All Obituaries

Larry Joseph Dixon, age 66, of Mt. Olive, passed away on Tuesday morning at Wayne UNC Healthcare surrounded by his family. He was son of the late James and Rossie Dixon of Mt. Olive. Larry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sue Massengill Dixon;  his daughter, Kelly Dixon Pate and husband, Jason; his son, Matt Dixon and wife, Sarah.  He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Thomas, Andrew and John Pate, Taylor, Kate and Noah Dixon;  Two brothers, Edward Dixon and wife,...

Jared Bryan Jackson, age 30, passed away Monday following an accident. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of Allen and Wanda Jackson and was preceded in death by grandparents, Buck and Judy McIntosh. A service to celebrate Jared’s life will be held Friday at 11:00 am by the graveside at Wayne Memorial Park.  The family will greet friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home. In addition to his parents, Jared is survived by his wife, Emily...

George William Barley, 72, of La Grange passed away Saturday at Wayne UNC Hospital. He is the son of the late George Clifton and Eloise Barley, and is the husband of Susan W. Barley. Mr. Barley was a United States Air Force veteran, he worked for Goldsboro Police Department and for Merk Pharmaceutical. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the Eastern North Carolina Veteran’s Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC. In addition to his wife, Mr. Barley...

Barbara Gail Blackwell, 56, passed away Saturday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late James K. and Hazel Louise Gooding Blackwell.  A service to celebrate her life will be held Wednesday, January 22, at 1:00 at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn Epps and Rev. James Rouse officiating.  The family will have a time of visitation immediately following the service at the funeral home.  Burial will follow the visitation at...

Wanda Jenkins Powell, 61, of the Grantham community passed away on Thursday afternoon at her residence. She is the daughter of  the late Dalton Lee and Lillie Thigpen Jenkins, and is the wife of Alton Brent Powell. Wanda was an angel to her family and friends, and loved to support the Ronald McDonald House. Mrs. Powell had been employed with Sentry Insurance Company as a Claims Technician. A service of love and remembrance will be held Monday in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home...

William Thomas “Tom”  Langley, age 76, passed away Wednesday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Elijah Clifton Langley and Texie Leona Lewis Langley and was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Debra Kay Langley and his brother, Joseph Clifton Langley.  Tom was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. Tom will be remembered as a good husband,...

Roy Glenn Willoughby, 66, of Kenly passed away Tuesday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. He is the son of the late Atlas Glenn and Ella Campbell Willoughby, and is the husband of Sharon Harrell Willoughby. Mr. Willoughby was a member of Niagara Pentecostal Holiness Church, and had worked as a millwright and foreman for Equipment Sales and Services. A service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with...

Steven R. Danielson, age 71, of 204 Old Farm Road, died Tuesday morning at his home.  Born in Litchfield, MN, he was the son of the late Donald and Adeline Nyber Danielson.  He was a retired Mst/Sgt. with the United States Air Force, serving over 20 years. After his service in the military, Steve became a gas truck driver with EJ Pope and also driving for Ace Transport. Prior to his illness in 1995, having his own truck and with his wife Cheryl and best buddy, “Poopsie”...

The Mayor of Dobbersville, Elton Wayne “Wirehead” Bryan, age 62, passed away Wednesday at his residence. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late John Milton Bryan and Pauline Skinner Capps Bryan and brother of the late John Paul Bryan.  “Wirehead” was a well-known farmer in the Dobbersville Community and although he had no children, he was a father figure to many.  A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held Friday at 3:00 pm at the...

Sandra Malpass Waters, 64, of Garner, formerly of Mt. Olive, passed away at Life Care Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Alton and Louise Davis Malpass, and was married to Jackie H. Waters. Mrs. Waters had been a member of Northeast Free Will Baptist Church and had worked for WalMart as a greeter. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Northeast Original Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Mickey Whitfield officiating. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Waters is...