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...
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...
Peggy Keen Bass
Sep 24, 2026
Peggy Keen Bass, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday evening, September 24, 2026.
She was born on May 6, 1947 in Nash County, NC to Stanford and Christine Thorne Keen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Bass; brothers, Elwood and Kenneth Keen; sister, Edith Turner; brothers-in-law, Joe Turner and Walter...
Cindy Dawson
Sep 20, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" Miller Dawson, age 72, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 20, 2026 with her devoted husband by her side. She was born in Wilson County on November 29, 1953 to Claude Earl Miller and Esther Ann Brantley Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Tracy Edwards.
Cindy graduated from Atlantic Christian College...
Joseph Warren Young, III
Sep 18, 2026
Joseph "Joe the Plumber" W. Young, III, age 56, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at PAM Health Specialty Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born on September 30, 1969 in Union County, New Jersey to Joseph, Jr. and Catherine Hoffman Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Young.
He is...
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...
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 -...