Leroy Moore Jr.
Jul 31, 2026
With his loving family by his side on Friday morning, July 31, 2026, Leroy Moore, Jr., age 79, finished his race here on earth to claim life and victory with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born October 11, 1946, in Pitt County, North Carolina, one of five children in the family of Leroy and Frances J. Moore....
Joyce Duke
Jul 26, 2026
Joyce Duke, age 81, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2026 at The Gardens of Nashville. A private graveside service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery, Spring Hope, NC.
Diane Ahlberg
Jul 24, 2026
Diane Bespolka Ahlberg, age 73, of Washington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 18, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Diane was the beloved daughter of Elliot and Olga Bespolka Sr. She was known for her unwavering loyalty, sense of humor, deeply caring heart, and bold spirit. Diane had a passion for landscaping,...
Ann Batts
Jul 24, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Britt Glover Batts passed peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was born the daughter of George Britt and Dorothy Chitty Britt on April 29, 1938. Growing up an only child in Murfreesboro, Ann enjoyed weekend beach trips with her parents to Lynnhaven in the Virginia Beach area. They would pitch a tent and spend their days swimming,...
Jimmy Etheridge
Jul 19, 2026
Jimmy Earl Etheridge, 83, of Tarboro North Carolina passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2026, after a long illness. Born on July 5, 1943, Jim worked as a tool and dye maker at Square D Company in Zebulon, North Carolina where he dedicated 27 years of service.
Jim met his wife Margaret and they married in 1999. He then...
Nora Lee Hutson
Jul 18, 2026
Nora Lee Hutson, age 84, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late James Addison Tyndall and the late Geneva Mears Tyndall.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Ashton Scott Hutson, and by her siblings Carol Tyndall Humphrey, Faye Boone, and Charles Tyndall.
Nora raised her...
Marjorie Finch Pearce
Jul 18, 2026
Marjorie Ann Finch Pearce, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at her home. Her journey began on March 5, 1936, the only child born to James Lawson and Annie Lou Finch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Gordon Pearce.
Marjorie was born and raised in Nash County, North Carolina....
Ethel Lee Hudson Banff
Jul 17, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Ethel Lee .
Lee passed away on July 17, 2026 At Age 72, in North Carolina due to Acute Cardiovascular Complications.
She was born on February 15,1954 to parents William Bryan Hudson & Erma Shute Hudson of Woodbury NJ.
Lee will always be remembered for her Love and Loyalty to Family, Closest...
Robert "Bobby" Landis
Jul 15, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Landis, age 69, known by his firehouse friends as "Bird" passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026 surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
With early beginnings in Nash County, North Carolina, Bobby was born on November 12, 1956, to George W. and Ethel H. Landis. He grew up in Rocky Mount and graduated from Rocky...
Janice Edwards Rose
Jul 12, 2026
Janice Edwards Rose, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1933, and lived a life devoted to faith, family, and caring for others.
Janice was a longtime faithful member of Elm Grove Baptist Church. She was known for her loving and nurturing spirit, serving as a caregiver to many throughout her life. A...
Kevin Davenport
Jul 4, 2026
Kevin "Kel" Davenport, age 55, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026. He was born in Edgecombe County on May 18, 1971, son of Joseph and Virginia Braddy Davenport. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Davenport, Jr. and nephew, Victor Matthew Davenport.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Davenport; daughter, Ashley Robinson of...
Bonita Whitaker
Jul 3, 2026
Bonita ‘’Bunt’’ Anthony Whitaker, age 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1960, in Tarboro, North Carolina, daughter of Jessie Mae Hyman and Fred Lee Anthony.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Whitaker; son, Jermaine Bridges and siblings, Erma Clinton, Dolly Anthony, Fred Lee...
Norma Eason Bozelle
Jul 2, 2026
Norma Eason Bozelle, age 82, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home Thursday morning, July 2, 2026. She was born in Nash County on October 20, 1943 to Henry and Estelle Pittman Eason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Nate Joseph Bozelle, and their son, Philip Joseph Bozelle.
She is survived...
Michael Joyner
Jul 1, 2026
Michael S. Joyner, age 73, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. He was a Valentine's Day baby born in 1953 to Lee and Elsie Vick Joyner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret, Bruce, Bonnie, and Tim Joyner.
He is survived by a loving family...
Jane Harrison Brown
Jun 27, 2026
Whitakers
Jane Harrison Brown, age 79, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 27, 2026 at her home with her devoted husband by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.T. Harrison and Bonnie Strickland; sisters, Frances H. Tarleton and Cathy H. Savage; and grandson, Michael Fields.
She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Gerald L. "Jerry" Brown;...
Roland "Papa" Marlow
Jun 27, 2026
Roland Henry Marlow, lovingly known by many as “Papa”, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by his devoted family. His journey began in Edgecombe County on November 15, 1941, the oldest son born to Vester and Ola Clewis Marlow.
Roland was raised in Edgecombe County as part of a large, loving family...
Bobby Dean Joyner
Jun 22, 2026
Bobby Dean Joyner, 67, passed away on June 22, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1958, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to Janet Gardner and Bob Joyner.
Bobby was a talented carpenter and builder whose skill, dedication, and craftsmanship were evident in everything he did. He took pride in his work and was always willing to lend a helping hand...
Magdeline Gupton
Jun 21, 2026
“Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.”
After 97 years, Magdeline Layton Gupton has heard the words “Well done, thy good and faithful servant.” On June 21st, her faith became sight as she entered heaven and saw her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was born in Vance County on December 12, 1928, to Tommy and Cora...
Ann Marie Richau
Jun 19, 2026
In Loving Memory
Ann Marie Richau, age 80, of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 peacefully at Nash UNC. She was born on February 6, 1946 in Lockport, New York.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Ann Elizabeth Richau; her brothers, Wilbert C. Richau Jr. and Walter H. Richau; her children, Rebecca A. Larkin and...
Melissa W. Fleming
Jun 18, 2026
Melissa Woolard Fleming, age 52, passed away early Thursday morning, June 18, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born on March 7, 1974 in Marion County, Florida to Bobby and Sharon Woolard. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Eugene Woolard.
She is survived by her husband, David M. Fleming; mother, Sharon Kay...