Obituaries

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...

Aug 19, 2024

Whitakers -

Howard Wright Hudnell, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. His journey began on July 22, 1932 in Pamlico County, NC to parents, Wilber and Neta Mason Hudnell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph...

Aug 19, 2024

Nashville -

Donnievan Bailey Kennedy, age 90, passed away peacefully at her son's home Monday morning, August 19, 2024.

She was born October 23, 1933 to Sidney and Sallie Davis Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew "Jack" Kennedy; sons, Andrew "Andy" Kennedy, III, Philip Kennedy, and...

Aug 18, 2024

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." - 2 Corinthians 5:8

Nashville –

James "Harold" Strickland, age 92, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Autumn Care of Nash in Nashville, North Carolina. His...

Aug 16, 2024

Pinetops -

Robert W. "Bob" Marler, Jr., age 87, passed away at Edgecombe Health Center in Tarboro on Friday, August 16, 2024.  He was born in Chester, PA on February 25, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Yitzi Marler; brother, Kenneth Wayne Marler; and sister, Betty Taylor.

An avid...

Aug 12, 2024

Macclesfield –

Barbara Jean Proctor, age 59, passed away peacefully Monday, August 12, 2024 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC. She was born in Edgecombe County on March 17, 1965, the only child of Luther and Sue Proctor.

She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Wooten and husband, Eric; parents, Luther and Sue...

Aug 12, 2024

Rocky Mount –

Donald Delano Barnes, Jr., age 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 12, 2024 at his home in Rocky Mount. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Delano Barnes and brother, Douglas Roy.

He is survived by his wife, Beverley Barnes; son, Cody Barnes (Lauren) of Rocky...

Aug 11, 2024

Tarboro –

Barbara Morris Abrams, age 82, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her home in Tarboro, NC. Her journey began on December 10, 1941 in Edgecombe County, daughter of Lawrence and Martha Johnson Morris, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughters, Kim Dupree and husband, John...