All Obituaries

Betty Lou Goff Denton, age 86, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2019 surrounded by her family.  Born on August 27, 1932 in the West Edgecombe Community of Rocky Mount to the late James Mark and Ruby Powell Goff.  Graduate of West Edgecombe High School Class of 1950, Registered Nurse Graduate of Parkview Nurses School Class of 1953.  Dedicated Operating Room Nurse at Parkview Hospital and then Nash General Hospital where she retired in 1993 after 40 years of...

Zebulon- Dorothy P. Stallings, age 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, April 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Jr." Stallings; son, Blake Stallings; and brother, Willard Perkerson. She leaves a loving family that includes her son, Derek Stallings (Kim) of Elm City; grandchildren, Holly Lewis (Todd) of Rocky Mount, Adam Stallings (Rhiannon) of Stantonsburg, Tyler Stallings (Bonnie) of Wake Forest, and Jonathan Stallings of Elm City; four...

Rocky Mount Following a wonderful and fulfilling life that spanned almost 100 years, Betty H. Denson, age 90, took her rest and was called Home to her Savior Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Nash UNC HealthCare. Born with a servant's heart, Betty dearly loved her church, family and friends. Her gift of hospitality was a blessing to others over the years as she opened her heart and home to many visiting missionaries, pastors, and friends. With a fun and colorful personality, Betty...

ROCKY MOUNT – Charles Daniel Hinson, age 86, passed away Monday, April15, 2019. He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for his beloved wife of sixty-one years, Patsy Hinson; daughter, Whitney Hinson, both of Rocky Mount; brother, Johnny M. Hinson (Frances) of Kinston; along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many family friends. Charles was a longtime and dedicated member of Englewood Presbyterian Church where he  had served as Elder and enjoyed...

NASHVILLE It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Hadnott announces his passing on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Dennis, 58 years old, was born on January 7, 1961 in Rocky Mount, NC. He will be missed greatly by his siblings, Janet Briley, Sandra Patterson (Roger), Sonny Hadnott (Linda), and Bennie Hadnott. Dennis also leaves behind to cherish his memory a special friend, Margie Bone; a special Aunt, Pattie Bissette; and his nephew, Chris Hadnott, whom also was his caregiver the last...

SHARPSBURG – Anita Ruth Davis Brinkley, age 83, passed away at her home on April 10, 2019. She is survived by her devoted husband of 36 years, John C. Brinkley; beloved feline companion Kissey Mae; step daughter, Janelle Brinkley of Rocky Mount.  She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to cherish her memory. Anita was preceded in death by her parents, Orville G. Davis and Lessie D. Davis; brothers, James Willard Davis, Gordon Edwin Davis, Ambler...

NASHVILLE - Ralph “Thomas” Manning, age 74, passed away Sunday morning, April 7, 2019 at Nash UNC HealthCare. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Gilbert and Kathleen James Manning. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Janice Parker Manning; children, Alisa Kent (John) and Krisan Ellis, all of Nashville; brother, Bobby Manning (Anne) of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Ross Fisher, Mary-Kate Fisher (Scott Ball), and Kaci Smith; granddog, Griffin;...

Elm City - With her loving family by her side, Reba W. "Nanny" Bass, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday afternoon, April 3, 2019. Nanny was preceded in death by her husband, William H. "Jack" Bass; son-in-law, Ricky Cobb, and grandson-in-law, Rod Jones. She leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for her daughters, Linda Bass Lancaster (John) of Temperance Hall, and Cathy Bass Cobb of Pinetops; grandchildren, Tammy Powell (Brent), J.E. Lancaster...

Rocky Mount- Christopher “Chris” Shawn Bell, age 31, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019. Chris was preceded in death by his brother, John E. Bell, Jr.; maternal grandfather, James W. Steen; and paternal grandfather, Clair Joseph Bell. He is survived by his wife, Hollie Bell; children, Maranda and Nickolas of Bethel; parents, John and Carla Bell of Battleboro; step-children, Daniela, Erick, Tristain, and Arthur; brother, Chris "C.J." Johnson (Abby) of Wilmington;...

WAYNE EDWARD KINDER July 14,1937 – April 1, 2019 Wayne E. Kinder, 81, passed away in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on April 1, 2019. He was born in Malden, Missouri, on July 14, 1937, to Orion Wesley and Helen (Corn) Kinder. In 1963, Wayne married Karen Ann (Kane). They were fortunate to spend 34 years together before her passing in 1997. Wayne graduated from Bernie High School in Bernie, Missouri in 1955. On June 15,1955, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Air Force...