Obituaries

Sep 28, 2024

Lucama –

Neil Wilson, age 59, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2024 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born on July 3, 1965 in Wilson county to David Raymond Wilson and Belinda Craft Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Wilson; niece, Amber...

Sep 17, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Mildred Eason Bryant, age 88 passed away on Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024 in her home surrounded by her children. She was born in Nash County, NC on July 10, 1936. She was the daughter of Willis Dempsey Eason and Mary Woodruff Eason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Sep 15, 2024

Nashville -

Michael Stephen "Mike" Smith, age 58, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 15th, 2024. He was born to Cecil and Nell Smith on February 16th, 1966. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Smith Dunn and brothers, Dennis Dean Smith and Ronald Cecil Smith.

Mike is...

Sep 12, 2024

Winterville -

Milton "Mickey" McLamb, age 80, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, September 12, 2024 at PAM Specialty Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC.

He was born in Durham County, NC on August 24, 1944 to Milton and Katherine McLamb, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his devoted...

Sep 11, 2024

Rocky Mount -

John William "J.W." Daughtridge, age 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024 with his wife by his side. His journey began in Edgecombe County on March 30, 1943, son of John Gilbert and Ruby Hull Daughtridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jesse Ray, Gilbert...

Sep 10, 2024

Tarboro -

George Thomas "Billy" Baker, age 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, September 10, 2024, while surrounded by his family and friends. He was born to George and Effie Wells Baker on December 13, 1937. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Ray Baker; grandson, Ryan Joyner; siblings, James...

Sep 7, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Milton "Mickey" Forbes Griffin, age 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his home. His journey began in Edgecombe County on December 6, 1936, son of Clyde and Sallie Forbes Griffin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-seven years, Bessie "Lou" Griffin; stillborn...

Sep 4, 2024

Greenville –

Kenneth Earl "Kenny" Rose, age 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Service League of Greenville Hospice Facility in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born on April 15, 1958 in Edgecombe County, son of Alvin and Emily Dudley Rose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Sep 3, 2024

Nashville -

Linda Faye Conyers Davenport, age 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, September 3, 2024 at her residence in Nashville. Linda was born August 17, 1943 in Ahoskie, NC to James A. and Lillie N. Conyers of Tarboro. Following her graduation from Park View School of Nursing in 1964, Linda had a long career in nursing,...

Sep 3, 2024

Rocky Mount -

William Kirby Carrington, age 72, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He was born in Granville County on November 14, 1951 to William George Carrington and Louise Kirby Carrington, both of whom preceded him in death.

He leaves a lifetime of memories for his wife, Susan Bennett Carrington; sons, Adam Blake Carrington...

Sep 3, 2024

Macclesfield -

Harry Donald "Don" Turner, age 76, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina. His journey began in Wilson County on July 3, 1948, son of Harry and Rachel Holloman Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Preston, Russell, Paul,...

Sep 2, 2024

Wilson -

Janice Lewis, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born December 30, 1954 in Nash County to William "Billy" Daughtry and Peggy Jacqueline Yeates Joyner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jackie Joyner Langley and brother, William "Jay" Daughtry...

Sep 2, 2024

Rocky Mount –

Jeffrey Dale "Bo" Griffin, age 61, of Rocky Mount/Nashville passed away peacefully Monday evening, September 2, 2024 with his sister by his side at her home. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 28, 1963 to William and Margaret "Janie" Crowley Griffin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Sep 1, 2024

Rocky Mount –

Andy Richard Vick, age 69, died on September 1, 2024 after a period of declining health. He was the son of Spencer Vick and Bonnie Williams Vick, both of whom preceded him in death. As a young man, he served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He treasured his experiences and travels...

Sep 1, 2024

Conetoe –

Joseph "Joe Jr." Davenport, Jr., age 62, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was born in Edgecombe County on August 14, 1962 to Joseph and Alice Braddy Davenport. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William "Will" Taylor, II.

He is survived by his brother, Kevin...

Aug 29, 2024

Nashville -

Michael James Beard, age 68, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

He was born on May 22, 1956 in Nash County to parents, John L. Beard, Sr. and Myrtle Robinson Beard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan B. Bunn and nephew, Mark Beard.

Aug 28, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Nancy Pearsaul, age 72, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina. She was born on August 7, 1952 in Nash County, North Carolina to Robert and Anna Vick Wildner. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Raymond Wildner and her brother, Robert Wayne Wildner.

Aug 26, 2024

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12, KJV

Rocky Mount -

Edward Tatum "E.T.", age 94, departed from this life on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Chapel Hill UNC Medical Center. The Lord called his name with,...

Aug 26, 2024

Rocky Mount –

John Douglas "Doug" Baker, Sr, age 74, passed away peacefully Monday, August 26, 2024. His journey began on May 4, 1950 in Prince George's County, Maryland to Graham Douglas Baker and Arlene Phillips Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joey Baker and companion, Elizabeth Mitchell.

Aug 25, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Mel R. Strickland was reunited with his Savior on August 25, 2024. He was born in Nash county on August 23, 1944 to Randolph S. and Margaret B. Strickland. He worked for Carolina Telephone (later Sprint), and found his passion in woodworking. Whether helping family and friends purchase cars, or in ministry, working with...