November 17, 2024, 65, Charlotte — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Robert Calvin Coley, Sr., 65, formerly of Goldsboro, NC.Mr. Coley transitioned at the Atrium Health University City, Charlotte, NC. Psalm 23The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Robert Calvin Coley, Sr.
Isabelle Goodson Mallory
November 20, 2024, 95, Mount Olive — Mrs. Isabelle Goodson Mallory, age 95, died peacefully at home on November 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Born and raised on White Flash Road near Garners Chapel, she attended B.F. Grady School. She received a double degree from Wake Forest University in 1951 and began her teaching career…… read more »
Robert Roscoe Best
November 19, 2024, 82, Mount Olive — Robert Roscoe Best, best known as Bobby Best, passed away in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, while in the care of Wayne UNC Healthcare. Mr. Best was 82 years old and was a Mount Olive area resident for all of his life.…… read more »
Bee J. Lee
November 18, 2024, 92, Mount Olive — Mr. Bee J. Lee, 92, a lifelong resident of Mount Olive, peacefully went to be with the Lord on the morning of November 18, 2024, while under the care of Wayne UNC Hospital. The family will receive friends at Mount Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church (130 Ed Edmundson…… read more »
Mavis Pigford
November 13, 2024, 93, Calypso — Mrs. Mavis Pigford, a Calypso resident, and a former long-time resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at home Wednesday night, November 13, 2024, surrounded by the love and devotion of her family. This native of Des Moines, Iowa was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas Hicks Pigford; a…… read more »
Henri Charles “Danny” Clay
November 20, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — Henri Charles “Danny” Clay, age 87, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in The Hague, Netherlands, Danny was the son of the late Max Sesink Clee and Flora Manuel Sesink Clee. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Craig Clay.…… read more »
Lisa Louise Larson
November 19, 2024, 68, Mount Olive — Lisa Louise Larson, age 68, of Mount Olive passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Born in Los Angeles, CA, she was the daughter of Wayne Harvey Larson and Kathleen Elizabeth Sutton Larson. No services will be held at this time.…… read more »
Evelyn Joyce Lane Anderson
November 15, 2024, 72, Mount Olive — Evelyn Joyce Lane Anderson, 72, of Mt. Olive passed away at her home on Friday morning. She is the daughter of the late Bryant and Bonnie Quinn Lane and is the wife of Clarence Anderson. She enjoyed trips to the mountains, working in the garden, and helping Clarence…… read more »
Jack Antony Absalao
November 16, 2024, 53, Goldsboro — On November 16, 2024, Jack Antony Absalao left this earth to be with our Lord and Savior. Jack Absalao, 53, was a man who left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone he met. Jack was more than just a husband, a friend, and a companion; he was…… read more »
John Deleon “J.D.” Blizzard
November 16, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — John Deleon “J.D.” Blizzard, 89, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born in Wayne County to the late Johnnie and Hettie Smith Blizzard on November 9, 1935. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Blizzard. John loved fishing and…… read more »
