Kenly, NC 27542. A funeral service to celebrate his life…read more »

Hilda Grace Pate

Hilda Grace Pate

October 6, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — Mrs. Hilda Grace Pate, 87, peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by loved ones The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Rose Mae Davis

Rose Mae Davis

October 4, 2023, 88, Goldsboro — Ms. Rose Mae Davis, 88, peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Norma Jean Sutton

Norma Jean Sutton

October 3, 2023, 59, Goldsboro — Mrs. Norma Jean Sutton, 59, transitioned from labor to reward on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at ECU Health Duplin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. There will be no formal service. She was born on December 26, 1963, in Los Angeles County, CA to Mr. Norman Parker and Ms.…read more »

Bobby Durwood Holt

Bobby Durwood Holt

September 26, 2023, 67, Goldsboro — Mr. Bobby Durwood Holt, 67, completed his earthy journey on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. There will be no formal service. He was born in Wayne County, NC on July 7, 1956, to Mr. Robert Durwood Holt and Ms. Betty L. Peacock. He is survived by his children and other…read more »

Linda Boswell Weeks

Linda Boswell Weeks

October 4, 2023, 86, Pikeville — Linda Boswell Weeks, 86, of Pikeville went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends Friday morning, October 6, 2023, from 10 until 11 a.m. at Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home in Fremont. A graveside service…read more »

Isaac “Jack” Person Jr.

Isaac “Jack” Person Jr.

October 2, 2023, 84, Pikeville — Isaac “Jack” Person Jr., 84, of Pikeville passed away Monday evening, October 2, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held Friday, October 6, 2023, from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Jack was born in Wayne County on…read more »

Rhonda Hicks Durham

Rhonda Hicks Durham

October 5, 2023, 51, Kenly — Rhonda Hicks Durham, 51, of Kenly passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Thursday, October 5, 2023.  She was born in Johnston County on November 17, 1971, to the late Bobby Carrol Hicks and Larue Stallings Coppel.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by…read more »

Joshua Randolph

Joshua Randolph

September 30, 2023, 30, Concord, NC — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, humbly announce the earthly transition of Mr. Joshua Randolph, 30. Mr. Randolph transitioned on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Joshua Maurice Randolph was born in Wayne County to Reginald and Angela Becton Randolph on January 27, 1993. He entered…read more »

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