A Neuse Correctional Institution offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital. “We are continuing to work hard to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in our prisons. The health and safety of the staff and the offender population continues to be our top priority,” said Todd Ishee, Commissioner…… read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Offender At Neuse Correctional Dies After Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis
Edith Lee Wellington
January 9, 2021, 88, Goldsboro – Edith Lee Wellington, resident of Goldsboro, passed away early Saturday morning, January 9, 2021, at Wayne Hospital. She was 88. Services for her will be held Tuesday, January 12, at 3 p.m. by the graveside at Wayne Memorial Park and will be officiated by the Rev. Mrs. Juanita Hollowell.…… read more »
Barbara Jean Smith Spicer
January 7, 2021, 70, Dudley – Barbara Jean Smith Spicer, age 70, resident of the Dudley area, passed away early Thursday morning, January 7, 2021 at Genesis Care Center in Mount Olive. Barbara had been a homemaker and child day-care provider. She is survived by a son, Paul Anthony Spicer of North Dakota; her mother,…… read more »
John Charles “Charlie” Tripp
January 9, 2021, 70, Mount Olive – John Charles “Charlie” Tripp, age 70, of Mt. Olive, passed away Saturday evening at his home. Born in Greene County, he was the son of the late John Kirt and Virginia Lee Alphin Tripp. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Charlie is survived by his…… read more »
Dorothy Sullivan Blizzard
January 7, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Dorothy Sullivan Blizzard went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 7, 2021. Dorothy was born in Lenoir County, NC on March 7, 1935. Her family moved to Wayne County when she was a child, and she became a lifetime resident. She was gracious, giving, humble, kind…… read more »
Richard “Rick” Parchman
January 9, 2021, 55, Pikeville – Richard “Rick” Parchman, 55, was welcomed into Heaven with open arms on January 9, 2021. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, he was the son of the late Kenneth Parchman and Myrtle Siptak Parchman. Rick was a construction superintendent with Group W. He attended Pike’s Crossroad’s Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rick was…… read more »
Harold Lee Hill
January 8, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – Harold Lee Hill, 76, went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Harold Lee Hill was born January 18, 1944 in Wayne County to the late James Edward and Ruth Woodard Hill. Harold was a graduate of Rosewood High…… read more »
James Preston Holland, Sr.
January 8, 2021, 89, Goldsboro – James Preston Holland, Sr., 89, went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Preston was born in Wilson County on October 10, 1931 to the late J. Elmer and Victoria Atkinson Holland. He had been a valued employee of Motor Bearings…… read more »
William Roger Tripp
January 8, 2021, 73, Goldsboro – William Roger Tripp, 73, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Roger was born in Lenoir County on November 18, 1947 to the late Buck and Gloria Tripp. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Roger was a valued employee of…… read more »
Roger Elliot Taylor
January 7, 2021, 69, Goldsboro – Roger Elliot Taylor, 69, stepped away from this world to begin walking the streets of gold on January 7, 2021. Roger was born in Greene County to the late Eddie Russel and Sue Taylor Kennedy on February 3, 1951. Roger was known to keep to himself, never making much…… read more »
