Monthly Archives: November 2021

PET OF THE WEEK: Tuxedo Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Tuxedo Powered By Jackson & Sons

Meet Tuxedo! This fine feline looks like she’s sharply dressed for a night on the town. Tuxedo is a very sweet and laid-back cat. She is a 3-year-old domestic shorthair/mix. Tuxedo is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439…read more »

Down Home In Goldsboro: Jewish Life Across The Centuries

Down Home In Goldsboro: Jewish Life Across The Centuries

This Thursday, November 4 at 6:00 PM in the Moffatt Auditorium at Wayne Community College, the Wayne County Public Library will host a lecture with Dr. Leonard Rogoff titled Down Home in Goldsboro: Jewish Life Across the Centuries. Dr. Rogoff will present an overview of the development of the Jewish community in Wayne County, highlighting…read more »

Third Graders Experience STEM At UMO

Third Graders Experience STEM At UMO

“I never knew that it took 21 days for a chicken to grow inside of an egg,” said a third Northwest Elementary School grader from rom Mrs. Kester’s class. The student was one of over 650 to attend UMO’s Annual STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) on the Green event. The event featured 37 interactive…read more »

Lavern “Gatt” Coley

Lavern “Gatt” Coley

October 24, 2021, 64, Greensboro – Ms. Lavern “Gatt” Coley, formerly of Goldsboro, 64, passed on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home. Arrangements are incomplete this time. She was born on January 10, 1957 to the late Deacon D.H. Coley and Mother Roxi “Tran” Best Coley. She is survived by her brother, David “Buddy Boy”…read more »

Ivory Pridgen

Ivory Pridgen

October 31, 2021, 64, Goldsboro – The Staff and Management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home do offer our sincere condolence as we join with the Pridgen and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Ivory Pridgen, 64. Mr. Pridgen passed away at the Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC Services of Love &…read more »

Kimberly Danko

Kimberly Danko

October 30, 2021, 48, Goldsboro – The staff and Management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home do offer our sincere condolence as we join with the Danko and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Kimberly Danko, 48. Ms. Danko passed away at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. No formal arrangements…read more »

Wyatt Elwood Roberts

October 31, 2021, 91, Calypso – Wyatt Elwood Roberts, at the age of 91, passed away early Sunday morning, October 31, 2021, while at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Mr. Roberts, born on the family farm in the Beautancus community to parents, Jesse Bryant and Llia Swinson Roberts, graduated from Calypso High School and attended diesel…read more »

Joel Ray Taylor

Joel Ray Taylor

October 31, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Joel Ray Taylor, age 83, passed away on October 31. He was born in Duplin County, NC, the son of Roland and Estelle Taylor. Ray lived long and well, with many friends and loved ones. He leaves behind his loving wife, Annette, his son, Chris, and his granddaughter, Lauren.…read more »

Jerry Bryant Mozingo

Jerry Bryant Mozingo

October 30, 2021, 73, Goldsboro – Jerry Bryant Mozingo, age 73, passed away Saturday. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Ressie & Eloise Hill Mozingo and husband of the late Sheila Burris Mozingo. A service to celebrate Jerry’s life will be held Sunday, October 31 at 3:00 pm at the…read more »

Connie Marie Sasser

Connie Marie Sasser

October 31, 2021, 72, Goldsboro – On October 31st, 2021, Connie Marie Sasser was called home to rest with her Lord and Savior after a courageous battle with cancer. Connie Marie Sasser (née Williamson) was born on September 13th, 1949 to Harry Williamson and Maize (née Hayes) Williamson. Born in Smithfield, she grew up in…read more »

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