Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

Castalia -

Owen Thomas "Bunky" Hale, Jr., age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1960 in Franklin County, North Carolina to Owen and Rivers Collins Hale. He was preceded in death by his father, Owen Thomas Hale.

He is survived by his son, Owen Thomas "Bucky"...

Nov 12, 2023

Greenville -

Shiela Lynn Skinner, 49, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was born on September 16, 1974 to Gary and Loretta Moyer Earley. She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Bryant Earley. She is survived by her son, Jeffery H Skinner and wife, Mattie of Bailey; mother, Loretta Earley of Greenville; brother, William...

Nov 12, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Evelyn Pauline Reed, age 87, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2023 at The Lodge Rehabilitation in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Her journey began in Hillsboro, Kentucky on October 18, 1936, daughter of James and Eva Emily Royse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, James E. Bolar...

Nov 9, 2023

Tarboro -

Janet Pittman Kea, age 63, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, November 9, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Born in Nash County on December 31, 1959, she was the daughter of Clifton and Sadie Pittman, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Bruce Kea;...

Nov 7, 2023

Stantonsburg -

Wesley E Garris, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. He was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina on May 15, 1992 to parents, Wesley and Deborah Fenn Garris. He was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Fenn Garris; sister, Heather Garris Werkmeister and grandfather, Bobby Garris.

He is survived...

Nov 7, 2023

Nashville -

Bonnie Dunn May, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home. She was born in Pamlico County, North Carolina on July 13, 1935 to Hugh Bonner and Daisy Connor Dunn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis May; brother, John Dunn and sisters,...

Nov 7, 2023

Pinetops -

Early Tuesday morning, November 7, 2023, our beloved husband, dad, brother, PawPaw, and dear friend finished his journey here on Earth and was called Home to his Savior.

Christopher "Shane" Barber was born in Halifax County on April 13, 1973 and was preceded in death by his father, Frank Barber; mother, Faye Privette...

Nov 5, 2023

Rocky Mount -

William Daughtry "Jay" Joyner, Jr.

Jay Joyner, age 65, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2023. He was born February 25, 1958, in Nash County to Billy and Peggy Joyner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Joyner Langley.

He leaves to cherish his...

Nov 3, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Floyd B. Braswell, age 88, passed away early Friday morning, November 3, 2023. He was born June 26, 1935 in Edgecombe County to Charlie and Mollie T. Braswell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, Rosie Vick Braswell; brothers, Newsome Earl Braswell, Charlie J. "CJ"...

Oct 30, 2023

Elm City -

Alton Cecil Moss, Jr., fondly known as "Butch" to family and friends, passed away October 30, 2023 at age 61. He was born in Nash County on December 19, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Cecil Moss; mother, Jeanette Hayes Mosley; and sister, Lou Lynne Griffin.

Butch Moss...

Oct 28, 2023

Saratoga -

Eli Bland Scott, known by his friends as "Slomosavage BNME", passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, October 28, 2023 at age 32. He was born June 23,1991 in Wake County, North Carolina and preceded in death by his infant son, Levi Bland Scott.

He is survived by his best friend and wife of...

Oct 27, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Everett Egan, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home Friday morning, October 27, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1946 to Charles Everett and Nellie Pritchard Egan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Warren Egan and sister, Ellen Green.

He leaves a lifetime...

Oct 26, 2023

Castalia -

Nicholas "Nick" Perry, age 44,  passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Nick is survived by his parents, Robert and Janet Perry; sister, Jessica Alfaro (Hector) of Jarrell, Texas; brother, Kevin Perry (Sherry) of Elm City, and his church family and special friend Brittney Lowe. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...

Oct 26, 2023

Rocky Mount -

On the 26th day of October, 2023, Emily Baker Hyatt died peacefully in her sleep at home on Hammond St. in Rocky Mount. Emily was the only child of Katherine Jones and Russell Howard Baker of Rocky Mount. She is survived by her husband Robert P. Hyatt and their three children; Katherine Creekmore of...

Oct 26, 2023

Rocky Mount -

William Henry "Bill" Edmondson, Sr., age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born June 12, 1936 to Lena Alford Edmondson and Robert Oscar Edmondson. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Andrews Edmondson;...

Oct 21, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Donna Kay Meyer, surrounded by her family, closed her eyes and opened them to eternity on the evening of October 21st, 2023.  Mourning, yet with gratitude, we rejoice that she is fully healed, relieved of all pain and suffering and safe in Jesus' embrace.

Donna was born November 4th, 1967 to Dolphus...

Oct 20, 2023

Nashville -

Vickie Smith Pittman, age 69, completed her earthly work for the Lord on Friday, October 20, 2023.  She was dedicated to her husband and sons and raised them in the fear and admonition of the Lord.  She was faithful in everything she did, and God was faithful to her.

She was born on...

Oct 20, 2023

Elm City -

With his beloved family by his side, Sam Vastine, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday morning, October 20, 2023. His journey began on September 23, 1946, as a son born in Medaryville, Indiana to Robert L. and Myrtle Woodard Vastine.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Oct 19, 2023

Tarboro -

Mr. Donald Mobley, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. A simple man, with love for coffee, crosswords, and westerns served his country as part of the 30th Brigade of the National Guard for 9 years. He was a hardworking man, who after his years in the National Guard, worked for Longs for 29...

Oct 18, 2023

Rocky Mount -

John Thomas Arnold, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side Wednesday morning, October 18, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry and Zettie Williamson Arnold; brothers, Dennis Arnold, Dick Arnold, JC Arnold, and Bruce Arnold; sisters, Susie Arnold, and Merlyn Arnold...