Douglas Wilson Whitehurst
Oct 26, 2026
Douglas Wilson Whitehurst, 72, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. He was born June 12, 1954, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to the late Marion Whitehurst and Alice Brothers Whitehurst. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ellen Whitehurst Ward, and her husband, Lynn Ward, and brother-in-law Sam Sawyer. He is survived by his sister, Faye Whitehurst Sawyer,...
Joseph "Don" Manning
Oct 24, 2026
Joseph "Don" Manning, age 83, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 24th, 2026 at Wilson Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Wilson, North Carolina. He was born in Edgecombe County on November 20th, 1942 to Joseph H. and Pluma Robinson Manning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lane Manning and brother, Robert Wayne Manning.
He is...
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Pridgen
Oct 23, 2026
Rocky Mount
Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Pridgen, age 61, passed away peacefully Friday evening, October 23, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in Nash County on June 18, 1965. Beth was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Williams.
She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband of forty-three years, Albert “Buddy” Pridgen; sons, Joshua Ellis...
Emma Winstead
Oct 19, 2026
Emma Lee Taylor Winstead, age 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026 at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born in Wilson County on April 8, 1928 to Cal and Annie Bass Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lindsey Theron Winstead; son, Lindsey Bruce Winstead; and great-granddaughter, Emma...
Deborah Kathleen Nelson
Oct 19, 2026
Deborah Kathleen Nelson, age 66, passed away peacefully Monday, October 19, 2026 at UNC Nash Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 21, 1961 to Melvin Eugene Nelson, Sr. and Cynthia Langley Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth and Douglas Nelson and sister, Barbara...
William Pridgen Jr.
Oct 18, 2026
William S. Pridgen, Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 18, 2026 at his home in Nashville, North Carolina. His journey began on March 9, 1948 in Nash County, a son born to William Pridgen, Sr. and Mildred Daniel Pridgen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Ray Pridgen and nephew,...
Catherine Louise Marler
Oct 18, 2026
Catherine “Cathy” Louise Marler, age 87, passed away at Tarboro Health & Rehab in Tarboro on Sunday, October 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Robert “Bob” Marler, Jr.
Cathy is survived by her son, Rob Marler of Pinetops; daughter, Kimberly Denise Daniels and husband, Lenny, of Palm Springs, CA; sisters, Barbara Jane Clendenning of...
Thomas Stone
Oct 17, 2026
Thomas Anthony Stone, age 52, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on October 17, 2026.
Tom shared 21 years of marriage with his loving wife, Cindy Stone. They were married on June 11, 2005, and built a life together filled with memories and family.
Tom leaves behind his wife, Cindy Stone; his daughters, Jenny Stone and Jessica...
William Asbury Hendricks
Oct 14, 2026
William Asbury “Bury” Hendricks, age 71, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC to Harold Brewer and Ruby Baines Hendricks, both of whom preceded him in death.
He was a devoted son, husband, dad, and granddad, and Christian who attended Sunset Avenue Baptist Church his entire...
Charles L. Burgess
Oct 14, 2026
Charles L. Burgess passed away on October 14, 2026. He was born on March 27, 1960, to Fumiko N. Burgess and Robert L. Burgess in Okinawa, Japan.
Charles is survived by his sister, Kuniko Burgess, and his brother, Michael L. Burgess. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Charles enjoyed metal detecting and panning for gold. He was skeptical of establishment...
Frances Mink
Oct 11, 2026
Frances “Kitty” Amerson Mink, age 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2026. Her journey began in Edgecombe County on September 17, 1948, the only daughter born to Warren and Ida Gupton Amerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David Amerson and Walter Amerson.
She is survived by her children, Denise Love and husband,...
Wayne Clay
Oct 11, 2026
Surrounded by the love of his devoted family, Ferdie "Wayne" Clay passed away peacefully at his home in Tarboro, North Carolina on Sunday morning, October 11th, 2026, at the age of 77.
Born in Nash County on February 13th, 1949, he was the middle child of Ferdie and Geraldine Clay, fortunate to be sandwiched between two sisters who adored him. Growing...
Brenda McLeod
Oct 10, 2026
Brenda Eure McLeod, age 80, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC, on October 10, 2026. She was born in Edgecombe County on January 25, 1946, to Woodrow and Ethel Turner Eure.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jacob Lynn Collie, and her grandson, Jacob Matthew Collie.
She leaves behind a...
Brenda Eason Reason
Oct 6, 2026
Brenda Faye Reason, age 58, passed away Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026 at her home in Nashville, North Carolina. She was born on October 28, 1967 in Hillsborough, North Carolina to Edward Eason and Betty Shaw Sugg, both of whom preceded her in death.
She leaves many treasured memories for her children, April Reason (fiancé, Ryan Ashley) of Nashville and Jeffrey...
Frances K. Massengale
Oct 5, 2026
Frances K. Massengale, age 80, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 5th, 2026. Born in Laurel, Mississippi on June 16, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Atha Kilgore and Ardell Moss Kilgore. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene Kilgore (Janie), John Knotts (Doris), and son-in-law, Tom Mulholand.
She was...
Dennis "Russell" Morgan
Sep 29, 2026
Dennis "Russell" Morgan, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina. He was born in Nash County on June 28, 1979, and was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, George and Virginia Aycock; and paternal grandparents, Pat and Della Morgan.
He is survived by a loving family that includes his parents, Dennis...
Dorothy Tripp Cummings
Sep 28, 2026
Dorothy Virginia Tripp Cummings, age 92, passed away Monday evening, September 28, 2026. She was born July 11, 1934 in Pitt County, NC to Charles Henry and Mittie Price Tripp. She was also preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Staton Lawrence Cummings; son, Mike Cummings; and her nine siblings.
She was deeply loved by her family including her...
Donald P. Irwin, II
Sep 26, 2026
Donald Phillip Irwin II, age 70, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026. He was born in Chicago, IL, on May 22, 1956 and was the son of Donald P. Irwin Sr. and Nancy R. Irwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Thorne.
Don was known for his tough guy exterior, but those...
Richard Shearin
Sep 25, 2026
Richard Wayne Shearin, age 84, passed away peacefully at home Friday evening, September 25th, 2026 with his devoted family by his side. He was born in Littleton, North Carolina on May 22nd, 1942 and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Thomas Shearin and Ida Mae Harper Shearin Watkins; son, Richard "Ricky" Shearin; grandson, Danny Kristopher Shearin; brothers, Clifton...
Chris Thomas Denton
Sep 24, 2026
Chris Thomas Denton, age 15, passed away suddenly on September 24, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, a loving family, classmates and school friends, and a community who loved him dearly.
Chris had just entered ninth grade at Bunn High School and was excited to be a new freshman. He was a bright, kind, and quick-witted young man who brought...