Category Archives: Obituaries

Thomas Elton Aycock

Thomas Elton Aycock

February 24, 2025, 75, Princeton — Thomas Elton Aycock, 75, of Princeton passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born in Wayne County on June 6, 1949 to the late Alford Jesse Aycock and Clara Wilkins Aycock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Jackson…read more »

Isabelle Cox

Isabelle Cox

March 3, 2025, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Braswell, Cox and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Isabelle Cox. Mrs. Cox passed away at her residence, embraced by her loved ones. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love…read more »

Denise Williams

Denise Williams

March 3, 2025, 54, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Williams and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Denise Williams, 54. Ms. Williams transitioned at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC, surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements…read more »

Nancy Reaves Justice

Nancy Reaves Justice

February 27, 2025, 97, Mount Olive — Mrs. Nancy Reaves Justice, native of Mount Olive and former Kinston resident, died Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Williamsburg. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Olive, NC with Dr. H. Powell Dew, Jr. officiating. Born…read more »

Sylvia Jane Taylor Jordan

Sylvia Jane Taylor Jordan

February 24, 2025, 77, Mount Olive — Sylvia Jane Taylor Jordan, life long resident of the Pleasant Grove community near Mount Olive, passed away Monday evening, February 24, 2025, while being cared for at ECU Healthcare at Duplin Hospital. Sib, as she was known by those closest to her, had been the glue that held…read more »

Janice Sanderson Brock

Janice Sanderson Brock

February 24, 2025, 80, Mount Olive — Janice Sanderson Brock, 80, of the Brock’s Chapel section near Mount Olive, passed away Monday morning, February 24, 2025, joining her husband, Curt, just nine days after his passing. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at the Pate Cemetery.  Officiating will be the…read more »

Evelyn Thompson Davis

Evelyn Thompson Davis

February 23, 2025, 88, Mount Olive — It was in the wee hours of Sunday morning, February 23, 2025, that Evelyn Thompson Davis passed away while at Wayne Hospital.  She was 88 years of age and was a Mount Olive resident. Mrs. Davis had been a homemaker who excelled at taking care of her loved…read more »

Dorothy Lee Davis Cain

Dorothy Lee Davis Cain

March 1, 2025, 79, Mount Olive — Dorothy Lee Davis Cain, age 79, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 1st with her loving son by her side at his residence. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Ray Davis and Dorothy Martin Adams. Dorothy was a…read more »

Paul Allen Holmes

Paul Allen Holmes

February 26, 2025, 58, Goldsboro — Paul Allen Holmes, age 58, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at his home.  He is the son of Walter Wayne Holmes and the late Judy Nichols Westbrook.  His longest employment was with Dewey Brothers where he learned trade of welding, becoming a certified welder.  He took that knowledge…read more »

Fred J. & Susan D. Theriac

Fred J. & Susan D. Theriac

February 24, 2025, 67 & 68, Grantham — Frederick Joseph Theriac, age 67, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home. Born in East St. Louis, IL, he was the son of the late Jack and Juanita Tinsley Theriac. Fred was the owner and operator of Fred’s Tree Service. He enjoyed fishing and was…read more »

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