Yearly Archives: 2021

Hazel Smith Gillis

Hazel Smith Gillis

September 21, 2021, 90, Goldsboro – Hazel Smith Gillis, 90, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Allendale, South Carolina on January 4, 1931 to the late R.E. Smith and Annie Hall Smith. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Gillis. Hazel…read more »

William “Bill” Edward Wallace

William “Bill” Edward Wallace

September 20, 2021, 71, Goldsboro – William “Bill” Edward Wallace passed away peacefully on the morning of September 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, William Wallace; his mother, Hettie Wallace; and son William Wallace, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Wallace; daughter Kimberly Storino and husband Trent Storino, and…read more »

Randy Shawn Carter

Randy Shawn Carter

September 22, 2021, 48, Pikeville – Randy Shawn Carter, 48, passed away at Wayne UNC Hospital on September 22, 2021. He was born in Lenoir County to Randall “Coon” Carter and the late Rose Ann Carter on November 1, 1972. In addition to his mother, Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and…read more »

Tara Hinnant

Tara Hinnant

September 23, 2021, 49, Goldsboro – Tara Hinnant, 49, of Goldsboro departed this walk of life Thursday, September 23, 2021 at home. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Ashley Nicole Newsome

Ashley Nicole Newsome

September 22, 2021, 25, Pikeville – Ashley Nicole Newsome, 25, of Pikeville, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Ashley was born in Wayne County on January 10, 1996 to Frances Williams. She was raised by parents, Sandra Barnes and William Newsome. Ashley was a graduate of Charles B.…read more »

Tony Rowe

Tony Rowe

September 22, 2021, 54, Goldsboro – Tony Rowe, 54, of Goldsboro, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2021 at Wilson Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilson. Viewing will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home…read more »

Martha D. Jordan

Martha D. Jordan

September 21, 2021, 96, Greensboro – Martha D. Jordan, 96, passed away on September 21, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born on November 11, 1924 in Maceo, Kentucky and lived over 50 years in Goldsboro, NC.  Martha is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Jordan Whitley; granddaughter, Maris Jordan Whitley; and son-in-law, Jack Whitley. She…read more »

Lavina I. Harper

Lavina I. Harper

September 20, 2021, 96, Salt Lake City – Miss Lavina I. Harper, 96, passed away Monday. She was a native of the Nahunta Community of Wayne County and was the daughter of Alma Aycock Harper and William Walter Harper. Arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Farm Credit Farmers Market Greets Fall (PHOTO GALLERY)

Farm Credit Farmers Market Greets Fall (PHOTO GALLERY)

The Farm Credit Farmers Market greeted the beginning of fall this past weekend.  Saturday’s Fall Fest drew plenty of customers to the local farmers market beside the Maxwell Center.  Fall fresh produce was on sale, as well as plenty of locally-made crafts.  Kids participated in a pumpkin decorating contest.  97.7 Katie Country’s Wayne Carlyle broadcasted…read more »

Athlete Of The Week: Bailey Wood

Athlete Of The Week: Bailey Wood

Bailey Wood only started playing volleyball in the eighth grade, but throughout her high school career, she has blossomed into one of C.B. Aycock’s key players. “I started late, but some of my friends encouraged me to play in my eighth-grade year, and ever since then, I’ve just enjoyed playing it,” Wood said. The Golden…read more »

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