November 15, 2021, 70, Calypso – James Thomas Wolfe, Sr., known to most as Jimmie Wolfe, passed away early Monday morning, November 15, 2021, at his home at Calypso. He was 70. Jimmie was a farmer who loved the land, his home, and his family. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and the many…… read more »
This fall, Wayne County Public Schools, with the support of the Wayne County Board of Education, has worked hard to recognize the ongoing extra efforts our staff are making as a result of COVID. Earlier this fall, the district announced a retention bonus for staff who remained employed with Wayne County Public Schools through the…… read more »
November 20, 2021, 79, Hope Mills – Aver Fay Smith Olson, 79, of Hope Mills, passed away on Saturday at Haymount Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late William Henry and Mabel Glen Best Smith, and was the wife of Robert “Bob” Olson. Mrs. Olson was a member of Fayetteville Community Church. She…… read more »
November 17, 2021, 62, Goldsboro – Wanda Faye Williamson Walston, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Although her departure from this life was unexpected and seems unfair, her welcome in Heaven had been prepared. Wanda was born in Gary, Indiana to the late Wiley Lynwood Williamson and Rachel Merritt Williamson on March 15,…… read more »
November 17, 2021, 74, Goldsboro – Donna Grady Thomas, 74, departed this world to live in the delight of her Lord on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Donna was born in Wayne County on June 8, 1947 to the late Granger Earl Grady and Mildred Head Grady. A dedicated…… read more »
November 16, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Darlene Austin, 84, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Brookdale Country Day Road. Born in Hamburg, Iowa on July 12, 1937, she was the daughter of the late James Choate and Frances Jennings Choate. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph E. “Joe” Austin, Jr. Darlene…… read more »
November 15, 2021, 71, Goldsboro – Albert Douglas Britt, Jr., 71, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Robeson County on March 11, 1950, he was the son of the late Albert D. Britt, Sr. and Agnes Davis Britt. Doug proudly served his country in the United States Army…… read more »
November 13, 2021, 66, Goldsboro – Melody Diane Lewis Reeves Coltrane, 66, a resident of the Saulston community left this earth for her heavenly home on November 13, 2021. Diane was truly an artist working with her hands her entire life, first as a dental lab technician making gold crowns and was her shop’s, Master…… read more »
November 13, 2021, 83, LaGrange – William Earl Davis closed his eyes to this earthly life and awakened in eternity with his Lord on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Although we fail to understand God’s timing or his plan, we recognize that His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than our…… read more »
November 15, 2021, 80, La Grange – Robert Bailey Gates passed away November 15, 2021. He was born in South Boston, Virginia to the late Robert H. Gates and Isabella Bailey Gates on August 2, 1941. In addition to his parents, Bailey is preceded in death by a son, Michael David Gates. Bailey’s family will…… read more »
