Obituaries

Mar 21, 2025

Elm City –

Eric Carson Williamson, age 87, passed away peacefully Friday, March 21, 2025 at his home. He was born February 11, 1938 in Wilson County and was preceded in death by his parents, O.C. and Ava Moore Williamson.

He is survived by his life partner, Mark A. Glover and many cherished friends.

Mar 20, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Dene Dawes, age 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 20, 2025 at her home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born Alma Dene Lanier on June 26, 1934 on the Cox Farm in Edgecombe County, NC to Charles Burnice Lanier, Sr. and Alma Grimes Lanier.

In addition to her parents, she...

Mar 16, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Ellen Piper Shearin Bass, age 67, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her son's home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born on July 10, 1957 in Nash County to William and Eileen Gundacker Shearin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Preston Bass...

Mar 15, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Steve Webb, age 66, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, NC.

The youngest of five children, he was born November 8, 1958 in Edgecombe County to Grover C. and Irene W. Webb. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Robert Bunn,...

Mar 11, 2025

Wilson -

With her precious family by her side, Dixie Owens Lewis finished her race here on earth and was called Home to her Savior Tuesday morning, March 11, 2025.

A wonderful life that began in Edgecombe County on August 23, 1942, Dixie was the oldest of five daughters and one son born to Richard...

Mar 10, 2025

Jerry "Allen" Hodges age 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born in Nash County on November 2, 1958 to Carlton Edward and Beulah Sherrod Hodges, both of whom preceded him in death.

Allen is survived by his brother and guardian, Garry Hodges (Janie) of Rocky Mount; sisters, Kathryn Drake, Betty Sanders Mercer...

Mar 8, 2025

Rocky Mount -

James A. Wilson, age 58, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born in East Orange, New Jersey on February 24, 1967 to Dorothy Mae Wilson. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Willie Mae Wilson.

He...

Mar 7, 2025

Sharpsburg –

Robert Ellis Corbitt, 87, of Sharpsburg, NC passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by family on Friday, March 7, 2025.He was born February 14, 1938 to Ottie L. and Eva Mae Corbitt. He was preceded in death by his parents, son William (Bill) Corbitt and sister Azilee Meredith.

Robert served in...

Mar 6, 2025

Nashville –

Walter "Wayne" Harper, age 73, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born in Nash County on August 7, 1951. He answered his country's call and served honorably in the United States Army and Marine Corp. He was well known as a thoughtful neighbor who had a passion for gardening and sharing his bounty...

Mar 5, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Patricia Thomas Webb, age 72, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina. Her wonderful journey began in Nash County on April 9, 1952, daughter of Eugene and Annabell VanArsdale Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shelley Thomas Jackson.

Mar 1, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Zelia Chandler Winchester Bradshaw, age 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Her journey began in Roxboro, NC on October 3, 1936 to Felix and Minnie Gates Chandler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Winchester...

Feb 27, 2025

Tarboro –

Finnie Cherry, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Edgecombe Health & Rehab in Tarboro, North Carolina. He was born on June 18, 1948, in Edgecombe County to Finnie and Mildred Lucas Cherry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-four years, Joyce Whitehurst...

Feb 25, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Mildred "Millie" Crusenberry, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday morning, February 25, 2025. She was born in Edgecombe County on September 20, 1937 to William Ralph and Louise Proctor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Crusenberry; son, Donnie Crusenberry; and several siblings.

Feb 24, 2025

Bailey -

Glenda Laverne Morris, age 86, passed away peacefully Monday evening, February 24, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 9, 1938 in Johnston County and was preceded in death by her parents, Lether and Clara Morris; children, Lether "L.C." Hales and James Timothy "Timmy" Hales; siblings, Jennings "J.B." Morris, Agnes Batten, Emmitt Morris,...

Feb 18, 2025

Scotland Neck -

Jean Davis Drake, age 78, passed away at Scotland Manor Health and Rehab, Scotland Neck, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.  Her life began in Wilson County on August 23, 1946, as the middle child born to George and Nellie Worrell Davis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister,...

Feb 15, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Albert "Al" Gardner, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born in Nash County on July 30, 1953, to Albert Lee Gardner and Annie Overby Gardner, both of whom preceded him in death.

Al is survived by his devoted...

Feb 14, 2025

**** DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, SERVICE DATE CHANGED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM ****

Elm City –

Alben Ray Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025 at the age of 73. His journey began in Portsmouth, VA on February 21, 1951, son of Josephus...

Feb 14, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Linda P. Ward, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, was born on January 25, 1948, and peacefully passed away on February 14, 2025.

Linda and her beloved husband, Leonard D. Ward, were united in marriage in November of 1968, sharing a strong and enduring bond for over five decades. While much of Linda's...

Feb 13, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Ronald "Ronnie" Taylor, age 58, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born in Nash County on November 2, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Eugene Taylor.

He is survived by his mother, Faye Shearin Taylor of...

Feb 12, 2025

Scotland Neck -

Jean Frank, age 61, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at ECU Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on February 5, 1964 to Zeb and Mary Jo Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Henry Frank, III; brother, David Barfield...