Donnie Wayne Briley
Dec 6, 2024
Macclesfield –
Donnie Wayne Briley, age 56, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1968 in Edgecombe County to parents, Billy Wayne Briley and Karen Gallinoto Briley.
He was preceded in death by his bonus dad, Sam Owens; maternal grandparents, Roland E. Martin, Frank J. Martin and Anthony Joseph Gallinoto;...
Jesse "Bobby" Rose
Dec 1, 2024
Rocky Mount -
Jesse "Bobby" Rose, age 73, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 1, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. Born on May 15, 1951 in Halifax, NC he was the son of James Otto Rose and Gladys Marie Rose. In addition to his parents,...
Betty Ann (Webb) Pierce
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...
Joseph "Joe" Ray Pope
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...
Louvern "Lou" Martin Cohoon
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...
Johnnie Dean Baum
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...
Joseph "Cecil" Turner
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...
Johnny Ray Harrell
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...
Michael "Mike" Eugene Taylor, Sr.
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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Cathy Shortt
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...
Melodie Carol Clements
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...
Audrey Clark
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...
Margaret "Jean" Hobday
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...
Ronnie Cecil Fulford
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...
Florence (Carpenter) Webb
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...
Judy (Herndon) Hamrick
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,...
Berry Mccracken
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...
Donald Irvin Demuth
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...
Stanley W. Sears, Jr.
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...
Sandra Letchworth Best
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...