October is Fire Prevention Month, and October 9th through October 15th is the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. Here are a few…… read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Fire Prevention Month
Fair Comes to a Close (Photo Gallery)
The Best 10 days of fall have come to a close. Photos by GDN Photographer Bobby Williams.… read more »
Wayne County Highway Needs New Drainage Pipe
Both directions of U.S. 117 are scheduled to close in Pikeville next week, so crews can repair a drainage pipe under the road. he closure is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Monday on U.S. 117 between Main Street and Mount Carmel Church Road. The closure will last up to four days to complete. Maintenance crews with…… read more »
Thursday at the Fair
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Winners Thursday, October 6, 2022 Talent Contest Name Vocal Solo 1st Place (6-8) Kenna Daughtry, Milus School (9-12) Daniel Weeks, Southern Wayne High School Instrumental Solo 1st Place (6-8) Elijah Malette, Dillard Middle School (9-12) Everette Graham, Wayne School of Engineering Dance Solo 1st Place (6-8) Janiyah McCoy, Wayne School of…… read more »
Claretta R. Jackson
October 4, 2022, 86, Goldsboro – Ms. Claretta R. Jackson, 86, received her Heavenly reward on Monday, October 4, 2022, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Primus R. Jones Jr.
October 4, 2022, 75, Fremont – Mr. Primus R. Jones Jr. 75, transitioned from this earthly life to his Heavenly home on Monday, October 4, 2022, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held graveside at 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Golden Gate…… read more »
Bertha B. Lewis
October 4, 2022, 87, South Carolina – Ms. Bertha B. Lewis, 87, formerly of Wayne County, NC, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Columbia, SC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born on May 3, 1935, in Wayne…… read more »
Willie R. Hinton
October 4, 2022, 75, Greenville – Mr. Willie R. Hinton, 75, completed his earthly mission on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Greendale Forrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Snow Hill, NC. No formal services will be held at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations…… read more »
Benjamin Coley
October 4, 2022, 82, Fremont – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Coley and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Benjamin Coley, 82, of 209 W. Norwayne Alumni Way, Fremont, NC. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral…… read more »
Ronnie Gene Miller, Sr.
October 5, 2022, 67, Warsaw – Ronnie Gene Miller, Sr., 67, a resident of the Warsaw area, passed away Wednesday evening, October 5, 2022, at Duke University Hospital. For many years, Mr. Miller was employed with Georgia-Pacific Corporation at its Bowdens and Dudley facilities where he was a supervisor and later, superintendent. Following that, he…… read more »
