Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.
Steven Mitchell Hughes
May 11, 2024
Rocky Mount -
Steven Mitchell Hughes, age 69, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born on May 12, 1954 in Edgecombe County to Hunter and Lula Colbert Hughes, both of whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children, Mitchell Hughes...
Rebecca Mae Bullock
May 9, 2024
Rocky Mount -
Rebecca "Becky" Byrd Bullock, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born on September 12, 1929, Becky was the daughter of William M. Byrd and Eliza Mae Byrd. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, William D. Bullock and brothers, Charles Byrd, Richard Byrd, Thomas Byrd and June Byrd....
Savannah Rae Bliss
May 9, 2024
Savannah Rae Bliss, age 27, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her son, Gunner Thomas Bliss; mother, Tanya Dawn Woodell; grandmother, Patty Keefe Downing and grandfather, Thomas Woodell.
She is survived by her two daughters, Peyton Elizabeth Bliss and Madelyn Rae Bliss; father, Bryce...
Gerald D. Ward, Sr.
May 5, 2024
Tarboro –
Gerald D. Ward, Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. His journey began in Bertie County on October 24, 1950, as a son born to William Horace and Leola Strawbridge Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Cierra Lynn Barnes
May 2, 2024
Tarboro –
Cierra Lynn Barnes, age 33, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.
She is survived by her husband, David Nicholas Barnes; brother, Greg Parker of Macclesfield and paternal grandmother, Joyce Parker, also of Macclesfield.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm at Edgewood OFWB Church, 680...
Leslie Hollis Reynolds
Apr 26, 2024
Rocky Mount -
Leslie Hollis "Tootsie" Reynolds, age 80, passed away in his home in the early hours of Friday morning, April 26th, 2024. He was surrounded by prayer, unwavering love and support of family and friends while he peacefully joined his Father God in Heaven.
Les was born and raised in Tarboro, NC on...
Jerry Gray Smith
Apr 25, 2024
Rocky Mount -
Jerry Gray Smith, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born in Kinston, NC on April 15, 1950 to Ira Grey Smith and Mary Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James C. Smith....
Steven Allan Roberts
Apr 25, 2024
Rocky Mount -
Steven Allan Roberts, age 38, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born on December 22, 1985 in West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara "Bobbi" Lengel and sister, Heather Lengel.
He is survived by his children, Catherine Roberts, James Roberts, Avery Grace Roberts and her mother,...
Ella Mae Lewis
Apr 25, 2024
Whitakers –
Ella Mae Lewis, age 78, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1945 in Nash County. Our beloved mother went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Fondly known as "woman" she was a true joy to her family. She loved her family and...
Charles Edward Turner
Apr 24, 2024
Sharpsburg -
Charles Edward Turner, age 72, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion M. Turner; brothers, David and Mike Turner and the mother of his children and friend, Brenda Lancaster Turner.
He is survived by his children, Charles E. Turner, Jr. (Kimberly) of Nashville, Frankie Turner...
William "David" Morris
Apr 21, 2024
Rocky Mount -
William "David" Morris, age 60, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born on February 16, 1964 in Nash County to G.A. Morris and Doris Pate Morris. He was preceded in death by his father and beloved canine companion, Rexy.
He will be missed by his loving family including his...
Dustin Lilley
Apr 18, 2024
Macclesfield –
Dustin Lilley, age 28, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born in Edgecombe County on July 2, 1995. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lester and Dorothy Lilley; maternal grandfather, Joseph Smith; brother-in-law, Jerry Dixon and sister-in-law, Caroline Smith.
He is survived by his children, James Lilley and...
Jim Karr, Iii
Apr 15, 2024
Enfield -
Jim Karr, Ill, age 78, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at his home in Enfield, North Carolina. He was born on September 3, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James Karr, Jr. and Edith Hervilla Karr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Karr.
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Dennis Bailey
Apr 12, 2024
Spring Hope -
Dennis Bailey, age 77, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday April 12, 2024. He was surrounded by his family and pastor at his bedside.
Dennis was born in Wilson County to Mavis Cora Bailey and Jack Bailey on November 1, 1946. In addition to...
Richard Clay Price
Apr 12, 2024
Rocky Mount -
Richard Clay Price, age 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 12th, 2024. He was born to Henry Clay Price and Jewel Best Price on March 15, 1936. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Price Wells and brother in-law Robert L....
Nelson Dugan
Apr 11, 2024
Rocky Mount –
Emmanuel "Nelson" Dugan, Jr., age 84, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 11, 2024, surrounded by his devoted children. His journey began in Charleston, South Carolina as a son born to Emmanuel and Gertrude Cole Dugan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved...
Alfred Dennis Turco
Apr 11, 2024
Rocky Mount -
Alfred "Dennis" Turco, husband, father, brother, papa, and friend, was born on May 22, 1945 and went home to his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2024, at the age of 78.
In 1963, Dennis graduated from Davis High School in Mount Vernon, New York. He then went on to work in...
William "Billy" Douglas Etheridge
Apr 9, 2024
Rocky Mount -
William "Billy" Douglas Etheridge, age 86, died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 9th, 2024.
He was born in Martin County, NC on October 7, 1937 to John David and Daisy Lewis Etheridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John David Jr. and...
Peggy (Duren) Mullan
Apr 7, 2024
Wilson -
Peggy Duren Mullan, age 74, passed away Sunday evening, April 7, 2024 at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina.
She was born January 15, 1950 in Statesville, NC to Duane and Annie Mae Duren, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her brothers, Jesse...
Ellen Lynn Ratcliffe
Apr 4, 2024
Tarboro -
Ellen Lynn Ratcliffe, age 65, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was born on December 7, 1958 to Cleveland and Elma Showers Wines in Alexandria, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Samuel and Romaine "Granny"...
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