All Obituaries

Rocky Mount - With his loving family by his side, Ronaldo Sabater Miranda, age 72, finished his race and claimed his victory with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 8, 2026.  He was born in the Philippines on September 20, 1953 to Rufino and Feliciana Sabater Miranda. He was preceded in death by his father, Rufino and brother, Ramon Miranda. Ronaldo is survived by his beloved wife, Yolanda Miranda; son, Tristan Miranda of Rocky Mount; daughters, Christine Miranda Garcia ...

Rocky Mount -  Tammi Harber, age 51, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born in Bangor, Maine on September 17, 1974, the daughter of Elizabeth and Edwin "Jerry" Suitter.  Tammi loved people and had a heart of gold. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her parents. Later she traveled with her husband, Thomas Harber. She lived with Thomas in Texas for ten years before returning home to her parents in Rocky Mount.  Tammi is survived by her husband, ...

Hobgood – James Walter Vick, Jr., affectionately known as “J.W.”, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the age of 71. He was born in Edgecombe County on June 13, 1954 to James and Lila Hill Vick of Speed, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Moore Vick. He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories his daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Jeff Bland; two grandsons who were his whole world, Damian Bland and Jonathan Bland ...

Rocky Mount -  Lisa Ann Smith, age 55, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on June 14, 1970 in Nash County to Bobby and Ann Edwards Smith, both of whom preceded her in death.  She is survived by many cousins and other extended family along with her beloved rescue pup, Kibble.  A private memorial will be held at a later date. 

Rocky Mount – Barbara Lee Hopkins Hines, age 74, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on July 30, 1951 in Anderson, South Carolina to Clyde and Georgia Capps Hopkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waylon Hines; brothers, Richard, Mitchell, Early and Tony Hopkins and sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Hopkins and Cathy Hopkins. She is survived by her daughters, Kasie Evans, Kristina Evans, both of Rocky Mount and Tonya Rose (Paul) ...

Rocky Mount – Faye Shearin Taylor, age 83, went Home to her Lord and Savior Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026. Her journey began in Edgecombe County, the third child born to Henry and Lannie Wilkins Shearin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Eugene Taylor and son, Ronald “Ronnie” Taylor. She is survived by a large and loving family that includes her siblings, Barbara Berry of Williamsburg, VA, Charlie Shearin and wife, Jan of ...

Rocky Mount - Kenneth R. Garrett, born June 1, 1954, passed away at 71 years old after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication. He was the beloved son of Woodrow Wilson Garrett and Cora Mae Wiggins Garrett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Garrett and sister, Nancy Garrett.  Kenneth proudly served his country as a military police officer in the United States Air Force, where he developed a ...

Spring Hope - Tony Rex Jeffries, age 67, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 23, 2026 at his home in Spring Hope, North Carolina. Tony was born in Edgecombe County on December 6, 1958 to Daylon N. and Lillie Mae Jeffries, both of whom have preceded him in death. Tony spent his working life as a skilled HVAC technician, making many friends and customers through the years. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend who will always have a special place in our hearts. Tony's ...

Rocky Mount -  Brenda Rhodes, age 78, passed away peacefully Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born in Nash County to Jasper and Eleanor Rose Rhodes on July 9, 1947. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Rhodes and John Bowes (Shirley) and sister, Margie Snow. She is survived by her children, Cara Thompson of Rocky Mount, Tara Thompson (Matt) of Maryland and Danny Thorpe (Sheila) of Roanoke Rapids; siblings, Penny Rhodes of Rocky Mount, Allen ...

Martha Weeks Daniel of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 18th, 2026 at the age of 81. Martha was born on August 24, 1944, in Durham, NC to the late Mildred Holley Weeks and Dr. K.D. Weeks, Sr. The eldest of three children, she delighted in her role as the self-appointed “sheriff” of the West Haven neighborhood where she grew up, leading her younger brothers, Dr. K.D. Weeks, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, and David ...