Shirley Pierce Roberts
Aug 17, 2026
Shirley Pierce Staton Roberts, age 87, passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 17, 2026 at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her journey began in Edgecombe County on December 28, 1938, daughter of Robert Henry Pierce and Christine Rose Pierce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Elliott Staton and Harold M. Roberts.
She...
Jeanne Hoelz
Aug 11, 2026
Cora Jeanne Hoelz, 91, passed away surrounded by the love of a family whose lives were forever made better simply because she was a part of them. She is now in the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born August 15, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama, Jeanne was the daughter of Walter T. and Margaret G. Savage. In addition to her...
Lois Marie Braswell Bullock
Aug 6, 2026
Lois Marie Braswell Bullock, age 86, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at ECU Edgecombe Health Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops, NC. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.
Lois was born in Edgecombe County on May 25, 1940, the fifth of eight...
Floyd Robert Uffner
Aug 1, 2026
Floyd Robert Uffner, age 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 1, 2026 at his home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was a proud veteran, having served honorably in the United States Army during the 1950's.
He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Elizabeth Ann Searles Uffner; step-daughter, Lara Demczenko (Drew McCrea) of Henrico, Virginia; along with many extended...
Thomas Bright
Jul 31, 2026
Thomas Elton Bright, known by his trucking buddies as "Teardrop", passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 31, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born in Pasquotank County, North Carolina to William and Mary Hewitt Bright, both of whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Hyde of Pinetops; grandson, Andrew Hyde (fiancee Rachel) of Rocky...
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 Elliott 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
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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;...