January 19, 2022, 63, Goldsboro – The Staff and Management of Williams and Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly departure of Ms. Mary Lewis. Ms. Lewis transitioned at the Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. A Complete biographical sketch is forthcoming and will be made available as soon as it is…… read more »
January 27, 2022, 86, Faison – Mrs. Ann Warren Matthews, Faison resident, joined her beloved husband, Donald Rose Matthews, in the portals of glory Thursday, January 27, 2022, just 34 days after his passing. She was 86. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.… read more »
January 25, 2022, 65, Faison – Melinda Joyce Andrews Malpass, 65, of Faison, died Tuesday, January 25 at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law; Faith Cameron and Richard of Faison; a brother, Jamie Andrews of Faison; her life-long best friend/sister, Debbie Guthrie; two cherished nephews, Ricky & Andy…… read more »
January 24, 2022, 94, Mount Olive – Lula Mae Smalley, 94, Mt Olive, peacefully transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Monday, January 24, 2022, in Mableton, Georgia. Lula Smalley, daughter of the late Babe and Eloise Kornegay, was born on August 3, 1927 in Duplin County, North Carolina. At a young age,…… read more »
January 26, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – Wilbur O. Coombs, 90, passed away Wednesday at South Hampton Medical Center in Franklin, VA. He was born in Kinston, NC to the late Lloyd and Kate Farrior Coombs, and is the husband of Betty Jane Coombs. Mr. Coombs led an adventurous life. He retired as Chief Balsam Officer from…… read more »
January 26, 2022, 62, Dudley – Keith made his last and largely irreverent gesture on January 26, 2022, signing off on a life he lived on his terms with no regrets all while not taking shit from anyone. Being the eldest was a dubious task, but he was up for the challenge. He led and…… read more »
January 25, 2022, 70, Goldsboro – Deloris Houston Jones, age 70, passed away Tuesday evening, January 25, 2022, at Wayne/UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Edward John and Sarah Elizabeth Thompson Houston. She was a retired retail manager in the clothing industry. A graveside service will…… read more »
January 24, 2022, 63, Goldsboro – Ricky Allen Ballance, age 63, passed away on Monday morning at his residence. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Laster Ballance and Estelle Head Ballance and father of the late Rebecca Ann Ballance. At Ricky’s request, there will be no formal funeral services. He…… read more »
January 22, 2022, 59, Goldsboro – Rita Lupe Miranda Franzwa, age 59, passed away Saturday. She was born in Morenci, AZ and was employed with the First Baptist Church Child Care Center in Goldsboro. A service to celebrate Rita’s life will be held Thursday at 4:00 pm in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with…… read more »
January 22, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – Joseph Eldridge Garner, age 90, passed away Saturday at his home. Born in Duplin County, he was the son of the late Amy Edward and Lucy Cherry Garner and the husband of the late Florence Lively Garner. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired…… read more »
