June 20, 2023, 94, Goldsboro – Ethel Boyette Coor, 94, of Goldsboro, went to be with her heavenly father Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. At her request, a private family committal will be held at Wayne Memorial Park. Mrs. Coor was born in Lenoir County on January 14, 1929, to the…… read more »
June 19, 2023, 92, Goldsboro – Yvonne Manuel Parker, 92, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Goldsboro Assisted Living. The family will receive friends, Monday, June 26, 2023, from 3 until 4:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Mrs. Parker was born in Wayne County on March 27, 1931,…… read more »
June 18, 2023, 76, Goldsboro – Evelyn Horne Howell Thompson, 76 of Goldsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, June 18, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Thompson was born in Wayne County on December 15, 1946, to the late George Dewitt and Thelma…… read more »
June 20, 2023, 69, Dudley – With deepest condolences, we regret to inform you of the passing of Benjamin Franklin Martin Jr, 69 on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. Benjamin was born on July 27th, 1953, in Wayne County to the late Benjamin Franklin Martin Sr. and Rosa Lee Battle Martin. He was preceded in death…… read more »
June 21, 2023, 77, Smithfield – James Edwards Carter, 77, passed away at UNC Johnston Health on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Mr. Carter was born in Lenoir County on September 28, 1945, to the late Jesse Carter and Fannie Louise Burroughs Ruffin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,…… read more »
June 18, 2023, 73, Selma – Frances Ann Webster Toole, 73, of Selma passed away at SECU Hospice House on June 18, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Johnston County on August 20, 1949, to the Late Freeman Edward Webster and Magaline Parrish Webster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…… read more »
The Wayne County Board of Education will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, June 27, at 10 am in the Boardroom of the WCPS Central Services at 2001 E. Royall Avenue.… read more »
Mount Olive firefighters were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the
intersection of Henderson Street and Breazeale Avenue late Saturday afternoon.… read more »
Robert “Chris” Boyette has announced his candidacy for Goldsboro City Council, District 2. The seat is currently held by Councilman Bill Broadaway who is retiring. Councilman Broadaway has endorsed Boyette.… read more »
