Willie Joyner
Apr 27, 2026
Willie Mae Saunders Joyner, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away on April 27, surrounded by her two children.
Born in Rocky Mount, Willie was a lifelong member of the community she cherished. She built a life centered on family, creativity, and caring for others. As a dedicated hairdresser, she not only styled hair but also formed lasting friendships with those...
Delores Cannon Hoggard
Apr 26, 2026
Pinetops -
Delores Cannon Hoggard finished her race here on earth, the 26th of April at the age of 78 years old.
Delores was born on August 14, 1947, in Edgecombe County to Raymond David and Flossie Mae Pearson Cannon. She graduated from Tarboro High School in 1966.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59...
Deborah Elizabeth Brown
Apr 25, 2026
Deborah Elizabeth Brown, affectionately known as "Debbie", passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2026.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Patsy Nelms Wheeler
Apr 25, 2026
Rocky Mount -
With her beloved family by her side, Patsy Nelms Wheeler, age 86, finished her race and was ushered Home to her Savior Saturday morning, April 25, 2026.
Patsy came into this life in Nash County, NC towards the end of the Great Depression on July 19, 1939. She was the second child born to William Arvie and Lillie Hudson...
Peggy Carr Quinn
Apr 24, 2026
Tarboro -
Peggy Carr Quinn, age 86, passed away Friday evening, April 24, 2026 at the Barclay House of Tarboro.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops, NC. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.
Peggy was born March 18, 1940 in Edgecombe County to James H. and Annie Webb Carr....
Robert Ratcliffe
Apr 18, 2026
Scotland Neck -
Robert Shane Ratcliffe, age 55, passed away on Saturday evening, April 18, 2026, at home surrounded by his mother and children. He was born in Fairfax, Virginia on February 20, 1971.
He is survived by his children, Randall Ratcliffe, Kaitlyn Ratcliffe (Jonathon), Holly "Hollywood" Ratcliffe, Alyssa "Sissabug" Silver (Dillon), Colton "Boleboy" Ratcliffe (Whitney) all of Front Royal, Virginia, Leaira...
Geneva Owens Davis
Apr 18, 2026
Newport -
Geneva Owens Davis, age 87, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on September 23, 1938, daughter of Henry Bruce Owens and Irene Boone Owens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Davis; daughter, Mahala Anderton; son, Ricky Hopkins; grandson, Richie Hopkins; sisters, Mattie Gupton, Bernice...
Dorothy Harris Williams
Apr 17, 2026
Rocky Mount –
Dorothy Harris Williams, age 97, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday morning, April 17, 2026. Her journey began in Edgecombe County on April 2, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip B. Williams; son-in-law, Phillip D. Skinner; half-sister, Bernice Perry Pridgen and half-brothers, James M. Perry and Robert Floyd Perry, Jr.
She...
Joe Taylor
Apr 16, 2026
Tarboro -
Joseph Raymon "Joe" Taylor, Sr., 94, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born in Tarboro, NC on October 27, 1931 to Luther and Mary E. Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Pete, Bertha, Addie Pat, Dwight Spencer, and Buddy Taylor; wife, Aileen Taylor; and son, Joseph Raymon Taylor,...
Ashton Scott Hutson
Apr 14, 2026
Lumberton -
Ashton Scott Hutson, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Quincy “Alvin” Hutson and Nora Lee Hutson, and lived most of his life in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Scott’s career expertise was repairing copiers, but his passion was being creative. He loved photography, music of all kinds, restoring classic cars,...
Joyce Britt
Apr 14, 2026
Tarboro –
Joyce Britt, lovingly known as “Gloria” by close friends and family, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the age of 75, following a recurring battle with cancer. Her life began in Johnston County, NC on May 1, 1950, the sixth of nine children born to Seth Earl and Mary Price Toole.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Jameson Cox
Apr 13, 2026
Pinetops –
James Walter “Jameson” Cox, II, age 35, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born in Pitt County on November 16, 1990. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Asby and Violet Pridgen Cox and beloved uncle, Joel Harrell.
He is survived by his parents, Jimmy Cox of Wilson and Margaret Harrell Cox of Tarboro; siblings,...
Mary Lois Ezzell
Apr 11, 2026
Tarboro –
Leaving eighty-three years of amazing memories for us, Mary Lois Rogers Ezzell, lovingly known as “MeMa”, finished her race and was called Home to her Savior Saturday morning, April 11, 2026.
Born in Halifax County, NC on June 4, 1942, Mary Lois was the third daughter of Gaston and Louise Brown Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Joanne Churney Bradford
Apr 10, 2026
Rocky Mount -
Joanne Churney Bradford, age 77, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at her son’s home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born on August 20, 1948 in Illinois to Joseph and Susan Churney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, two brothers-in-law and three nephews.
Joanne’s journey began in DesPlaines, Illinois where...
Welford Wray Wheeless
Apr 9, 2026
Rocky Mount –
Welford “Wray” Wheeless, age 76, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born in Nash County on January 15, 1950, the second son of George and Lois Joyner Wheeless, both of whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Debra Williams Wheeless; Debra’s children,...
Wendy Wright-Andrews
Apr 6, 2026
Rocky Mount -
Wendy Wright-Andrews, affectionately known as "Bird", finished her race on earth and claimed her victory in Heaven on Monday, April 6, 2026 at the age of 60. She was born in Edgecombe County on September 13, 1965 to Williford and Gladys Lane Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne Wright...
Mary Jo Batts Heath
Apr 6, 2026
Macclesfield -
Mary Jo Batts Heath, age 72, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family. She was born in Edgecombe County on July 2, 1953, to Walter and Annie Hardy Batts.
She wore her heart on her sleeve and loved deeply, especially her beloved grandbabies, who brought her endless pride and happiness. Mary Jo...
Kenneth Sherbondy
Apr 6, 2026
Tarboro -
Kenneth R. Sherbondy, 86, formerly of Scottdale, PA, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2026. He is the son of Kenneth H. Sherbondy and Catherine M. Flanagan Sherbondy. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of sixty-three...
Steven Scott Ezzell
Apr 4, 2026
Spring Hope
Steven Scott Ezzell, 60, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born on November 2, 1965, Steven lived a life that, at its core, was marked by a love for others and a willingness to help wherever he could. Steven found peace and joy in the simple things, time spent with family, casting a line while fishing, and being...
Fleur De Lis Balasoto
Apr 3, 2026
Nashville -
Fleur De Lis Cadano Balasoto, age 88, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Nash UNC Health Care with her loving family by her side. Her journey began on October 4, 1937, in Taal, Philippines, as the oldest daughter of Agripino Cadano and Laura Banastas Cadano. In addition to her parents,...