October 4, 2022, 67, New Bern – July 25, 1955 – October 4, 2022 Jeffery Gray Tillman, formerly of Mount Olive passed away on Tuesday, October 4 at his home in New Bern, NC. He was the son of the late James Weldon and Helen Malpass Tillman of Mount Olive; he is survived by his…… read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Jeffery Gray Tillman
Donald Eugene Corbett
October 3, 2022, 89, Pikeville – Donald Eugene Corbett completed his earthly journey on October 3, 2022. Donald was born February 22, 1933, to the late Pearline Smith Corbett and Richard “Dick” Corbett. He was married to the love of his life, Betty Jean Blow Corbett, for 66 years. They were only separated by death…… read more »
Jessie Marie Goff Waters
October 3, 2022, 76, Goldsboro – Jessie Marie Goff Waters, 76, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at the Brian Center. Born in Greene County on April 27, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John Owen Goff and Betty Perry Goff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…… read more »
Debra “Debby” Gardner Jones
October 5, 2022, 68, Seven Springs – September 7, 1954- October 5, 2022 Debra “Debby” Gardner Jones passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at UNC Wayne Hospital. She was born in Pasquotank County to the late Arthur Frank Gardner, Jr. and Betty Fleeman Gardner on September 7, 1954. With a love of laughter and humor…… read more »
Bobby Dwight Overman
October 3, 2022, 61, Fremont – Bobby Dwight Overman, 61, of Fremont departed this earthly life Monday, October 3, 2022, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home in Fremont. The family will receive friends…… read more »
Jesus Alvaro Luna
October 6, 2022, 52, Dudley – Jesus Alvaro Luna, 52, 627 Pecan Road, died Thursday at his residence with his family by his side.He was a native of Guanajuato, Mexico, and was the son of the late Ma Refugio Almanza and Elias Luna Hernandez. He operated a press at Georgia Pacifica. Funeral, Friday at 1…… read more »
New University of Mount Olive Trustees Appointed
The University of Mount Olive has appointed two new Board of Trustees: J. Matthew Rast and Dusk Stroud to each serve six-year terms. J. Matt Rast of Pikeville, NC, graduated from East Carolina University, where he obtained a BS in Construction Management with a minor in general business. He and his wife, Trudi, have two…… read more »
Wednesday Fair Winners
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Winners Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Cheerleading Contest Varsity: 1st Place South Lenoir High School 2nd Place North Lenoir High School 3rd Place Charles B Aycock Middle School: 1st Place E.B. Frink Middle School 2nd Place Woodington Middle School 3rd Place Contentnea Savannah Talent Contest Name Vocal Solo 1st Place (K-2) Raelynn…… read more »
Commissioners Honor Fallen Deputy
Sheriff Larry Pierce presented resolutions honoring the life of Sergeant Matthew Fishman and the heroic actions of Deputy Alexander Torres and Corporal Andrew Cox during the Wayne County Commissioners Meeting. Deputy Torres and Corporal Cox were on a call with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office when an individual within the premises fired upon Sgt. Fishman…… read more »
WCPS Receives $500,000 Grant for New Mandarin Chinese program
Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) has learned that it will receive a half million dollar grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to implement a Mandarin Chinese program at Norwayne Middle School. Dr. Maguy Yancey, WCPS Coordinator of Remote Learning, Language & Cultural Education, says while the five year grant targets military connected…… read more »
