December 12, 2022, 94, Pikeville – Juanita Britt Odom, 94, of Pikeville, passed away Monday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Britt and Prosie Strickland Britt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Odom. Mrs. Odom was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church where she…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Juanita Britt Odom
Rachel Grace Holman
December 12, 2022, 26, Goldsboro – Rachel Grace Holman, 26, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Wayne UNC Hospital. Rachel was born in Vance County, NC on March 5, 1996. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro. Rachel…… read more »
Dr. Jaime Alberto Oswaldo Ortiz Villacís
December 10, 2022, 95, Princeton – Dr. Jaime Alberto Oswaldo Ortiz Villacís (better known as Oswaldo Ortiz Villacís), 95, passed away on December 10, 2022, at his home. Born in Quito, Ecuador on January 30, 1927, he was the youngest of 8 children born to the late Olimpia Villacís and Amable Ortiz. In addition to…… read more »
Russell Mack
December 10, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Having lived a long and fruitful life, Russell Mack Lee died on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the age of 92. Russell was born in Sampson County to the late Katie Tart and N.C. Lee on May 4, 1930. In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death…… read more »
John Richard Brancato
December 8, 2022, 66, Pikeville – John Richard Brancato, 66, gained a body free of pain on December 8, 2022, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation when his battle with cancer ended. He was born to the late Salvator and Mary Brancato, on January 10, 1956, in Hempstead New York. John is survived by his…… read more »
Linda Davis Smith
December 11, 2022, 78, Goldsboro – Linda Davis Smith, 78, of Goldsboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro…… read more »
Michael Anthony Lewis
December 9, 2022, 46, Pikeville – Michael Anthony Lewis, 46, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Michael was born in…… read more »
Juanita Arroyo Howell
December 9, 2022, 68, Seven Springs – Juanita Arroyo Howell, 68, of Seven Springs passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life service will be held at later date. Juanita was born in California on July 29, 1954, to the late Boyd and Jan Watts. She…… read more »
Vertie Louise Lett Holland
December 11, 2022, 80, Dudley – Vertie Louise Lett Holland died Sunday Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Graveside services will be Friday at 3:00 P. M. at Maplewood Cemetery, The Rev. Rick Mondell and Mr. Eugene Lewis will officiate. There will be a time for sharing with the Family and Friends following the service. Surviving is…… read more »
Loretta Boone McClain
December 9, 2022, 81, Mount Olive – It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Loretta Boone McClain, 81, of Mount Olive, NC on December 9, 2022. Our deepest condolences are to the family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. No Formal Service will be…… read more »
