February 27, 2025, 53, Kenly — Ricky Allen Wells, 53, passed away peacefully at Wayne UNC Health Care on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born in Wayne County on September 3, 1971 to Linda Wade Wilson and the late William Melvin Wells. In addition to his father, Ricky is preceded in death by his daughter, Erika…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Ricky Allen Wells
Janice Sauls Stocks
March 2, 2025, 71, Fremont — Janice Sauls Stocks, 71, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield with family by her side. Born in Wayne County on October 14, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Benjamin and Nellie Bass Sauls. Born and raised in Eureka, Jan was…… read more »
Master Sergeant Jesse Lee Uzzell, USAF, Retired
February 26, 2025, 87, Durham — Master Sergeant Jesse Lee Uzzell, USAF, Retired, 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System in Nashville, Tennessee. Visitation will begin at Noon EST on Friday, March 14, 2025, followed by a funeral service to honor Jesse at 1:00 PM EST at Howell Funeral…… read more »
Linda Payge Pigford
February 26, 2025, 79, Mount Olive — Linda Payge Pigford, 79, of Mount Olive departed this earthly life Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. She was born in Hertford County, North Carolina on October 26, 1945 to the late King Solomon and Dicie Butler Pigford. Miss Pigford was a dedicated…… read more »
Deborah “Debbie” Worley Gill
February 27, 2025, 68, Princeton — Deborah “Debbie” Worley Gill, 68, of Princeton passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Deborah was born on January 14, 1957 in Suffolk, Virginia to the late Russell Glenn Worley and Ethel Medlin Worley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…… read more »
Mildred Johnson Whitley
February 26, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Mildred Johnson Whitley, aged 94, transitioned peacefully on February 26, 2025. Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in the joy and warmth Mildred brought into every life she touched. Born on April 1, 1930 in Edgecombe County, NC, Mildred was a person of boundless kindness, compassion, humor,…… read more »
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
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
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
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 »
