Category Archives: Obituaries

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 »

Mattie Katherine “Kathy” Stocks

Mattie Katherine “Kathy” Stocks

February 17, 2024, 79, Kinston — January 10, 1945 – February 17, 2024 Mattie Katherine “Kathy” Stocks, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Kathy was born in Lenoir County on January 10, 1945, to the late Clem and Doris Moore Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…read more »

Jacob Blaine Jones

Jacob Blaine Jones

February 14, 2024, 22, La Grange — April 11, 2001 – February 14, 2024 Jacob Blaine Jones was freed from his earthly bondage on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. On April 11, 2001, Jacob was born in Duplin County to Jason Jones and Traci Lane Jones and was the brother of Elliott and Conner Jones. He…read more »

Richard David “Dick” Parker

Richard David “Dick” Parker

February 13, 2024, 73, Snow Hill — April 3, 1950 – February 13, 2024 Richard David “Dick” Parker passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was born in Denver County, Colorado on April 3, 1950, to the late Richard Donell Parker and Charlene Artis Gilbert. In addition to…read more »

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