Anita Phillips

Our condolences and prayers are with the families who have lost a family member these recent months.

Philippians 4:13

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmates: 

Important announcement

Hamilton Funeral Home is closing its doors for good on June 23, 2017. If you or your relative has pre-need arrangements or pre-need insurance through Hamilton, then your policy will be transferred to Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home in Wilson, NC. All other premiums for life insurance policies purchased through Hamilton Funeral Chapel should be paid directly to the insurance company via mail or online. If you have any questions about the transfer, then call Ms. Shirley Hamilton Carter at (919)672-7226.

Inform your relatives if they have not heard the news.

Reunion Committee

Anita Phillips

Goldsboro High School Class of 1980 Deceased Classmates  

       In Loving Memory:

We remember those whom have recently passed. We remember those who have gone before us. We remember those on these special occasions.  We lost people who held a special place in our hearts and in our lives. May memories of our loved one bring us peace and reassure us that love endures forever.

July 2023

1. John Farfour 7/16/23

May 2023

1. Derrick Fasion  5/24/23

March 2023

1. David Wade 3/2/23

November 2022

1. Ralph Burden 11/4/22

June 2022

1. Clarissa Rhodes 6/20/22

March 2022

1. Bobby Ellis 3/28/22

February 2022

1. Lemuel Wagstaff 2/7/22

December 2021

1.  Thurman Brogden   12/19/21

2.  Chrystal Boyle  12/14/21

November 2021

1. Mable Daniels 11/20/21

August 2021

1. Karen Battle McKinnon 8/22/21

  January 2021

1. Lola Howell 1/31/21

2. Lisa Fennell 1/3/21

November 2020  

1. Juanita Artis Baldwin 11/17/20

2. Shelia Hocutt  11/16/20

September 2020

1. Leon Nowlin 9/12/20

August  2020

1. Willie C. Dunn 8/29/20

June 2020

1. Hazel Mickens Lofton 6/27/20

February 2020

1.  Harry Lofton 2/27/20

October 2019

1. William Dwight Sampson 10/9/19

April 2019 

1. Terry Lofton 4/12/19

August 2019 

1. William R. Johnson 8/25/19

May 2018 

1.    Gregory Dillard  10/31/18

2.    Kathy West  12/18

3.    Curtis Johnson 3/25/18

 2017-18 

1. Stephanie Bunn 3/21/17
2. Sandra Manley Rhodes 3/30/17
3. Beverly Lorraine Shirley Coley Boyd 6/25/17
4. Evelyn Moody Crawford 12/3/17
5. Lyneil Washington 12/31/17
6. Marion Wooten  2/3/18
7. Kenneth Williams  3/10/18
8. Estelle Lynette Boyette Wright 4/21/18

2016

1. Gladys Lofton 6/13/16
2. Denise E. Lewis 6/20/16
3. Teresa Davis 7/5/16
4. Ronald “Shane” Kendell 7/10/16
5. Lemuel Kornegay 10/8/16

2015-16

1. Hardy Bryant 12/12/15

2014-15

2. Anthony King 7/1/14
3. Michael Summers 7/23/14
4. Jadie Melvin Deal 7/22/14

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmate:

We have lost several classmates from 1980- 2023. It is time for us to reach out to each other, show love, support one another and keep in contact. Life is too short.

Anita Phillips

When we know the information, we post it as soon as possible after we vertify the information. We do apologize when it is our mistake.

Devin Steele

So sorry to hear of the recent passing of some our classmates and their relatives and faculty. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish every day and let's keep in touch.

Anita Phillips

Congratulation to the GOLDSBORO HIGH SCHOOL 2023 GRADUATES!!! 

Do not sweat the small things in life. Remember to give back to the community. May God bless you on your endeavors.

Richard (Walter) Krentz, Jr.

My wife Kim and I are pleased to welcome our first Grand Child to our growing family.  Hayden Lynn Krentz was born on November 15, 2021 at Wayne Unc Hospital.  Proud parents are Daniel (our youngest son) and Jessica Krentz.  Daniel and Jessica were married in August 2020 and live in Goldsboro.     

Joanne Hawes (Abegglen)

Congrats!! Grand kids are the best 

Devin Steele

Congratulations, Walter and Kim! Enjoy the new grandbaby!

Sarah Amanda Wellington (Hines)

Welcome  to the grandparents club 😃 congratulations Walter and Kim on your grand blessings💕💕

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmate:

We have lost several classmates from 1980- 2023.  It is time for us to reach out to each other, show love, support one another and keep in contact. Life is too short.

Jeannette Jones (Inman)

The Mighty Class of 1980 has risen to the occasion to help our fellow man....as noted in our class song.  We will be donating this year to the Dillard Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Inc scholarship fund.  We are so grateful to all that have donated so far.  Let's continue to support one another and our community.  Thank you!

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmates: 
Thanks to Linwood, Thomas and Rodney for cooking at the GHS Tailgate. Thanks to everyone who donated items, made a donation, served, cleaned up and participated at the event. The fellowship was awesome. It was a success for the children to eat a meal. Thanks for giving back to our alma mater.
Our new banner looked fantastic!

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmates:

I want to thank Jeannette Jones personally. Jeannette works behind the scenes and does an excellent job. Her diligence pays off for our benefit. I appreicate everything you do for the GHS Class of 1980. Your reward will be pricelss.

Also, We thank Rodney Williams for entering the GHS Master Grill at the tailgate last night.  Rodney won 2nd place in the event. Even though he did not win, Rodney is a winner to us. He fed many children who were hungry last night. Congratulations!

Jimmy "Clyde" Alston

Classmates, 

I'm sorry I couldn't be with you this Homecoming but it warms my heart to hear of the selfless service from so many of my classmates. 
I am so proud to be a member of GHS Class of 1980!

I also want to take a moment to thank my cousin, Anita Phillips, who continues to organize, plan, and keep us informed through this website.

THANK YOU, ANITA! 
Love you and God Bless

Jimmy

ps: The Class Banner is The BOMBDIGGITY!!

🔥👍🏾🙏🏾🏆🎊❤️🏀🏌🏾‍♂️

Devin Steele

Jimmy and all,

Wish I could've made it, too. Y'all look great in the photos on Facebook!

Go, Class of '80!

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmates: 

Good morning! Hope this message finds you in good health and spirit. Put a smile on someone's face today. Don't know what a smile does for a person. May God continue to guide you. 

Anita Phillips

Isaiah 40:31

"But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint."

Wait On You  by Elevation Worship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3TYG7Q_fj4

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmates: 

      GOOD NEWS!!

Congratulations to Donald Allen!  He became a grandfather on March 16, 2023. His first grandchild. It's a boy!!!

Anita Phillips

Classmates:

You can click on the Donation Page to  find the information about donating to the class. If not, then here is the information below:

Hello Classmates,

We need your support.  We are asking for donations to support DGAF Inc.scholarships, condolences, and future reunion activities.  Will you please help?  Send your donations to our cash app account at: $GoldsboroHS1980 or mail to: GHS Class of 1980   503 Stadium Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530. 

Thank you in advance for your support.  

COUGAR PRIDE!!!!

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmates:

John Farfour, our classmate, has passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church 1603 Edgerton Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530 in memory of John.

Our condolences and prayers are with his family. May the Lord give the family strength and peace. " I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Psalms 121 

https://www.seymourfuneralhome.com/obituaries/John-Joseph-Farfour?obId=28459420

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmates:

Anthony Cherry’s father, Pinkey Cherry, and Luby Jackson’s , father-in-law, passed away on August 26, 2023. Our condolences and prayers are with you and family. Let not your heart be troubled and neither be afraid. John 14:1 “14 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many [a]mansions; if it were not so, [b]I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.”

Mr. Cherry was funeralized on September 6, 2023 at 1 pm. Funeral arrangements were by Rhodes Funeral Home.

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmates:

Goldsboro High Homecoming is September 29, 2023. We are participating in the tailgate and asking for donations and volunteers. We need your assistance with serving food to the students, cleaning and bringing items. Let’s have a successful event. 
Thanks the reunion committee

Anita Phillips

Dear Classmates: 

We are participating in GHS tailgate on September 29, 2023. 

The menu is Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Cookies, Chips, Drinks, Chili and Water.  Condiments: ketchup and mustard packets

Be at GHS practice field at 4pm and $10 for tailgate and game. Wear your 80 t-shirt, black and gold or school colors to support us. 

Grill Master starts at 1 pm if you want to participate.

 Let us know what you are donating for the tailgate. Our cash app account: $GoldsboroHS1980 and mail to: 503 Stadium Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27530.

See you there to show your Cougar Pride!