February 15, 2021, 73, Mount Olive – Ann Marie Rivenbark Jackson, 73, resident of Mount Olive, went to be with her Lord Monday evening, February 15, 2021. God’s angels came for her while she was at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by her family. Ann had worked at Burlington Industries, Mt. Olive Pickle Company, and…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Ann Marie Rivenbark Jackson
Betty Gregory Rigsbee
February 16, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – Betty Gregory Rigsbee, age 76, passed away Tuesday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Nathan and Laura Mae Casey Gregory. She was the wife of the late Lunsford Rigsbee. A Graveside service will be held Friday, February…… read more »
Lai’loni Sky Morton
February 14, 2021, 0, Goldsboro – Hunter Loraine Mozingo announces the birth and death of her daughter, Lai’loni Sky Morton. Along with her mother, she is survived by her father, Brian Morton; brother, Zy’mir Morton; grandparents, Tawessa & Billy Davis and Caprice & Duane Bryant; Aunts, Kyleigha Bryant and Kiarra Bryant; Uncles, Brandon Mozingo, Michael…… read more »
Joseph Douglas “Doug” Miller
February 19, 2021, 74, Goldsboro – Joseph Douglas “Doug” Miller, 74, passed away at his home on Friday, February 19, 2021. Born on July 1, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Miller and Betty Woodard Miller. For over 20 years, Doug served his country in the United States Air Force. While in…… read more »
Elwood “Skip” Wade, Jr.
February 14, 2021, 70, La Grange – Elwood “Skip” Wade, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 14, 2021. Skip was born in Lenoir County to Peggy Ann Wade and the late Elwood Wade Sr. on September 27, 1950. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
Calvin Williams
February 18, 2021, 90, Mount Olive – Calvin Williams, 90, of Mt. Olive died Thursday at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations… read more »
Ralphael Spruill
February 15, 2021, 72, Goldsboro – Ralphael Spruill, 72, of Goldsboro died Monday at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 22, 1949 in Wayne County to Robert Lee and Geraldine Coley Spruill and is survived by four children. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM in the Wayne Memorial Park. Visitation…… read more »
Evangeline B. Davis
February 18, 2021, 89, Goldsboro – Evangeline B. Davis, 89, it is with tender hands of compassion and genuine hearts of love that her family was with her until her peaceful transition on Thursday. Mrs. Davis retired with 49 years of service to her community as a note teller with the Goldsboro Branch Bank and…… read more »
Driver Rescued After Vehicle Ends Up In Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)
Emergency responders had to pull a vehicle from a creek near the Wayne-Duplin County line Friday morning. The car had run off Kelly Springs Road and was completely submerged by the time rescue crews arrived. The driver managed to get out of the vehicle and was found standing on a small island in the middle…… read more »
North Carolina News – February 19
FSU CHANCELLOR Allison elected chancellor at Fayetteville State University. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Darrell T. Allison has been elected to be chancellor at Fayetteville State University. The Fayetteville Observer reported that Allison was elected Thursday. He had resigned from the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors in September to seek the position. Allison…… read more »
