Obituaries

Feb 14, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Linda P. Ward, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, was born on January 25, 1948, and peacefully passed away on February 14, 2025.

Linda and her beloved husband, Leonard D. Ward, were united in marriage in November of 1968, sharing a strong and enduring bond for over five decades. While much of Linda's...

Feb 13, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Ronald "Ronnie" Taylor, age 58, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born in Nash County on November 2, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Eugene Taylor.

He is survived by his mother, Faye Shearin Taylor of...

Feb 12, 2025

Scotland Neck -

Jean Frank, age 61, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at ECU Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on February 5, 1964 to Zeb and Mary Jo Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Henry Frank, III; brother, David Barfield...

Feb 10, 2025

Nashville -

Amy L. Bass, age 69, beloved daughter, sister, "Aunt Mimi", friend and teacher, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born in Nash County on July 27, 1955 to Phyllis Williams Bass and Robert L. "R.L." Bass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved canine companion, Ziggy.

Feb 9, 2025

Red Oak -

Mark D Flitton, formerly of Pinelake Park in Manchester, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Red Oak, North Carolina. He was born in Naples, Italy to parents, Lyle D Flitton and Gloria Turner Flitton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rick.

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Feb 6, 2025

Rocky Mount -

James Leonard Holloman, 46, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina.

James was born March 30, 1978 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina to Melvin Alton Holloman and Cindy Joyner Holloman (deceased 1988).

James and his siblings moved to Greenville,...

Feb 4, 2025

Battleboro -

Barbara C. Lariz, age 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born in Nash County on June 24, 1956 to Ellis and Ruby Lee Griffin Carney, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband of...

Feb 2, 2025

Pinetops -

With his beloved family by his side, George Woodard "Woody" Hoggard, Jr., finished his race here on earth, Sunday night, February 2, 2025.

Woody was born March 23, 1946 in Bertie County to George Woodard and Una Bell Phelps Hoggard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Feb 2, 2025

Middlesex –

Michael Shane Vick, age 45, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital in North Carolina. He was born on August 29, 1979 in Nash County.

Michael was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Jeff and Mary Lucas; maternal uncle, Dwight Lucas; paternal grandparents, Billy and Rachel Vick; and paternal...

Jan 31, 2025

Nashville -

Roger Allen Parker, Jr., known by friends and family as "Renegade", passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born in Nash County on December 14, 1962 to Roger and Mary Morgan Parker, both of whom preceded him in death.

In his earlier years, Renegade was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting...

Jan 30, 2025

Battleboro -

With her beloved family by her side, Lynda Lewis Smith finished her race here on earth and claimed her victory with her Lord and Savior, Thursday evening, January 30, 2025.

Lynda was born October 14, 1941 in Edgecombe County to Warren and Ida Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jan 30, 2025

Jacksonville -

Becky Bennett was born Rebecca Tankersley on September 30, 1938 in Gainesville, GA. She graduated from Truett-McConnell College with an Associate Degree, June 1958. She married the love of her life, Alva R. Bennett, August 1958 in Gainesville, GA. She and Al lived in Georgia and Florida for eleven years. Her three sons, Royce, Ray,...

Jan 28, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Jeffrey Wade Fox, age 62, passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 27, 2025 with his devoted brothers by his side. He was born in Edgecombe County on August 7, 1962, youngest son of James Horace Fox and Annie Reece Speight Fox, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by...

Jan 26, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Steve Lancaster, affectionately known by family and friends as "Hollywood", passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the age of 71. He was born in Edgecombe County on August 29, 1953 to William and Kassie Moseley Lancaster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Glenn Edward Lancaster,...

Jan 26, 2025

Momeyer -

Kenneth Lee Parker, 78, of Momeyer, NC, passed away on January 26, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1946, in Wilson County, North Carolina, to Hubert Ray Parker and Rosa Blanche Price Parker, both of whom preceded him in death.

Kenneth retired from Winn-Dixie as store manager after 31 years of loyal...

Jan 25, 2025

****** Due to an unforeseen family illness, services for Anne Weeks is rescheduled for Friday, February 7. Visitation will be 1:00 pm, with service following at 2:00 pm.

Tarboro –

Anne Denton Weeks, 59, of Tarboro passed away peacefully surrounded by family and was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Saturday, January...

Jan 25, 2025

Nashville –

Hassell Quemby Sherrod, age 91, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, January 25, 2025. His journey began on July 23, 1933 in Nash County, son of Thomas and Betty Sherrod. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary, Beulah, Curtis, Elgie, Earl, Mabel, Jerrdin.

Jan 25, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Jimmy Garland Medlin, age 73, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born in the family home in Castalia, North Carolina on October 9, 1951. He was preceded in death by his father, James Willard Medlin; mother and step-father, Thelma and Andrew Manning and brother, Raymond Medlin.

He is survived by...

Jan 25, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Peggy Langley Vester, age 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 25, 2025, with her devoted sister by her side. She was born in Edgecombe County on March 8, 1946 to Sidney Ross Langley, Jr. and Jetta Dorsey Langley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Vester; brothers,...

Jan 24, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Lynn Worrell Williams, beloved wife, mother, and retired school teacher, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was surrounded by the love of her family, whom she cherished deeply throughout her life.

She was born on February 24, 1952, in Nash County to Andrew and Evelyn Fuller Worrell. Lynn dedicated her...