Category Archives: Obituaries

Philip Kerry Seckar

Philip Kerry Seckar

January 9, 2023, 58, Princeton- Philip Kerry Seckar, 58, of Princeton passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.  He was born on August 25, 1964, to the late Joseph Seckar, Jr. and Delores Agnes Barrett Seckar.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a…read more »

Edith Coreen Dean

Edith Coreen Dean

January 11, 2023, 82, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Dean, and connected families to announce the transition of Ms. Edith Coreen Dean, 82 who passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. at her residence. There will be no formal services. Services of Love & Compassionate…read more »

Lakeba E. Watkins

Lakeba E. Watkins

January 5, 2023, 49, Washington, DC – The management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Lakeba E. Watkins, 49. Mrs. Watkins transitioned at the Durham Va Medical Center in Durham, NC. Arrangments are forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford…read more »

Sandra Hamm Dawson

Sandra Hamm Dawson

January 11, 2023, 80, Snow Hill – Mrs. Sandra Hamm Dawson, age 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehab in Snow Hill. A native of Greene County, she was born August 11, 1942, the daughter of Walton and Annie Laurie Ham. Following graduation from high school, Sandra soon…read more »

Gloria E. Flowers

Gloria E. Flowers

January 7, 2023, 76, Goldsboro – Ms. Gloria E. Flowers, 76, gave in to the will of God on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at UNC Wayne Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 1:00 pm with a viewing from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm…read more »

Donald Ray Raiford

Donald Ray Raiford

January 7, 2022, 54, Goldsboro – Donald Ray Raiford was born on February 2, 1968, to the late Jacob Leon and Cherrie Lee DeVaughn Raiford, in Wayne County, NC. He departed this life on January 7, 2023. Reared in Goldsboro, NC, Donald Ray attended Wayne County Public Schools. He was the youngest of six children…read more »

Thomas Crowder “Tom” Parker, Jr.

Thomas Crowder “Tom” Parker, Jr.

January 7, 2023, 71, Mount Olive – Thomas Crowder “Tom” Parker, Jr., 71, resident of the Scott’s Store community near Mount Olive, passed away Saturday evening, January 7, 2023, at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center following a few short weeks of ill health. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his wife, Ho Il Park…read more »

Norman “Butch” Woerner

Norman “Butch” Woerner

January 7, 2023, 82, Rosewood – Mr. Norman “Butch” Woerner, age 82, resident of the Rosewood area near Goldsboro, passed away Saturday evening, January 7, 2023, at Duke Medical Center. Mr. Woerner was married to Connie Turner Wiggins Woerner, a native of Mount Olive.  Arrangements are pending at this time.read more »

Danny Allen Worrell

Danny Allen Worrell

January 8, 2023, 75, Goldsboro – Danny Allen Worrell, age 75, passed away on Sunday evening at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Gordon Wilbert Worrell and Geneva Frances Hare Worrell. He retired from the NC Department of Transportation after 34 years and was a Veteran…read more »

Randy Carlis McLamb

Randy Carlis McLamb

January 8, 2023, 62, Goldsboro – Randy Carlis McLamb, 62, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at UNC Johnston Health Care in Smithfield. Randy was born in Wayne County to the late Carlis and Annie Ruth McLamb on May 13, 1960. Randy was first and foremost a family man. His wife and partner in…read more »

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