Portrait of Rudolph Baker

Rudolph Baker

, North Carolina

Rudolph Baker of Princeton passed away peacefully on Thursday August 13 2026 at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 91. A graveside service to celebrate Rudolphs life will be held Tuesday August 18 2026 at 10 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Rudolph was born in Johnston County on November 14 1934 to the late Paul Baker and Connie Mae Starling Baker. Throughout his 91 years Rudolph was blessed with a loving family who will carry his memory with them in the years to come. He is survived by his daughter Pam Minshew and husband Kenny of Princeton two grandsons Justin Minshew and wife Amanda and Gentry Minshew and wife Jessica and four cherished greatgrandchildren Landon Annalee Gavin and Ranzy. Rudolph will be remembered with love by those who knew him and his family will treasure the…

Portrait of Pearley Brown

Pearley Brown

, North Carolina

Pearley B. Brown 88 of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Tuesday afternoon August 11 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends Friday August 14 2026 from 3 until 430 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home Crematory in Goldsboro. Born in Robeson County on August 5 1938 she leaves to cherish her memoriestwo sons Billy King and Hubert E. King Sr. Loretta three daughters Earlene KingEvans Howard Mary L. Campbell and Marsha E. Joyner Willie one brother Larry Patterson Yvette three sisters Catherine Patterson Maxine Smith James and Jeanna Daniel her special granddaughter Sennecca Kornegay her grandchildren her greatgrandchildren greatgreatgrandchildren and greatgreatgreatgrandchildren. Pearley B. Brown 88 of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Tuesday afternoon August 11 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. The family will greet friends Friday August 14 2026 from 3 until 430 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home Crematory in Goldsboro. Some…

Portrait of Elizabeth Rockefeller

Elizabeth Rockefeller

, North Carolina

Elizabeth Ann Rockefeller 85 of Goldsboro North Carolina passed away peacefully on August 13 2026. Born and raised in St. Johnsville New York Elizabeth later made her home in Goldsboro where she built a life filled with family love and countless memories. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gordon J. Rockefeller her daughter Nancy L. Rockefeller her parents Harold Countryman Sr. and Doris P. Countryman and her siblings Harold Countryman and Margaret "Peggy" Countryman. She is survived by her sister Doris Countryman her children Andrew Scott Rockefeller Marie Tara M. Rockefeller and Shelby D. Gordon Jim and her grandchildren Camaron Herring Jackie Corey Rockefeller Karen Eric Sauls Rebecca Alisha Hinnant Dylan Elizabeth Boyette Mike and Kelsey Rockefeller Parker. Elizabeth was a proud greatgrandmother to Brylor Koltyn and Dax Hinnant and Savannah Sauls. Her greatgrandchildren held an especially special place in her heart and the time she spent…

Portrait of Flora Harrell

Flora Harrell

, North Carolina

Flora Mae Harrell died peacefully at home in Four Oaks in the early hours of Tuesday August 11 2026. Her funeral will be held at 1100 a.m. on Saturday August 15 2026 at Jordans Chapel Baptist Church.Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1000 a.m. until 1045 a.m. at the church. Flora Mae was born in Wayne County on March 21 1934 the youngest child of Carlie and Lillie Rich. After graduating high school she joined General Electric dedicating more than 30 years to the organization. She spent more than 50 years married to her beloved husband William Franklin "Shorty" Harrell. They welcomed their daughter Donna in 1958 raising her surrounded by family and close friends in the community of Grantham in a home Shorty built for them all. Flora Mae will be remembered as a woman of truly deep character…

Portrait of Verlesteen Hicks

Verlesteen Hicks

, North Carolina

77 went from earth to glory on Thursday August 13 2026 at Kenansville Rehabilitation and HealthcareCenter. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Katrina Hicks of Warsaw NC and Chiquita Hicks of Faison NC two grandchildren Janiya Hicks and Darius Hicks of Faison NC siblings Margaret Hicks of Kenansville NC Essie Pearl Hicks of Warsaw NC Sally Douglas Leach of Faison NC brotherinlaw Robert Leach of Dudley NC and a host of nieces nephews other family and friends. The family is very appreciative of your thoughts and prayers however they will not be receiving friends at the home. A Memorial tree was ordered in memory of Verlesteen Hicks by The late Vester and Maggie G Hicks Family.

Portrait of Olean Hall

Olean Hall

, North Carolina

80 answered the Masters call on Sunday August 162026 at Warsaw Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Portrait of Cleo Mckiver Jr.

Cleo Mckiver Jr.

, North Carolina

Cherished and loving memories will linger in the hearts of his wife Bertha Miller McKiver three children Nancy Wallace Michael McKiver and Antoine McKiver ten grandchildren twelve greatgrandchildren nieces nephews other relatives and friends.

Portrait of Joe Dunk

Joe Dunk

, North Carolina

"Jazzy J" as she was called by family and friends was born in Duplin County and is the daughter of Andrew Cogdell and Retha Mae Dunk. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her children Christopher Yvette Dunk Tamekia Dunk Charlinda Jerry Driver Latocia Edward Brinson and Miesha Murphy ten grandchildren eleven greatgrandchildren bonus daughter Jessica Pigford bonus son Ramon Dobson four sisters Carolyn Branch Linda Outlaw Michelle Dunk and Delois Clement Vickers and a host of nieces nephews other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she has been reunited with her grandson Antonio "Tre" Hodges and sister Evelyn Dunk. My sincerest condolences. JoaAnns sister Linda would tell me how faithful. positive tenacious and "Jazzy" JoeAnn remained despite what she was going through. Rest in Heaven. In loving memory of Joe Ann Dunk WE LOVED YOU and WE WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH YOUR SISTERS CAROLYN…

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