All Obituaries

Thelma Gardner Ezzell, age 85, passed away early Sunday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Albert B. Gardner and the late Rosa Anderson Gardner Creech and wife of the late Arnold Ezzell. She was a member of Black Jack Free Will Baptist Church and was formerly employed with Cherry Hospital as a Food Service Supervisor. A service to celebrate Thelma’s life will be held Tuesday, June 18th at 11:00 am at Black Jack Free Will...

Goldie Marie Kennedy passed peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center early Saturday morning. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian J. Keith, her sister, Clover Lancaster, her mother, Edna Lewis, her grandmother, Ella Blalock and her very special friend, Lt. Col. Lewis C. Keith, Sr. Goldie loved fishing, spending time outside and NASCAR. She was a Jimmy Johnson fan from his first race. She loved her pets, especially her dogs. At her request, no formal funeral services will be...

Kerri Leann Cook Huerta, 40, passed away on Thursday after a hard-fought battle with kidney disease. Kerri was surrounded by friends and family at the time of her passing. Kerri was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Opal and Joseph Simmons. As well as her father, Robert Lee Cook. She is survived by her loving daughter, Savannah M. Martinez; mother, Patsy Lee Cook; sister, Patricia Denise Cook; brother, Larry A. Cook; nieces, Danielle N. Vandehey and Jordan N. Ring;...

Thelma Christine “Chrissy” Figueroa, age 37, passed away Wednesday at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Born in Olney, MD, she was the daughter of J.R. Carter and Julie Carter. Chrissy was a dedicated volunteer to children in the Calypso Community and was currently serving as the Vice-President of the Calypso Parks and Recreation. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday evening at 6:00 pm in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Dail...

Kathy Holt Alfaro, 50, passed away Monday evening surrounded by her family at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She is the daughter of the late Erby and Dolly Mae Holt, and wife of Victor Alfaro. Mrs. Alfaro had worked for Wayne County Public Schools as a bus driver and assistant lunchroom manager. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Willoughby officiating. Committal services will follow in Wayne Memorial Park. The...

Mr. Tommy Bert Price passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning. He was the son of the late George and Leola Price, and was married to the late Frances J. Price. Mr. Tommy will always be remembered as a kind, humble, and devout Christian. He was a proud daddy and granddaddy to his children and grandchildren. His family will always cherish his love for each of them. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home on Friday at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Scott...

Jerome “Jerry” Bernard Albert, 74, a resident of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center after a short battle with cancer. A Staten Island, NY, native, Jerry attended City College in Manhattan, NY. He went on to obtain his PhD in Child Psychology from the University of Illinois at Champaign. What followed was a long and noteworthy career in education, clinical care, and private practice. Jerry was an avid lover of art, travel, and...

Donnie Lee Strickland, age 67, was born in Wayne County to the late Clifford Avery Strickland and the late Mary Lou Futrelle Strickland. Donnie was also preceded in death by a sister, Connie Colvin. He attended Tee’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. A service to celebrate Donnie’s life will be held Monday evening at 7:00pm at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Pollock officiating. Family members will greet friends at the funeral home from 6:00 until 7:00pm. A committal...

Lauren Renee Harrell, age 31, passed away Wednesday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice with her family by her side following a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. Lauren was born in Wayne County to Jim Douglas Harrell and Beverly Hill Harrell and was preceded in death by her brother, Doug Harrell. Lauren was a 2005 graduate of Southern Wayne High School. A service to celebrate Lauren’s life will be held Sunday at 4:00pm at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Jerry A....

  Celion D. Holland, age 83, of 2898 NC 581 North, Fremont, died Monday at his home.  Born in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Leland and Piercy Davis Holland.  Retired from Southern Optical, he was a Member and Deacon of Rains Crossroads OFWB Church. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Sullivan officiating. Committal services will follow in Wayne Memorial Park. The family will receive...