All Obituaries

Stanley David "Stan" Webb, age 70, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Starkey Davis Webb and Annie M. Webb; and sisters, Betty Liggon and Linda Leggett. He is survived by three children, Kari Webb (Tim) and Cameron Webb, all of Rocky Mount, and Jocelyn Webb of California; granddaughters, Reagan and Griffin Webb; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family friends. Stan's family will celebrate his life with a private...

Jerry C. Hux, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC but lived most of his life in Virginia before returning to assist with the care of his parents. He was an auto body and paint technician for twenty-five years and spent fifteen years in the commercial building industry. Among his many hobbies were drawing, painting, vehicle/equipment restoration, fishing, horses, coaching baseball, hunting, and music. He was also a member of...

​Ora Lee Alford, age 84, passed away  at her home Thursday, January 31, 2019.    She was born in Nash County, NC December 18, 1934 to Herbert and Elizabeth H. Pendergrass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Arthur Alford; sons, Joseph and Art Alford; and siblings, Bud Pendergrass, Donald Ray Pendergrass, Becky Roberson, and Debbie Pendergrass.   Ora Lee leaves a loving family that includes three...

ROCKY MOUNT - Tammie L. Robinson, age 48, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  She is survived by her children: Yashema Robinson, Naquin Robinson, Jarreak Lawson, and Quardiar Lawson, all of Rocky Mount; and two grandchildren, Takala and Tae'quan Robinson. She also leaves her father, Nathaniel Robinson of Missouri and several siblings, nieces, nephews and other extended relatives and family friends. Tammie's life will be remembered with a Celebration of Life service at...

John Ballance, age 59, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Ruby Ballance; brothers, Douglas and Jeff Ballance, and sister, Cheryl Johnson. He leaves his devoted wife, Teresa Daniels-Ballance; son, Jonathan Ballance and his wife, Sarah; grandson, Jacob Ballance; sister, Jackie Turner, all of Rocky Mount; sister, Lynda Doyle of NJ; brother, Jarry Ballance of Wilson; along with a host of family friends and loving church...

Joseph F. Lynn, Jr., age 42, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at his home. Joe was preceded in death by an aunt, Jackie Gardner Light and uncle, Edgar Gene Gardner. He is survived by his son, Joseph F. Lynn, III; parents, Joseph F. Lynn, Sr. and Shirley Gardner Lynn; sister, Crystal Lynn Sears; companion, JoAnne Coley; aunts & uncles: Wilbur & Betsy House, Jerry & Linda Smith, William & Shelby Gardner, Dennis & Melissa Gardner, Gordon & Jeanette Price, Mary...

Julian C. Tyson, age 83, passed away Sunday, January 20th, 2019. He attended Shenandoah Baptist Church and was a long-time member of West Mount Ruritan Club. He also owned and operated Tyson’s Pest Control for twenty-six years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Myrtie Tyson and is survived by his wife of sixty years, Dolly V. Tyson; daughter, Julia Land (Dale); son, Jack Tyson (Regina); grandchildren, Devin (Elizabeth), Garrett, Jamison, and Anna Grace Tyson, and...

  Henry Lloyd Fleming, age 71, passed away Thursday, Jan 17 at Nash UNC HealthCare. A private memorial will take place at a later date.

Allen Key, age 66, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. ​ He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Woods and brother, Johnny Key. He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for his beloved wife, Denise Fleming Key; children, Mary Katrina Key of the home, Rachel Key Lewis (Chris) of Florida, Michael Allen Key, Ashley Tompkins, both of the home, and Daniel Tompkins of Macclesfield.​ He also leaves siblings, Ronald "Toby" Key...