Jo Ann Tripp Barnes, age 67,  went to be with her Heavenly Father in the early hours of Saturday, May 9th in her home surrounded by those who loved her most.    The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home in Fremont. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home in Fremont with graveside to follow in Elmwood Cemetery.    Jo Ann ...

Ronda Shirley Hinnant, 74, of Goldsboro departed this walk of life Friday, May 8, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.   A celebration of her life will be held Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.  The family will receive friends following the service.   Ms. Hinnant was born in Wayne County on August 13, 1951, to the late Garland Hinnant and Edna Newsome Hinnant. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Free Will Baptist ...

Sylvia Ann Holland, 77, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family.    A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Cobb Family Cemetery in Jason. Visitation will follow the service at the cemetery.   "Mema" was born in Lenoir County on July 19, 1948 to the late David Ross and Mamie Jane Eubanks.    Cherishing her memories are her three ...

Mary "Mousie" Ann Howell, 70, of Pikeville passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.   A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Golden Gate Cemetery in Pikeville. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.   Mousie was born in Wayne County on September 7, 1955 to the late William "Bob" Bernice and Mary Beatrice Walls Barnes.   She leaves to cherish her memories her ...

Linda Thompson was born in Pikeville, North Carolina on May 13, 1955 to the late George Ed and Beatrice Shadding Williams.   Linda Thompson, a woman of boundless creativity, honesty, and adventurous spirit, passed away recently, finally finding peace. She leaves behind a legacy of vibrant art, unforgettable stories and a family who will miss her light.   An artist in every sense of the word, Linda loved drawing, music, singing, dancing and writing. She had the rare gift of ...

Jerry Roy Morgan, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at the age of 76.   A celebration of life will be held in Ohio.   Mr. Morgan was born in Michigan on July 11, 1949 to the late Dewey and Pauline Patton Morgan.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Hubert Heights First Baptist Church in Ohio.   He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Morgan; his son, Aaron Morgan and wife, Amber of Ohio; two daughters, Heather Reiss and ...

Alexander Jones, 62, departed this walk of life Thursday morning, April 16, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.   A celebration of his life will be Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A time of visitation will follow the service.   He was born in Wilson County on May 19, 1963 to the late John Miller Taylor and Beulah Mae Jones Taylor.  He was employed with Dillard Academy Charter School in Goldsboro as their ...

Daniel Cogdell, 82, departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 16, 2026, to be reunited with his loving wife, Dorothy Cogdell, who passed away on February 22, 2026.   Funeral service will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Entombment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home.   Mr. Cogdell was born ...

Brenda Smith Baker, 75, of Fremont passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro.   A graveside service will be held Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.  The family will greet friends following the service.   Mrs. Baker was born in Wilson County on December 31, 1950 to the late Eli Smith Jr. and Jean Spruill Smith. She worshipped at Fremont Missionary Baptist Church while her health ...

Glen Andrew Leemann passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the age of 55.   A service will be held at a later date.   Glen was born in New Jersey on October 19, 1970 to Patricia Hayes Leemann of Lakewood, NJ and the late Bruce Leemann.   In addition to his mother, Glen is survived by his wife, Christine A. Matthews; his daughter, Taylor Leemann; two brothers, Scott Leemann and Allen Leemann and one sister, Karen Leemann.   Glen was preceded in death by his father ...