All Obituaries

W.T. Smith, 80, of Fremont passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at UNC Health Wayne.   W.T. along with his wife, Patricia Elaine Smith, owned and operated Capital Cafe in Fremont for almost 30 years.  His daughter still continues the business today that they worked so hard for.  He will be deeply missed by all.   Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home in Fremont.  

  Wilma Lee Arnder, 84, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at UNC Health Wayne.   A private service will be held at a later date.   Mrs. Arnder was born in Surry County, NC to the late Robert Houston and Ethel Jeanette Doss Loftis.  She is survived by daughter, Laura L. Andrews and husband, Michael D. Andrews of Durham, NC; daughter, Deborah D. Hubbard and husband, Jeffrie Duane Hubbard of Goldsboro; son, Dr. Lance L. Arnder and wife, Leng L. Arnder of...

Willie "Alton" Britt, 71, departed this walk of life Monday, September 19, 2022 at his home.   A viewing will be held Monday, September 26, 2022 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.   A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley.    Mr. Britt was born in Wayne County on January 2, 1951 to the late Henry Britt Jr. and Emma Faison Britt.  He was a...

Dr. Adrian Earl Tilton, 89, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at his home.   A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 4 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Goldsboro.  The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 3 p.m.  Burial will be held at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh at a later date.   Dr. Tilton was born in Wayne County on October 19, 1932 to the late Wiley Ford Tilton and...

David Michael Stagnetta, 82, of Goldsboro passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at home.   Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends following the service.   Mr. Stagnetta was born in Hartford, Connecticut on April 17, 1940 to the late Michael and Rose Caggianello Stagnetta. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from A&P Grocery...

Ressie Taylor Parrott, 94, went to her heavenly home Thursday, September 15, 2022 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.   A celebration of life service will be held at First Baptist Church in Kinston at 2600 Rouse Rd on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm.   Mrs. Parrott was born in Lenoir County on November 14, 1927 to the late Robert and Rosa Taylor. She was a dedicated member of Glen Raven Baptist Church in Kinston.   She is survived by two sons, Clifton Murphy and wife,...

Shelton Ivey Creech, 68, of Pikeville departed this walk of life Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at home.   A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The family will greet friends following the service.  A private burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.    Mr. Creech was born in Wayne County on October 10, 1953 to the late Edward Ivey Creech and Lorraine...

Michelle Haybarker, 50, of Goldsboro went to sleep in the arms of her Lord and Savior Sunday, September 11, 2022 at home.   A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Adamsville Baptist Church, 1302 N. Berkeley Boulevard in Goldsboro.   Michelle was born in Wayne County on December 2, 1971 to the late Thomas Earl and Barbara Fox Holloman.  She was a hairstylist and past insurance agent.   She is survived by her loving...

Johnnie Lee Medlin, 75, of Dudley departed this walk of life Saturday, September 10, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The Reverends Cullen Jarman and Reverend David Wiley will officiate.  The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Medlin was born in Wayne County on December 3, 1946 to the...

Rodney McCray Bell, 79, of Eureka went to his heavenly home Thursday morning, September 8, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.   Funeral service will be held Monday, September 12, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow at Eureka cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 until 10:45 a.m. in the church fellowship hall.   Mr. Bell was born in Wayne County on March 1, 1943 to the late Willie Franklin and Louise...

Retired (Army) Sergeant First Class Dan Lee Lawson Sr., 91, of Dudley passed away Friday evening, August 26, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.   Funeral service will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  Burial with full military honors will follow at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 until 10:45 a.m. at the funeral...

Janice Marie Rogers, 49, of Goldsboro went to her heavenly home Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.   Funeral service will be held Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Interment will follow at Golden Gate Cemetery in Pikeville. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1 until 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home.   Mrs. Rogers was born in Wayne County on March 7, 1973 to the late...

On August 22, 2022, God saw fit to select a beautiful flower from his garden.  Bessie Speight Best departed this earthly life from labor to reward at 4:24 a.m. at home surrounded by family.  God in his infinite wisdom was ready to offer her eternal rest.   Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  Burial will follow at Old Mill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends...

Sandra Lee Tablone Reichart, 76, of Rosewood departed this walk of life Monday, August 22, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family.   The family will receive friends Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 5 until 6:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  A graveside service will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.  Pastor Elizabeth Polk of Pine Forest...

Joseph Albert “Abbie” Forehand, 82, of the Patetown community passed away Friday evening, August 19, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care.   A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Pate Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service.   Abbie was born in Wayne County on February 10, 1940 to the late Starling and Sallie Gardner Pate Forehand. He was a volunteer for Patetown Fire Department for over twenty years of...

Martha "Virginia" Wells Glover, 94, of Goldsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 19, 2022 at Brookdale Country Day Road surrounded by her loving family.    Graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton with the Reverend Dennis Pollock officiating.  The family will receive friends following the graveside and other times at the home of Kaye and Donald Faircloth.   Mrs. Glover...

Glenn Edward Johnson, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Goldsboro.     A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 4 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Goldsboro.  The family will greet friends following the service.   Mr. Johnson was born in Wayne County on December 22, 1953 to the late Grover Edward and Aline Best Johnson. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Johnson retired after 25...

Linnie Gerald Daniels, 75, of Goldsboro went to be with his heavenly Father Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville surrounded by his wife and children.   Mr. Daniels was born in Wayne County on July 27, 1947 to the late Linnie James and Bettie Mae Grady Daniels.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a faithful member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church.   His wife’s and children’s most lasting memory is that...

Michael Ray Hart, 62, of Pikeville received his ultimate healing Monday, August 8, 2022, at Wayne UNC Health Care. He is now singing and playing gospel music with his father, mother and other family members already waiting for him in Glory.   Michael was born in Snow Hill on January 23, 1960 to the late J.B. Hart, Jr. and Bettie Mooring Hart. He was a faithful member of Goldsboro PFWB Church where he served as head deacon. He retired from Goldsboro Milling Company after 25 years of...

Owen Lavelle “O.L." Starling, 97, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday morning, August 5, 2022 at home.   A graveside service will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Holland Cemetery in Pinkney.  The family will greet friends following the service.   Mr. Starling was born in Johnston County, NC on December 31, 1924 to the late Robert and Zilphia Hawley Starling.  He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps, having been a World War...