Public Notices — Aug. 30, 2026

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Terry Lynn Sullivan, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 9^th day of November, 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 9^th day of August, 2026.

Bobby Jay Sullivan

Administrator of the Estate 

of Terry Lynn Sullivan

8617 Seagate Drive

Raleigh, NC

27615

Published August 9, 2026, August 16, 2026, 
August 23, 2026, and August 30, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Isabel Salgado Carrasquillo, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 9^th day of November, 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 9^th day of August, 2026.

Kenneth L. Carrasquillo

Executor of the Estate 

of Isabel Salgado Carrasquillo

3407 Saw Mill Road

Grifton, NC

28530

Published August 9, 2026, August 16, 2026, 
August 23, 2026, and August 30, 2026

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Timothy Dale Price, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 9^th day of November, 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 9^th day of August, 2026.

Pamela Lewis Price

Administrator of the Estate 

of Timothy Dale Price

230 RAB Trail

Goldsboro, NC

27530

Published August 9, 2026, August 16, 2026, 
August 23, 2026, and August 30, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against William Henry Hodges, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 9^th day of November, 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 9^th day of August, 2026.

Yolanda Hodges Beatty

Executor of the Estate 

of William Henry Hodges

302 Theys Mill Way

Fuquay Varina, NC

27526

Published August 9, 2026, August 16, 2026, 
August 23, 2026, and August 30, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Laraine Daw, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 9^th day of November, 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 9^th day of August, 2026.

Sharon D. Martin

Executor of the Estate 

of Laraine Daw

2015 Nahunta Road

Pikeville, NC

27863

Published August 9, 2026, August 16, 2026, 
August 23, 2026, and August 30, 2026

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

NORTH CAROLINA

WAYNE COUNTY

The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of FLOYD MARK HILL late deceased of Wayne County, hereby notifies all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to file them with the undersigned on or before November 14, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their right to recover against said estate.

All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 16th day of August 2026.

Lisa Bailey, Administrator

c/o John W. Dees

Attorney for the Estate

100 N. William Street

Post Office Drawer 8

Goldsboro, N. C.  27533-0008

Telephone:  919-735-8311

Published August 16, 2026, August 23, 2026, 
August 30, 2026, and September 6, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

OF GAIL E. TYSINGER

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Gail E. Tysinger, deceased, of Montgomery County, AL, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 16^th day of November, 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 16^th day of August, 2026.

Beverly G. Williams, 

Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Gail E. Tysinger

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 August 16, 2026, August 23, 2026, 
August 30, 2026, and September 6, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS — 
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC 
SCHOOLS BLEACER REPLACEMENT

The intent and purpose of this request for proposals is to receive competitive informal bids from licensed
contractors to remove three banks of wood bleachers at two school sites and replace them with three
banks of ADA-compliant electric bleachers and to add one bank of ADA-compliant bleachers in an
auxiliary gym at a third school. All material, equipment, and labor as outlined in this RFP are to be
provided by the Contractor. 

More information can be found at bidnetdirect.com.

Dr. Gary Hales

Assistant Superintendent 
for Facilities and Operations

Published Aug. 16, 2026, Aug. 23, 2026, 
and Aug. 30, 2026

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

WAYNE COUNTY

NORTH CAROLINA

IN THE MATTER OF:

MARTIN MATTER

26JT000038-950

TAKE NOTICE that a Complaint Seeking termination of parental rights has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Wayne County.

YOU ARE REQUIRED to make a defense to such pleading within 30 days from 16^th day of August, 2026, exclusive of said date, to file an answer or other responsive pleadings.

You are entitled to attend any hearing held in this matter, and you are entitled to acquire an attorney to represent you.

This is the 12^th day of August, 2026.

Tonya Davis Barber

Attorney for the Petitioner

316 East Walnut Street

Goldsboro, NC 27530

(919) 583-5560

Published Aug. 16, 2026, Aug. 23, 2026, 
and Aug. 30, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF WAYNE CLIFTON HARRISON

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Wayne Clifton Harrison, deceased, of Montgomery County, AL, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 16^th day of November, 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 16^th day of August, 2026.

Sheila H. Turnage and Travis J. Lane

Co-Executors of the Estate of

Wayne Clifton Harrison

1304 Greenbriar Road

Kinston, NC 28501

Published August 16, 2026, August 23, 2026, 
August 30, 2026, and September 6, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

OF MELBA JEAN SYKES

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Melba Jean Sykes, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 23^rd day of November, 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 23^rd day of August, 2026.

Angela Jean Lewis, 

Executor of the Estate of Melba Jean Sykes

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 August 23, 2026, August 30, 2026, 
September 6, 2026, and September 13, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE 
AUCTION SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting of August 18, 2026, pursuant to NCGS §160A-270 and NCGS §153A-176, authorized the sale by public auction of the following personal property:

• 2009 Mack Rolloff Truck: 1MA2X13C59M008902

• 2013 Cat Rolloff Truck: 1HTJGTKT3DJ161941   

• 2009 Fontaine Military Trailer: 5SV2412A1A5901800        

• 7Kw Military Light tower Generator: 0844        

• 7Kw Military Light tower Generator: 1036      

• 1988 Chevy Truck: 1GBHR34K1JJ140922

• 2016 Dodge Charger: 2C3CDXAT6GH347586

• 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe: 1GNSKBKC6GR432045

• 2016 Dodge Charger: 2C3CDXAT7GH347581

• 2019 Dodge Charger: 2C3CDXAT4KH585347

• 2013 Ford Interceptor S.U.V: 1FM5K8AR7DGB40812

• 2016 Ford Interceptor S.U.V: 1FM5K8AR1GGB88696

• 2012 Dodge Charger: 2C3CDXAT7CH316244

• 2003 Ford 150 Truck: 1FTRF17W13NA11988

• 2014 Dodge Charger AWD: 2C3CDXKT6EH357966

• 2008 Ford F150: 1FTRF12228KE55720

• 2007 Ford Ranger: 1FTYR14UX7PA07082

• 2015 Ford Explorer: 1FM5K8AROFGA94470

• 2015 Chevrolet Equinox: 2GNALAEK8F6351189 

• 2013 Ford Interceptor S.U.V: 1FM5K8AR5DGB40811

• 2016 Dodge Charger: 2C3CDXAT0GH155774

• 2016 Dodge Charger: 2C3CDXAT5GH347580

• 2017 Dodge Charger: 2C3CDXAT7HH650653 

• 2016 Ford F450 Ambulance: 1FDXE4FS8GDC36538 

• 2009 Ford F450 Ambulance: 1FDXE45P09DA03480

• 2011 Chevy G4500 Ambulance: 1GB6G5CL3B1177278  

• 2011 Chevy G4500 Ambulance: 1GB6G5CL5B1177900

• 2011 Ford Expedition: 1FMJK1G50BEF47132   

• 4 Diamond Plate Aluminum Dog Crates

• 1989 Well Cargo Trailer: VIN 5988

• Libby Corp Generator: MEP-804A SER# RZG 00205

• Portable Generator: SER# KA68 C2557

• Fermont Portable Generator: SER# FZ01023

• Portable Generator: SER# KA72003-01485

• Portable Generator: SER# 64629

• Libby Corp Generator: MEP-802A SER# RZB 04083    

• Portable Generator: SER# KZ0 0516

• MCII Pull Behind Generator: SER# HX32897

• DRS Fermont Pull Behind Generator: SER# FZ 61327

• Fermont Portable Generator: SER# FZ 01000        

The auction will be held at 8:30 a.m. on September 12, 2026, at RDD Auction Company, LLC located at 1260 Raynor Mill Road, Mt. Olive, NC 28365.  All property will be sold in its current condition, as is, and the County gives no warranty with respect to usability of the property.  Buyers will be required to pay the full amount of his or her bid before the conclusion of the auction to RDD Auction Company LLC in a manner of payment satisfactory to the auctioneer. The County reserves the right to withdraw any listed property from the auction at any time before the auction sale of that property. Further information may be obtained by contacting RDD Auction Company, LLC at (919) 689-9440 or (919) 222-3215 or by visiting www.rddauction.com. 

Published August 23, 2026, and August 30, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

OF GEORGIA BENTON THORNTON

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Raymond Atkinson, Jr., deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of November, 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 23rd day of August, 2026.

Shannon T. Harpel and 

Angela G. Mozingo,

Co-Executors of the Estate

of Georgia Benton Thornton

141 Pinsettia Drive

Goldsboro, NC, 27534

Published August 23, 2026, August 30, 2026, 
September 6, 2026, and September 13, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

OF ANN MEWBORN SMITH

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Ann Mewborn Smith, 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 November 30, 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 24^th day of August, 2026.

Elton Lee Smith, Jr., Executor

of the Estate of Ann Mewborn Smith

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 August 30, 2026, September 6, 2026, September 13, 2026, and September 20, 2026

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Doris Marie C. Lewis, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before November 30, 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 30^th day of August, 2026.

Billy Lewis

Administrator of the Estate 

of Doris Marie C. Lewis

144 Pate Circle

Goldsboro, NC

27530

Published August 30, 2026, September 6, 2026, September 13, 2026, and September 20, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BRENDA FAYE HAMILTON

The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Brenda Faye Hamilton, 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 September 20^th, 2026, 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 25th day of August, 2026.

Conswella Darden, Co-Administrator

Venita Mitchell, Co-Administrator

c/o Henry C. Smith, Attorney

Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, LLP

P.O. Box 1616

Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616

(919) 734-1841

Published August 30, 2026, September 6, 2026, September 13, 2026, and September 20, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

OF MARY FRANCES SUE SMITH ADAMS 

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Frances Sue Smith Adams,  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 November 30, 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 24^th day of August, 2026.

Tamara Sue Adams Munoz,  Executor

of the Estate of Mary Frances Sue Smith Adams

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 August 30, 2026, September 6, 2026, September 13, 2026, and September 20, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Cityof Goldsboro will conduct a public hearing during thecourse of their open meeting which starts at 5:30 P.M. on Monday, September 14, 2026 in the City HallCouncil Chambers located at 214 North Center Streetto consider the following request.

RZ-02-26 ANGELITA MORRISROE: The applicant is requesting to rezone a portion of the subject property from the Residential-16 Zoning District to the General Business (GB) Zoning District. The property considered for approval is located on the North side of East Ash Street between Barrow Court and Malloy Street. The property is further identified as 3003 & 3005 East Ash Street, and Wayne Co. Pin# 3519-30-7598.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Toaccommodate disabilities and to comply with ADAregulations, please contact City Hall if furtherassistance is needed. All inquiries regarding thismatter may be directed to the City of GoldsboroDevelopment Services Department, Planning Services Division, at (919) 580-4313 or online atwww.goldsboronc.gov.

Mark E. Helmer

Planning Services Manager

Published August 30, 2026, and September 6, 2026

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Sandy Amerson Sutton, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before November 30, 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 30^th day of August, 2026.

Sandy Sutton

Administrator of the Estate 

of Sandy Amerson Sutton

44 Clear Bead Court

Clayton, NC

27527

Published August 30, 2026, September 6, 2026, September 13, 2026, and September 20, 2026