April 7, 2025, 57, Goldsboro — Shelton Ray McClain, 57, of Andrews Ave., died Monday at his residence. He was born on May 18, 1967, in Wayne County to Nancy McClain. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 18, at 11:00 AM in the Rev. Ernie Haskins Memorial Chapel of Haskins Memorial Services. Burial…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Shelton Ray McClain
Jimmy Earl Wadsworth
April 10, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Jimmy Earl Wadsworth, 71, of Smithfield, passed away Thursday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 18, 1953 to the late Jim Wadsworth and Myrtie Mae Toler Wadsworth in Wayne County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers;…… read more »
Bernice King
April 7, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — With deepest sympathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the King and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Bernice King, 78, of Goldsboro, NC. Mrs. King transitioned at the Willow Creek Nursing and Rehab Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming…… read more »
Jimmy Lee Hodges
April 6, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Hodges and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Jimmy Lee Hodges, 63, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Jimmy Lee Hodges was born to Furney Waylon Hodges and Maggie Frances…… read more »
Christopher Copeland
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 »
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 »
