The 40th annual National Night Out is being held on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Herman Park.
The event is hosted by the Goldsboro Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.… read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2023
High School Football Practice Gets Underway This Week
The 2023 high school football season officially gets underway this week as teams hit the practice field.… read more »
Willow Dale Cemetery Preservation Society Formed, Seeks Funds and Members
GOLDSBORO, NC – A group concerned about Goldsboro’s historic Willow Dale Cemetery has formed a nonprofit organization to protect and preserve it. People whose family members are buried in Willow Dale Cemetery, along with other interested Wayne County residents, created the Willow Dale Cemetery Preservation Society in February 2023 to care for the 270-year-old graveyard.…… read more »
Otis D. Ruffin
July 24, 2023, 61, Wilson — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Ruffin and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Otis D. Ruffin, 61, of Wilson, NC. Mr. Ruffin transitioned on July 24, 2023, at the Mt. Olive Center, Mt. Olive, NC. To everything, there…… read more »
Michael Lee Ricker
July 26, 2023, 68, Mount Olive — After having lived a good but simple life, Michael Lee Ricker, on Wednesday afternoon, July 26, 2023, went to be with Jesus, the Savior he often sang about and talked about. Mikey was 68 years old. He will be long remembered for his broad smile and kind and…… read more »
Virginia Thornton Cosgrove
July 25, 2023, 83, Mount Olive — Mrs. Virginia Thornton Cosgrove, 83, resident of Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center after the sudden onset of a serious illness. Mrs. Cosgrove was a native of Faison. While the better part of her life had allowed her to be…… read more »
Marcia Faye McGlohon
July 24, 2023, 83, Kinston — Ms. Marcia Faye McGlohon, 83, of Kinston, NC, departed this life on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Spring Arbor of Kinston, NC Please keep the MGlohon family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life services of their beloved Ms. Marcia.… read more »
Glenda Gail Taylor Best
July 27, 2023, 72, Mount Olive — Glenda Gail Taylor Best, 72, of Mt. Olive, passed away Thursday at the Brian Center. She is the daughter of the late William Ray Taylor and Fennittee Teachey Rouse and was married to the late Jimmy Ray Best. Glenda enjoyed music and when she could go to a…… read more »
Gloria Elaine Hurley
July 23, 2023, 77, Goldsboro — Gloria Elaine Hurley, age 77, passed away Sunday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Gordon, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Margaret Martin McAdams. She was a cashier with Food Lion for over 25 years. A Celebration of Life service will be held…… read more »
Rex Harrol Hartzog
July 23, 2023, 83, Goldsboro — Rex Harrol Hartzog, 83, of Goldsboro passed away on Sunday at Helping Hands Assisted Living. He is the son of the late James Aubrey Hartzog and the late Mary Emma Pridgen and was married to the late Lelia Marie Hartzog for 63 years. Mr. Hartzog joined the United States…… read more »
