All Obituaries

Hampton, VA -  Bruce Fuller Hicks Snellings, 102, of Hampton, VA, died peacefully on February 15, 2024. Bruce was born on April 4, 1921, on a farm in Nash County, NC, to Billie and Manolia Wells Fuller. Her husband, Norman Hicks, died when she was 28 years old. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Snellings. Her family will remember her as a Christian woman who never lied - even by omission. You could depend on what she said as being the whole truth. At the age of 40,...

Rocky Mount -  Leslie Hollis “Tootsie” Reynolds, age 80, passed away in his home in the early hours of Friday morning, April 26th, 2024. He was surrounded by prayer, unwavering love and support of family and friends while he peacefully joined his Father God in Heaven. Les was born and raised in Tarboro, NC on September 15th, 1943 as the youngest of seven children to Arthur and Mae Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles...

Rocky Mount -  Jerry Gray Smith, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born in Kinston, NC on April 15, 1950 to Ira Grey Smith and Mary Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James C. Smith. He is survived by his devoted wife of twenty-five years, Darlene Smith; children, Amy Smith of Charlotte, Nathan Parker (Joshua David Gillan) of Sharpsburg and Brian Parker of Virginia;...

Whitakers – Ella Mae Lewis, age 78, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1945 in Nash County. Our beloved mother went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Fondly known as “woman” she was a true joy to her family. She loved her family and her Lord very dearly. She is survived by her children Vickie Carter (Blake) of Salem, George Lewis of Salem and Patsy Alligood (Doug) of Belhaven and special grandchildren Sarah Carter,...

Sharpsburg - Charles Edward Turner, age 72, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion M. Turner; brothers, David and Mike Turner and the mother of his children and friend, Brenda Lancaster Turner.  He is survived by his children, Charles E. Turner, Jr. (Kimberly) of Nashville, Frankie Turner Williams (Kevin) of Rocky Mount and Matthew Brent Turner (Megan), also of Rocky Mount; mother, Julia Christine Turner DeShields; siblings, Barbara Meyer...

Rocky Mount - William "David" Morris, age 60, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born on February 16, 1964 in Nash County to G.A. Morris and Doris Pate Morris. He was preceded in death by his father and beloved canine companion, Rexy.  He will be missed by his loving family including his wife of thirty-two years, C.B. Morris; daughters, Melinda Quintero (husband, Julian) of Holly Springs, Sheila Long (husband, James) of Spring Hope, Liz Marquis (husband,...

Macclesfield – Dustin Lilley, age 28, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born in Edgecombe County on July 2, 1995. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lester and Dorothy Lilley; maternal grandfather, Joseph Smith; brother-in-law, Jerry Dixon and sister-in-law, Caroline Smith. He is survived by his children, James Lilley and his mother, Nora King; Mariella and Gabriella Lilley and bonus son, Elliot Gardner and their mother, Renda Keel; mother, Angela...

Enfield - Jim Karr, Ill, age 78, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at his home in Enfield, North Carolina. He was born on September 3, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James Karr, Jr. and Edith Hervilla Karr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Karr. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Karr; children, Brenda Fields (Kent) of Pasadena, Texas, Tracy Mace (Sam) of West Jordan, Utah, Jamie Willey (Ian) of West Valley, Utah and Britanie Karr of West...

Boynton Beach, Florida - Dorothy Rackley Odom, lovingly known as "Ommie", a name bestowed upon her by her grandsons, passed away on December 14, 2023 at age 97. She was born on August 25,1926 to Joseph Glendon and Martha Rivenbark Rackley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde W. Odom; four sisters, five brothers and her beloved great grandson, Alex Nelms. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Jean O. Morgan of Rocky Mount, Nell O...

Spring Hope - Dennis Bailey, age 77, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday April 12, 2024.  He was surrounded by his family and pastor at his bedside.  Dennis was born in Wilson County to Mavis Cora Bailey and Jack Bailey on November 1, 1946.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Jackie, Donald, Wayne, and Gerald Bailey; son-in-law, Warren Basco Lewis III; and nephew, Jason Petway.   He is survived...