February 9, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – James Thomas Harrison, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Halifax County, Virginia on December 8, 1952, he was the son of the late Buckner Hodges Harrison and Freida Beatrice Marlee Harrison. James’ proudly served his country in the United…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
James Thomas Harrison
Yvonne Edwards Davenport
February 8, 2021, 75, Goldsboro – Yvonne Edwards Davenport, 75, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday evening at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Lorean Robbins Edwards. Yvonne had worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Coble…… read more »
James Arthur Ellison
February 10, 2021, 66, Goldsboro – James Arthur Ellison, 66, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Due to COVID-19, a service will be held at a later date. Mr. Ellison was born in Guilford County on April 8, 1954. He was a member of the American Pool…… read more »
Eldress Mildred McLaurin Ross
February 9, 2021, 71, LaGrange – Eldress Mildred McLaurin Ross, 71, of LaGrange went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville with her daughters at her bedside. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park in…… read more »
Ruby Kornegay
February 11, 2021, 59, Goldsboro – Ruby Kornegay, 59, of Goldsboro died Thursday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC.… read more »
Margaret Wells
February 11, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Margaret Wells, 83, of Goldsboro died Thursday at UNC Chapel Hill. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC.… read more »
Boys Basketball: Goldsboro Snaps Two-game Losing Streak (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro rode the wave of momentum created by a fast start and grabbed a 75-33 East Central 2A Conference victory against Spring Creek on Thursday evening. The Cougars also snapped their two-game losing streak, and Goldsboro head coach Jamal Croom said Goldsboro did a good job sharing the basketball throughout the game. “Coming off a…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Goldsboro Tops Spring Creek (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro won its second straight game as the Cougars cruised past Spring Creek 53-9 on Thursday evening. The Cougars opened the first quarter on a 9-1 run and led 17-3 after the opening eight minutes. Back-to-back three-pointers from Akiyah York and Kalia Bell extended the margin to 30-6 midway through the second quarter, and Goldsboro…… read more »
Margaret Johnson
February 07, 2021, 73, Goldsboro – Margaret Johnson, 73, of Goldsboro died Sunday at the Providence Assisted Living, Smithfield. She was born November 9, 1947 in Wayne County to Roosevelt and Naomi Silver Johnson. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 12 Noon in the James T. Haskins Memorial Chapel of Haskins Funeral Home. Burial will…… read more »
WCPS Remains On Track To Reopen For Youngest Students
Wayne County Public Schools is still planning to reopen to Pre-K – 5th grade students under “Plan A” at the start of the 4th grading period. Thursday, the Wayne County Board of Education received an update on the planning for transition those students back to on-campus learning. Interim Superintendent Dr. David Lewis says COVID trends…… read more »
