February 1, 2024, 60, Rosewood — Thomas Anderson Dreher, 60, of the Rosewood community departed this walk of life on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at home. Thomas was born in South Carolina on January 4, 1964, to the late George Henry Dreher and Lois Doreta Scott Dreher. He is survived by his wife, Angela “Angie”…… read more »
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Thomas Anderson Dreher
Rema (Leone) Stella
January 30, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Rema Stella departed this walk of life on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro at the age of 91. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with…… read more »
Willie Joe Smith
January 29, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Willie Joe Smith, 75, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. No formal service will be held at this time. Mr. Smith was born in Alabama on May 5, 1948. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during…… read more »
Edward Earl Aswell
January 27, 2024, 77, Grantham — Edward Earl Aswell, 77, of Grantham passed away Saturday afternoon. He was born in Greene County on October 24, 1946, to the late Wayne Benjamin and Lessie Best Aswell. A service to celebrate his life will be held at the graveside on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 3 p.m.…… read more »
Mack “Buddy” Carter Jr.
January 26, 2024, 65, Fremont — Mack “Buddy” Carter Jr., 65, of Fremont passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends following…… read more »
Jo Ann Twyman Smith
January 24, 2024, 71, Rosewood — Jo Ann Twyman Smith, 71, of the Rosewood community went to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the gymnasium at Rosewood High School.…… read more »
Amy Marie Busdieker
January 24, 2024, 73, Pikeville — Amy Marie Busdieker, 73, of Pikeville went to her heavenly home Wednesday evening, January 24, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held Monday, January 29, 2024, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service will be held…… read more »
Emma Jean Pettry
January 18, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Emma Jean Pettry, 91, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Mount Olive Center. Mrs. Pettry was born in West Virginia on November 26, 1932, to the late Woodrow W. and Garnet Crouse Davis. She is survived by her three sons, Wayne Pettry of Florida,…… read more »
Timothy Lee Boykin
January 13, 2024, 64, LaGrange — Timothy Lee Boykin, 64, of La Grange passed away Saturday morning, January 13, 2024, at Mt. Olive Center. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Mr. Boykin was born in Wilson County on October 15, 1959, to the late Lee…… read more »
Paulette Williams Sims
January 11, 2024, 65, Dudley — Paulette Williams Sims, 65, of Dudley, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 11 a.m. until noon at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service will follow the visitation…… read more »
