All Obituaries

Gloria Graham Summers was the first of 6-girls of Willie Graham and Willie Mae Wright who was born on Thursday, June 24, 1937, in the Little Washington Community of Goldsboro, North Carolina. She attended the Wayne County Public Schools System. In childhood Gloria joined the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she accepted Christ as her Saviour. Gloria married Edward Earl Summers on July 05, 1955. Their union produced 4 children. Gloria retired from Wayne Memorial Hospital as the...

Demetrius Smith, Age 58 transitioned on November 14, 2021 in Wayne County. Mr. Smith was born and raised in Moultrie, GA. He moved to Goldsboro, NC in 1985 until his passing. Arrangements can be found under the service details tab. Professional services entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home, LLC. 

Technical Sergeant Renner Petty Jr., known to family and friends as “Ren” and “Jr,” was a native of North Carolina and resident of Virginia. Ren was born on March 17, 1973 to Renner Petty Sr. and Estelle Baldwin Petty. He transitioned from this life to eternity on October 13, 2021. Ren was a loving son, husband, brother, father, and friend. He was loved by all who knew him. He would always do and say things to make others laugh…like laugh out loud. He was...

While reviewing the pages of the life of his children left here on earth, God came across the name Ezekiel Ward, Jr. and sent an angel to Genesis Center on October 22, 2021 to escort him home. Prayer has bought me this far and prayer will take me home. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I kept the faith…” 2 Timothy 4:7 Ezekiel Ward Jr., the son of the late Ezekiel and Annie Lane Ward, Sr. was born on August 10, 1931, the youngest of 14 children, he...

Elma Jean Taylor, age 87 of Dudley, NC transitioned on October 16, 2021 at Eastside Medical Center of Snellville, GA. She leaves to cherish her memories two children Beverly and Donnell Taylor, and one sister Edna McFarland. A public viewing will be held on October 22, 2021 at 11AM with the service following at 12 Noon at The Apostle D.L. Memorial Chapel with Bishop Alton Smith officiating. The Interment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park North, Dudley, NC. Professional services...

Pearline (Maye) Williams-McCoy was born the baby daughter, to the late William “Bill” and Charity Davis Maye on October 12, 1947 in Lenoir County NC.   She peacefully transitioned at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.   She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband Milton R. Williams, Sr; children Rex Orlando Williams and Milton R. Williams, Jr.; siblings Norman Maye, Sam Thomas Maye, Lydia M. Bizzell and Charlie E. Maye. She is survived by her husband,...

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. Revelation 14:13   Bernice was born in Turkey, NC on July 19, 1933. She transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; Eddie and Melissa Whitfield, her son Kenneth; siblings William, John David (J.D.)...

Ms. Linda Lucas, 64, of Goldsboro, NC passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Goldsboro Assisted Living. Funeral Arrangements are listed under "Service & Obituary" tab.

Phillip “Donnell” Pride, born to the late Delores and James Pride Jr. in Goldsboro, North Carolina on September 22, 1967. He was called home from labor to rest on September 16, 2021. Donnell attended Southern Wayne High School of Dudley, North Carolina. Donnell was an all-around entrepreneur, who had many irons in the fire. He was employed at ADLA, Inc. in Mt. Olive, North Carolina (Old Carver Gym). Donnell assisted with food distribution to different families. He unloaded...

Mrs. Carrie Lee Robinson, 104, formerly of Mt. Olive, NC  transitioned on September 13, 2021 at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Professional services entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home, LLC.