Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.
Christopher "Pete" Imke III
Aug 24, 2026
Christopher Imke, III, known lovingly by most as “Pete”, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday morning, August 24, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born in Queens, New York to Christopher, Jr. and Patsy Fulford Imke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sarah “Sallie” Imke;...
Gary Proctor
Aug 22, 2026
Gary Proctor, age 69, passed away at his home, Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Pikeville, North Carolina. He was born in Nash County, NC to John "Yates" and Evelyn Rose Proctor, both of whom preceded him in death.
A natural musician of remarkable talents (not an exaggeration), Gary was known for his love of everything musical. He could play most any...
Rose Cash Leggett
Aug 22, 2026
Rose Cash Leggett, age 84, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 22, 2026. She was born on March 12, 1942 in Craven County, North Carolina to Joseph Samuel and Neta Avery Cash. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Wilbur Ray Wilkinson and William "Bill" Leggett and siblings, Albert, Frank, Glenn, Clyde, Jimmy, Joe, Ruth,...
Mattie "Jean" Winslow
Aug 22, 2026
Tarboro –
Saturday afternoon, August 22, 2026, our beloved mother, sister, granny, and dear friend peacefully fell asleep at home and awoke in her eternal Home in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mattie “Jean” Winslow, age 86, was born in Beaufort County, North Carolina on March 30, 1940 to Amos and Maggie Jones Taylor. In addition to her parents, she...
Patricia Joyner
Aug 19, 2026
Patricia Woolard Viverette Joyner, age 73, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Nash UNC Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born on June 21, 1953 in Beaufort County, daughter of Wade and Exadell Berry Woolard, both of whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children whom she loved deeply, Robert Viverette and wife, Cynthia...
Nancy Cannon Thorpe
Aug 17, 2026
Nancy Cannon Thorpe, age 62, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at ECU Health Bertie Hospital in Windsor, North Carolina. She was born in Edgecombe County on October 14, 1963, the youngest daughter born to Harvey and Sidney Cayton Cannon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Thorpe and sister, Diane Hagans.
She is...
Shirley Pierce Roberts
Aug 17, 2026
Shirley Pierce Staton Roberts, age 87, passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 17, 2026 at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her journey began in Edgecombe County on December 28, 1938, daughter of Robert Henry Pierce and Christine Rose Pierce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Elliott Staton and Harold M. Roberts.
She...
Constance Bock
Aug 16, 2026
Constance May Bock, known to many as "Miss Connie", went to be with our Lord and Savior this past Sunday, August 16, 2026.
She was a lady of class and elegance who enjoyed listening to classical ballads and compositions and shopping on QVC. She traveled the world with her beloved husband, Edward Bock, making many cherished memories sailing on his sailboat...
Jeanne Hoelz
Aug 11, 2026
Cora Jeanne Hoelz, 91, passed away surrounded by the love of a family whose lives were forever made better simply because she was a part of them. She is now in the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born August 15, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama, Jeanne was the daughter of Walter T. and Margaret G. Savage. In addition to her...
Lois Marie Braswell Bullock
Aug 6, 2026
Lois Marie Braswell Bullock, age 86, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at ECU Edgecombe Health Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops, NC. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.
Lois was born in Edgecombe County on May 25, 1940, the fifth of eight...
Floyd Robert Uffner
Aug 1, 2026
Floyd Robert Uffner, age 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 1, 2026 at his home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was a proud veteran, having served honorably in the United States Army during the 1950's.
He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Elizabeth Ann Searles Uffner; step-daughter, Lara Demczenko (Drew McCrea) of Henrico, Virginia; along with many extended...
Thomas Bright
Jul 31, 2026
Thomas Elton Bright, known by his trucking buddies as "Teardrop", passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 31, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born in Pasquotank County, North Carolina to William and Mary Hewitt Bright, both of whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Hyde of Pinetops; grandson, Andrew Hyde (fiancee Rachel) of Rocky...
Leroy Moore Jr.
Jul 31, 2026
With his loving family by his side on Friday morning, July 31, 2026, Leroy Moore, Jr., age 79, finished his race here on earth to claim life and victory with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born October 11, 1946, in Pitt County, North Carolina, one of five children in the family of Leroy and Frances J. Moore....
Joyce Duke
Jul 26, 2026
Joyce Duke, age 81, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2026 at The Gardens of Nashville. A private graveside service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery, Spring Hope, NC.
Diane Ahlberg
Jul 24, 2026
Diane Bespolka Ahlberg, age 73, of Washington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 18, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Diane was the beloved daughter of Elliott and Olga Bespolka Sr. She was known for her unwavering loyalty, sense of humor, deeply caring heart, and bold spirit. Diane had a passion for landscaping,...
Ann Batts
Jul 24, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Britt Glover Batts passed peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was born the daughter of George Britt and Dorothy Chitty Britt on April 29, 1938. Growing up an only child in Murfreesboro, Ann enjoyed weekend beach trips with her parents to Lynnhaven in the Virginia Beach area. They would pitch a tent and spend their days swimming,...
Jimmy Etheridge
Jul 19, 2026
Jimmy Earl Etheridge, 83, of Tarboro North Carolina passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2026, after a long illness. Born on July 5, 1943, Jim worked as a tool and dye maker at Square D Company in Zebulon, North Carolina where he dedicated 27 years of service.
Jim met his wife Margaret and they married in 1999. He then...
Nora Lee Hutson
Jul 18, 2026
Nora Lee Hutson, age 84, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late James Addison Tyndall and the late Geneva Mears Tyndall.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Ashton Scott Hutson, and by her siblings Carol Tyndall Humphrey, Faye Boone, and Charles Tyndall.
Nora raised her...
Marjorie Finch Pearce
Jul 18, 2026
Marjorie Ann Finch Pearce, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at her home. Her journey began on March 5, 1936, the only child born to James Lawson and Annie Lou Finch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Gordon Pearce.
Marjorie was born and raised in Nash County, North Carolina....
Ethel Lee Hudson Banff
Jul 17, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Ethel Lee .
Lee passed away on July 17, 2026 At Age 72, in North Carolina due to Acute Cardiovascular Complications.
She was born on February 15,1954 to parents William Bryan Hudson & Erma Shute Hudson of Woodbury NJ.
Lee will always be remembered for her Love and Loyalty to Family, Closest...
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