February 7, 2021, 72, Goldsboro – Edmond Ray Kriger, 72, peacefully transitioned to his everlasting home on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Ray was born in Wayne County on March 11, 1948 to Norma Lee Blackburn Kriger and the late Edmond Kriger. He retired after 40 years from civil service as a licensed electrician with Seymour…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Edmond Ray Kriger
Rev. Mary Frances Powell Carter
February 7, 2021, 67, Goldsboro – Rev. Mary Frances Powell Carter, 67, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County on December 25, 1953, she was the daughter of Mavis Arlene Bell Powell of Mt. Olive and the late James R. Powell, Jr. Mary was a dedicated and…… read more »
Pedro Hernandez Benitez
February 6, 2021, 49, Goldsboro – Pedro Hernandez Benitez, 49, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home. Pedro was born in Mexico to Maria Benitez Velazquez and the late Cornelio Hernandez Damian. He owned and operated Chidos Taco’s food truck in Goldsboro. Pedro had also worked with Keen Plumbing for a…… read more »
Christopher J. Long
February 6, 2021, 53, Goldsboro – Christopher J. Long, 53, passed away on Saturday morning. Born in Wabash, Indiana, he was the son of Joseph Messer and the late Deanna Haynes Messer. Chris was a loving father and husband that enjoyed fishing. He worked at Kornegay Printing for 31 years. Chris later worked with East…… read more »
Doris McRoy Corbett
February 7, 2021, 94, La Grange – Doris McRoy Corbett, age 94, passed away to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was the daughter of the late William and Sadie McRoy of Simpson, NC. Doris lived in Ayden, NC for 60 years where she and her husband, Jesse, made their home. She…… read more »
Frances Burke Sutton
February 4, 2021, 94, Bucklesberry – Frances Burke Sutton, 94, was welcomed into the loving and gracious arms of Jesus early Thursday morning, February 4, 2021. Frances was born in La Grange to the late Cecil Raymond Burke, Sr. and Selma Rouse Burke on April 27, 1926. Frances had a natural knack for numbers. With…… read more »
Mildred Christine Holland
February 7, 2021, 95, Goldsboro – Mildred Christine Holland, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Somerset Court of Goldsboro. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Pittman Cemetery on Pinkney Church Road, Kenly, NC. The family will greet friends following…… read more »
Christine Martin Herring
February 7, 2021, 79, Princeton – Christine Martin Herring, 79, of Princeton passed away at her home on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born in Durham County on January 31, 1942 to the late Daniel Martin and Bessie Lee Martin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
Suspect Charged For Trafficking Heroin/Opium
A Goldsboro man is arrested on several drug-dealing charges. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, 32-year-old Dominique M. Brown was taken into custody around 7 PM Monday evening on the 600 block of Pineview Avenue. Brown is charged with: Trafficking Opium or Heroin Possess Marijuana up to ½ oz. Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/ Place for Controlled…… read more »
N.C. Senate Approves Bill Requiring K-12 Schools To Reopen
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state senators have sent a bill over to the House that would require K-12 public schools to offer an option of at least some in-person instruction to students. Teacher advocates worry about the safety of reopening since the state is not currently allowing those workers to get vaccinated. Gov.…… read more »
