Obituaries

Jan 25, 2024

Nashville –

Deborah "Debbie" Beckett, age 62, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 25, 2024 at her home in Nashville, North Carolina. Her journey began in Hampton, Virginia on February 10, 1961, daughter of James Dean and Sandra Carlock Shannon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death  by her aunt, Linda Carlock and special family...

Jan 25, 2024

Whitakers -

Sherry Reece, age 66, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday afternoon, January 25, 2024 with her devoted family by her side.

She was born in Newport News, Virginia on March 25, 1957 to Warren Thomas and Mildred C. Jones. She was a beloved mother, sister, and Mamaw who was deeply loved and...

Jan 22, 2024

Rocky Mount –

Phyllis Shearin Malpass, age 59, passed away peacefully Monday, January 22, 2024 at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She was born in Nash County on November 3, 1964. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Malpass and father, John Arthur Shearin.

She is survived by her mother,...

Jan 21, 2024

Tarboro –

James Earl Hollis, age 69, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Inova Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. He was born on May 2, 1954 in Martin County to William Earl and Catherine Davenport Hollis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William Hollis and brother, Claude Hollis.

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Jan 18, 2024

Spring Hope –

Johnathan James "JJ" Andrews, age 45, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024. He was born in Nash County on September 17, 1978. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Redmond and Nellie Andrews and maternal grandparents, Kenneth Parrisher and Jean Purvis.

Johnathan is survived by his mother, Wanda...

Jan 18, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Lois Jean Strickland Davis, age 90, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Her journey began in Wilson County on April 5, 1933, oldest daughter of William H. and Lois B. Strickland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two...

Jan 17, 2024

Pinetops -

Ann Pate McCullough, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully in her daughter's home in Pinetops, North Carolina on January 17th. She was 85 years old.

Ann was born in Richmond, Virginia to Frederick Preston and Stella Dean Pate. After graduating from high school, she was working and living in the city, when...

Jan 16, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Ben Langley, 73, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born June 7, 1950 in Edgecombe County to Rebecca and Benjamin Langley, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Joyner Langley; son, Benjamin "Benjie" Jackson Langley, III and brother, John Harrell.

He leaves...

Jan 15, 2024

Tarboro -

Mollie Henry Baggett, age 74, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, January 15, 2024. Her journey began on July 18, 1949 in Richmond County, North Carolina, one of three daughters born to Willie Robert and Sarah Jones Henry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law,...

Jan 12, 2024

Pinetops -

Larry Moore, age 74, passed away at his home on January 12, 2024, while surrounded by his family.  His life began on November 22, 1949, born in Wilson County to Selby and Ruby Barnes Moore.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Heath.

Larry is survived...

Jan 11, 2024

Scotland Neck -

Richard Allen Nelms, age 62, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Accordius Health at Scotland Manor in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. He was born on August 10, 1961, in Nash County to Marvin Earl and Geraldine Brown Nelms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Nelms...

Jan 11, 2024

Tarboro -

Lertis Robert Keckler, Jr., age 78, passed away Thursday evening, January 11, 2024 with his loving family by his side., Affectionately known as "Bobby" by friends and family, he was born October 4, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lertis Robert and Audrey Williams Keckler; sister, Joanne Whitaker; son,...

Jan 9, 2024

Elm City –

Cynthia "Cindy" Williams Summerlin, age 61, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1962 in Norfolk, Virginia to James and Tessie Bullock Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-son, Jamie Summerlin.

She is survived by her fiancé and long...

Jan 8, 2024

Tarboro -

William "Ray" Moore, age 76, passed away peacefully Monday, January 8, 2024 at his home in Tarboro, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Williams Eden; infant child, Billy Ray Moore; step-father, Tom Edens and daughter-in-law, Leta Bateman.

Ray was known for his passion and wealth of knowledge of...

Jan 5, 2024

Mrs. Bonnie Mobley, 75, passed away on Friday, January 5th, 2024. She was a social butterfly with love for Nascar, specifically Dale Earnhardt, the lake, and her dogs and grand dogs.

Bonnie is survived by her children, Joy and Scott (Kristen), grandchildren; Samantha, Tonya, Tonia (Lee), Jarratt (Taylor), Destiny, Brayden, McKenlee, Rayleigh, Ryleigh, Scarlett and Olive, great-grandchildren;...

Jan 4, 2024

Wilson -

Jeanne Soltis aged 102, passed away peacefully January 4, 2024 at Wilson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, NC. Jeanne was preceded in death by parents, Napoleon and Marie Lizotte St. Cyr and husband of 66 years, Joseph J. Soltis.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Cardello and spouse, Charles of Nashville,...

Jan 3, 2024

Rocky Mount -

Pedro Acevedo, de 81 años, falleció pacíficamente el miércoles 3 de enero de 2024 por la tarde en su casa de Rocky Mount, Carolina del Norte. Su viaje comenzó el 13 de mayo de 1942 en Moca, Puerto Rico de padres, Jacinto y Damiana Hernández Acevedo.

Le sobreviven su amada esposa, Isabelita...

Dec 30, 2023

Rocky Mount -

John "Thomas" Coley, age 69, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Thomas was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 16, 1954 to John Alvin and Alma Coley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his friend and former wife, Jackie Coley; longtime companion, JoAnne...

Dec 27, 2023

Castalia -

Ronnie Lee Cockrell, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was born on January 22, 1949 in Nash County to the late George Earnest Cockrell and Mildred Harris Cockrell. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Lisa Sullivan of Castalia, NC, daughter Shannon C. Joyner (Jeff) and grandson Blake Joyner of Zebulon, NC, and...

Dec 27, 2023

Rocky Mount –

Ellen W. Henson, age 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born on October 3, 1941 in New Bern, North Carolina to William Albert and Annie Tucker Meekins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Meekins,...