Cornerstone Funeral home and Cremations

03/19/2026

A warm welcome, offered with open hearts.

From the moment you step inside Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, you’re met with compassion, dignity, and a team committed to caring for your family like our own. This is a place where comfort is intentional and every life is honored with respect.

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03/18/2026

Retha Noble James, 87, of Rocky Mount, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2026. Born on November 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Tylon James and Retha James.

Retha lived a life marked by love, service, and unwavering devotion to her family and her faith. For 54 ...

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03/18/2026

Jerry "Carr" Glover Jr.,65, of Elm City. Born on April 4, 1960, he was the son of the late Jerry Carr Glover Sr. and Lucy Ann Jenkins.

Carr lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and the simple joys of the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish, finding peace in the woods and on the water. H...

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03/17/2026

Chester Wood, 80, passed away March 16, 2026. He was born September 7, 1945 to the late Orris and Ruth Wood. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his granddaughter Shana Shearin; five brothers and one sister. No words are needed for everyone to know what a good man he is. He was kn...

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03/16/2026

A place of quiet strength and sacred remembrance.

Our chapel is thoughtfully prepared to hold life’s most meaningful moments—where stories are shared, tears are honored, and love is remembered. Every seat, every light, every detail is here to provide comfort when it’s needed most.

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03/16/2026

Updated: Frances Gwendolyn Cooper, 85, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born in Nash County, NC. The daughter of the late William Eliot Cooper and Ruth Fisher Cooper.

Fondly known as Gwen, she brought joy to friends and family gatherings with her sense of humor, charm, wit and e...

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03/15/2026

Danny Eason, 70, passed away March 15, 2026. Services to be announced.

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03/15/2026

Terry Lynn Carpenter, 55, passed away March 14, 2026. He was born December 25, 1970 in Edgecombe County. He is preceded in death by his father Edward Carpenter; brothers Scott and Dean Carpenter.
Terry leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Alice Carpenter; brother Keith Carpenter; niece Ashley ...

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03/13/2026

Mary Francis Brake, 77, passed away March 10, 2026. A wake will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. The celebration of life will follow at 3:00pm.

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03/13/2026

Compassion begins with listening.

At Cornerstone Funeral Home, we take the time to sit down, lean in, and truly hear your heart. Every family’s story is different, and every detail matters. We’re here to guide you with patience, understanding, and genuine care—so you never feel alone in the process.

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03/13/2026

Nancy Bunn Bunting, was 90 Years YOUNG!!
She was the daughter of Bunn Arrington Bunting and Daisy Freeman Bunting, and the
sister of Arthur Freeman Bunting and his wife Vivian Langley Bunting. Nancy was born
at home in the Griffins township of Nash County, a lifelong member of Philadelphia
B...

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03/13/2026

Angel Manuel Nieves, Sr., 82, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born February 28, 1944 in Comerio, Puerto Rico to the late Ramon and Justa Vasquez Nieves. Angel was a beloved husband to his wife, Rosa, and a loving father to his children, Angel Jr., Jomaly, and Elizabeth. He was also a p...

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