Edwards Funeral Home & Cremations

03/20/2026

Kinston - Susan E. Moore, 76, passed away on March 19, 2026, peacefully at her home.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, 12:00 PM, at Edwards Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM. Burial will be private. ..

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03/17/2026

Phyllis M. Wooten, 90, of Hookerton, passed away peacefully at her home on March 13, 2026.

A graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Kinston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Phyllis was born on January 24, 1936, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, to Roland and...

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03/17/2026

Reserved for those who matter most.

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03/13/2026

Someday, every road leads here.

We’re here to help you walk it with care.

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03/13/2026

Kinston- Donnie Douglas Hartley, 82, passed away on March 13, 2026.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, at 2:00 PM at Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington, NC. A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

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03/11/2026

Today we recognize National Funeral Director & Mortician Recognition Day.

At Edwards Funeral Home and Cremations, our funeral directors Justin, Jim, Carol, and Rhapsody serve families with compassion, professionalism, and genuine care during life’s most difficult moments.
Their dedication to helping families honor and remember their loved ones does not go unnoticed.

Today we are grateful not only for our team, but for funeral directors and morticians everywhere who serve their communities with such heart. Thank you for the care you provide each and every day.

03/10/2026

Judy Lynn Bays, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM at her home, with Pastor Brenda Combs officiating. Friends are invited to join the family for a time of visitat...

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03/09/2026

A warm welcome can make all the difference during a difficult time.

Carol is one of the friendly faces here at Edwards Funeral Home & Cremations, helping families feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they arrive. We’re thankful to have her as part of our team.

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03/06/2026

A quiet moment to reflect, remember, and honor a loved one.

We are grateful to walk alongside families during life’s most meaningful moments.

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03/06/2026

Don Allen Baker, age 83, of Hickory, NC, passed away on January 27, 2026. A man of defined melody, rhythm, and a deep devotion to his loved ones, Don leaves behind a legacy of music that resonated across the Carolinas and beyond.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11...

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03/06/2026

Mildred Eva Boney Matthis, 98 of 2312 Riley Road, Kinston NC died March 5, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2026, at Queen Street United Methodist Church with the Reverend Kim Lail and the Reverend Karl Grant officiating. Internment will immediately follow at...

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02/27/2026

Ava Privette Cooke, 91, of Kinston, passed away on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 1st, 2026, at 3:00 PM, at Edwards Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour pr...

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