Primary Election races set in Wayne County
The deadline has passed for candidates to file for the upcoming May Primary Election. Several Incumbents will be unopposed, including County Judge Executive Scott Gehring, County Court Clerk Heather Morrow Peircy,, PVA Bobby Upchurch, Jailer Ronnie Ellis, and Coroner Gordon Hicks. Two Primary elections will be held in County wide races and all Magistrates are […]
Patricia “Sissy” Crabtree Buster
Patricia “Sissy” Crabtree Buster, age 57, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center. She is survived by her children, Eric Crabtree (Casey), Jennifer Cortes (Lanny), Tiffany Gladish (Andy), and Kyle Hicks; grandchildren, Tyqilia, Kathryn, Eric, Jr., Thomas, Weindae, Ezekiel, Miquiel (Jasmine), Malaki (Maddie), Mercedes, Alex (Hailey), Kaylee, Andrew, Carson, […]
Nina Mae Cowan
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Nina completed her earthly mission and received her wings. Nina was born on August 5, 1937 to the late Obie and Ada Sloan. She was united in marriage to the late George A. Cowan Sr. for fifty-six years and together they had nine children. Nina is survived by her children; […]