April 4, 2025, 44, Goldsboro — With deepest sympathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Copeland and connected families to announce the passing of Mr. Christopher Copeland, 44. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Christopher Copeland
Carolyn McLawhorn Aycock
April 8, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Carolyn McLawhorn Aycock, age 82, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 8th at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Fletcher Ward McLawhorn and Edna Pearsall McLawhorn and the sister of the late Franklin “Bud” McLawhorn. Carolyn graduated from Goldsboro High…… read more »
Robert “Bob” Escar Midkiff, Jr.
April 5, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — Robert “Bob” Escar Midkiff, Jr. passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Goldsboro Rehab Center. He was born in Cartersville, VA. To the late Robert Escar Midkiff, Sr and Virgie Davis Midkiff. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Cartersville…… read more »
Michael “Mike” Trujillo
April 5, 2025, 79, Dudley — Michael “Mike” Trujillo, 79, of Dudley passed away on Saturday at his residence. Born in Paris France, to the late Charles Apodaca Trujillo and Renee Lamalle Trujillo and is the husband of Dorothy “Dottie” Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo was a decorated retired Marine Corps veteran, that proudly served his country…… read more »
Judy Parker Howell
April 7, 2025, 63, Pikeville — Judy Parker Howell, 63, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lenoir County on June 29, 1961, she was the daughter of Ludie Turner Smith and the late Clifton Davis Parker. In addition to her mother, Judy is…… read more »
Orman Merrill Henderson, Jr.
April 7, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Orman Merrill Henderson, Jr., affectionately known as Buddy, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at UNC Rex Health Care in Raleigh at the age of 75. Buddy was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend to all that he met. He is survived by his loving wife,…… read more »
Dana Weaver Bradford
April 7, 2025, 44, Goldsboro — Dana Weaver Bradford, 44, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by the love of her family. A private graveside service for the family was held at the Gray Family Cemetery. Dana was born to Bonnie Smith Gray, and was…… read more »
Bobbie Mills Holton
April 6, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — Bobbie Mills Holton beloved mother of April and Timmy passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Bobbie attended Nursing School at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston and her nursing career provided her so much joy. She was able to touch so many…… read more »
Lou Smith Kearney
April 5, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Lou Smith Kearney, 94, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on September 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Otha and Mamie Coker Smith and the widow of Roger Kearney. Lou was the former owner and operator…… read more »
Carolyn I. Westbrook
April 5, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn I. Westbrook, a vibrant and faithful Christian who touched the lives of so many. Carolyn, 85, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Goldsboro in 1939 to Carl and Floy Ingram,…… read more »
