Ruel "Coye" Mccoye Little
Jan 22, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Ruel McCoye "Coye" Little, age 96, walked through the gates of heaven on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Beaufort County, NC on March 13, 1928 to Thomas Luther and Rosa Bell Johnston Little and was the last surviving of his eleven siblings. In addition to...
Emmett L. Tatum, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Emmett L. Tatum, Jr., age 96, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 22, 2025. His journey began in Edgecombe County on July 6, 1928 to Emmett and Blanche Fryer Tatum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Denative Poland Tatum; daughter, Lenae June...
Joseph "Vic" Williams
Jan 20, 2025
Yorktown, VA -
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph "Vic" Williams, age 70, of Yorktown, Virginia, on January 20. A native of Eastern North Carolina, Vic devoted his life to family, service, and embracing life's simple joys.
Vic proudly served 24 years in the United States Air Force as...
Phillip Bone
Jan 19, 2025
Castalia
Phillip Mosley Bone went home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 19, 2025. No man who ever walked this earth could have been more loved and cherished than our dad, our friend, our most beloved family member. We have no doubts that he's celebrating with Jesus and that there is a reunion party that...
Dennis Wayne Weaver
Jan 17, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Dennis Wayne Weaver, age 65, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born on April 22, 1959 in Nash County to Lonnie and Lettie Joyner Weaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Ray Weaver.
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Luther "Luke" Wells Proctor
Jan 14, 2025
Macclesfield -
Luther "Luke" Wells Proctor, age 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home in Macclesfield with his loving family by his side. His journey began in Nash County on October 7, 1944 to Elijah and Anna Jones Proctor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara...
Jesse Earl Rose
Jan 13, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Jesse "Earl" Rose, age 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday afternoon January 13, 2025, with his sons by his side.
Earl was born in Nash County on August 5, 1947 to David Franklin and Annie Braswell Rose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Stephen "Steve" Allison
Jan 9, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Stephen "Steve" Allison, age 77, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born on January 12, 1947 in Suffolk, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Myrtle Allison; sister, Robin Rountree; brother, David Allison and grandson, Joshua Henry.
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Imogene "Jean" Jared
Jan 8, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Jean Jared passed away on January 8, 2025, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina after a long and fulfilling life. Born in Lynchburg, Tennessee on September 18, 1926, to Walter Finney and Huldah Massey Finney, Jean was the youngest of seven children. Life on their farm was filled with adventure, but also heartache. Jean lost...
Carol S. Singleton
Jan 8, 2025
Hobgood –
Carol S. Singleton, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Her journey began in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on September 18, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lew Sumner Coley and William Lee Singleton and her brother, Daniel Smithwick.
She is survived by her daughters,...
Gladys "Joanne" Weeks
Jan 6, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Gladys Joanne Weeks, lovingly known as "Joanne," peacefully passed away on the morning of January 6, 2025, at the age of 74.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Hilton Weeks and Gladys Burgess Weeks; husband, Randy Narron and her beloved grandson, Terry Lee Williams. She is survived by her...
Chris Mott
Jan 5, 2025
Spring Hope –
Chris "Superman" Mott, age 50, has gone to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 5, 2024. He was born in Lockport, New York on December 7, 1974. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Edmond Mott, Sr. and brother, Joseph E. Mott.
He is survived...
Lawrence Edwin Wallace
Jan 5, 2025
Rocky Mount -
On January 5, 2025 the Wallace family lost their beloved husband and father, Lawrence" Larry" Wallace, 85 who passed away peacefully at UNC Nash Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 12, 1939, in Tazewell County, Virginia and is proceeded in death by his parents, Thomas Alfred and Edna Ruth Wallace...
Laverne (Jones) Davis
Jan 3, 2025
Nashville -
Laverne J. Davis, age 82, passed away early Friday morning, January 3, 2025. She was born March 9, 1942 in Johnston County to Manley P. and Octiva J. Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Calvin Byrd and husband, Roland Davis.
She is survived by her...
Lynnette Anne Faith Whitaker
Jan 3, 2025
Tarboro -
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. -Psalm 34:18
Lynnette Anne Faith Whitaker, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Tarboro on Friday, January 3, 2025. Our mother was the strongest, most selfless woman we have ever...
Edwin "Randy" Randall Reid
Jan 2, 2025
Whitakers –
Edwin Randall "Randy" Reid, age 59, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025. He was born in Nash County on September 13, 1965 to Edwin and Julia Reid. He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Johnson Reid.
He is survived by his sons, Edwin Randall Reid, Jr. (Samantha Johnson) and Jackson...
Walter Goff, Iii
Dec 31, 2024
Elm City -
Walter Goff, III, affectionately known as "Butterball", passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
A.B. Gentry, Jr.
Dec 29, 2024
Rocky Mount –
A.B. Gentry, Jr., age 84, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. He was born in Hoke County on July 13, 1940 to Arch and Jessie McKenzie Gentry, both of whom preceded him in death.
He leaves a lifetime of memories for his wife of sixty-one...
Joe Gallinoto
Dec 27, 2024
Tarboro –
Joe Gallinoto, age 80, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. His journey began on November 11, 1944 in Pitt County to Anthony and Roland Everette Gallinoto. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Leonard.
He is survived by...
Angel Hudson Anderson
Dec 27, 2024
Clayton –
Angel Hudson Anderson, age 52, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born in Nash County on October 13, 1972.
She is survived by her husband of two years, Steven Anderson; step-children, McLendon "Mac" and Maddie Anderson; mother, Trish Pittman (Buck) of Rocky Mount; father, Donald Hudson (Laura) of Wilmington; sister, Candi...