January 15, 2021, 70, Goldsboro – Rose Lee Tuckson, 70, of Goldsboro died Friday at Transitions Life Care, Raleigh. She was born October 15, 1950 to William L. Grady and Doris Yelverton Grady. The funeral service will be private. Her mortal frame will be laid to rest in Evergreen Memorial Park Her memory and love…… read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Rose Lee Tuckson
Mae Darden
January 14, 2021, 70, Goldsboro – Mae Darden, 70, of Goldsboro died Thursday at Vidant Hospital, Greenville. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC.… read more »
Thelroy Parker
January 12, 2021, 60, Goldsboro – Thelroy Parker, 60, of Goldsboro Tuesday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was born October 2, 1960 in Lenoir County to J.W. Davis and Mattie Grady and is survived by two children. Graveside services will be held Friday, January 29, 2021 at 12 Noon in the Eastern Carolina Veterans…… read more »
Teresa Hill Horne
January 16, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – Teresa Hill Horne, 68, 1690 N. Hwy 581 died Saturday at her residence. Funeral service, Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont. There will be a time of sharing with the family following the service. Surviving is her son Ashley Wayne Horne of the home, sisters, Julia “Judy”…… read more »
Gale Gurley Dail
January 15, 2021, 71, Goldsboro – Gale Gurley Dail, 71, died Friday at Eagle’s Pointe after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Surviving is her husband, Bobby Dail; daughters, Wendy Lockwood (Bryan) of Raleigh and Michelle Best (Brian) of Pikeville; a brother, Robert Gurley (Barbara) of Grifton, NC; sisters, Jackie McKeel of Tabb, VA, Grace…… read more »
Wayne County Museum To Debut 135th USCT Exhibit In February
The Wayne County Museum will be presenting their annual Black History exhibit in collaboration with the USCT Research Team, on the little-known Black soldiers of the Civil War. The special exhibition will open on Saturday, February 20th at 10 AM. At 1 PM on opening day, local reenactors will introduce visitors to these brave African-American soldiers,…… read more »
North Carolina News – January 19
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRIAN TURNER State lawmaker says he’s tested positive for the coronavirus RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A state lawmaker in North Carolina has announced that he’s tested positive for the coronavirus. The Raleigh News & Observer reports that state Rep. Brian Turner made the announcement on Monday. Turner is a Democrat who represents House District…… read more »
City Celebrates Life, Work Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Many of the inequities that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood against are still palpable in modern day America. That idea was present throughout the City of Goldsboro’s annual Martin Luther King Day celebration, which was held on Monday in a virtual format due to the pandemic. Goldsboro Mayor Pro Tem David Ham welcomed the…… read more »
Groups Partner To Host Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall
Operation Unite Goldsboro, Goldsboro Pediatrics and Wayne UNC Health Care are partnering to host a COVID Town Hall on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The event will be held via Zoom. Registration is required and may be completed by visiting the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5359545850?pwd=YUtpOGZqOWRDaVphTVI3Ynpaa3k4UT09. During the forum, local and state…… read more »
North Duplin Rotary/Exchange Student Of The Month
The Scholarship & Awards Committee of North Duplin Jr/Sr High School is pleased to announce the Mount Olive Exchange Club and Duplin Rotary Club Student of the Month for January, Callie Thornton. Callie is the daughter of Allan and Laura Thornton of Faison, NC. Callie is a senior at North Duplin, and she has a…… read more »
