Monthly Archives: September 2021

Nominations Being Accepted For Chamber’s Annual Ag Awards

Nominations Being Accepted For Chamber’s Annual Ag Awards

The annual Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Luncheon will be held on October 18th at The Maxwell Center. “Wayne County is a significant component in the state, national, and global agricultural industry. We are excited to continue our efforts in promoting the ag community by presenting this annual luncheon which will once again feature…read more »

Patetown V.F.D. To Evaluate Hydrant Flows

Patetown V.F.D. To Evaluate Hydrant Flows

The Patetown Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant flow evaluations during the month of September.  Areas affected will be residences along Church of God Road and the north end of Saulston Road, including all subdivisions that are off these two main streets. Residents may experience temporary reduced water pressure and discoloration of the…read more »

Julius Coley Grantham Sr.

Julius Coley Grantham Sr.

August 5, 2021, 90, Illinois – Mr. Julius Coley Grantham Sr. affectionally called “JC”, son of the late Freddie and Luecrattie Coley Grantham was born May 6, 1931, in Wayne County. He departed this life at the age of 90, on August 5, 2021, in Belleville, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his siblings:…read more »

Roscell “Adrian” Mayes

Roscell “Adrian” Mayes

September 4, 2021, 31, Goldsboro – Mr. Roscell “Adrian” Mayes, 31, passed on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Pastor Aline R. Lawson

Pastor Aline R. Lawson

September 2, 2021, 87, Goldsboro – Pastor Aline R. Lawson, 87, passed on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Gladys Coley Best

Gladys Coley Best

September 2, 2021, 90, Goldsboro – Ms. Gladys Coley Best, 90, passed on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Swindell Isler Jr.

Swindell Isler Jr.

September 1, 2021, 36, Greenville – Mr. Swindell Isler Jr., 36, passed on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly,211 West Hooks River Road, Goldsboro, NC. There will be a public viewing…read more »

Mother Annie Artis

Mother Annie Artis

August 31, 2021, 78, Goldsboro – Mother Annie Artis, 78, passed on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Willow Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Elm Grove Church Ministries, 118 Booker Street, Pikeville, NC. There will be a…read more »

Nathaniel “Sweetie” Kornegay

Nathaniel “Sweetie” Kornegay

August 29, 2021, 64, Dudley – Mr. Nathaniel “Sweetie” Kornegay, 64, passed on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:00am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. There will be viewing held on Friday, September…read more »

Betty Ann Bell

Betty Ann Bell

September 6, 2021, 63, Goldsboro – We the staff and management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home joins with the Bell and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Betty Ann Bell, 63, of Goldsboro. Ms. Bell passed at her home surrounded by her loving family. There will be no formal arrangements at this…read more »

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