January 31, 2021, 65, Goldsboro – Richard “Ricky” Allison Babb, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Halifax County, NC on March 8, 1955, he is the son of Ida Sims Braswell Babb of Brunswick County, VA and the late Allison Coolidge Babb. Richard was…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Richard “Ricky” Allison Babb
Dwight Foy Ingram
January 30, 2021, 61, Goldsboro – Dwight Foy Ingram, 61, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home. Dwight was born in Wayne County, on April 21, 1959 to the late Foy and Louise Barwick Ingram. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during Desert Storm, Desert Shield and the…… read more »
Father Accused Of Murder In Child Abuse Case
A suspect is charged in a case of child abuse that resulted in the infant’s death. On January 25th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department was contacted by the Department of Social Services regarding a 2-month-old baby that had been transported to the hospital due to physical injuries. On January 29th, the child passed away due…… read more »
William “Gary” Tyner
February 3, 2021, 66, Grantham – William “Gary” Tyner, 66, of Grantham, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior February 3, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro following a battle with cancer. A native of Wayne County, he was born on November 22, 1954 to Gertrude McCullen Tyner and the late…… read more »
Violette Robinson
February 03, 2021, 93, Mount Olive – Violette Robinson, 93, of Mt. Olive died Wednesday at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations.… read more »
Robert Louis Skinner
January 31, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Robert Louis Skinner, 85, of Goldsboro died Sunday at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 4, 1935 in Onslow County to Henry L. and Essie Cooper Skinner. He is survived by his wife, Alice Hucks Skinner and four children. Graveside services will be held Monday at 2…… read more »
Lee Thomas Williams, Jr.
January 30, 2021, 83, Princeton – Lee Thomas Williams, Jr., 83, of Princeton passed away at his home on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1937 in Beaufort County, NC to the late Lee Thomas Williams and Vivian Myers Harris Williams. There will be no public services at this time. He…… read more »
North Carolina News – February 5
OFFICERS SHOT-NORTH CAROLINA Police: 3 officers shot by suspect who is barricaded in home HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say three North Carolina police officers were shot and wounded by a man who barricaded himself in a home in an hours-long standoff Friday. The officers’ injuries weren’t life-threatening. High Point police Lt. Matt Truitt…… read more »
United Way Seeks Volunteers For Vaccine Efforts
The United Way of Wayne County is playing a part in getting residents vaccinated against the coronavirus. The local United Way has been helping with the county’s vaccine call center and will also be assisting with the vaccination site as needed. The United Way is looking for help in these efforts. Volunteers are needed for…… read more »
Boys Basketball: C.B. Aycock Falls To New Bern (PHOTO GALLERY)
C.B. Aycock attempted to overcome a 12-point halftime deficit in its game against New Bern on Thursday night, but despite their best efforts, the Golden Falcons could not topple the Bears. The Bears came out firing and held off the Golden Falcons for 47-38, Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference victory. The Golden Falcons were down 11-2…… read more »
