May 24, 2024, 82, Dudley — Mrs. Ellen Marie Pate Davis, at the age of 82, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro. She was a long-time resident of the Dudley area. While a consummate homemaker, Mrs. Davis had also worked as a nursing assistant, and in several deli-bakeries and…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Ellen Marie Pate Davis
Jay Womble
May 30, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Jay Womble, 88, of Goldsboro passed away at his residence Thursday. He was the son of the late Frank and Lelar Davis Womble and was married to the late Julie Blackmon Womble. Jay was a retired L.P. mechanic for Patetown Dixie. He enjoyed word search puzzles, smoking his pipe,…… read more »
Eva Jean Reaves Hill
May 28, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Eva Jean Reaves Hill joined her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd & Thelma Reaves. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Dennis Reaves, brother-in-law, Tom Hill, and sister-in-law, Shirley Whitted. Eva was the second…… read more »
Nora Mitchell Sasser
May 27, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Nora Mitchell Sasser, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 27th at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Berry Mitchell and Smithie Hines Mitchell and the wife of the late Rev. Johnny Sasser. She was also preceded in death by a…… read more »
Peggy Finlay
May 27, 2024, 92, Eureka — Peggy Finlay, 92, of Eureka passed away Monday at her home. She is the daughter of the late Shepard Hinson Morgan and Mantha Etta Small Morgan and is the wife of Malcolm “Bud” Finlay. Peggy enjoyed singing, being with people, cooking bread, riding in the car, and trips to…… read more »
Solomon Drawhorn, Jr.
May 27, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Solomon Drawhorn, Jr., son of the late Solomon Drawhorn, Sr. and Ruthie Scott was born on May 27, 1951, in Marion County, SC, and entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home in Goldsboro, NC. Solomon attended public schools in Pennsylvania and after completing high…… read more »
Rachel Yvonne Splawn Wade
May 29, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Rachel Yvonne Splawn Wade, 80, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Inman, South Carolina on August 15, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Fannie Powers Splawn. In addition to her parents, Rachel was preceded in death…… read more »
Nancy Weaver Lipa
May 26, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Nancy Weaver Lipa, 64, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Nancy’s faith became sight as she entered into life eternal with her Lord and beheld beauty our minds cannot fathom. Born in Wayne County on August 26, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy…… read more »
Richard Gerald Adams, Sr.
May 25, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Richard Gerald Adams, Sr., 81 passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 25, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Touchingly, this date was also his late wife’s birthday. Born in Craven County on August 30, 1942, he was the son of the late Malcolm “Monk” Adams…… read more »
Suzanne Pate Gurley
May 22, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Suzanne Pate Gurley, 86, entered her heavenly home on May 22, 2024. Susie as she was known by friends and family was born in Wayne County on July 18, 1937, to her late parents, Handley Franklin Pate and Elizabeth Irene Amerson Pate. Susie was preceded in death by four…… read more »
