March 3, 2021, 26, Goldsboro – Matthew William Cook, 26, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Matthew was a fun loving guy that enjoyed being with family and friends. He was employed with Tarheel Basement Systems in Raleigh. Matthew will be remembered for his love of…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Matthew William Cook
Jean Johnson Williford
March 2, 2021, 91, Goldsboro – Jean Johnson Williford, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Jean was born in Johnston County on November 27, 1929 to the late W. Leon and Alice Gordon Johnson. She was married to the late Moses Donald Williford. Jean had worked as a…… read more »
Neoma “Tudy” Bland
March 2, 2021, 82, Goldsboro – Neoma “Tudy” Bland was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on March 2nd, 2021 at the age of 82. Neoma was born on June 10, 1938 in Chillicothe Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Carl Earley and Blanche Sommers. In addition to…… read more »
Michael Strickland
March 03, 2021, 63, Goldsboro – Michael Strickland, 63, of Goldsboro died Wednesday in Washington DC. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC.… read more »
Claudia Ann Saratowski Bruce
March 4, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – Claudia Ann Saratowski Bruce, age 76, of Goldsboro, NC went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 4, 2021. Claudia was born in Morehead City, NC on September 30, 1944. She was a faithful member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church and a dedicated teacher at Faith Christian…… read more »
Jean Elizabeth Wilson Lewis
March 1, 2021, 83, Princeton – Jean Elizabeth Wilson Lewis, 83, of Princeton passed away at her home on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey on August 20, 1937 to the late William Wilson and Grace Rue Scanlon. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. She…… read more »
Goldsboro And Spring Basketball Players Named To East Central 2A All-Conference Team
The East Central 2A Conference recently announced its all-conference team as voted on by the conference’s coaches. Goldsboro’s Xavion Atkinson and Jaikir Fowler were named to the boys’ team. Spring Creek’s Kaden Jones was also named to the boys’ team. Spring Creek’s Emily Williams was named to the girls’ team alongside Goldsboro’s Mary Archibald and…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Katlyn Parrish
C.B Aycock’s Katlyn Parrish is not your typical student-athlete, and the head girls’ basketball coach Randy Pate has certainly taken notice. After the Golden Falcons’ final game against Eastern Wayne on February 19th. Pate called Parrish “our Larry Bird.” Parrish appreciated the compliment and said playing for the Pate the past four years has made…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Kyle Holland
When North Duplin’s Kyle Holland earned his spot on the varsity baseball as a freshman, the short-term excitement was palpable. He was eager to play alongside upperclassmen and make his presence felt right away. However, he quickly learned there were more long-term benefits to making varsity as a freshman. It was not just the prestige…… read more »
County Approves Rate Hike For Genoa Sewer Customers
A sewer rate increase is coming for some Wayne County residents. At this week’s Wayne County Board meeting, County Manager Craig Honeycutt laid out the reasons for the rate hike for the Genoa Sanitary Sewage system. Honeycutt says the system is losing money between the increased rates in the City of Goldsboro and the high…… read more »
