Monthly Archives: December 2023

Steven “Stebo” C. Anderson

Steven “Stebo” C. Anderson

December 14, 2023, 70, Goldsboro — Steven “Stebo” C. Anderson, 70, passed away Thursday evening at Wayne U.N.C. Hospital. He was the son of the late Willard and Evelyn Anderson. Steve loved his family, especially picking on his many nieces and nephews. He would also help anyone who asked him for help. Steve had worked…read more »

Steven “Steve” Michael King

Steven “Steve” Michael King

December 13, 2023, 67, Dudley — Steven “Steve” Michael King, 67, of Dudley passed away Wednesday at Wayne U.N.C. Hospital. He was born in Toledo, OH, to the late Paul and Shelby McLuckie and was married to the late Jan King. Steve was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed working with wood, watching Syfi…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK:  Regan Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK:  Regan Powered by Jackson & Sons

Meet Regan!  This black and white timid puppy warms up fast with the right amount of love and attention.  Regan is a 5-month-old terrier mix puppy looking for his FUR-EVER home.  He has been neutered, up to date on his shots, and microchipped.  Regan is waiting to meet you.  Come visit Regan or any of…read more »

WCPS Announces Hiring of New Rosewood Middle School Principal

WCPS Announces Hiring of New Rosewood Middle School Principal

During a recent special called meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal hire:

Archer Lodge Middle School assistant principal, Kelly West, was named the principal of Rosewood Middle School. She is replacing Catherine Lassiter, who is retiring at the end of the month.read more »

FCA Winter Classic to Open on Wednesday

FCA Winter Classic to Open on Wednesday

MOUNT OLIVE — If there is one thing Ronnie Wise has learned in his tenure overseeing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic, it’s that even the busyness of the days preluding Christmas can’t dampen the passion for basketball in Wayne County and surrounding areas. read more »

Addalynn Michelle Stallings

Addalynn Michelle Stallings

December 9, 2023, 0, Seven Springs — Michael Eugene Stallings and Alyssa Hill announce the birth and death of their daughter Addalynn Michelle Stallings on December 9, 2023. Baby Addalynn will be laid to rest at Pineview Cemetery near Seven Springs. Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Stallings and Hill family and online condolences…read more »

Louie Henry Johnson

Louie Henry Johnson

December 17, 2023, 78, Faro — Mr. Louie Henry Johnson, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home. Louie’s career in agriculture was based on his favorite quote “To get what you want in life, you have to help others get what they want.” His career span of 46 years was spent helping…read more »

Jason Leon Martin

Jason Leon Martin

December 16, 2023, 54, Clayton — Jason Leon Martin, 54, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Greene County on April 10, 1969, he was the son of Leon Martin and the late Elaine Wilkins. In addition to his father, Jason is survived by his four children, Dane, Olivia, Brooke, and Brayden Martin…read more »

Heather Camille Watkins

Heather Camille Watkins

December 16, 2023, 50, Goldsboro — Heather Camille Watkins, 50, passed away at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Cambridge, New York on January 26, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Tammy Pedersen. Heather is survived by her husband, Tal Watkins; sons, Colton Sullivan and Ashe…read more »

Virginia Ann “Ginger” Potts Daniels

Virginia Ann “Ginger” Potts Daniels

December 15, 2023, 66, Goldsboro — Virginia Ann “Ginger” Potts Daniels, 66, completed her earthly journey on Friday, December 15, 2023. Ginger was born in Wayne County, one of seven children, to the late Hugh Norman Potts and Bessie Parrish Potts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of…read more »

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