Monthly Archives: July 2023

Jane Sasser Spurgin Hendrix

Jane Sasser Spurgin Hendrix

July 2, 2023, 84, Goldsboro — Jane Sasser Spurgin Hendrix passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Jane was born January 13, 1939, to the late Theorde Malcolm (T. Mack) Sasser, Sr., and Lela Kirby Sasser in Wayne County, NC. She was married to the late Ross Allan Hendrix. Jane…read more »

Davis DeLeon Whitfield, Jr.

Davis DeLeon Whitfield, Jr.

July 2, 2023, 78, Goldsboro — Davis DeLeon Whitfield, Jr., 78, entered into his eternal reward on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. He was born in Lenoir County to the late Davis DeLeon Whitfield and Sybil Haynes Whitfield on May 22, 1945. In addition to his parents, he was…read more »

Dr. Liston Gerald “Jerry” Edwards

Dr. Liston Gerald “Jerry” Edwards

June 30, 2023, 78, Goldsboro — Dr. Liston Gerald “Jerry” Edwards, 78, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 30, 2023, in Greenville. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Jerry’s life at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. …read more »

Rev. James Allen “Jack” Davis

Rev. James Allen “Jack” Davis

June 29, 2023, 82, Goldsboro — Rev. James Allen “Jack” Davis, 82, met his Savior face to face on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Jack was born in Duplin County, one of eleven children, to the late George Washington Davis and Lola Mae Summerlin Davis on July 15, 1940. In addition to his parents, Jack was…read more »

Lavina “Irene” Wilson

Lavina “Irene” Wilson

July 3, 2023, 75, La Grange — December 3, 1947 – July 3, 2023 Lavina “Irene” Wilson peacefully passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Irene was born in Lenoir County to the late Joseph Walter “Jodie” Wilson and Harriett Aldridge Wilson on December 3, 1947. In addition…read more »

Anne B. Lee Kinsey Pate

Anne B. Lee Kinsey Pate

July 2, 2023, 91, Goldsboro — Anne B. Lee Kinsey Pate, 91, died on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. She was born on December 3, 1931, in Goldsboro, NC to the late Edwin Borden Lee and Loula Powell Lee. She was also pre-deceased by her daughter, Georgia Lee Kinsey; her brothers, Edwin…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Jasmine Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Jasmine Powered by Jackson & Sons

This is Jasmine, she is a 5-year-old female Terrier/American Pit Bull mix that is very sweet and loving. Jasmine is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find herFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services  Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Jasmine Breed Terrier/American Pit Bull mix  Age 5 years Gender Female  Size Large  Color…read more »

DAV Offers Much-Needed Resources to Veterans

DAV Offers Much-Needed Resources to Veterans

After spending only a few minutes with Alonzo Albertson it’s easy to understand that he may be retired from the United States Army, but his work giving back to our country is far from over.

            A native of Kinston who now resides in Goldsboro, Albertson spent 16 years in the Army in supply and then transferred over to transportation. Albertson’s service included involvement in Desert Storm and Desert Shield, as well as stops in Bosnia, Somalia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan.

           Now Albertson spends his days as Commander Service Officer at the Donald H. Kirkman Chapter for Disabled American Veterans on Mulberry Street.read more »

Tickets on Sale for Taste of Wayne

Tickets on Sale for Taste of Wayne

United Way of Wayne County’s Annual Taste of Wayne tickets are on sale.
The event will be held at The Hub Downtown, 200 North Center Street, on Thursday, September 7th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening sampling the best of our local foods and beverages at this outdoor food festival.
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