All Obituaries

Nashville Helen Rose Jones, 90, passed away January 13, 2021 with her devoted family by her side.  Helen was born on February 2, 1930 to Lucy Williams Rose.  She was born into a large family, with 13 brothers and sisters.  She graduated from Red Oak High School in 1949.  While in high school Helen was Co-Captain of her basketball team and was voted School Queen her Senior Year.  She met the love of her life, Elbert Ray Jones while in High School.  The two have...

Tarboro  – Virginia “Ginger” Brooks Sparks, age 73, entered the Church Triumphant on January 8, 2021 with her beloved sister and daughters by her side.  She was a gifted instructor of writing and composition, grammar, and literature for 47 years. She taught at Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School in Rutherfordton, NC, Hugh M. Cummings High School in Burlington, NC and at the college level at what is now Alamance Community College and retired from Edgecombe...

Elm City- Dorothy Eason Barnes, age 86, passed away Wednesday morning, January 6, 2021 at Nash UNC Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Moore Eason; sisters, Margie Crumpler and Jean Brantley; and brother, Randolph Eason. Dorothy is survived by a loving husband of 68 years, George W. Barnes Sr. of Elm City; son, George W. Barnes Jr. (Donna) of Rocky Mount; daughter, Connie Barnes Williams (Rich) of Raleigh; granddaughter, Katie Webb; great-granddaughter,...

Rocky Mount- Lena Mae Talbott, age 95, passed away at Breckenridge Retirement Center on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sloan and Annie Moss Woodcock; husband, Reverend Joe Talbott; sons, Danny and Robert Talbott; brothers, Aaron, George Ray, and Sydney Woodcock; and sisters, Louise Pittman and Annie Belle Adams. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Myrlene Talbott; grandsons, Bryan and Robbie Talbott; granddaughter, Rebekah Ayscue (Brett);...

Taking the words directly from the memoirs of Gene Gurganus, “I am convinced that without God and His blessings, this nobody would have no story—at least not a good story—to tell! If God could use me, a very ordinary man, then He can use anybody that is willing to be used. God often uses weak people to accomplish His goals, so that in the end, He alone will get the glory. I often queried the Lord why He did not give me a booming voice or dominant personality. I learned it...

Farmville- James Melvin Baker, age 79, passed away peacefully at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. James' journey began March 24, 1941 as a son born in Pitt County, NC to George W. and Effie Jane Wells Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Annie Elizabeth Hardee, Elva Grace Nichols, and Desser Marie Corey; brother, Robert Lee Baker; nephews, Michael Ray Baker and Bobby Lee Nichols; great-nephew, Ryan Joyner; and...

Rocky Mount - Jack Herman Tatum, 80, took up residence in his glorious eternal home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Jack graduated to Heaven after a valiant eight-week battle against the coronavirus; he won the victory of complete healing when his Father called him home at 2:45 a.m. Jack was born May 14, 1940, in Moultrie, Georgia to Lucine Frazier and Herman Walter Tatum. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his younger brother Bobby Tatum and nephew Brad Tatum. Jack’s...

Macclesfield  – William Floyd Wooten, age 79, passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus Sunday afternoon, December 27, 2020. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Ann Owens Wooten of the home in Macclesfield; nephew, Hugh Brent Wooten and wife, Tammy Webb Wooten; nieces, Kathy Gay and husband, Joe Gay, and Barbara Pittman; great niece, Kathy Jo Jones and husband, Jack, all of Macclesfield; great nephews, Chris Gay of Greenville, NC, Jordan Wooten and wife, Amber of...

Battleboro - Roy Russell Barnes, Jr., 81, left the earth to join his Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 21, 2020.  Roy was preceded in death last month by his wife of 58 years, (Barbara Wallace Barnes), and they are now rejoined in Heaven.  Roy was a devoted Christian man who loved his Savior, family, church, friends, and Wolfpack.  He was known by his family and friends as a hardworking, dedicated, gentle, and kind soul who was exceptionally proud of his entire family and...

Rocky Mount – Cheryl Ann Davis, fondly known to family and friends as “Mama Cheryl”, passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, December 21st, 2020 at the age of 71 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Rosa Daniels; husband, Danny Kaye Davis; son in law, Keith Denton; grandson, Matthew Keith Denton; great grandchild, Logan Corey Denton; and sister, Sarah Frances Phillips. She leaves behind a loving family including her two daughters, Susan...