All Obituaries

Rocky Mount - Thomas “T.C.” Cherry, age 82, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. A man dedicated to the betterment and protection of his community, T.C. spent much of his life serving his country, state, city, and county. He was a proud veteran having served honorably in the U. S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He signed on with Rocky Mount Police Department from 1960-1962, and continued protecting and serving with the N.C. Highway Patrol from 1962-1985. He finished a notable...

Hobgood - Michael Allen Sipe, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home Friday afternoon, March 27, 2020. He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for his devoted wife, Delphia Sipe; mother, Margaret Wagner Sipe of Embro; daughter, Sterling Heather Sipe of Warrenton; step-son, Bobby Wheeler of Speed; brother, C.S. Sipe of Macon; mother-in-law, Nina Lee of Speed; grandchildren, Tristyn Sipe and Chase & Anna Wheeler; maternal uncle, Thomas P. Wagner of Embro; along with a host of...

Nashville - Effie Lee Bryant Joyner, age 87, passed away Monday night, March 23, 2020. She was born November 11, 1932 in Nash County to Wade and Margaret M. Bryant.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Bryant  She leaves a lifetime of cherished memories for her sons, Carlton Pullen (Karon) and Kenneth Pullen (Jewell), all of Nashville; sisters, Nell Vick and Rachael Gardner (I.B.); four grandchildren, Douglas Pullen (Erin), Brian Pullen...

Rocky Mount - Paula Frances Arrington, age 37, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Noe and AJ Anderson; and maternal grandparents, Mary and Andy Marteney. She was a devoted homemaker and loving wife, mother, sister, and dear friend who will be greatly missed. “I was extremely blessed to be a part of this beautiful, special woman’s life for the short time God allowed us to be together. We were a match made in...

Elm City - Addie Ruth Joyner, age 77, passed away peacefully at home Friday morning, March 20, 2020. Ruth was born May 17, 1942 in Nash County to Lonnie and Ruth Pollard.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Gerome Joyner and their infant daughter, Baby Girl Joyner.  She leaves a lifetime of cherished memories for her daughter, Phyllis Jeffries (Wes); granddaughter, Tiffany Frazier (Michael); great-granddaughters, Hannah and Haley Frazier;...

Rocky Mount - Lori Register Williams, age 58, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 20th, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Register and Crystal Mathis; brothers, Len and Lee Register; and great niece, Norah.                                                                  Lori is survived by...

Tarboro -  Daniel David Alvarez, Jr., age 55, passed away Monday afternoon, March 16th, 2020 at his home in Tarboro, NC. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel D. and Irma Ruth Alvarez; sister, Theresa Alvarez Peaden; and grandson, Grayson Brandon Coley. He leaves a lifetime of wonderful memories for his devoted wife of almost thirty-four years, Nancy Bruce Thompson Alvarez; his beloved children, Daniel David Alvarez, III (Maggie), Robert Landon Alvarez (Carrie), Victoria...

Nashville - Waylon Hines, age 61, passed away Friday, March 13th, 2020 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC Waylon was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Eula Hines, and sister, Gail Rumsburg. He is survived by his devoted longtime companion and fiancee, Lynn Hamm; children, Ashley Leaham (Dirick) of Nash County, Bobby Hines (Meagan) of Ohio, and Kasie Evans (Michael) of Spring Hope; nine grandchildren, three fur babies, Maggie Mae, Baby Girl, Sweetpea and a host of family friends...

Tarboro On Tuesday, March 10th, 2020, God gave us a glimpse of a tiny, precious miracle we named George Mac Armstrong. With great love and anticipation, we awaited his arrival, excited to become first time parents. Even though his little life was so very brief, the momentous and unshakeable love a parent feels for a child was already planted in our hearts. We deeply hope Mac felt this love and instinctively knew he was wanted very much. Although we will long for our son until we can hold...

Rocky Mount – Sandra Edith Turner, age 75, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Joel “Joe” Walter Turner; son, Joey Turner, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Maxine Bowen Turner; and brothers, Elwood and Kenneth Keen. She is survived by her sons, Scott Turner of Sharpsburg, Brian Turner of Elm City; daughter, Dana Carter (Phil) of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Daniel Turner, Kenan Turner, Micaela Turner,...