On Dec. 9, 2022, at approximately 11:54 a.m., officers with Goldsboro Police Department responded to a call of possible human remains located in a heavily wooded area near the intersection of E. Elm Street and S. Hillcrest Drive. Officers responded to the location and confirmed the finding. A crime scene was established, and the Goldsboro…… read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2022
Authorities Investigating After Remains Found in Wooded Area
Goldsboro Police & Fire Departments Hold Successful Toy Drive
Members of the Goldsboro Police and Goldsboro Fire Departments gather in the lobby where toys were collected for a local organization toy drive. The police and firefighters started collecting toys back in November and were distributed on Thursday morning. From the looks of it both the Police and Fire Departments did an outstanding job in…… read more »
Williams L. Bryant
December 8, 2022, 79, Snow Hill – Mr. Williams L. Bryant, 79, took hold of the Master’s hand on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the PruittHealth, Farmville, NC. 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 »
Rosalyn S. Lane
December 7, 2022, 63, Goldsboro – Ms. Rosalyn S. Lane, 63, received her ultimate healing on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born in Wayne County, NC on January 18, 1959, to James Lane and Elouise Brinson Lane. Services of caring compassionate…… read more »
Jeanette M. Smith
December 7, 2022, 84, Goldsboro – Ms. Jeanette M. Smith, 84, the Lord in his infinite wisdom saw fit to take her home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the UNC Wayne Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 1:00 pm with a viewing…… read more »
Frederick Shadding
December 6, 2022, 81, Goldsboro – Mr. Frederick Shadding, 81, will now be teaching with the angels. He departed this earthly walk of life on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at UNC Wayne Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 11:00 am with a viewing…… read more »
Jordan J. Cherry
December 5, 2022, 15, Goldsboro – Master Jordan J. Cherry, 15, transitioned from this earthly place on Monday night, December 5, 2022. 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 »
James Winfred Sutton
December 9, 2022, 56, Goldsboro – James Winfred Sutton, age 56, passed away Friday morning at Wilson Medical Center. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Jack Winfred and Evelyn Outlaw Sutton. A 1984 graduate of Goldsboro High School, he attended Wayne Community College and East Carolina University. He retired…… read more »
Fonnie Lucille Turner Copple
December 8, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Fonnie Lucille Turner Copple, age 80, passed away Thursday evening at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Mattie Lamb Turner and the wife of the late Grady Douglas Copple. She was a member of Stoney Creek Church. A…… read more »
Retired Master Sergeant James Baxter Norris
December 7, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Retired Master Sergeant James Baxter Norris, age 92, passed away on Wednesday at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation. Jim was born in Watauga County, Boone, NC in the community of Rutherwood. He was a relatively quiet man who had many friends and no known enemies. He was preceded…… read more »
