All Obituaries

Reverend Jule Franklin Lane, 79, of Newport, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 7, 2026.   Born in Wayne County on June 17, 1947, Franklin was the son of the late Jule Lane and Edna Mozingo Lane. He spent most of his life in Wayne County before moving to Carteret County within the past year. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony Gaines Lane and Alton “Tootie” Lane; stepbrother, Joseph “Jodie” Lane ...

Bruce went to his heavenly home on July 6, 2026. He was deeply loved by his wife and family. Family was very important to him, he loved his children, nieces, and nephews dearly. He loved his Church and church family. He was a kind, giving, compassionate, loving man, who will be remembered forever.   He is survived by his wife, Lana Riggs Smithwick, his daughter Lora Kristi Smithwick, his sons Aaron Smithwick, and his wife Eva and ...

Staff Sgt. William Bernard Newsome, 73, of Goldsboro, peacefully departed this earthly life on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro, surrounded by family, love, the care and compassion of those who served him.     A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park North. The family will ...

Lloyd Clayton Lowe Jr., 67, of Pikeville passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.   Lloyd was born in Germany on February 10, 1959.   He is survived by his mother, Beadie Wheeler of Pikeville; two sons, Lloyd Clayton Lowe III and Jeremy Auston Lowe of Pikeville and his half-brother, Walter Wheeler III and wife, Jennifer of Richlands, NC.   Lloyd was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Clayton Lowe Sr.   No formal service will be held.   The family is in the ...

Carlton B. Davis, born in Eureka, NC to the late Walter B. Davis and Selma Sullivan Davis, passed away peacefully, July 3rd, 2026 at the NC State Veterans Home in Kernersville, NC at the age of 83.  Carlton grew up in Fremont, NC and graduated from Fremont High School.  After proudly serving in the United States Air Force from 1962 - 1966, Carlton graduated from East Carolina University in 1970.  After several varied careers, he chose long distance trucking as his preferred ...

On June 29, 2026, at approximately 7:18 a.m., Wilma Jean Aycock Herring peacefully gained her angel wings and entered her eternal home.   Wilma was preceded in death by her father, William Aycock; her mother, Ruby Aycock; her brother, Alvin Earl Aycock; her beloved husband, Randall Casey and Buddy Herring; her son, William Casey; and her grandson, Brandon Casey.    She is survived by her sisters, Esther Anderson and Sue Carol Aldridge; her son, Ronald Casey and his wife, ...

 Mrs. Sarah M. Benson of Wilmington, Delaware departed from this life on Sunday June 28, 2026.   She was born and educated in Hopewell, Virginia and had been a resident of Wilmington, Delaware until she went to live with her daughter and son-in-law in Goldsboro, North Carolina, March of 2026.   Mrs. Benson worked as a Child Support Enforcement employee for the State of Delaware until Retirement. She then worked for several consignment stores within the State of ...

Joy Smith Pate, 89, of  S. Oleander Avenue went to be with the Lord and Savior June 24, 2026 following many years of dementia.   A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory with the Rev. Thomas A. Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.    She was born May 30th 1937 in Dunn, NC to the late A.L. Smith and Ruby Lee Smith.    Joy was a dedicated ...

Melvin Roy Andrews Jr., 79, of the Grantham Community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, surrounded by the love of his family. A funeral service will be held Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends following the service. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. Born in Wayne County on ...

Alan Ray Hardy departed this earthly life Monday, June 22, 2026 at his home at the age of 80.   At his request, burial will be held at sea.   Mr. Hardy was born in Maine on July 9, 1945 to the late John and Bernice Hardy. He was retired from the United States Navy after 26 years of dedicated service.   He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Susan Hardy; two daughters, Melanie Thompson and husband, Barry and Eva Jones and husband, Patrick; his step-daughter, April ...

Crisanta Santibanez Gomez, 61, of Goldsboro passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro.   Visitation will be Friday, June 26, 2026,  6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory, 1500 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Mount Olive. Interment will follow the service in the church ...

Ronald "Dink" Edward Reardon, 67, departed this walk of life Sunday, June 21, 2026 at McLeod Health Clarendon in Manning, South Carolina.   The family will receive friends Friday, June 26, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A private burial will be held.   Dink was born in Johnston County on December 14, 1958. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Owen Reardon; his daughter, Kristy Lynn Pilkington and his ...

Rickie Mozingo, 68, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service with military honors will follow at Noon at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. Mr. Mozingo was born in Wayne County on January 31, 1958 to the late Fred Sebastian and Naomi Hobbs Mozingo. He was a graduate of ...

James Kenneth "Ken" McLamb, 81, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord & Savior on June 18, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.   Ken was born in Harnett County on January, 11, 1945 to James William and Bertie McLamb. He served two years in the U.S. Army before beginning a 53 year career in the automotive industry. He spent 28 years at Sears automotive and then moved on to fulfill his dream of being the owner/operator of Ken's Cars in Goldsboro, NC for ...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day.   Reverend George Gregory “Greg” Floars received his ultimate healing Friday morning, June 5, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Greg served the Lord and throughout his life he ministered in churches and everywhere he went. On the last day of his life, he led a nurse to the ...

Alice Grace Kay, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, was born on August 13, 1946, and went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2026. Alice was truly the heart and soul of her family. She was the rock everyone leaned on and the glue that held our large, crazy family together. Her love, strength, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to those she loved will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her. Alice made sure the family came together at her home for ...

James Starr Judkins, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday June 8, 2026 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro, North Carolina.   A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends following the service.  Interment will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro at a later date.   Mr. Judkins proudly served his country in the United ...

Robert Lee Butler, 84, of Goldsboro passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at Mount Olive Center.    Mr. Butler was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 24, 1942 to the late William Earl and Rose Parker Butler.   He is survived by his loving wife, Cecelia Ann Butler and a host of relatives and dear friends.   Visitation will be held Friday, June 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in ...

Jean Arthur Mann Taswell, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.   Born in Selma, Alabama, on January 10, 1939 she lived a life defined by love, service and dedication to her faith, family and profession. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and proud great-grandmother whose presence brought warmth and strength to all who knew her. She became a member of the Saint James AME Zion Church shortly after moving to ...

Willzona Redmond, 83, of Goldsboro passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at Golden Gate Cemetery in Pikeville. A time of visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Ms. Redmond was born in Pitt County on ...