February 2, 2024, 55, Goldsboro — Sonya Petina Thornton Mendez, age 55, passed away on Friday, February 2nd. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Sonny Dan Thornton and Gloria Holmes. She was also preceded in death by her sister Tiffany Thornton A service to celebrate Sonya’s life will be held…… read more »
February 12, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Judy McLamb Taylor, 80, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, February 12, 2024. Born in Wayne County on July 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late T. Mclamb and Clara McLamb. In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by a daughter, Lea Woodson…… read more »
February 10, 2024, 54, Goldsboro — Kelly Ann Allen Smith, 54, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, February 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska to Hilda Moore Allen of Goldsboro and the late Harold Eugene Allen on May 12, 1969. In addition to her father,…… read more »
February 11, 2024, 60, Goldsboro — Mr. Ricky Brooks, 60, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
February 10, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Mr. Alexander Cox, 73, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Rex Heart and Vascular, Raleigh, NC. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
February 4, 2024, 66, Goldsboro — Mrs. Brenda F. Thompson, 66, received her ultimate healing on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 3:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations,1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC.…… read more »
February 4, 2024, 70, Goldsboro — Mr. Thomas Earl Williams, 70, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at ECU Health. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
February 11, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Douglas McArthur Johnson went to his heavenly home Sunday, February 11, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro at the age of 82. Mr. Johnson was born in Harnett County on June 15, 1941, to the late Jack Lee and Laura James Johnson. He is survived by one son, Charlie…… read more »
February 7, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Charles “Buddy” Eldra Fail, 84, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1939, in Wayne County to the late Eldra Dixon Fail and Eunice Estelle Summerlin Fail. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Paula…… read more »
The Wayne County Board of Education and superintendent recently recognized Jennifer Lewis, the Lead Speech Language Pathologist for Wayne County Public Schools, for her achievement of being recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as a 2023 Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence. The recognition occurred at the Board’s monthly meeting.… read more »
