All Obituaries

I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Paula Sue Bauer Thrash passed away peacefully at Wake Medical Center on October 12, 2019 after battling a long illness.  Her last days were spent surrounded by her family.  Paula was a warrior and fought with valiant effort never once losing her faith.  She touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  Paula was born on September 16, 1955 to Pauline and Conrad Bauer in...

Helen Joann Ratliff Logan, 67, passed away Friday at her home. She was the daughter of the late James Lee Ratliff and Helen Ratliff Johnson, and was married to the late Donnie Lee Logan. Mrs. Logan was a happy lady who loved her family. Services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Logan is survived by her sons, Michael Logan and Robert Vinic and wife, Elsa all of Spokane, WA and Joel Logan of Dudley; three sisters, Patricia Worley of Dudley, Norma Randall and husband, Jim of Cheyne WY, and...

Thomas James Karpinski, 50, passed away Thursday afternoon. He was the son of  Audrey F. Nichols and Thomas John and Ellene Karpinski, and was married to Lynda Avery Karpinski. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and was a carpenter for Georgia Pacific. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Karpinski is survived by...

  Archie G. Rose Sr, 89, passed away Wednesday evening at Wayne UNC Hospital. Born in Wilson, NC he is the son of the late William and Thelma Rose and was the husband of the late, Grace Rose. Mr. Rose was a retired United States Navy Chief. He had attended church at both New Heart Fellowship and Adamsville Baptist Church, and was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Club. No formal services will be held. Mr. Rose is survived by his sons, Archie Garland Rose Jr. and...

Rhonda Cobb Barker, age 60, of 131 Bennett Farm Lane, Goldsboro, died Tuesday at her home.  Born in Cynthiana, KY, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Neva King Cobb and the wife of the late H. Denny Barker. She was retired as a postal clerk with the United States Postal Service after over 30 years of service.  Funeral Services will be held on Friday September 27, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Heath officiating. Burial will...

Edward Earl Carter, 74, passed away on Saturday at Wayne UNC Hospital. He was the son of the late Rev. William Carter and Rosie Taylor Carter, and he was married to Annett Mitchell Carter. Mr. Carter was a self employed painter and a member of Walker Memorial United Methodist Church. Private funeral services will be held. In addition to his wife, Mr. Carter is survived by his sons, Eddy Carter of Seven Springs and Timmy Carter and friend, Lorena Coley of Belfast; and a brother, Ronnie...

Mrs. Margaret Jackson Carter, 91, passed away on Friday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne county, she was the daughter of the late Burl Franklin and Eva Daniels Jackson, and was married to the late Woodrow Carter. Mrs. Carter was a retired inspector for General Electric. She was a member of Westwood United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of  the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved spending time with her family and working in her flowers and...

Gloria Estelle Booth Rich, 83, passed away Friday evening surrounded by her family at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Westbourne, TN, she was the daughter of the late William Lee and Edna Broyles Booth, and was the wife of Max Rich Sr. Mrs. Rich was a member of Faro Chapel Church. She was an ordained minister, choir leader, sunday school teacher, past Mrs. Senior at the Wayne County Fair. Her faith was central in her life. She was a gifted painter and writer, but loved all kinds of...

Nadine Ruth Featherston, age 83, formerly of Goldsboro, died Thursday at the home of her daughter in Sneads Ferry, NC.  Born in Pawhuska, OK, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Lorenza Rodriquez Elias and the wife of the late Clarence C. Featherston. She was a retired LPN with Skill Creations. A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home in Goldsboro.  She is survived by her son, Clarence C....

Royce Lee Gooding, 71, of Macclesfield died Tuesday at his residence. He was the son of the late Franklin and Lillie Gooding, and was the husband of the late Paulette Gooding. No formal services will be held. Mr. Gooding is survived by a son, Mark Gooding. Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Gooding family and online condolences may be sent to www.shumate-faulk.com.