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Willa Dean Perry Jacobs was safely carried to heaven on February 4, 2023. She was born and raised in Elizabethton, TN on November 14, 1933. She graduated from Elizabethton High School, worked in the insurance industry, became a realtor and retired from the American Red Cross. Willa Dean thoroughly enjoyed the NC Coast and could eat her weight in seafood. Per her request, a graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Highland Cemetery,...

Ronnie Turner Hogg, 71, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was born November 9, 1951 in Johnston County to the late Elbert Hogg and Emma Clayton Hogg. Ronnie’s professional career included route service in the food service industry. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale. The family will receive relatives and friends prior to the service from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the...

Robert “Bobby” Gray Walston, 77, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was born July 17, 1945 in Wilson County to the late James Hardy Walston and Betsy Ellis Walston. Bobby graduated from Statonsburg High School in 1964. Bobby honorably served his country in the US Navy from January 1966 to October 1969. While in the Navy, he was a proud member of the Seabees. He retired after 25 years of service as a central office technician with Carolina Telephone now known as Century...

Elizabeth Narron Starling, 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at home and surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James Keith Starling. She was the daughter of the late Willie Oscar (W.O) and Bonnie (Sissie) Narron of Middlesex, NC. She was also preceded in death by three wonderful brothers and two sister-in-laws: M.A. Narron, Brandel and Violet Narron, John and Vileigh Narron. Elizabeth leaves behind two daughters, two wonderful son-in-laws,...

Danny Carlton Harris, Sr., 70, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born January 19, 1953 in Wake County to the late Bailey W. Harris and Lucille Smith Harris. Danny retired after 28 years of service with Carolina Builders. As long as his health permitted he was a faithful member of Tippet’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.  Surviving: wife, Carol Ann Edwards Harris; son, Danny Carlton Harris, Jr.; step-daughter, Pam Cox; three grandchildren; sister, Diane H....

Geraldine “Gerry” Wright Wall, 96, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was born March 22, 1926 in Hoke County to the late John Crawford Wright and Ida Rosa Tapp Wright. Gerry graduated from Raeford High School. She was a registered nurse receiving her degree from Rex Hospital School of Nursing. She began her career as a US Army cadet nurse. She and her late husband, Ernest Commodore Wall owned and operated E.C. Wall Plumbing Company and Gerry served as secretary....

Betty Lou Andrews Murphrey, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born May 12, 1940 in Johnston County to the late Robert Lee Andrews and Lela Brannan Andrews. Betty graduated from Corinth Holders High School in 1958 and attended Kings Business College. Betty was faithful to her family and friends and most of all to her Lord and Savior. A beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many will be greatly missed.  The family will receive relatives and friends 6:00 to...

William Cornelius Barefoot, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born August 18, 1944, in Roanoke, VA to the late Felton B. Barefoot and Virgie Goodman Tart. William was a retired truck driver. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, watching Nascar, and trying his luck at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino.  The family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Saturday, January 28, 2023, at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service & Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road,...

Timothy Daniel “Dan” Broome sadly passed away on January 25th, 2023 in Knightdale, NC.  Dan was predeceased by his father, Timothy G. Broome.  He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Broome, and his sister, Angela Fortier.  There will be no funeral service. Please privately celebrate Dan’s memory in your own ways as he will continue to be with us all in spirit.  

Donald Woodard was promoted to Heaven to be with his Savior on January 20, 2023. He was born November 8, 1937, in Lansing, MI, to the late Walter E. Woodard, Sr. and Dorothy (Landon) Woodard. Don wholeheartedly gave his life to Christ at age 12 and was bold in sharing his faith with relatives, friends and strangers so they too could know Jesus Christ as their Savior.   For several years, Don worked for his dad at Woodard Electric in Midland MI. After graduating from high school in...