All Obituaries

Danny B. Mitchell, 72, of York, SC passed away Wednesday at Aldersgate Hospice House in Charlotte. Formerly of Dudley, he was the son of the late Zebedee and Alberta Barwick Mitchell. Danny B. was a retired land surveyor and enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and hunting, as well as reading and watching races on television. A graveside service will be held on Monday in the Mitchell family, Mitchell Rd. Dudley, cemetery at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Jim Willoughby officiating. The family will...

Shirley Ann Zabonick Merriman, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday. Born in Coldwater, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Edward and Ethel Nickols Zabonick. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Merriman. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 4:00 pm at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Willoughby officiating. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held immediately following the service at the...

Joan Beverly Coates Worley, 77, of Princeton passed away Saturday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Blaney F. and Roxie F Coates and was the wife of Roy G. Worley for 54 years. She was the mother of Victoria “Vicky” Worley for 58 years. Joan was a member of Tee’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and retired from Wayne Memorial Hospital where she had worked in security. She volunteered with the Red Cross, at nursing homes fixing hair for free, and the United...

Jackson McKenzie Woodcock, age 18, passed away on Wednesday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh as result of a motorcycle accident of no fault of his own. Born in Wayne County, Jackson was the son of Jamie and Cynthia Woodcock. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Patricia and Hugh Brick and his maternal grandfather, Frank Jackson.   Jackson was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved to duck hunt. He was a member of Brownings Methodist Church and was a Boy Scout...

Willie Ray Moore, age 81, passed away Wednesday at his son’s home in Wake Forest. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Willie Allen Moore and Dorothy Virginia Brown Moore. Willie was a veteran of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Wayne Memorial Park with Military Honors. At other times, the family will be at the home of his sister, Dorothy Fields, 126 Lisa Drive, Princeton,...

James Hubert (“Jim” "Jimmy”) Coleman, Jr. age 82, passed away Tuesday morning at Wayne/UNC Health Care. Born in Wake County, NC, he was the son of the late James Hubert Coleman, Sr. and Margie Macon Coleman. A member of Emmaus Baptist Church, he was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Funeral Services to celebrate Jim’s life will be held Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Emmaus Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim Willoughby and Rev. Steve Holder officiating....

Sandra Kornegay Outlaw, 71, passed away today at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family. Born in Sampson County, she is the daughter of the late Herbert and Jane Kornegay. Sandra attended Emmaus Baptist Church and was retired after 25 years of service with the Wayne County Health Department. Not one to sit still, after retirement, she started working at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home making sure the facilities were clean before and after services. Before going to work for the...

Betty Owen Gwaltney, age 72  died at  Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.   Born in Wayne County to the Late Norman R. Williamson & Margaret Creech, also preceding her in death is her son Buck “JR” Hughes Jr., a brother Johnny Williamson. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held Thursday, May 25th at 6:00 pm in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home.  The Pastor Donnie Hines will preside. The family will greet friends following the service at...

It's with a heavy heart that we say farewell to a decorated Airborne Ranger Michael Thomas Kuehn on May 17, 2023, at 1409.  He is survived by his wife, Gail D Kuehn; stepson, Jason Martinko, daughter in law, Sunisa Melton-Martinko, and granddaughter Serena Melton. He has received his wings once more for his last mission to join his fellow comrades at the heavens gate. Your fight is over, and you can now rest in peace. You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. We Thank...

Amy Herring Daughtry passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Greendale forest Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility in Snow Hill, NC, surrounded by her family. She was born in Goldsboro, NC on February 28, 1922 to Louis Benjamin and Estelle Exum Herring. She was the fourth of seven siblings. Amy is survived by three sons, Harry Daughtry & wife, Mary Jane Bandy Daughtry, Herman Daughtry & wife, Icelene Alligood Daughtry, Robert (Bobby) Daughtry, Sr. & wife, Diana Wiggins...