Obituaries

Dec 26, 2024

Rocky Mount -

William Wayne Hendricks, age 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his home with his devoted family by his side. He was born on June 21, 1944 in Nash County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Wade Hendricks; mother, Mary Wilkes and siblings, Roy Hendricks, Peggy Tyson and...

Dec 25, 2024

Trenton -

Ellender Aycock Ives left for her Heavenly home on December 25, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Walter, Jr.; sister, Caroline Sullivan, her daughters Terry Jones Wallace and Sherry Jones; stepdaughters, Kim Ives and Jan Shields; grandchildren, Tamantha Pittman, John Kensley Pittman, Chara Pittman Anderson, Mariah Brooks Bailey, Caroline and Bennett Hampton; great grandchildren,...

Dec 18, 2024

Nashville, NC –

Walter Marvin Winstead, Jr. (Marvin), 74, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born in Nash County December 18,1950 to Walter Marvin Winstead, Sr. and Jean Deans Winstead. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law Cathy Stroud Winstead.

He is survived by his brother Gregory Dean...

Dec 16, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Dennis Allen Strickland, age 79, passed away Monday evening, December 16, 2024 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, NC. He was born July 14, 1945 in Wayne County to Henry and Estelle Strickland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Martin Henry Strickland and grandchildren, Joshua...

Dec 14, 2024

Macclesfield -

William Gary Woodfield, known affectionately as "Woody", passed away peacefully Saturday, December 14, 2024 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina. His journey began in Richmond, Virginia on December 9, 1949 to Warren and Aldis Woodfield, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his significant other of...

Dec 14, 2024

Pinetops –

Alvis Woodrow Peaden, age 64, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his home in Pinetops, NC. He was born in Edgecombe County on September 15, 1960 to Russell and Lela Padgett Peaden. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Peaden; sister-in-law, Neva Peaden; niece, Brianna Peaden and aunt, Hazel Padgett.

Dec 13, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Robert Wayne Manning, age 75, passed away suddenly on Friday December 13, 2024. He was born in Edgecombe County on October 2nd, 1949 to Joseph and Robin Manning, both deceased. He was also preceded in death, just this year, by his nephew Jeremy Lancaster.

Wayne was the husband of fifty-four years to...

Dec 9, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Linda Moore Johnson, age 73, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024 with her family by her side at Kitty Askins Hospice Facility in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Her journey began in Nash County, NC on June 18, 1951 to Julius Henry Moore, Jr. and Sallie Joyner Moore. In addition to her parents, she was...

Dec 6, 2024

Pinetops -

James Robert Snedeker, affectionately known by family and friends as "Jim", "J.R." and "U.J.", peacefully finished his journey here on earth Friday evening, December 6, 2024.

Jim was born January 3, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Donald J. and Jacqueline M. Snedeker. He lived an interesting life, complete with ups and downs, laughter...

Dec 6, 2024

Macclesfield –

Donnie Wayne Briley, age 56, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1968 in Edgecombe County to parents, Billy Wayne Briley and Karen Gallinoto Briley.

He was preceded in death by his bonus dad, Sam Owens; maternal grandparents, Roland E. Martin, Frank J. Martin and Anthony Joseph Gallinoto;...

Dec 1, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Jesse "Bobby" Rose, age 73, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 1, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. Born on May 15, 1951 in Halifax, NC he was the son of James Otto Rose and Gladys Marie Rose. In addition to his parents,...

Nov 30, 2024

Rocky Mount –

Betty Ann (Webb) Pierce, age 67, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, November 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by her devoted family. Her journey began in Nash County on March 5, 1957, daughter of Melvin and Lillian Gay Webb, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by her loving...

Nov 26, 2024

Wilson -

Joseph R. Pope, age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC.

Joe was an avid fisherman with a variety of interests including vintage cars, dancing and especially music by Charlie Rich and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

He is survived by his sons, John Pope and...

Nov 24, 2024

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Rocky Mount -

Louvern "Lou" Martin Cohoon, age 74, passed away Sunday evening, November 24, 2024.

Born March 21, 1950 in Panama City, Florida, Lou was the only daughter of Willie and Eldys Martin. She grew to become a devoted daughter and sister, especially loving...

Nov 21, 2024

Wilson -

Johnnie Dean Baum, aged 69, passed away on November 21, 2024, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Known affectionately as the Hatteras Island Poet, Johnnie was a cherished member of his community in Frisco, North Carolina, where his poetry, inspired by life in the Outer Banks, resonated deeply with many.

He is survived by...

Nov 20, 2024

Tarboro -

Joseph "Cecil" Turner, age 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 20, 2024 at his home in Tarboro, North Carolina. He was born in Nash County on January 27, 1947 to Vander and Essie Edwards Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Willie and Linwood Turner; sister, Vannie...

Nov 15, 2024

Macclesfield -

Johnny Ray Harrell, age 66, passed away Sunday evening, November 16, 2024. He was born in Edgecombe County on March 30, 1958 to John and Ethel A. "Zooda" Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sara Lynn Harrell and brother, Douglas Harrell.

Johnny had a love...

Nov 13, 2024

Wilson –

Michael Eugene Taylor, Sr. "Tater Bud", went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home with his devoted family by his side. His journey began on October 22, 1960 in Wilson County, son of Gene and Hazel Pittman Taylor, both of whom preceded him in death.

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Nov 12, 2024

Nashville -

Patty Catherine "Cathy" Shortt, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home early Tuesday morning, November 12, 2024, with her devoted family by her side.

Born March 25, 1951 in Washington, D.C., Cathy was the youngest child of Willie and Shirley Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nov 10, 2024

Tarboro –

Melodie Carol Clements, age 65, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday morning, November 10, 2024 at the Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice Center in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born on June 17, 1959 in Fairbanks, Alaska to Jesse and Joy Norton Owens. In addition to her parents, she was...