February 18, 2021, 63, Goldsboro – Daniel Albert “Danny” Lancaster, 63, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his home. Danny was born in Wayne County on July 26, 1957 to the late Clinton Edward Lancaster and Mary Jane Crumpler Lancaster. His happiest times were spent with his friends riding his motorcycle. Danny owned…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Daniel Albert “Danny” Lancaster
Raymond “Ray” Earnest
February 20, 2021, 61, La Grange – Raymond “Ray” Earnest, 61, was released from the bonds of this earth and entered into eternal glory on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Ray was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Martha Smith Earnest and the late Amon Earnest on May 17, 1959. Ray proudly and faithfully served his country…… read more »
Donna Jean Jones
February 21, 2021, 61, Goldsboro – Donna Jean Jones, 61, of Goldsboro, passed away on February 21, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. Due to Covid-19, a private service will be held at at later date. Donna was born on December 30, 1959 to Virginia and Daniel Hoilman in Pennsylvania. In 1999, she met…… read more »
Bobby J. Whitley Sr.
February 19, 2021, 75, LaGrange – Bobby J. Whitley Sr. , 75, of LaGrange went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, February 19, 2021 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. Homegoing service will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 6 p.m. at Park East Church of God in Goldsboro. The family will greet…… read more »
Rosa M. Aldridge
February 23, 2021, 86, Goldsboro – Rosa M. Aldridge, 86, of Goldsboro died Tuesday at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC.… read more »
Carlton Troublefield
February 23, 2021, 57, Fremont – Carlton Troublefield, 57, of Fremont died Tuesday at Fremont Rest Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Homes & Cremations, LLC.… read more »
Martin Junior Oates
February 19, 2021, 70, Goldsboro – Martin Junior Oates was born August 11, 1950 in Wayne County to the late Lorenzo Oates and Rena Mae Ruffin Oates. He passed from labor to reward on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. He leaves to cherish his precious memories four sisters, Mother Blonnie…… read more »
LCSO: Wanted Suspect Caught One Day After Police Chase
After nearly one day on the run, a wanted suspect is apprehended in Lenoir County. Authorities had been searching for 29-year-old Kenneth E. Piper of Wilson since a multi-county car chase on Monday. Piper, who was wanted on active felony warrants, and a second suspect had reportedly led law enforcement on the pursuit that started…… read more »
Moment Of Silence Marks 500,000 COVID Deaths In U.S.
This week, the U.S crossed the grim milestone of 500,000 deaths due to COVID-19. At Wayne UNC Health Care, the hospital staff paused at 3 PM Tuesday to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the Americans who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus. Citizens across Wayne County were asked to join…… read more »
North Carolina News – February 23
VIRUS CLAIM-ASSAULT CHARGE Police: Woman claimed to have virus, blew into deputy’s face LINCOLNTON, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina say that a woman has been charged after she claimed to have the coronavirus and blew into a sheriff deputy’s face. The Charlotte Observer reports that the incident occurred Sunday evening in Lincoln County.…… read more »
