W.T. Smith, 80, of Fremont passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at UNC Health Wayne.   W.T. was born in Wayne County on October 16, 1941 to the late John Ed and Martha Edmundson Smith. He was the owner and operator, along with his wife at Capital Café in Fremont for over 30 years from 1985-2018.  The business continues today under the ownership of his daughter and son-in-law. He served as Alderman for the Town of Fremont from 1991 to 2019, Fremont Rescue from...

  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...