Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...