ALMOST TIME TO PICK A WINNER
And that took guts and said a whole lot about his commitment to this community.
But here’s the problem: Livingston is the only candidate we have met.
We don’t know the names of the other finalists because, on the advice of the consultant facilitating the search, their identities are being kept hidden.
The idea is, of course, that should the identities of the candidates become public, their employers would learn of their application elsewhere and would retaliate in the event they did not get the job.
Many qualified candidates, the theory goes, would not even attempt to apply for the job because of the risk.
So, to attract the best candidates — and to maximize the number of applications for the position — advisers suggested that anonymity would be the best course of action, and a way to make sure the pool of applicants was as deep as possible.
In our view, it is an antiquated perspective — set into judicial precedent in 1992, when a North Carolina newspaper sued to get the names of candidates seeking a public position.
The state Supreme Court said no — that applicants for a public job were not, yet,
public figures.
So, that’s why we are not getting a heads-up on the other people who are seeking to lead our city.
We don’t blame City Council members for following the advice.
Why would you pay a consultant if you weren’t going to listen?
But we do think that the concept should be rethought with this in mind: Nothing is really done “in secret” anymore.
There are eyes — and social media — everywhere.
Chalk it up to a less-than-desirable consequence of a mobile, modern, and uberconnected society, or a decision that was made at a time when the world moved at a different pace with a much different view of the value of privacy.
Heck, these days, you can’t walk through a grocery store without your phone dinging you a coupon.
So, in reality, the two out-of-town candidates will not be anonymous when they come to visit Goldsboro next month.
They will meet “movers and shakers” and be introduced around town.
And believe it or not, there will be other
people who see them — and those zooming in for a closer look with their cell phones.
Think they are going to worry about anyone’s privacy — or hold back on their opinions on the potential candidates after doing their own “research”?
Not a chance.
So, we wonder whether we should really be so secretive — or if we really want someone who requires hiding his or her application for a position with our community — at least if they are to be included in our final three.
Council members say they are doing what the public asked to them to do, what we elected them to do — to make decisions that are in the best interest of the citizens and the city’s future.
And that is a noble pursuit, and we have been pleased with how most of them have handled many of those critical decisions so far.
They have made some calls that were far from easy — and faced a good bit of heat and second-guessing because of them.
And for that reason, we challenge them to do it again.
Let the community be a part of this process.
Let the experts do some proper vetting. Because, you see, we don’t want just a
handful of people making the decision about our future anymore because it has not worked out so well for us in the past.
We have learned that we cannot sit back and just let others make these choices for us — that we cannot just trust and hope for the best.
Because, as you probably remember, we have had multiple examples of just what happens when you don’t pay attention right here in Wayne County.
And you probably also remember how expensive it was to clean up after those bad personnel decisions.
By the way, we are not alone.
More and more communities aren’t sitting back in silence anymore.
So, increasingly, “regular people” are becoming more interested in becoming part of the process.
They have questions, concerns, and opinions.
And yes, they matter more than ever.
We want a new city manager who is not afraid to talk to more than just the people with money, power, titles, and influence.
We want someone who will listen to us — every single one of us.
That, by the way, is why we have so much faith in the majority of the members of our City Council.
They are, for the most part, just those sorts of people.
They understand, perhaps more so than many other people on local boards, whom they work for.
Hopefully, they will consider that before the final step of this incredibly significant process.
With that said, there is a caveat to a public vetting.
It cannot become a free-for-all, or a chance for a bunch of grandstanding or political power-brokering that dissolves into an embarrassing spectacle.
And those who are asking the questions and/or meeting the candidates cannot be shining their own shoes for attention or retribution.
We have seen what happens when local leaders cannot divorce their own personal self-interest from honest assessments.
That’s right. We said it.
There is simply no more time for the backdoor dealings and political backscratching that have characterized so much of local politics across the country recently.
So, perhaps there is a way to get some public input on the candidates who are vying for the chance to lead this community.
And, perhaps, we should make a more widely available job interview a key part of
the process.
After all, it worked pretty well for Raleigh. You see, North Carolina’s capital was hunting for a police chief.
And its leaders opened up the process — no secret applications, no anonymous picks until reveal day.
The same court ruling, by the way, governs that community, but its leaders made a different decision.
Makes you wonder.
So, we have talked about it ad nauseum — that Goldsboro is on the cusp of some pretty important chances at a secure and profitable future.
And make no mistake, decisions made now will absolutely affect the course of future industrial and residential development, the future of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, and whether or not our children and our children’s children will be able to make a go of raising a family in this community.
Those who are in charge of making those decisions matter — and the consequences of making the wrong choice are significant.
We have already started turning a very large ship back to the right course, and now is not the time to throw the map to the wind.
Sure, there will be some people who won’t give a hoot about who is leading the city of Goldsboro. They will continue to simply complain from the comfort of their couch while the rest of us get up and become part of the process.
And there will also be some in the leadership of the city and county who don’t want a strong leader in any of our communities.
That way, you see, their gravy train and attention-seeking can continue unchecked.
But then, there are the rest of us.
We have finally gotten the message that our voices matter, and we are not going to sit back and wait, watch, and shake our heads.
We want to be part of the decisions that are made — both at the ballot box and when we are at a significant fork in the road in our city and county.
Let’s hope that the City Council and the mayor get that.
Because the truth is, the loudest voices with the most influence right now should be those from the people who live, work, and raise their families in this community.
And let’s consider one last thing, too.
Livingston has no choice but to be judged for the work he has performed for the last year-plus — the vast majority of it stellar, by the way — since he took over a defunct City Hall left by his predecessor.
Is it fair to him that he is the only “top three” candidate who has been laid bare in front of this community? n
Councilwoman Beverly Weeks' response
As a devoted Christian, my primary goal as District 5 City Councilmember is to lead with biblical principles, serving and guiding the wonderful citizens of Goldsboro. I am dedicated to prioritizing the needs of everyone in our community while exemplifying the character and integrity of Christ and honoring God’s authority in all I do. One biblical teaching that resonates strongly with me is from Matthew 18:15, which offers a valuable approach to resolving conflicts among friends: it encourages open and honest communication when there is a disagreement. I believe that through this process, we can foster unity and understanding, creating a stronger, more compassionate community for all. Therefore, if my past words have upset anyone, I seek reconciliation with you. I genuinely value our community and the diverse perspectives that shape it. That said, I firmly believe it’s essential to address the tough, sometimes uncomfortable questions about how taxpayer dollars are spent. This commitment is not just a duty—it’s my mission. I will relentlessly champion transparency and accountability as long as I have the privilege to serve in this role. Together, we can work to ensure our community’s resources are utilized not just wisely, but effectively, for the betterment of everyone. Let’s embark on this journey together!
I became aware of Mr. Grayson Hussey and Mr. Doug McGrath’s recent letter addressed to the Mayor and Council content thanks to an email from Interim City Manager, Matt Livingston, sent late Tuesday afternoon. In his message, Mr. Livingston informed us that the letter had accidentally landed in the spam folder, and he also highlighted that several council members had not received it. Upon reviewing the letter, which Mr. Livingston graciously resent to all Council members, I felt it necessary to reiterate my previous insights for clarity and to ensure that we are all aligned moving forward. Not out of political necessity, but as scripture wisely reminds us: a brother who feels offended is more difficult to plead with than a fortified city, and these misunderstandings can act like the strong barriers of a castle. By prioritizing clear, rational thinking in problem-solving, you pave the way for more effective solutions and prevent mis-
understandings from escalating. Emotions can obscure our judgment, disrupt communication, and lead to biased decisions. Let’s focus on unity and understanding instead.
I want to clarify that my previous questions and concerns raised with the council, staff, and members of DGDC, as well as in earlier emails and phone conversations dating back to January 2025, are in no way intended as an attack against the DGDC. This remarkable non-profit has done incredible work for our downtown area, and I have many friends who currently serve on its committees and Board of Directors. I consistently acknowledge and promote the amazing, positive impact that the DGDC and its dedicated volunteers have had on our city, particularly in the Downtown Goldsboro District.
by Mr. Grayson Hussey, DGDC President, and Mr. Doug McGrath, Past President, has not communicated the facts and details as accurately as intended. It’s crucial that we all strive for clarity and truth in our discussions about financial matters.
My intention is financial transparency to foster a constructive dialogue that can help us all work together for the continued success of our community. While financial transparency in government may be uncommon today, it is more crucial than ever. I have consistently stated, when local governments prioritize openness, they can make more informed decisions that truly reflect the needs and concerns of their constituents. This transparency not only fosters trust but also enables citizens to hold their elected officials accountable for the prudent management of public funds. This includes financial transparency between the city and non-profit organizations, in which the city supplies in-kind or financial resources to support public services or benefits provided by non-profit organizations.
This is why it was disheartening to see that a former city employee, who also held the position of Executive Director at the DGDC non-profit, wrote a letter in a recent issue of Wayne Week that, while undoubtedly passionate and intended to persuade, misrepresented my intentions and statements regarding my advocacy for financial transparency. Additionally, the letter signed
My questions and concerns that I have presented in numerous inquiries via emails, meetings, and phone conversations with the council, staff, and members of DGDC, were all related to finances and were not slanderous or accusatory and the letter provided by Mr. Hussey and Mr. McGrath is substantially inconsistent with information previously been shared with me as a result of my inquiries, or additional emails and conversations not noted in the responses, and information that was previously on the DGDC’s website until I asked the questions, and the information was immediately taken down.
I would like to take a moment to clarify the points I’ve raised in my previous communications—whether through emails, meetings, or phone discussions. My inquiries have consistently focused on financial matters; they have never been intended as slanderous or accusatory. However, I must express my concern regarding the letter issued by Mr. Hussey and Mr. McGrath. It appears to present significant discrepancies with the information I have received in the past as a result of my inquiries. Additionally, it seems that there may be emails or conversations that have not been accounted for in the letter provided. I have complete access to those emails and can easily share the details of my conversations I had with all parties involved. Furthermore, I noticed that certain information previously available on the DGDC’s website and was removed shortly after I posed my questions has been excluded from the letter.
The City and the DGDC non-profit have been working together without a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in place, which creates ambiguity about our col-
laborative roles and responsibilities. This situation not only raises questions about transparency but also complicates the accountability to the taxpayers the allocation of in-kind or financial resources for supporting public services and benefits provided by DGDC and possibly other non-profits. To address these concerns and ensure clarity moving forward, I strongly recommend the immediate drafting and implementation of an MOU. As our interim city manager noted in a previous email, establishing this agreement will help us all better understand and align our expectations and responsibilities as we move forward together. Let’s take this important step to strengthen our partnership and enhance our impact on the community! It should not be viewed as controversy, working to pursue financial transparency of taxpayers’ dollars or how taxpayers’ dollars are used as in-kind to support a non-profit. I have already engaged in constructive conversations with the Mayor, Interim City Manager, and Director Erin Fonseca to address my additional questions. My ultimate goal is to ensure that our city’s resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the impact of our public spending. I am eager to continue collaborating with our council, the Mayor, the Interim City Manager, and the Director Erin Fonseca, along with the DGDC non-profit arm. Together, we can draft a MOU that will undoubtedly strengthen the partnership between our city and its residents, paving the way for a brighter future.. I may not fit the mold of a traditional politician, and I am a flawed human being. But I ran for city council only because I felt God was calling me for this season to serve my city in this capacity. When you have a calling by God you can’t dismiss it. My obligation is not only to my constituents in the District 5 but to this entire community. I am held accountable by my God for my actions, motives and my service. In addition, I am accountable to the taxpayers for how their tax money is being spent or utilized as in-kind. I ask for your prayers for godly, divine wisdom and discernment as I continue to serve my God and this beautiful city.
Grateful, Beverly Weeks
District 5 Councilwoman Beverly Weeks
investment — Hussey, after the meeting, felt it was important to speak about each Weeks soundbite in writing to address what he claimed were “false accusations.”
“I’m writing to express concern and disappointment at the divisive narrative that was presented by certain members of the GCC during Monday’s presentation,” he wrote. “Not only does this divisive questioning damage the relationship to no less than 75 volunteers, it (also) calls into question the reputation of all who have come before us.”
The following reflects statements made by Weeks and Mayor Charles Gaylor during the March 17 meeting and the DGDC’s “response” as outlined in Hussey’s letter. (Note, Hussey’s responses were pulled directly from his letter and have not been edited):
WEEKS: “We contribute roughly about a $300,000 salary package. And it was on their website that we provided a full-time staff for this non-profit. It was on the website until I contacted you (Livingston) and then it was immediately taken down. We’ve had conversations about this.”
HUSSEY: “The City does not provide a $300,000 salary package to the DGDC. City staff is city staff. The DGDC is a non-profit organization who works with City Staff to add capacity to their day and help to achieve
Not only does this divisive questioning damage the relationship to no less than 75 volunteers, it also calls into question the reputation of all who have come before us.
city initiatives. Our website was created by a third-party vendor. The text noting a “fulltime staff” was financially supported by the city was misleading, and an oversight by the Board chair and executive committee. It was, however, properly stated on the “About Us” page on the Downtown Goldsboro website. The website was updated, and the Director reached out to Councilwoman Weeks for clarification, but the call was not returned.”
WEEKS: “I just met with one of their staff members at our retreat and the staff member told me that over 60 percent of their time was dedicated to the non-profit.”
HUSSEY: “The staff member is not working on DGDC initiatives, or at the direction of DGDC, 60% of the time. Rather, the staff member is working on City initiatives while being assisted often by volunteers of the DGDC. The DGDC is here to add capacity to City Staff, and all the work done by the volunteers for DGDC is focused on priorities set by the City. This point has been made and reiterated during email exchanges starting in January.”
WEEKS: “That (Union Station stabilization) grant, that $600,000, cannot go to a non-profit. It actually has to go to a city entity.”
HUSSEY: “The $612,500 grant will go to the City, which was presented to Council
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in January. The grant application was written pro-bono by Julie Metz, on behalf of the DGDC. Additionally, the DGDC committed to make the required match of $37,500. The partnership with DDD and the City of Goldsboro were driving factors for the N.C. Department of Commerce. The extensive history of recognizing the great work this partnership has completed as a result of being a Main Street Community was a contributing factor. Without the public/private partnership, these funds would not have been awarded to the City of Goldsboro.”
WEEKS: “Can you tell me who owns 100, 117, 119 West Elm Street; 419, 425 South Center Street; 402, 410 South John Street; and 212 West Mulberry Street? … We cut their grass — 17 cuts per season. Our staff is advised to cut all these properties. None of this is being logged anywhere.”
HUSSEY: “The properties were acquired by the DGDC to help the City with blight as part of the Neighborhood Plan Task Force. The fact is, the City wanted to acquire the properties for neighborhood clean-up efforts, but were unable to obtain them. The DGDC was asked to partner in the effort by presenting a tax-deductible donation to the former property owners. … For the sake of argument, mowing the grass of these 8 properties 17 times per
season would equate to the following:
8 properties multiplied by 17 cuts/season = 136 cuts. 136 cuts multiplied by 30 minutes/ cut = 68 hours/season.
68 hours multiplied by $50/hr = $3,400. The 17 cuts fall short of the $5,000 (in-kind donation) threshold.
The DGDC, however, provides at no expense to the city approximately 2,400 square feet of office space for the DDD Staff. At $12/sq ft this is a savings/gift to the city of $28,800 per year to support a fiscally responsible budget.”
WEEKS: “I have been threatened. I have been warned not to speak.”
HUSSEY: “We would like to know who threatened Councilwoman Weeks so that we can begin the process of investigating the claim. The DGDC takes threats in both private and public settings seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy to threats made to any individual or group.”
WEEKS: “I called and asked to see a copy of your finances and I was denied originally.”
HUSSEY: “Councilwoman Weeks was never denied DGDC financials.”
WEEKS: “When (Interim City Manager Matthew Livingston) called Erin, you advised her it was in her best interest that she give us that financial information. But she couldn’t because then, there was a conflict of interest because she has a board chair over here who
said, ‘No. We’re not going to release this information.’ (Erin) is your employee and I’m asking to see a copy of these finances and I’m not even allowed to see the finances.”
HUSSEY: “That is simply not true and a mischaracterization at best and a lie at worst.”
GAYLOR: “Councilwoman Weeks and I, you know, are aligned in that we both want to see increased documentation and transparency.”
HUSSEY: “What additional Transparency is council requesting? There is, and has been, tremendous oversight as we have had a city council member and city manager on our board for over 10 years now. In every board meeting, financials are provided and we dedicate time for anyone to ask questions. Additionally, Erin presents the numbers to council annually. To suggest that more is required only furthers the false narrative that there is something not right.”
Weeks’ contention is that, as she said during the council meeting, while she supports the DGDC, she feels strongly that city residents deserve to know the details of the partnership between the DDD and DGDC — and that she has a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars are being allocated responsibly.
“My argument has never been if the DGDC is doing great things. They are mak-
ing a huge impact in our downtown district. That is very evident,” Weeks told Wayne Week March 18. “My argument is strictly a financial one. Our taxpayers deserve financial transparency in every area. There is no true financial dollar amount that has ever been associated with the operations of this department and non-profit partnership. We do not even know a cost in dollars for shared services and staffing.”
But Hussey has argued that from an accountability and transparency perspective, the DGDC more than clears the standard — noting that city leaders, elected officials, and representatives from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base sit on the non-profit’s board.
“We don’t operate in a vacuum,” Hussey said during the March 17 meeting. “We have the city manager on our board … and every time we have a board meeting, financials are provided at that point in time.”
And Fonseca provided a different take — that scrutinizing a partnership with a track record of success dismisses the many victories she feels that the data demonstrate.
“I think our stats show that we are delivering with what we have,” she said. “We have been operating very well on a staff of three and I think our stats show that we are delivering a return on investment of city dollars.” n
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF WAYNE
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
FILE NO: 23 CVD 516
WAYNE COUNTY and the CITY OF GOLDSBORO, Plantiffs vs.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SABRINA MCINTYRE; VIVICA MCINTYRE and SPOUSE, if any; ALEASA SAPPINGTON and SPOUSE, if any; SEAM MCINTYRE and SPOUSE, if any, Defendants & TIME INVESTMENT CORPORATION, Defendant Lienholder
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SABRINA MCINTYRE
TAKE NOTICE THAT:
A pleading seeking relief has been filed in the above-entitled action and notice of service of process by publication will begin on March 30, 2025.
The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure on real property located in Wayne County, North Carolina and described as 147 Woods Mill Road, Goldsboro, NC (PIN:3529980546) and 1912 Elton Drive, Goldsboro, NC (PIN: 3600056694), which is more completely described in the complaint; to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes. Plaintiffs seek to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you or others may have in said property.
You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than (40) days after the date of the first publication of notice, March 30, 2025, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.
This the 21st day of March, 2025.
Andrew J. Neal Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 227 Goldsboro, NC 27533 (919) 705-1713
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Raymond Murphy Davis deceased, late of Wayne County,
. Wayne
this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 7th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 3rd day of March, 2025.
Sherri Davis Creech Administrator for the Estate of Raymond Murphy Davis, 2067 Warrentown Road, Snow Hill, North Carolina, 28580
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF JACQUELINE RHEW
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Jacqueline Rhew, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 7th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 3rd day of March, 2025.
Capen Rhew, Executor of the Estate of Jacqueline Rhew 4741 Delta Lake Drive Raleigh, NC 27612
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF JIMMY LEWIS ADAMS
The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jimmy Lewis Adams, Deceased, of Wayne County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before June 9, 2025, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 9th day of March, 2025.
Jimmy Lewis Adams, Jr., and English Adams Albertson, Co-Executors
c/o Henry C. Smith, Attorney Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, LLP P.O. Box 1616
Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616 (919) 734-1841
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF GILBERT WRIGHT BROWN
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Gilbert Wright Brown, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before June 9, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 3rd day of March, 2025.
Samuel Craig Brown, Executorof the Estate of Gilbert Wright Brown c/o L.E. (Trey) Taylor III, Attorney at Law Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, LLP
P.O. Box 1616
Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF NANCY JEAN KUHN
Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Nancy Jean Kuhn, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before June 9, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 3rd day of March, 2025.
Robert Warren Kuhn, Administratorof the Estate of Nancy Jean Kuhn c/o Caroline Taylor Phillips, Attorney at Law Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, LLP P.O. Box 1616
Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Evelyn Dolores Hood, deceased, late of Wayne County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate
to present them to the undersigned on or before the 7th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 4th day of March, 2025.
Doug Hood, Administrator for the Estate of Evelyn Dolores Hood, 473 Falling Creek Church Road, Goldsboro, North Carolina, 27534
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All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Deborah Sue Yelverton, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 9th day of March, 2025.
Cara Yelverton Davis, Administrator of the Estate of Deborah Sue Yelverton c/o Mark J. Hale, Jr. Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. Attorneys for Estate P.O. Box 916
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF SHIRLEY DAVIS GARDNER
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Shirley Davis Gardner, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 9th day of March, 2025.
Timothy Milton Kearney, Executor of the Estate of Shirley Davis Gardner c/o Mark J. Hale, Jr. Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. Attorneys for Estate P.O. Box 916
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Kelly Ann Smith, deceased, late of Wayne County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 7th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 5th day of March, 2025
. Grover Allen Smith, Administrator for the Estate of Kelly Ann Smith, 103 Quailcroft Drive, Goldsboro, North Carolina, 27534
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF HELEN CARLTON
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Helen Carlton, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 6th day of March, 2025. Marsha King Executor of the Estate of Helen Carlton 507 Durham Lake Road Dudley, NC 28333
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Vickie Marie Waters, deceased, late of Wayne County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 11th day of March, 2025.
Tiffany Maddox, Administrator for the Estate of Vickie Marie Waters,
304 Carew Drive, Goldsboro, North Carolina, 27530
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF SANDRA GINN PARKS
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Sandra Ginn Parks, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before June 23, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 13th day of March, 2025.
Pamela Parks Creech, Executor of the Estate of Sandra Ginn Parks c/o L.E. (Trey) Taylor III, Attorney at Law Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, LLP P.O. Box 1616 Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WILL R. SULLIVAN
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Will R. Sullivan, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before June 23, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 13th day of March, 2025.
Rhonda Sullivan Taylor, Executor of the Estate of Will R. Sullivan c/o L.E. (Trey) Taylor III, Attorney at Law Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, LLP P.O. Box 1616
Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
Published March 23, 2025, March 30, 2025, April 6, 2025, and April 13, 2025
NOTICE
TO
CREDITORS
AND DEBTORS OF ALFONZO MANLEY, SR.
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Alfonzo Manley, Sr., late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before June 23, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 18th day of March, 2025.
Alfonzo Manley, Jr., Executor of the Estate of Alfonzo Manley, Sr. c/o Caroline Taylor Phillips, Attorney at Law
Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, LLP
P.O. Box 1616
Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
Published March 23, 2025, March 30, 2025, April 6, 2025, and April 13, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
OF DONALD VINCENT TUCKSON
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Donald Vincent Tuckson, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before June 23, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 18th day of March, 2025.
Tonya Bell Ferrell, Executor of the Estate of Donald Vincent Tuckson c/o L.E. (Trey) Taylor III, Attorney at Law
Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, LLP P.O. Box 1616
Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
Published March 23, 2025, March 30, 2025, April 6, 2025, and April 13, 2025
dersigned at the address below on or before June 23, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 18th day of March, 2025.
Alfonzo Manley, Jr., Executor of the Estate of Rebecca S. Manley c/o Caroline Taylor Phillips, Attorney at Law Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, LLP P.O. Box 1616
Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
Published March 23, 2025, March 30, 2025, April 6, 2025, and April 13, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF EMMA G. OVERCASH
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Emma G. Overcash, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 30th day of March, 2025.
Ginger A. Carvalho and Jack W. Overcash, Jr., Co-Executors of the Estate of Emma G. Overcash c/o Mark J. Hale, Jr., Attorneys for Estate Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. P.O. Box 916
Goldsboro, NC 27533-0916 (919) 735-7275
Published March 30, 2025, April 6, 2025, April 13, 2025, and April 20, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF JAMES WESLEY BRITT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESSIE W. CARLISLE
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Essie W. Carlisle deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 30th day of March, 2025.
Darlene A. Elam, Executor of the Estate of Essie W. Carlisle 101 Ellis Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534
Published March 30, 2025, April 6, 2025, April 13, 2025, and April 20, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THOMAS W. SCALES
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Thomas W. Scales deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 30th day of March, 2025.
Thomas W. Scales II, Executor of the Estate of Thomas W. Scales 605 Willowwind Drive Loganville, GA 30052
Published March 30, 2025, April 6, 2025, April 13, 2025, and April 20, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF PAMELA ROSE WOOD
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Junior Micah Pate Jr., deceased, late of Wayne County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 28th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 27th day of March, 2025.
George Timothy Pate, Administrator for the Estate of Junior Micah Pate Jr., 1417 Alexander Lane, Trent Woods, North Carolina, 28562
Published March 30, 2025, April 6, 2025, April 13, 2025 and April 20, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF REBECCA
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against James Wesley Britt deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of June, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 30th day of March, 2025.
S. MANLEY
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Rebecca S. Manley, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the un-
Stephanie Wright, Executor of the Estate of James Wesley Britt 454 Charleston Place Villa Rica, Georgia 30180
Published March 30, 2025, April 6, 2025, April 13, 2025, and April 20, 2025
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Pamela Rose Wood, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before June 30, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 26th day of March, 2025.
Gary Fenton Barefoot, Executor of the Estate of Pamela Rose Wood c/o L.E. (Trey) Taylor III, Attorney at Law Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, L.L.P. P.O. Box 1616, Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
Published March 30, 2025, April 6, 2025, April 13, 2025, and April 20, 2025
