Obituaries

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...

Nov 7, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Audrey Clark of Rocky Mount, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 7th, with her family by her side and entered into eternal heaven.  She was born May 1,1940 in Emporia, VA to Clyde Pair and Lillie Mae Pair Sopko both of Emporia, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nov 6, 2024

Castalia -

Margaret "Jean" Hobday, age 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Autumn Care of Nash in Nashville, North Carolina. The start of a wonderful journey began on July 30, 1936 in Washington, D.C., daughter of Stanley and Margaret Smith Henderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Nov 5, 2024

Nashville -

Ronnie Cecil Fulford, age 63, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in Nashville, NC. He was born in Nash County, NC on November 17, 1960 and was preceded in death by his parents, Stacy and Hazel Fulford; sons, Chris Fulford and Jason Fulford; sister, Dorothy Brayboy; and brother, Stacy Fulford.

Ronnie enjoyed a...

Nov 5, 2024

Battleboro -

In that quiet moment perfectly planned by her Lord and Savior, Florence Carpenter "Frog" Webb was called home Tuesday morning, November 5, 2024 to that wonderful place where she has a mansion of her own. She was born on March 19, 1940 to Richard and Amanda Carpenter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Nov 3, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Judy Herndon Hamrick, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 3, 2024. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Judy was born on March 30, 1942, in Bassett, Virginia to William and Ruth Herndon. Her immediate family included an older sister, Pat, and two younger siblings, William,...

Nov 2, 2024

Rocky Mount –

Clifton "Berry" McCracken, age 67, passed away on November 2, 2024 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 13, 1956 to Frances W. McCracken and William E. McCracken. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances McCracken; brother, Bill McCracken and son, Jacky...

Oct 30, 2024

Macclesfield –

Donald DeMuth, age 69, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. His journey began in Edgecombe County on July 1, 1955. He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola Taylor (Pete) and father, Irvin DeMuth.

He is survived by his son, Phillip DeMuth and...

Oct 29, 2024

Williamston -

Stanley W. Sears, Jr., age 50, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born in Halifax County on December 26, 1973, the only son born to Stanley and Janie Flanagan Sears. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley W. Sears, Sr; parents-in-law, Joseph and Shirley Lynn; maternal grandmother, Martha White and...

Oct 28, 2024

Pinetops -

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." - Cor. 5:8

On Monday afternoon, October 28, 2024, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend finished her race here on earth and was called home to be with her Lord...

Oct 25, 2024

Nashville –

Christopher "Chris" Eugene Taylor, age 36, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 25, 2024. He was born on April 11, 1988 in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Clarence Taylor and maternal grandfather, Robert Green (Susan).

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Green (fiancé, Gerry Brabham); father,...

Oct 23, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Katherine Ann Collins was born December 29, 1933 to Josephine Faircloth and Fleming William Collins.  After her mother's passing when Katherine was nine years old, she was raised by her father and step-mother, Dora Belle Collins.  In addition to her parents and step-mother, Katherine was also preceded in death by her beloved brother, William...