Obituaries

Feb 7, 2026

Rocky Mount-

Carolyn Ferrell Sykes, age 89, entered her eternal rest surrounded by love on Saturday evening, February 7, 2026. Her journey began in Nash County on April 27, 1936, daughter of George Cornless and Virginia Morgan Ferrell.

Carolyn was married to the love of her life, Gerald Sykes, for fifty-two years. They were blessed...

Feb 4, 2026

Nashville -

Christopher Lee Erb, age 44, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Nash County, North Carolina. He was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania on December 8, 1981 to Thomas and Lisa Marie Erb. He was a devoted husband, attentive father, doting grandfather "Pepaw", hardcore friend, and dedicated worker. He loved fishing with his friends and...

Feb 2, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Kevin Sean Henry, Sr, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday February 2, 2026, at ECU Health Greenville Hospice House. He was born on January 3, 1952, in Jersey City, NJ to the late Donald Henry and Kathleen Fitzpatrick Henry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Kerri von...

Jan 30, 2026

Pinetops -

Finis "Eddie" Tucker, age 58, passed away on Friday, January 30th, 2026.

In addition to his mother, Peggy Doughtie and step-father Bennie Doughtie, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tony Tew, Bobby Joe Tew and Charlie Doughtie; sisters, Lisa Tew, Hilda Tew and Laura Doughtie; son-in-law, Sam Walston, brothers-in-law, Kenny Owens...

Jan 30, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Margaret Ann Bass, age 84, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away Friday afternoon, January 30, 2026 at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, AZ and Elsie Bass, and her brothers, Kenneth Bass, Sammy Bass and his wife, Emily, and Steve Bass.

She leaves...

Jan 29, 2026

Kernersville -

Mrs. Sheila B. Moose, age 83, completed her journey and woke up to her Savior early Thursday morning, January 29, 2026. She was born in Edgecombe County on June 15, 1942 to Ambler and Marshall Dixie Bryan.

In her early years, Sheila started playing piano and organ for local churches. Later, she attended...

Jan 27, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Stephen Craig Matthews, age 72, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born on November 9, 1953, to Harold and Margie Matthews of Spring Hope, North Carolina, and graduated from Southern Nash High School in 1972. He was preceded in death by his parents. A talented guitarist and...

Jan 24, 2026

Tarboro –

Dan Etheridge Stroud, age 45, of Tarboro, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born in Edgecombe County on April 29, 1980 and was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Stroud.

Dan will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind, considerate, and generous person. He never...

Jan 24, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Paul Linville Manning, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, January 24, 2026, at his home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Born on August 26, 1933, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Linville was the beloved son of Paul Henry and Lillian Meads Manning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jan 23, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Raymond Earl Worrell, age 82, passed away Friday evening, January 23, 2026 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.  He was born on June 2, 1943, in Newark, NJ to Bruce and Daisy Warbritton Worrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Ray Worrell, Jean...

Jan 22, 2026

"You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" Acts 20:35

Tarboro -

Following ninety-four years of cherished memories, our precious mother, Jackie O'Neal, peacefully slipped away from us and into the presence of her Savior, Thursday afternoon, January 22, 2026, with her devoted family by...

Jan 21, 2026

Nashville –

Carolyn Jane Stancil, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Bethel Villa of Nashville Retirement Center. She was born on January 5, 1936 in Nash County to Daucy and Deanie Barnes Stancil. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette Dove. Carolyn was a...

Jan 19, 2026

Wilson -

Janice Pridgen Jenkins, age 77, passed peacefully with family by her side on January 19, 2026 after a long health battle. She fought until the very end but now rests at the feet of her Lord Jesus. She was born in Fountain, NC to Charlotte Wooten and Wrenn Cleveland Abrams. In addition to her parents,...

Jan 16, 2026

Rocky Mount –

Enoch Lewis Joyner, known to many as "EL", passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 20, 1946 to William Moses and Fannie Pearl Pittman Joyner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant siblings, Frances and "Baby...

Jan 16, 2026

Tarboro -

Annette W. Mitchell, age 81, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026. She was born in Lenoir County on January 5, 1945 to Burl and Agnes Waller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Mitchell and daughter-in-law, Heather Mitchell.

Annette had a soft, quiet soul,...

Jan 11, 2026

Thomas "Tommy" Ray Trayer, age 66, of Nash County, North Carolina, transitioned peacefully on January 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Tommy was a beloved son, brother, father, husband, and friend whose laughter, warmth, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew him. He had an incredible sense of humor and a heart made for kindness. Whether...

Jan 10, 2026

Rocky Mount –

Michael T. Walters, age 60, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1965 in Edgecombe County to Herbert Franklin "Frank" Walters and Wilma Nelms Walters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert Franklin "Frankie" Walters, Jr.

He is survived by...

Jan 9, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Ralph Hubert King, Jr, 74, passed peacefully in Tarboro, NC on January 9, 2026, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in NC in 1951, Ralph had an illustrious career in the music industry, which took him all over the world. He had a deep passion for being on the water, boating, white water...

Jan 9, 2026

New Bern -

Joe Brooking, age 67, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 at PAM Health Specialty Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC. He was born on September 7, 1958 in Marion County, Indiana to Francis and Betty Brooking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Denise Crane; step-children, Jessica Rice and...

Jan 9, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Charles "Skip" Shafer, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, January 9, 2026, at The Landings of Rocky Mount Mills. He was a proud veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Skip was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Cockrell Shafer, and is survived by...