Category Archives: Obituaries

Terry Swinson Horne

Terry Swinson Horne

October 6, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Mrs. Terry Swinson Horne, 74, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Rex Hospital. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Willie G. Mitchell Jr.

Willie G. Mitchell Jr.

October 5, 2024, 93, Rocky Mount — Mr. Willie G. Mitchell Jr., 93, completed his earthly walk of life on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. No formal services will be held. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Nancy Jean Kuhn

Nancy Jean Kuhn

October 5, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Nancy Jean Kuhn of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at her home at the age of 86. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery…read more »

Teresa “Pat” Elizabeth Armwood

Teresa “Pat” Elizabeth Armwood

October 4, 2024, 87, Clinton — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly transition of Ms. Teresa “Pat” Elizabeth Armwood, 87. Ms. Armwood passed on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Sampson Regional Medical Center, Clinton, NC. There will be a public viewing from…read more »

Mable Williams

Mable Williams

October 3, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly transition of Ms. Mable Williams, 72. Ms . Williams transitioned at the Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, Goldsboro, NC. Mable Lee Williams was born June 3, 1952, to the late…read more »

Doris Williams Lupton

Doris Williams Lupton

October 3, 2024, 79, Mount Olive — Doris Williams Lupton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, October 3, 2024.  Born on May 30, 1945, in Wayne County, NC, Doris was the fifth of six daughters born to Floyd D. and Daisy Mae Williamson Williams. Doris shared 61 wonderful years…read more »

Shannon Blalock Strickland

Shannon Blalock Strickland

October 3, 2024, 51, Seven Springs — Shannon Blalock Strickland, 51, a resident of the Seven Springs area, passed away early Thursday morning, October 3, 2024, while at home.  Though recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, her passing came quite unexpectedly. Preceded in death by her father, Thomas Elliot Blalock; her mother, Sandra Mathis Blalock…read more »

Sharon Lorraine Graham Page

Sharon Lorraine Graham Page

October 4, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Sharon Lorraine Graham Page, 74, of Goldsboro, passed away Friday at U.N.C Hospice in Pittsboro. She is the daughter of the late John L. and Betty L. Graham and is the wife of Bryan Page. Mrs. Page was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, where…read more »

Wallace Ray Shackelford

Wallace Ray Shackelford

October 2, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Wallace Ray Shackelford, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC. Born in Duplin County, he was the son of the late Melvin Shackelford and Virginia Poythress Shackelford. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and was a truck driver. Ray…read more »

Ann Lancaster Newcomb

Ann Lancaster Newcomb

October 3, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Ann Lancaster Newcomb, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Wayne County on March 27, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Lancaster and Amanda Teachey Lancaster. A service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held on…read more »

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