All Obituaries

Pinetops -  Rachel Varnell Gardner, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home in Edgecombe County. She was born July 14, 1934, daughter of the late Albert Thomas Varnell and Mattie Wallace Varnell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindsay Daniel Gardner; siblings and their spouses, Marvin Varnell (Marie), Mary Alice Thompson (Wilbur), Erlene Champion (Harold), and Vonnie Webb (Brooks).  She is survived by her sons, Larry Gardner (Wilhelmina) and...

Nashville -  Juan "Little Juan" Delacruz Alvarez, Jr., age 33, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Elmer "Tump" Gardner and Doris Gardner Compton and paternal grandparents, Daniel David "Tony" and Irma "Nina" Alvarez.  He is survived by his parents, Juan and Brenda Gardner Alvarez; siblings, Laura Alvarez Wood (Randy) of Nashville, Tammy Harrington (Rodney Sullivan) of...

Tarboro -  Denise Rogerson, age 55, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Alan Rogerson; her daughters, Morgan Leigh Rogerson Meeks (Christopher) and Erin Nicole Rogerson; mother, Phyllis Beck of Tarboro; father, Joseph Henry Beck of Williamston; brothers, Kevin Beck (Lois) of Williamston and Richard Beck (Leah) of Greenville; granddaughter, Lydia Addison Meeks; nieces, Sara Beck...

Pinetops - In a moment completely unexpected by us but divined by our Savior, our beloved husband, deddy, Papa, brother, and dear friend finished his time here on earth Friday morning, April 2, 2021. Life's journey for Bobby Webb, Jr. began in Edgecombe County, NC on February 12, 1952 as the only son born to Robert Lee and Margaret W. Webb. He was raised with sisters, Robin, Carolyn, and Tiffany and loved them dearly. He proudly served our country honorably in the North Carolina...

Pinetops -  Jesse Ray Bullock, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Melissa Bullock of Pinetops; mother, Helen Jean Harris of Greenville; father, Jesse Bullock of Tarboro; children, Jessica Medford (John) of Rocky Mount, Melinda Bullock, April Stallings (Blake), and Zachary Bullock, all of Pinetops; step-children, Gina Adams of Charlotte and Rebecca Ashley (Adam) of Charleston, SC; and...

Elm City - Dale Cockrell, age 69, passed away Friday evening, March 26, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC. Dale was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Henry and Addie J. Marks; siblings, Ann Carter, Glenn Marks, and Joe Henry Marks, Jr.; and brothers-in-law, Raymond Carter and Ferdie Mangum. She leaves a lifetime of wonderful memories for her devoted family that includes her husband of fifty-two years, Johnny "Big Johnny" Cockrell, Sr.; sons, Johnny Mack Cockrell,...

Nashville – Durwood passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at his home in Nashville, NC. He was born on June 12, 1940 in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Frank and Margaret Williams. He had fought heart problems and COPD for the past few years.  He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ann; his sister, Carolyn Ruffin of Rocky Mount; his daughters, Mandy Williams of Sanger, Texas and Teresa Williams of Nashville; granddaughter, Melissa Williams of Rocky...

Tarboro -  Pamela Harrelson Wood, 55, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Wood and her father, Allen Oquinn Harrelson.  She is survived by her mother, Brenda S. Harrelson of Tarboro; sister, Penny Walston (Randy) of Pinetops; nieces, Amber Smith of Pinetops and Nikki Taylor (Brooke) of Battleboro; nephew, Adam Smith (Alex) of Pinetops; great niece, Ava Moseley; and great nephews, Bentley and Brayden King of...

Wilson - Fred James Scott, Sr., 83, passed on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Accordius Health Care in Wilson. He was born on July 21, 1937 to Henry and Maddie Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mack Scott and sisters, Lillian Jones and Christine Scott.  He is survived by his children, Tammy Scott of Tarboro, Johnnie Long (David) of Leggett, and Fred Scott Jr. (Rachel) of Red Oak; siblings, John Scott of Wilson, Huddie, George, James, Danny and...

Rocky Mount – Tommie Ann Thompson, 93, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.  Tommie was a woman who quietly, sacrificially, and faithfully served her Lord and others.  Tommie loved her family and always enjoyed opportunities to cook for them and the many visitors over the years.  Tommie also enjoyed her hobbies as a seamstress and growing/arranging plants. She was born to Lonnie and Betty Williams on December 13, 1927 in...