Regenia Bell Brice, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Smithfield Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation.   She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Goldsboro.   Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.

William Hardy Wade Jr., 61, better known as "Billy" passed away suddenly Saturday morning, October 23, 2021 at his home in Pikeville.   A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Snow Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends following the service.   Billy was born in Wayne County on April 1, 1960 to the late William Hardy Wade Sr. and Lila Gray Butts Wade.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and National...

Marlene Avila, 18, of Goldsboro passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care.     A private service will be held.     Marlene was born in Pitt County on August 16, 2003 to David and Blanca Manzo Avila.     In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Noeh and Esteban Avila; two sisters, Jessica and Melissa Avila; a maternal grandmother, Martha Loredo and a paternal grandmother, Evelia Herrera.     Marlene...

Mildred Verna Lyerly, 101, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at home.   A private entombment will be held at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley.    Mrs. Lyerly was born in Cabarrus County on February 1, 1920 to the late Richard and Eva Wagoner Hammill. She was a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church.   She is survived by her son, Carl W. Lyerly Jr. of Raleigh; one grandson, Christopher Benton Lyerly (Melissa Eason) of LaGrange; one sister,...

Diane Sparks, 72, of Rosewood went to be with her Lord and Savior and loving husband, the late Charles Sparks Jr. of 33 years on Wednesday October 13, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family.   She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Waddell and Lilly Waddell.   Mrs. Sparks is survived by one special sister, Doris Waddell of Greenville, Tennessee; several special nieces and nephews including Jessica Shelton and Gary Wayne Williamson.  She is also...

Jeannie Carol Thompson, 51, of Goldsboro passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 surrounded by her friends and family.     A visitation will be held Monday, October 11, 2021 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.   Mrs. Thompson was born in Wayne County on September 17, 1970 to the late Earl and Norma Radford Jones.     She is survived by two daughters, Becky Thompson and Casey Thompson; the father of her children, Dennis...

Howard William Davis, 70, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home.   A celebration of life will be held at a later date.   Mr. Davis was born in Sampson County on April 18, 1951 to the late David and Doris Haynes Davis.   He is survived by his three daughters, Kathy Evans (Chris) of Surf City, Crystal Davis of Goldsboro and Ashley Lynn Davis Burnette of Wilmington; two sisters, Faith Ann Pate (Melvin) of Goldsboro and Sandra Jean Harrell (Carter...

Scarlet Wall Chase, 45, of Goldsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday afternoon, October 1, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.   Her belated husband, Randy Chase was waiting for her at Heaven's gates to give her a big hug and say "Welcome Home".   She was the daughter of Jimmy and Brenda Wall of Goldsboro.   Homegoing service will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 6 p.m. at United In Christ Church, 1314 Patetown Road in...

Tracy Hobbs, 50, of Goldsboro passed away suddenly Thursday morning, September 30, 2021 at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids while setting up a service that would be held later that afternoon.   He was born in Wayne County on November 22, 1970 to Earl and Justine Williams Hobbs of Goldsboro.  Tracy was a Customer Service Representative with Arnold Wilbert Vault Company for over 17 years.  His dedication to the funeral industry including funeral homes and...

Henry "Hank" Nolan Rosen, 74, of Pikeville passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. A graveside service will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.  The family will greet friends following the service.   Hank was born in New York on December 1, 1946 to the late Irving and Ruby Rosen.  He was veteran of the United States Army and an licensed real estate agent and will be deeply missed by all whom knew...