Public Notices — March 8, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
OF EUGENE MILLER HEAD
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Eugene Miller Head, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of May, 2026, 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 15th day of February, 2026.
Kimberly Head Glass,
Executor of the Estate of Eugene Miller Head
c/o Mark J. Hale, Jr.
Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C.
Attorneys for Estate
P.O. Box 916
Goldsboro, NC 27533-0916
(919) 735-7275
Published February 15, 2026, February 22, 2026, March 1, 2026, and March 8, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS —
CALL FOR UPSET BIDS
The Wayne County Board of Education has proposed to accept an offer of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) to purchase approximately 0.46 acres at the address of 805 E. Holly St., Goldsboro, North Carolina, 27530, and identified by the following PIN: 3509375642, totaling 0.46 acres and hereinafter referred to as the “property” as identified in the Board’s February 3, 2025, resolution.
The property is being sold “as is” and on condition that the property shall not be used for a competing educational institution, and the deed shall contain a restrictive covenant preventing the use or sale of the property for any such purposes.
Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269, the Board will accept upset bids for the next ten days, ending at 5:00 PM on March 16, 2026.
Any upset bid must increase the previous $3,000 offer by at least ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars and five percent (5%) of the remainder.
The bidder must deposit with the Board five percent (5%) of their total bid. Upset bids and the accompanying bid deposit check or money order must be delivered to the Wayne County Public Schools Finance Department.
This process shall continue until no further qualifying upset bids are received.
Inquiries about the property may be directed to Dr. Gary Hales, WCPS Assistant Superintendent.
The Board reserves the right to reject any offers.
Dr. Gary Hales
Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
Wayne County Public Schools
919-731-5900
Published March 8, 2026, and March 15, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS —
ESTATE OF JANE PRICE GARDNER
NORTH CAROLINA
WAYNE COUNTY
THE UNDERSIGNED, Donna Jill Price, having duly qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jane Price Gardner, deceased, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to Donna Jill Price, Executor, at 103 Eagle Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443 on or before the 22nd day of May, 2026, said date being three {3) months from the date of first publication hereof, or this notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
DATED: February 22, 2026.
DONNA JILL PRICE
EXECUTOR
ESTATE OF JANE PRICE GARDNER
W. CARROLL TURNER
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
POST OFFICE BOX 547
MOUNT OLIVE, NC 28365
Published February 22, 2026, March 1, 2026, March 8, 2026, and March 15, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against William Everett Wise, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of May, 2026, 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 22nd day of February, 2026.
Rena Gail Wise Johnson,
Executor of the Estate
of William Everett Wise
5417 U.S. Hwy 13 South
Mount Olive, NC
28365
Published February 22, 2026, March 1, 2026, March 8, 2026, and March 15, 2026
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Albert Ray Jenkins, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of May, 2026, 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 22nd day of February, 2026.
Daniel Clay Jenkins,
Administrator of the Estate
of Albert Ray Jenkins
103 East Lockhaven Apt. G
Goldsboro, NC
27534
Published February 22, 2026, March 1, 2026, March 8, 2026, and March 15, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Hilda Jean Smith, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of June, 2026, 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 1st day of March, 2026.
Walter Smith III,
Executor of the Estate
of Hilda Jean Smith
105 Raven Ridge Drive
Goldsboro, NC
27530
Published March 1, 2026, March 8, 2026,
March 15, 2026, and March 22, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Mabel Christine Frederick, a.k.a. Mable Christine Frederick, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of June, 2026, 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 1st day of March, 2026.
Lori F. Collins,
Executor of the Estate
of Christine Frederick,
a.k.a. Mable Christine Frederick,
787 3rd Street
Ayden, NC
28513
Published March 1, 2026, March 8, 2026,
March 15, 2026, and March 22, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Norman Elissimer Herring, Jr., deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of June, 2026, 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 1st day of March, 2026.
Melissa Herring Burchell,
Co-Executor of the Estate
of Norman Elissimer Herring, Jr.
1250 Governors Blvd
Heath, TX
75126
Published March 1, 2026, March 8, 2026,
March 15, 2026, and March 22, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING —
TOWN OF PIKEVILLE
The Pikeville Board of Commissioners have called a Public Hearing on the Amended Ordinances that involve Recreational Vehicles, Boat Parking, and Storage; Oversized Vehicles/Trucks on Residential Streets; Oversized Vehicles/Trucks on Residential Areas/Homes; and Street Parking with Town Limits.
The Public Hearing will begin March 9 at 6:00 pm at Town Hall.
Public is welcome to comment.
Tim Biggerstaff
Town Manager
Town of Pikeville, North Carolina
919-242-5126
Published March 8, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Susan E. Bayliss, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of June, 2026, 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 8th day of March, 2026.
Debbie Rouse,
Executor of the Estate
of Susan E. Bayliss
103 Daw Drive
LaGrange, NC
28551
Published March 8, 2026,
March 15, 2026, March 22, 2026,
and March 29, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS —
CALL FOR UPSET BIDS
The Wayne County Board of Education has proposed to accept an offer of fifty three thousand nine hundred and forty three dollars and ninety three cents ($53,943.93) to purchase approximately 4.3 acres at the address of 105 Pender St., Fremont, North Carolina, 27830, and its adjoining lot, all of which are identified by the following PINs: 3605358293, 3605357258, 3605356361, 3605356129, 3605356104, 3605355088, 3605356099, 3605358049 and 3605348909 and approximately 4.2 acres at the address of 101 North Pine St., Fremont, North Carolina, 27830, identified by the following PIN: 3605441986, totaling 8.3 acres and hereinafter referred to as the “property” as identified in the Board’s December 1, 2025 resolution.
The property is being sold “as is” and on condition that the property shall not be used for a competing educational institution, and the deed shall contain a restrictive covenant preventing the use or sale of the property for any such purposes.
Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269, the Board will accept upset bids for the next ten days, ending at 5:00 PM on March 16, 2026.
Any upset bid must increase the previous $53,943.93 offer by at least ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars and five percent (5%) of the remainder.
The bidder must deposit with the Board five percent (5%) of their total bid. Upset bids and the accompanying bid deposit certified check or money order must be delivered to the Wayne County Public Schools Finance Department.
This process shall continue until no further qualifying upset bids are received.
Inquiries about the property may be directed to Dr. Gary Hales, WCPS Assistant Superintendent.
The Board reserves the right to reject any offers.
Dr. Gary Hales
Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
Wayne County Public Schools
919-731-5900
Published March 8, 2026, and March 15, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
OF CHARLES FLETCHER BOONE
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Charles Fletcher Boone, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of June, 2026, 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 8th day of March, 2026.
Mark J. Hale, Jr.,
Administrator of the
Estate of Charles Fletcher Boone
Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C.
Attorneys for Estate
P.O. Box 916
Goldsboro, NC 27533-0916
(919) 735-7275
Published March 8, 2026, March 15, 2026,
March 22, 2026, and March 29, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
OF EMIL LEWIS CEKADA
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Emil Lewis Cekada, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of June, 2026, 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 8th day of March, 2026.
Emily Cekada Draayer,
Executor of the Estate of Emil Lewis Cekada
c/o Mark J. Hale, Jr.
Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C.
Attorneys for Estate
P.O. Box 916
Goldsboro, NC 27533-0916
(919) 735-7275
Published March 8, 2026, March 15, 2026, March 22, 2026, and March 29, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
OF GEORGE LARRY BRADSHAW
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of George Larry Bradshaw, 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 8, 2026, 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 the 27th day of February, 2026.
Betty Lou Myers,
Executor of the Estate
of George Larry Bradshaw
c/o Caroline Taylor Phillips, Attorney at Law
Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, L.L.P.
P. O. Box 1616, Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
Published March 8, 2026, March 15, 2026,
March 22, 2026, and March 29, 2026
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