Category Archives: Obituaries

Betty Massengill McKeel

Betty Massengill McKeel

February 6, 2022, 95, Goldsboro – Betty Massengill McKeel, 95, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her home. Born in Johnston County on September 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Andrew and Mabel Pilkington Massengill. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd…read more »

Louise Godwin Whitfield

Louise Godwin Whitfield

February 5, 2022, 79, Pikeville – Louise Godwin Whitfield, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born in Wayne County on September 8, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Litman C. Holland and Hazel Hinnant. A graveside service to celebrate Louise’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at…read more »

Mary Josephine Woodard Daughtry

Mary Josephine Woodard Daughtry

February 5, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Mary Josephine Woodard Daughtry, 80, passed away surrounded by her family at Countryside Assisted Living in Pikeville on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born in Wayne County on September 13, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Milton Woodard and Mary Johnson Woodard and was married to the late…read more »

Jackie Carroll Fayne

Jackie Carroll Fayne

February 4, 2022, 81, Pikeville – Jackie Carroll Fayne, 81, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Alamance County on March 24, 1940, he was the son of the late Hedrick and Lelia C. Fayne. Jackie is survived by his wife, JoAnn Wiley Fayne; children, Windy Fayne, Chris…read more »

Ronald Dwayne Miles

Ronald Dwayne Miles

February 3, 2022, 52, Goldsboro – Ronald Dwayne Miles, 52, passed away suddenly on February 3, 2022. Born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on March 16, 1969, he was the son of Mitchell Miles and Judy Brown Miles. In addition to his parents, Ron is survived by his wife, Melissa Miles; children, Kayla and Chase…read more »

Hilda Mae Price Cotton

Hilda Mae Price Cotton

February 3, 2022, 91, Goldsboro – Hilda Mae Price Cotton, 91, was ushered into the arms of her Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022, while being cared for in the comfort of her home. Hilda was born in Wayne County to the late David and Samantha Lane Price on July 29, 1930. She has once…read more »

Vance Russ

Vance Russ

February 2, 2022, 87, La Grange – Vance Russ, 87, exchanged his earthly life for a joyous eternity in the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Vance was born in Bladen County to the late Jonathan and Lou Russ on June 5, 1934. Vance met his lifetime partner and true…read more »

Chief James “Monk” Radford

Chief James “Monk” Radford

February 5, 2022, 63, Fremont – With profound sadness, the staff of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home and the Wayne County Fire Marshall’s Office announces the line of duty death of Chief James “Monk” Radford from Polly Watson Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Radford passed away while responding to a call Saturday, February 5, 2022.  Our thoughts and…read more »

Jo Anne Chakona

Jo Anne Chakona

February 4, 2022, 76, Fremont – Jo Anne Chakona, 76, of Fremont went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday evening, February 4, 2022 at her home. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Pikeville.  Visitation will follow the…read more »

Geraldine Taylor

Geraldine Taylor

February 3, 2022, 76, Pikeville – Geraldine Taylor, 76, of Pikeville passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends following the service.  Ms. Taylor was born in Wayne County on…read more »

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