Obituaries

Feb 24, 2024

Elm City –

Following ninety-two wonderful years, Agnes Jeanette Webb Robbins finished her time here on earth and was called home to her Savior on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

She was born in Edgecombe County on October 14, 1931 to James W. and Mamie Edwards Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Feb 23, 2024

Elm City –

James Elvin "Polecat" Poland, age 78, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-three years, Paula Wooten Poland; children, Lisa Poland (Connie Page) of Nashville, Paul Poland (Donna) of Elm City and Valerie Poland Lawrence...

Feb 22, 2024

Rocky Mount –

H. Stephen Dean, age 81, passed away Thursday evening, February 22, 2023. He was born July 16,1942 in Rockville Centre, New York.

Steve is survived by his wife, Ellen Baier Dean of Rocky Mount; sons, Devin B. Dean (Cheryl) of Florida, Josh Dean (Theresa) of New York, Garrett Dean (Kim) of Maryland;...

Feb 22, 2024

Zebulon -

Grace Carrington Edwards, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024. The first of three children born to Grace Alexander Laurens Cosby and William Tatum Cosby, Grace Carrington entered the world with a smile on her face and a song in her heart. Soon after, the song burst forth from her lungs and...

Feb 21, 2024

Rocky Mount –

Rodney "Thomas" Moore, age 58, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born on November 24, 1965 in Nash County, North Carolina to Russell and Brenda Robbins Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Joshua Moore and father-in-law, Alton "Hoover" Daniel.

He is survived...

Feb 21, 2024

Spring Hope -

Pat Moss, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home early Wednesday morning, February 21, 2024. She was born March 15, 1954 in Nash County, NC to Carmel and Pauline Coppedge Strickland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Allen Strickland.

Pat leaves a lifetime of...

Feb 20, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Margaret Behrendt Patterson, age 96, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024 with her children by her side. Her journey began in Rocky Mount on September 17, 1927, daughter of Alfred and Helen Holmes Behrendt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Feb 18, 2024

Nashville -

On Sunday, February 18, 2024 Brittany "BB" Elizabeth Lynn Nelson, 29, of Nashville, NC gained her heavenly wings and went to be with her family members that preceded her in death. Those waiting for her include her grandfather, George Edward Griffin; uncles, Ricky Lee Stallings and Jesse Earl Stallings; cousin, Shannon Faye Parker and great...

Feb 17, 2024

Tarboro –

Brittany Marie Armstrong, age 34, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born on February 24, 1989 in Catawba County, North Carolina to Eric Warren and Christy Arrowood Armstrong. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her nephew, Mac Armstrong; maternal grandfather, Allen Arrowood and paternal grandparents, Russell and...

Feb 14, 2024

Nashville -

With all hope and trust in Jesus Christ, William Marshall Webb "Bill", 78, passed away Wednesday February 14, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1946, in Rocky Mount, to Johnnie and Maggie Webb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Rodgers and brother, Johnny Webb.

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Feb 12, 2024

Macclesfield -

Ledger Norris Harrell died at home on February 12, 2024 as a result of glioblastoma multiforme, a devastating and aggressive terminal brain cancer. He was 69 years old.

Norris was born on May 20th, 1954  in Tarboro, N.C. to Ledger Clark and Virginia Dare Anderson Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was...

Feb 10, 2024

Williamston -

Linda Hollis Gardner, 77, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024. Her journey began on April 9, 1946 in Martin County, daughter of James Norman and Nellie Downs Hollis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Douglas Gardner and sisters, Norma Faye Phelps and Deloris Gaynell Hollis.

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Feb 10, 2024

Nashville -

Dale Joyner, age 67, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Autumn Care of Nash in Nashville, North Carolina. A native of Nash County, he was born on May 13, 1956 to Sam Barrett and Ida Horner Joyner. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Margie Daylon Bailey....

Feb 5, 2024

Nashville -

Joel Hardy, age 41, left his earthly home on Monday, February 5, 2024. Joel was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend who never knew a stranger and always had a smile on his face.

He was preceded in death by his father, Chris Hardy, and leaves behind to cherish his memory, his...

Feb 4, 2024

Whitakers -

At a time for which we were not prepared, but completely divined by our Lord and Savior, our beloved Rudy passed away Sunday afternoon, February 4, 2024 at age 72.

Rudy's life began November 22, 1951 in Nash County, NC as a son born to Astor C. and Lillie Mae Brake Collie. At...

Feb 3, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Curtis C. Farmer, age 59, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount. He is survived by his wife, Anna Farmer; son, Dean Lafferty; and his faithful canine companions, Cookie and Chance.

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Feb 3, 2024

Rocky Mount

With her devoted family by her side, Dreama "Dee" Gardner, age 84, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, February 3, 2024 at her home in Rocky Mount, NC.

Dee's life began in Pulaski, Va. as a daughter born to Clyde and Evelyn Davis Bratton. She grew to become a beloved family treasure as...

Jan 28, 2024

Tarboro -

Tremain "Ray" Johnson, Jr., age 66, passed away early Sunday morning at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC. Ray was born in Edgecombe County on November 26, 1957, the only child of proud parents, Tremain and Alice Ruth Johnson.

Ray lived a colorful life filled with music, adventures, and many lasting friendships...

Jan 26, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Joan Holland Cagle 75, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 26, 2024.  Her life began in Wilson County, February 27, 1948, to John Willard and Mildred Gray Holland.  In addition to her parents, She was preceded in death by her nephew, Grant Waters.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Denise Kirk...

Jan 25, 2024

Battleboro -

Ricky Lynn Rapoza passed away on January 25, 2024. He was born Friday, September 13, 1957 and was hell on wheels from that day forward. Papa was truly a rolling stone and was always the life of the party and loved to make everyone smile. He loved his family and would do anything for them,...