All Obituaries

Rocky Mount -  Constance "Connie" Knight Jackson, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Morehead City, NC. She was born in Nash County on February 21, 1943 to Paul and Johnnie Lucas Knight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Bobby Dail Jackson and son, Steven Christopher Jackson. She is survived by a loving family including her daughter, Ashley Jackson Edmondson and husband, Richard Shelton Edmondson...

Red Oak -  David Brian Hulsey, age 69, of Red Oak, NC died Monday afternoon, May 16, 2022 unexpectedly of a massive heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Carol Braxmeier Hulsey; daughter, Ashley Hulsey; sisters, Karen Pritchard (Bill) and Kathy Pianalto (Randy) of Arkansas; brother-in-law Jim Braxmeier (Irene) of South Carolina and multiple beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. and Jenny Hulsey and his brother, Robert. Born November 5,...

Wilson - Joann Draper Williams, age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wilson, North Carolina. She was born on April 12, 1948 to Charles and Elizabeth Bass Draper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Williams.  She is survived by her son, Steve Williams (Kashy Patterson) of Elm City; sister, Brenda Langston of Elm City; and grandchildren, Andrew Williams of Elm City, Chase Williams of...

Rocky Mount -  Jack Edward Cockrell, age 82, passed away peacefully in his home Monday afternoon on May 9, 2022. He was born on November 5, 1939 in Nash County to Homer and Ella Carpenter Cockrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Franklin and Wayne Cockrell; sister, Frances Powell; son-in-law, Jason Pridgen; and great-granddaughter, Rhiannon Carroll. He is survived by a loving family including his wife of 55 years, Lynette Joyner Cockrell;...

Nashville - Sterling Randolph "Floub" Baker, age 61,  passed away peacefully at his home in Nashville, NC Saturday morning, May 7, 2022. He was born January 31, 1961 in Nash County to Remus and Maggie Baker, both of whom preceded him in death. He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for his loving family that includes daughter, Amy Baker of Rocky Mount; son, Nathan Baker of the home; granddaughters, Hailee and Sophie Baker; siblings, Randy Baker (Michelle) of Nashville,...

Rocky Mount -  Frances Mott Davis, 58, passed away at Nash UNC Hospital on May 6, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex Davis Mott and Katherine Ward Mott.   Frances is survived by her siblings, David Mott (Brenda) of Pinetops, Betty Mott of Rocky Mount, Doris Smith (Phil) of Nashville, Linda Pollard of Rocky Mount, Lee Mott (Brenda) of Rocky Mount, Mary Lewis (Dean) of Pinetops, and Kenneth Mott of Rocky Mount. ...

Kenly – Melissa Ann “MeMe” Walston, age 41, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was born on July 11, 1980 in Edgecombe County to Jerry and Brenda Foreman Walston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Tammy Morris. She is survived by her children, Briana Little (Roderick Caudle) of Rocky Mount, Kristen Renee Little of Georgia, and Nathan Abrams of Wilson; siblings, Jerry Dan Walston (Lisa Proctor) and Pamela Sue Walston, both of...

Nashville Willie Clyde Davis, Jr., 89, passed on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Nash UNC Health Care.  Clyde was born on November 20, 1932, to Willie Clyde Davis, Sr., and Lida Pope Davis.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Bridgers of Lakeland, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lois Jean Strickland Davis; Son, Randy Davis (Susan) of Nashville; grandchildren, Ryan Davis (Alyssa), Kaitlyn Davis...

Rocky Mount - Amine Galbreath Edwards, age 99, died early Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022. Amine was born in Kinston, North Carolina on January 3, 1923 to Thomas Arthur and Amine King Galbreath. She graduated from St. Mary’s College, and in 1946, married Philip Edgar Edwards. She was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church where she was active for many years and remained engaged during her latter years.  In addition to her parents and husband, Amine was preceded in...

Tarboro – Deborah Jean “Debbie” Davis, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born on April 8, 1963 in Bethel, North Carolina to Romer and Helen Lamm Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Waylon “Buddy” Davis. She leaves behind a loving family including her sons, Richard Jamerson Davis of Nashville and Brandon Lee Davis of Youngsville;...