All Obituaries

ROCKY MOUNT –​ Thurman C. Carpenter passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at UNC Nash Hospital after a bout with pneumonia and covid. He was 86 years old. He is survived by a sister, Jean Cockrell (Gene) and several nieces and nephews, Marsha, Alice, Angela, Lisa, Keith, Arnella, Tina, and Darwin. He was predeceased by his parents, Buck B. Carpenter and Mamie Langley Carpenter; and brothers, Buck, Jr. and Marvin. Thurman graduated from Coopers High School and worked at The...

RALEIGH –​ In that single bittersweet moment for which we could never be fully prepared, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend finished her work here on earth and was called Home to be with Jesus. Rosa Bolling Cole was born with a servant's heart on August 4, 1928 in Wake County, NC to Judson and Addie Smith Johnson. She grew up learning the value of hard work and a giving nature. She loved her family and instilled in them the strength, integrity and...

BATTLEBORO - Constance (Connie) Porter Barus went home to be with Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 8, 2020. In the 95 years that Connie spent on this earth, she loved and was loved by many people. Born in Dublin, Georgia on July 12, 1925, Connie truly exemplified all of the characteristics of a “Georgia Peach” and was proud to claim herself as such.  She was the daughter of the late W.T. and Annie Porter. She was also preceded in death by her...

NASHVILLE - John Thomas “J.T.” Fisher, IV, age 55, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday evening, October 8th, 2020.  J.T. was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Annette Fisher. J.T. is survived by his wife of almost 22 years, Susan "Susie" Moss Fisher; daughter, Nicole Annette “Nikki” Fisher of Nashville; parents, John T., III and Sylvia Fisher, of Rocky Mount; sister, Pamela “Pam” Fisher Votipka (Ben) of Nashville;...

MACCLESFIELD - Ronnie E. Waters, age 74, passed away Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Gladys Webb and son, Grant T. Waters. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Tina W. Waters of Macclesfield; son, Shane Waters (Ashlie) of Jacksonville, Fla.; daughters, Daisy Larwa (Eric) of Pinetops and AnnaMaria McArthur (Steven) of Spring Hope; sister, Jeannie Morris of Macclesfield; brothers, Jimmie...

WILSON - Anthony Immediato, age 51, of Wilson, NC died unexpectedly on October 6, 2020.  Anthony was preceded in death by his wife, Terra; father, Joseph Anthony Immediato Jr.; grandparents, Joseph Sr. and Josephine Immediato; aunt, Carol Immediato and great-aunt, Frances Gione. He is survived by his girlfriend; Michele (her children); mother and stepfather, Marilyn and Robert Sheridan; brothers, Michael Immediato, Chris Immediato (Candace), Mario Immediato; sisters, Lori-Ann...

ROCKY MOUNT – Early Monday morning, October 5th, 2020, Margie Boone Walker finished her wonderful journey here on earth at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. Margie’s journey began in Edgecombe County, NC on May 31, 1930 as the youngest child of George Lee and Myrtie Frazier Boone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Walker; sister, Elizabeth Boone King; brothers, William...

ROCKY MOUNT – ​Frances “Mickey” Farrington, formerly of Simpsonville, SC, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Sebastian and Grace Holden Lynch; husband, James Farrington; and sister, June Wilcox. Mickey was trained as a registered nurse at Rhode Island Hospital School of nursing and received a BS degree from Limestone College. She is a past president of the S.C. Occupational Nurses Association and worked for...

With her devoted family by her side, Virginia Parker Tharrington, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home Friday morning, October 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Mary Stansbury Parker; brother, Robert Lee Parker Jr.; and sister-in-law, Joy Parker. Virginia is survived by her children, Faye Hill (Robert) of Rocky Mount, Debbie Edwards of California and Randy Tharrington (Nell) of Temperance Hall; and nephew, Robert Lee "Robbie" Parker, III. She...

Larry Eugene McCullough, aged 85, passed away Wednesday, September 30, after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Born and raised in Mocksville, North Carolina, Larry spent his retirement years with his wife enjoying life on the shores of the Albemarle Sound. Born in the front bedroom of his grandparents’ home, Larry was the son of the late James and Mattie Sue McCullough. When his father was killed in a motorcycle accident, Larry, only four, and his...