December 13, 2022, 79, Goldsboro – Olivia Ann Bass, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Born in Greene County on December 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Eloise Goff and Elbert Jernigan. Ann is survived by her daughters, Lynn Bass and husband, Dale, Tracy Howell and husband, Ricey; grandchildren, Chris…… read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2022
Olivia Ann Bass
James William “Jim” Smith, Jr.
December 13, 2022,, 90, Goldsboro – James William “Jim” Smith, Jr., 90, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Wayne County on November 18, 1932, he was the son of the late James William Smith, Sr. and Eba Cogdell Smith. In addition to his parents,…… read more »
Janice (Gilliam) Bullis
December 12, 2022, 63, Pikeville – Janice (Gilliam) Bullis, 63, died peacefully at the home of her sister in Pikeville, on December 12, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Janice was born to Milburn and Jean Gilliam at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. She graduated from W&L High School and received her associate’s degree at Rappahannock…… read more »
William Earl Dudley
December 16, 2022, 54, Snow Hill – William Earl Dudley, 54, of Snow Hill passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Person and husband, Jack of Pikeville; his wife, Diane Neina Dudley; two brothers, Donovan Dudley and Mark Person; one sister, Jackie Person…… read more »
Betty Ann Lamp
December 16, 2022, 83, Snow Hill – Betty Ann Lamp, 83, departed this walk of life Friday, December 16, 2022, at Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home, 102 N. Pine Street in Fremont.… read more »
Ralph Ward Cadman
December 14, 2022, 88, Snow Hill – Ralph Ward Cadman, 88, of Snow Hill passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at UNC Health Care Lenoir in Kinston. Mr. Cadman was born October 25, 1934, in Arizona to the late Arthur Bruce Cadman Jr. and Sybil Ferrand Gunn Cadman. He was a veteran of the United…… read more »
Leon Redding Cole
December 12, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – Leon Redding Cole, 90, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at UNC Health Wayne. A graveside service with military honors will be held Monday, December 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. Mr. Cole was born in Willard, North Carolina on…… read more »
Wayne County Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees
The Wayne County Animal Shelter is celebrating the holidays with an adoption event that waives adoption fees for dogs and cats currently in the shelter. Adoption fees are waived from now until January 7, 2023. Residents can view available animals online at www.waynegov.com/pets. Visiting the animals at the shelter is by appointment only. To schedule…… read more »
WCC Public Safety Division Benefits from Honor Our Firsts Gala
An event to recognize the contributions of the county’s first responders has benefitted the institution that trains them. Proceeds from the Honor Our Firsts Gala held in March were used for a donation to Wayne Community College’s Public Safety Division. The Honor Our Firsts Board, along with partner Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. and North…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Snowman Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Snowman, a 6-month-old, male black and white Domestic Shorthair mix. He is very sweet and is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
