Obituaries

Apr 11, 2026

Tarboro –

Leaving eighty-three years of amazing memories for us, Mary Lois Rogers Ezzell, lovingly known as “MeMa”, finished her race and was called Home to her Savior Saturday morning, April 11, 2026.

Born in Halifax County, NC on June 4, 1942, Mary Lois was the third daughter of Gaston and Louise Brown Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Apr 6, 2026

Macclesfield - 

Mary Jo Batts Heath, age 72, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family. She was born in Edgecombe County on July 2, 1953, to Walter and Annie Hardy Batts.

She wore her heart on her sleeve and loved deeply, especially her beloved grandbabies, who brought her endless pride and happiness. Mary Jo...

Apr 6, 2026

Tarboro - 

Kenneth R. Sherbondy, 86, formerly of Scottdale, PA, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2026. He is the son of Kenneth H. Sherbondy and Catherine M. Flanagan Sherbondy. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of sixty-three...

Apr 4, 2026

Spring Hope

Steven Scott Ezzell, 60, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born on November 2, 1965, Steven lived a life that, at its core, was marked by a love for others and a willingness to help wherever he could. Steven found peace and joy in the simple things, time spent with family, casting a line while fishing, and being...

Apr 3, 2026

Nashville - 

Fleur De Lis Cadano Balasoto, age 88, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Nash UNC Health Care with her loving family by her side. Her journey began on October 4, 1937, in Taal, Philippines, as the oldest daughter of Agripino Cadano and Laura Banastas Cadano. In addition to her parents,...

Apr 3, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Joyce Beaman Bennett, age 88, died on Friday April the 3rd, at UNC Chapel Hill.

She was raised in Farmville on her family’s farm along with her brothers and sisters.

Joyce began her professional career in Rocky Mount where she worked with Ann Bailey at the original Bailey’s Jewelry store in downtown Rocky Mount. She retired following 47 years of...

Apr 1, 2026

Battleboro - 

Lee Randolph Daniel passed away on April 1, 2026, in the same Edgecombe County where his life first began. He was born on December 20, 1937, to Nora Lee Hill and Rufus Guy Daniel, both of whom preceded him in death.

As a young boy, Randolph found joy in the simple pleasures of life playing baseball with friends in the...

Apr 1, 2026

Rocky Mount - 

With her devoted family by her side, Phyllis Jean Wells finished her journey here and awoke in the presence of her Savior Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026, at the age of 77.

With simple beginnings in Halifax County, North Carolina, Phyllis was born in the baby boomer era on April 6, 1948, the second child of Charlie and Sallie...

Mar 30, 2026

Brenda Sue Benfield Bentley was born on June 22, 1945, and peacefully stepped into heaven Monday night, March 30, 2026, with loved ones by her side. She was the daughter of the late Willard Robert Benfield and Sue McCrary Benfield.Brenda’s faith was always an important part of her life. She loved Jesus and she shared that love with others through...

Mar 30, 2026

Battleboro –

Tammy Marie Edmondson, age 63, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday evening, March 30, 2026.

She was born in Nash County, NC on November 21, 1962, to William Rufus and Margaret B. Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Katie Ellis; brothers, Charles “Butch” Johnson and Tommy Johnson; and...

Mar 28, 2026

Spring Hope –

Irene Walton Batchelor, age 67, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2026 at her home in Spring Hope, North Carolina. She was born on August 4, 1958 in Nash County to Marvin and Betty Hogshire Walton, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband of twenty-two years, Norman Batchelor; children, Stacey Bracey (Heather) of...

Mar 26, 2026

Salem Community –

Charlie Armstrong, Jr, age 90, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 and met his Lord and Savior. He was born in Nash County, North Carolina on November 17, 1935, son of Charlie L. Armstrong and Lola Winfree Armstrong. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy A. Fisher and Rachel Robinson and...

Mar 24, 2026

Sharpsburg -

Gene Raymond Neighbors, age 87, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera E. Neighbors. Burial services will be private.

Mar 8, 2026

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...

Mar 7, 2026

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,...

Mar 5, 2026

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...

Mar 1, 2026

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,...

Mar 1, 2026

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....

Feb 24, 2026

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....

Feb 23, 2026

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...