September 12, 2023, 64, Goldsboro — Leonard Joel “Joey” Elmore, 64, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Joey was born in Wayne County to the late Joel Elmore and Bobbie Howell Stokes on August 29, 1959. Joey was a valued employee of 3C Inc. Store Fixtures in Wilson. He grew up in church…… read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Leonard Joel “Joey” Elmore
Frankie Medlin Zwirblia
September 11, 2023, 81, Goldsboro — Frankie Medlin Zwirblia, 81, peacefully departed this life and took her place in God’s kingdom, surrounded by His love, on Monday, September 11, 2023. She was born in Hamlet, NC to the late Frank and Ruby Medlin on June 19, 1942. In addition to her parents, Frankie was preceded…… read more »
Cynthia “Cindy” Jean O’Brien
September 10, 2023, 66, Goldsboro — Cynthia “Cindy” Jean O’Brien, 66, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. Born on February 6, 1957, in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Gloice Robert “Cull” Pitts and Dorothy Jean Grumling. Cindy was a woman with a…… read more »
Paulette Melton Carlyle
September 15, 2023, 79, Seven Springs — September 29, 1943 – September 15, 2023 Paulette Melton Carlyle, 79, exchanged the bonds of this earth for the joys of life eternal on Friday, September 15, 2023. Paulette was born in Onslow County to the late Ernest and Irene Padgett Melton on September 29, 1943. She was…… read more »
Larry Dean Price
September 12, 2023, 83, Seven Springs — Larry Dean Price passed away suddenly on September 12, 2023. He was known as “Uncle Larry” by many who were not related at all but counted him as uncle and friend. He was an excellent farmer and kept his crops and surrounding areas neat as a pin. His…… read more »
Emma B. Lofton
September 14, 2023, 72, Goldsboro — Ms. Emma B. Lofton, 72, answered the Master’s call on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Jimmy L. Rivers
September 14, 2023, 62, Pikeville — Mr. Jimmy L. Rivers, 62, received his ultimate healing on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Rural Health Summit to be Held at Maxwell Center
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Rural Health Summit is being held on Sept. 21, at The Maxwell Center. This event promises to be a pivotal moment for the community, bringing together experts, stakeholders, and healthcare professionals to address crucial issues facing rural healthcare in our region.… read more »
Non-Profits Partner to Send First Responder Family to Disney
Rewarding Responders partnered with fellow Wayne County non-profit, Honor Our Firsts, to send the Fishman family on an all-expenses-paid vacation to Walt Disney World.… read more »
Town of Mount Olive to Begin Charging for Bulk Streetside Pickup
MOUNT OLIVE – Beginning on Oct. 1, the town of Mount Olive will begin charging for bulk streetside pickup (household furnishings, TV/computer, or other electronics.)… read more »
