All Obituaries

Mr. John Waymon Bailey, 78, of Raleigh, NC departed this earthly life on Sunday April 21, 2024.  Funeral service at 2:00 PM Saturday April 27, 2024 at the C.A. Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel preceded by a 1:00 PM visitation.  Interment will follow at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Wake Forest, NC.

Dianne Stokes, 53, departed this earthly life on Thursday April 18, 2024.  Viewing from 2:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday April 23, 2024 at Haywood Funeral Home.

    Sunrise: May 11, 1933         Sunset: April 14, 2024 Clementine Weaver was born to the late Aaron Weaver Sr. and Espie Dollie Baldwin Weaver in Raleigh, North Carolina on May 11, 1933.  In 1950, Clementine graduated from Washington High School; and received a music scholarship to Saint Augustine University in Raleigh, NC completing two years. Due to her vast musical abilities, in 1952, she was invited to sing opera at the...

  Joseph Lewis Edwards Jr. Esq. Passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. Born on July 26, 1954 in New York to his late parents, Joseph L. Edwards, Sr. and Emma Frances Theresa Baker Edwards, Joe later moved to Raleigh, NC. Joe attended North Carolina A&T State University to study music, also playing the French horn in the A&T Marching Band, now known as the Blue & Gold Marching Machine. After attending North Carolina A&T, Joe followed in the proud footsteps of his father...

Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Burke, a spirited and talented individual, passed away in Raleigh, NC, on April 4, 2024.  Born on January 7, 1964, in Raleigh, to the late Doris McLean Burke and Johnnie Edward Burke, Ronald journeyed through life with a great passion for sports, unwavering academic dedication, and profound love for music. From his early days, Ronald exhibited an unique zest for life and sports. His athleticism shone brightly as he enjoyed participating in football,...

Gwendolyn Deane, 71, of Raleigh, NC departed this earthly life on Thursday April 4, 2024.  Funeral service Friday, Aptil12, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the C A Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 2415 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Visitation and viewing begins at 10:30 AM prior to the service. The Interment follows at Carolina Biblical Gardens, 1530 Creech Road, Garner, NC 27529.

Mr. James Milton "Big Game" Baker, 63, of Raleigh, NC departed this earthly life on Thursday April 4, 2024.  Funeral service at 12:00 noon Wednesday April 10, 2024 at Rush Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 554 E. Cabarrus Street, Raleigh, NC preceded by an 11:30 AM visitation.  Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens.  Viewing from 2:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Haywood Funeral Home. Survivors: wife Brenda Baker of Raleigh, NC; son Jawann Baker, Sr....

Bobbie Jean Archible Jones, 75, of Raleigh, NC departed this earthly life on Friday March 29, 2024.  Funeral service Saturday April 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the C A Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 2415 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.  The public viewing will be held on Friday April 5, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Haywood Funeral Home, 2415 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.  The Interment will follow the service at Cary First Christian Church Cemetery, 300...

Callie Elizabeth Leverette, 34, of Raleigh, NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday March 27, 2024.  Funeral service at 11:30 AM Friday April 5, 2024 at Redeeming Love Missionary Baptist Church, 3425 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC preceded by an 11:00 AM visitation.  Public viewing Thursday April 4, 2024 at Haywood Funeral Home, 2415 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Interment will follow the service at Carolina Biblical Gardens, 1530 Creech Road,...

Delores A. Cheek, 74, of Raleigh, NC departed this earthly life on Tuesday March 26, 2024.  Funeral Service 12:00 PM Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Wilson Temple United Methodist Church, 1023 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27605. Viewing and Visitation precedes the service at 11:00 AM. Interment follows the service at Carolina Biblical Gardens, 1530 Creech Road, Garner, NC 27529.