Brent Whitley
Sep 10, 2026
Gary Brent Whitley, 73, passed away on September 10, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him beyond measure.
Brent was born on August 29, 1953, in Nash County, North Carolina, to the late Omus and Dorothy Whitley. He grew up on a farm in Spring Hope, and those country roots remained a part of who...
Daniel Ellis Wyckoff
Sep 8, 2026
Daniel Ellis Wyckoff, known to friends and family as “Danny”, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1966 in Washington D.C. to John Ellis Wyckoff and Eunice Winfree Wyckoff and lived with them in Silver Spring, Maryland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Danielle Dawn Wyckoff.
When...
Larry Minshew
Sep 8, 2026
Larry Minshew, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on November 10, 1959, Larry leaves behind a legacy of love, memories, laughter, and countless moments that will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Larry was a man who found joy in...
Loretta Braswell Everette
Sep 6, 2026
Loretta Braswell Everette Hollis was a one-of-a-kind woman whose greatest gift was the love she gave to others. Born and raised in Tarboro, North Carolina, on December 15, 1961, Loretta was the daughter of the late John Robert Braswell and Myrtle Lee Prince.
To call Retta a mother would never quite be enough. She was an amazing mama, an extraordinary grandma,...
John Watson Strickland
Sep 5, 2026
John Watson Strickland, known to those who loved him as Johnny, was a man whose steady presence, generous heart, and quiet strength left an enduring mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
At 71, Johnny, of Middlesex passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026 surrounded by love—the same love he had given so freely throughout his life. Johnny’s life was...
Linda Bowen Arnold
Sep 4, 2026
Linda Bowen Arnold, age 84, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2026. Her journey began in Nash County on August 1, 1942, daughter of Rudolph Albert and Emma Taylor Bowen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Arnold; son, Gregory Bowen and siblings, Albert Bowen, Judy...
Calvin Lee Turner
Sep 4, 2026
Calvin Lee Turner passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at home with family by his side. He was born on December 26, 1960 in Sunnyvale, California to Leroy and Alma Turner.
He loved to take his boat out on the river to fish and loved to ride motorcycles. He could work on just about any car you asked him to...
Larry Pollard
Sep 2, 2026
Larry Thomas Pollard, age 76, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at his home in Tarboro, North Carolina. He was born on June 23, 1950 in Pitt County to Elbert Lee and Winifred Barber Pollard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Pollard; son, Thomas Joseph Pollard; daughter-in-law, Angela M. Pollard;...
Joshua C. Thomas
Aug 30, 2026
Joshua C. Thomas, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born in Nash County on September 27, 1990. He was preceded in death by his father, Courtlon Thomas; paternal grandparents, Albert and Myrtle Thomas; maternal grandmother, Ellen Siebert and great-grandmother, Mary Ellen "Granny" Wommack.
Joshua loved spending time outdoors, fishing, playing video games with friends and...
Bennie Mae Harris Smith Jefferson
Aug 29, 2026
Bennie Mae Harris Smith Jefferson was born July 15, 1933 in Edgecombe County to James Luther and Essie Stokes Harris. She departed this life surrounded by family on August 29, 2026 after battling Alzheimers for several years.
Bennie Mae, better known as great-granny Smith, was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived a modest life as a homemaker and worked hard...
Eunice Lee Winfree Wyckoff (Parrott)
Aug 26, 2026
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." - John 14:27
Eunice Lee Winfree Wyckoff (Parrott), age 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at her home in Nashville, North Carolina, with her grandson, David Lee...
Colleen "Dot" Herman Coker
Aug 25, 2026
Colleen "Dot" Herman Coker, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and long time friend to many, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the age of 89. She was born on May 25, 1937 in Georgiana, Alabama. Colleen remained true to her roots and was a lifelong, dedicated fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team -...
Jeanette Price
Aug 25, 2026
Jeanette Price, age 71, passed away at home Tuesday morning, August 25, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Pitt County on November 23, 1954 to Edgar and Pauline Moore Gardner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Lynn, Jackie Lee Light, and Susie Gardner; and brother, Edgar...
Toni Hughes
Aug 24, 2026
Toni Hinton Hughes, age 78, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born in Wilson, NC on September 17, 1947, daughter of Score Jackson Hinton Jr. and Melissa Inez Robertson Hinton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Hinton.
She is survived by her devoted husband of fifty-five years, Dr. Ron Hughes; sons,...
Christopher "Pete" Imke III
Aug 24, 2026
Christopher Imke, III, known lovingly by most as “Pete”, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday morning, August 24, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born in Queens, New York to Christopher, Jr. and Patsy Fulford Imke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sarah “Sallie” Imke;...
Gary Proctor
Aug 22, 2026
Gary Proctor, age 69, passed away at his home, Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Pikeville, North Carolina. He was born in Nash County, NC to John "Yates" and Evelyn Rose Proctor, both of whom preceded him in death.
A natural musician of remarkable talents (not an exaggeration), Gary was known for his love of everything musical. He could play most any...
Rose Cash Leggett
Aug 22, 2026
Rose Cash Leggett, age 84, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 22, 2026. She was born on March 12, 1942 in Craven County, North Carolina to Joseph Samuel and Neta Avery Cash. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Wilbur Ray Wilkinson and William "Bill" Leggett and siblings, Albert, Frank, Glenn, Clyde, Jimmy, Joe, Ruth,...
Mattie "Jean" Winslow
Aug 22, 2026
Tarboro –
Saturday afternoon, August 22, 2026, our beloved mother, sister, granny, and dear friend peacefully fell asleep at home and awoke in her eternal Home in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mattie “Jean” Winslow, age 86, was born in Beaufort County, North Carolina on March 30, 1940 to Amos and Maggie Jones Taylor. In addition to her parents, she...
Patricia Joyner
Aug 19, 2026
Patricia Woolard Viverette Joyner, age 73, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Nash UNC Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born on June 21, 1953 in Beaufort County to Wade and Exadell Berry Woolard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Viverette, Sr.
She is survived by her children...
Nancy Cannon Thorpe
Aug 17, 2026
Nancy Cannon Thorpe, age 62, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at ECU Health Bertie Hospital in Windsor, North Carolina. She was born in Edgecombe County on October 14, 1963, the youngest daughter born to Harvey and Sidney Cayton Cannon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Thorpe and sister, Diane Hagans.
She is...