Obituaries

Apr 18, 2025

Tarboro

Our Beloved Milbia Tejada died Friday April 18, 2025 in Tarboro, North Carolina.

She leaves cherished memories for her loving children, Maria Gomez , Rafael Gomez, Rosa Inez Gomez, Jose Ovidio Gomez; grandkids, Christopher Voyard, Abrahan Voyard, Sayed Gomez, Emely Gomez, Antony Gomez, Juan carlos Lorenzo, and Destiny Gomez; great grandkids, Casey Voyard, Miamor...

Apr 18, 2025

Rocky Mount

Dorothy Callahan Fisher, 96, of Red Oak, North Carolina, passed away at her home on April 18, 2025. She was born on April 2, 1929, in Opie, VA, just outside of South Hill. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Eddie Lee Callahan, Sr. and Mattie Sue Farrar Callahan. She was also preceded in death...

Apr 17, 2025

Rocky Mount

Donald Steven "Donnie" Hall, age 76, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was born February 13, 1949 in Nash County to Russell and Eleanor Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Wilton Hall, Jr., and niece, Shera Hall.

Apr 16, 2025

Pinetops

Our precious baby boy, Austin Michael Whitley was born sleeping on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:43 am to his parents,  Anthony Shane Whitley and Erica Shayne Stone.

He was perfectly beautiful, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 20 inches long.

For reasons we may never understand in this life, Baby...

Apr 12, 2025

Battleboro -

Shirley Wall Everette, age 80, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Her journey began in Nash County on December 27, 1944, daughter of Clyde and Emma Jones Wall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Lee Everette; brother, Joe Wall and sister, Margaret...

Apr 10, 2025

Spring Hope –

Gerald "Wayne" Harper, age 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. His journey began in Edgecombe County on February 5, 1944, son of Gidd and Valeria Edwards Harper, both of whom preceded him in death.

He leaves a lifetime of memories...

Apr 10, 2025

Battleboro –

Leigh "Angel" Pope, age 61, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was born on May 29, 1963 in Buncombe County. She grew to become a devoted wife, daughter, mother, sister, Gigi and especially beloved teacher.

Angel was a member of Ralph L.  Fike High School Class of 1981 and went on...

Apr 7, 2025

Enfield -

With his loving family by his side, our beloved husband, father, brother, and dear friend passed away at his home Monday afternoon, April 7th, 2025, at age 63.

Frank Collins was born on December 14, 1961, in Nash County, North Carolina, to Charles H. and Cathryn G. Collins. He was preceded in death...

Apr 5, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Nancy Ward Williams Gurganus passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the age of 96. She was the daughter of W.D. "Moon" Williams and Elsie Alford Williams. She was an only child and had no children.

For many years, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount....

Mar 29, 2025

Macclesfield –

Bobby Joseph Barnes, age 62, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1962 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to John and Pauline Jackson Barnes.

In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his siblings, John Junior Barnes, Shirley Carol Barnes, Connie Ann Barnes, Donnie Crawford Barnes, Timothy...

Mar 27, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Jimmie Rae Joyner, age 79, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Affinity Somerset Assisted Living Facility in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born on March 3, 1946 to Frank Russell Joyner and Daisy Cockrell Joyner. In addition to his parents, Jimmie was also preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Bill, Lester,...

Mar 27, 2025

Nashville -

Lee Hines passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Nashville, NC, at Autumn Care of Nash.

Lee graduated from Jonesville High School and proudly served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy. From 1956 to 1967, he dedicated himself to service in Vietnam, England,...

Mar 21, 2025

Elm City –

Eric Carson Williamson, age 87, passed away peacefully Friday, March 21, 2025 at his home. He was born February 11, 1938 in Wilson County and was preceded in death by his parents, O.C. and Ava Moore Williamson.

He is survived by his life partner, Mark A. Glover and many cherished friends.

Mar 20, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Dene Dawes, age 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 20, 2025 at her home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born Alma Dene Lanier on June 26, 1934 on the Cox Farm in Edgecombe County, NC to Charles Burnice Lanier, Sr. and Alma Grimes Lanier.

In addition to her parents, she...

Mar 16, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Ellen Piper Shearin Bass, age 67, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her son's home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born on July 10, 1957 in Nash County to William and Eileen Gundacker Shearin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Preston Bass...

Mar 15, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Steve Webb, age 66, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, NC.

The youngest of five children, he was born November 8, 1958 in Edgecombe County to Grover C. and Irene W. Webb. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Robert Bunn,...

Mar 11, 2025

Wilson -

With her precious family by her side, Dixie Owens Lewis finished her race here on earth and was called Home to her Savior Tuesday morning, March 11, 2025.

A wonderful life that began in Edgecombe County on August 23, 1942, Dixie was the oldest of five daughters and one son born to Richard...

Mar 10, 2025

Jerry "Allen" Hodges age 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born in Nash County on November 2, 1958 to Carlton Edward and Beulah Sherrod Hodges, both of whom preceded him in death.

Allen is survived by his brother and guardian, Garry Hodges (Janie) of Rocky Mount; sisters, Kathryn Drake, Betty Sanders Mercer...

Mar 8, 2025

Rocky Mount -

James A. Wilson, age 58, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born in East Orange, New Jersey on February 24, 1967 to Dorothy Mae Wilson. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Willie Mae Wilson.

He...

Mar 7, 2025

Sharpsburg –

Robert Ellis Corbitt, 87, of Sharpsburg, NC passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by family on Friday, March 7, 2025.He was born February 14, 1938 to Ottie L. and Eva Mae Corbitt. He was preceded in death by his parents, son William (Bill) Corbitt and sister Azilee Meredith.

Robert served in...