October 27, 2025, 84, Goldsboro —- Dr. Thomas O. Harper, Sr., age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Monday, October 27, 2025. Born on May 25, 1941 in Nash County, he was the son of the late William Greene Harper and Madelyn Holland Harper Boone. He…… read more »
Tag Archives: Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory
Dr. Thomas Oliver Harper, Sr.
Gary Thomas Gurley
October 27, 2025 , 71, Goldsboro —- Gary Thomas Gurley, age 71, departed this life for his heavenly home in the late evening hours of October 27, 2025 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 23, 1954, in Wayne County to the late Addie…… read more »
Carolyn (Britt) Zipf
October 25, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Mary Carolyn Britt Zipf, age 80, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, with her adoring family at her side on Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, at the Wilson House in Wilson. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 1, at 11:00 AM at Pine Forest Methodist…… read more »
John Robert Potter, Sr.
October 23, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — John Robert Potter, Sr., age 85, passed away on Thursday, October 23rd at East Carolina Rehab and Wellness Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin Potter and Nannie Wiggs Potter and husband of the late Gaynell Mitchell Potter. An…… read more »
Alvin “Harold” Walker
October 23, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Alvin “Harold” Walker, age 79, passed away early Thursday morning at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Josephine Jones Walker. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, he was a self-employed dry wall…… read more »
Greta (Aycock) Pelt
October 21, 2025, 71, Goldsboro —- Greta Aycock Pelt, age 71, passed away Tuesday evening at Wayne/UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Denzel W. Aycock and Helen Mooring Aycock. Greta was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She also retired from 3C…… read more »
Janice Faye (Pilkington) Lane
October 20, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Janice Faye Pilkington Lane, age 78, formerly of the Grantham community passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at Willow Creek Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro with her adoring family at her side. She was born in Johnston County, to the late Daniel Pilkington and Margaret Moore Pilkington. She was a…… read more »
Cecilia Faye Menley
October 18, 2025, 62, Goldsboro —- Cecilia Faye Menley, age 62, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Wayne/UNC Healthcare, surrounded by her family. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Homer Menley and Carol Anderson Menley. Cecilia worked in Goldsboro as a floral designer for many years. Making…… read more »
Martha Mae (Miller) Tillman
October 13, 2025, 77 Goldsboro — Martha Tillman, aged 77, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, at UNC-Wayne Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Miller and Alma Louise Vernon Miller. Martha dedicated many years to her career in food service at Cherry Hospital,…… read more »
David Micah Anderson
October 12, 2025, 56, Goldsboro — David Micah Anderson, age 56, passed away in the early morning hours of October 12, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Wayne County to the late Lester Anderson and Elizabeth Mitchell Anderson. He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church Services will be held by…… read more »
