February 18, 2021, 81, Seven Springs – Ms. Sadie K. Edwards, 81, passed on Thursday, February 18, 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 and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Sadie K. Edwards
Mary L. White
February 21, 2021, 80, Fremont – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the White and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Mary L White, 80, years of age. Mrs White, transitioned at the comfort of her home on…… read more »
Flood Conditions Expected To Slowly Improve (PHOTO GALLERY)
The levels on the Neuse River near Goldsboro are finally dropping. As of 5 AM today, the National Weather Service says the Neuse River remains at about 21.5-feet, still in “Moderate Flood Stage.” The local river is expected to continue dropping and be out of flood stage by the end of the week. A Flood…… read more »
UMO Earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Designation
The University of Mount Olive has once again been named a Military Friendly ® School. Dr. Lisa Nuesell, Associate VP for Adult and Graduate Operations and Enrollment Management, said, “At the University of Mount Olive, we take great pride in supporting our military students and we value not only the commitment and sacrifices they make,…… read more »
WCC Student Art Selected For Display In Raleigh
Three pieces of art created by Wayne Community College students are on display at North Carolina State University. Works by Dylon Bryson of Faison, Lillie Thorne of Mount Olive, and Louise Bongala of Goldsboro were selected to represent WCC on the walls of the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. The three are…… read more »
A Giant Among Men: Apostle Simmons Gives Lesson In Succession Planning
Apostle Norbert E Simmons is known to many as A Giant Among Men. The most recent confirmation that Apostle Simmons stands head and shoulder above many was his appointment of Dr. Aaron McNair, II as his successor as Senior Pastor of Deeper Life Church Ministries (DLCM), 900 Eleventh Street, Goldsboro, NC. This was done not…… read more »
Rebecca Holt Dean
February 22, 2021, 67, Mount Olive – Rebecca Holt Dean, resident of Mount Olive, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at her home. A memorial gathering to remember her will be held Saturday, February 27, at 2 p.m. at her residence, 119 Tar Heel Drive, Mount Olive. While her life’s work had included several facets,…… read more »
Linda Carter Dixon Turner
February 22, 2021, 75, Mount Olive – Linda Carter Dixon Turner was born June 3, 1945, and she passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. . Mrs.Turner is survived by her husband, Jimmy Turner of the home, and a sister Pat Edmundson of La-Grange . Also she is survived…… read more »
Carl Ray Price
February 21, 2021, 87, Seven Springs – Carl Ray Price, an icon at the Drummersville Crossroads, Seven Springs, N.C., has passed away at age 87. Death came early Sunday morning, February 21, 2021 while at the home of a daughter. Mr. Price will be remembered for his many years of farming in the Drummersville community…… read more »
CMSgt James Robert (Bob) Forsythe
February 22, 2021, 77, Goldsboro – CMSgt James Robert (Bob) Forsythe passed away February 22, 2021. He was born January 31, 1944, in New Bern, NC, the son of James C. and Lucy B. Forsythe. Chief Forsythe served in the United States Air Force for 30 years. While on active duty he completed three Associates…… read more »
