September 6, 2023, 71, Mount Olive — Rachel K. Kornegay, 71, a lifelong resident of the Beautancus community near Mount Olive, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023, at her home. Rachel had been employed with Burlington Industries, after which she became a nurse. She utilized her nursing skills at both Duplin General…… read more »
September 6, 2023, 76, Clinton — Mrs. Dianne Bodiford Wrampe, 76, resident of Harrells, N.C., passed away Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Mrs. Wrampe was born in Robeson County and was one of eight children born to Robert Edward Bodiford and Virginia Stone Bodiford. She had been a farmer’s wife,…… read more »
September 6, 2023, 92, Goldsboro — Margaret “Peggy” Brenan Till, 92, was received into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at her home. Born in Tiona, PA, on September 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Vivian Ray Brenan and Katharyn Morrison Brenan. Peggy, an RN, spent most of her…… read more »
September 4, 2023, 84, Goldsboro — Cecile Floars Hooks peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born in Wayne County to the late George Isaac Floars and Alva Aycock Floars on March 9, 1939. In addition to her parents, Cecile was preceded in death by…… read more »
September 3, 2023, 89, Goldsboro — Constance “Connie” Grant Rollins, 89, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Connie was born in Middlesex County, Massachusetts to the late Archibald Duncan Grant and Grace Lillian Belyea Grant on January 6, 1934. She was a partner with her husband in the…… read more »
September 2, 2023, 76, Goldsboro — Judith Caroline Newcomb van der Stokker, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home. Caroline was born in Morehead City to the late James Milford Newcomb and Betty Mae Little Newcomb on November 4, 1946. After growing up in eastern North Carolina she enjoyed living…… read more »
September 6, 2023, 80, Smithfield — Ms. Pearl M. Atkinson, 80, kept the faith and received her heavenly reward on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Smithfield, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations…… read more »
September 3, 2023, 64, Goldsboro — Ms. Cathay Ann Stuckey, 64 transitioned from labor to reward Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
September 1, 2023, 74, Dudley — Mr. William A. Emslie, 74, peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. No formal services will be held. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
September 6, 2023, 77, Princeton — Doris Mitchell Pope, 77, passed away at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Wilson County on November 29, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Mitchell and Florence Jones Mitchell Doris loved being outdoors in her…… read more »
