Monthly Archives: February 2024

WCPS Seeks Input About Draft Redistricting Options

WCPS Seeks Input About Draft Redistricting Options

On Monday,, dozens of parents and staff from Fremont Elementary, Northeast Elementary, and Northwest Elementary attended a district information session to learn more about the redistricting process for the newly constructed Fremont Elementary.read more »

14-Year-Old Hit by Car on Berkeley Boulevard

14-Year-Old Hit by Car on Berkeley Boulevard

On Feb. 19 at approximately 5:03 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department patrol division responded to a traffic crash with a 14-year-old pedestrian on Berkeley Boulevard at Langston Drive.read more »

Sylvia Grace Pridgen

Sylvia Grace Pridgen

February 16, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — With sincere compassion and respect, we the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly transition of Ms. Sylvia Grace Pridgen, 82. Ms. Pridgen transitioned on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Service arrangements are pending at this…read more »

Dr. Hervy B. Kornegay, Sr.

Dr. Hervy B. Kornegay, Sr.

February 15, 2024, 90, Calypso — Dr. Hervy B. Kornegay, Sr. of Calypso passed away at home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by family. He was born on April 28, 1933, the only child of the late Hervy Battle and Edwina Sutton Kornegay of Calypso.  He attended school in…read more »

Eddie Roy Brown

Eddie Roy Brown

February 16, 2024, 91, Grifton — Mr. Eddie Roy Brown, 91, of Grifton, NC, departed this life on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Please keep the Brown family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their dearly beloved Mr. Brown. “Earth has…read more »

Jackie Wise

Jackie Wise

February 18, 2024, 74, Dudley — Jackie Wise, 74, of Dudley, passed away Sunday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was born in Wayne County to the late Fred and Mary Thompson Wise and was the husband of the late Annie Pope Wise. He enjoyed walking and riding his bicycle, watching old western movies, and…read more »

Willie Pierce Jr.

Willie Pierce Jr.

February 15, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Willie Pierce Jr., 91, of Goldsboro passed away Thursday at ECU Health Medical Center. He is the son of the late Willie Elbert and Ethel Shotwell Pierce and the husband of the late Mildred L. Williams Pierce. Mr. Willie was a veteran of the United States Air Force and…read more »

Lloyd Hinson Millard

Lloyd Hinson Millard

February 17, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — Lloyd Hinson Millard, 89, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Lloyd was born in Wayne County to the late Carl M. Millard, Sr., and Mary Hinson Millard on February 12, 1935. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…read more »

Sarah Jane Gardner

Sarah Jane Gardner

February 17, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — Sarah Jane Gardner, 87, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at her home. Born in Wayne County on November 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Effie Lancaster Gardner. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her sister, Frances…read more »

Dr. Siegfried “Sig” J. Schaberg

Dr. Siegfried “Sig” J. Schaberg

February 14, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Dr. Siegfried “Sig” J. Schaberg, of Goldsboro, age 84, died Wednesday, 14th February 2024, peacefully at home. Dr. Schaberg was born on the 15th of April 1939 in Randsdorf, Germany, a suburb of the capital city of Berlin. He was reared by his parents Mr. Johannes G. Schaberg and…read more »

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