Obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

Rocky Mount -

Gunner Thomas Bliss, infant son of Savannah and Noah Bliss, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Along with his twin...

Oct 11, 2023

Macclesfield -

In that quiet moment unexpected by us but perfectly planned by her Lord, Christy Canady was called home Wednesday morning, October 11, 2023 to that wonderful place prepared for her, following a lengthy illness.

Christy Nicole Canady was born April 22, 1977 to Ronald Lee and Brenda Abrams Canady.  She was preceded in...

Oct 8, 2023

Goldsboro

Patrick H. Ezzelle, age 78, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 in Wilmington, NC. A native of Nash County, he was born September 21, 1945 to Mosley and Ollie Ezzelle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Clack.

Patrick is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years,...

Oct 6, 2023

Cary

On Friday, October 6, 2023, the heavenly gates opened wide to welcome Bertha Eason Boswell. There to greet her were her mother, Josephine Lancaster Pittman and adored father, William Asbury Pittman; two beloved husbands, Robert Eason and Samuel Boswell; sisters, Estelle Eason (Henry), Dillie Pittman (Jacob), Alice Dickens (Allen), Louise Eason (Harry), Eula Worrell (Rufus), Ethel...

Oct 3, 2023

Nashville -

Earl F. Brady, age 84, passed away peacefully at Nash UNC Health Care on October 3, 2023.

He was survived by his wife, Donna L. Brady; children, Ron Brady of Indiana, Ricky Brady of New York, JoAnne Nelson (Don) of Alaska, Russ Brady (Annette) of South Carolina, Janis Holland of Farmville; sister Nadine...

Oct 3, 2023

Rocky Mount

Raymond Lacy Beale Jr., age 86, passed away Tuesday evening, October 3, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1937 in Republican Grove, Virginia to Raymond and Mary McDowell Beale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Oakes Beale and brothers, Randy Beale and Ed Beale.

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Oct 3, 2023

Spring Hope -

John Frank Steed, age 57, fondly known by friends and family as "Frankie", passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023.  He was born May 28, 1966  in Charlotte, NC to John W. and Barbara B. Steed. He grew to become a loving son, doting father, and devoted husband. Frankie was known to be...

Oct 1, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Charles Edward Harris, age 88, passed away at ECU Home Health and Hospice on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

His life began in Nash County, June 2, 1935, born to Charles and Sallie King Harris.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Pittman Harris, and brother,...

Oct 1, 2023

Greenville -

Chris Buck, age 53, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, October 1, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1970 in Pitt County, North Carolina to William and Mary Ayers Buck, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his devoted wife of twenty-three years, Mariam Buck; children, William Buck...

Sep 30, 2023

Tarboro -

Mike Proctor, age 68, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born on July 29, 1955 in Pitt County to Albert and Hattie Wainwright Proctor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Donald Wayne Davis, Jr.; sister, Gail...

Sep 21, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Eddie Starkweather, Jr., age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, September 21, 2023, after a brief stay at Nash UNC Health Care while surrounded by his family.  His journey began in South Bend, Indiana on September 5, 1948, son of Edward William Starkweather Sr. and Helen Kujawski Starkweather.  In addition to his parents,...

Sep 18, 2023

Tarboro -

Ernest Calvin Lee, Jr., better known to friends and family as "Skeet", passed away early Monday morning, September 18, 2023.

Skeet was preceded in death by his mother, Dean Lee and is survived by his father, Pastor Calvin Lee; sons, Christopher Lee of Greenville, William Whichard of Hobgood, and Grant Lee of Tarboro;...

Sep 17, 2023

Scotland Neck -

Shirley Jean White, age 74, passed away Sunday morning, September 17, 2023 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina.

She is survived by her son, Matthew Myrick (Allyssa Norwood) of Enfield and grandchildren, Gabriella Lynn Norwood, Jaime Lee Myrick, and Savannah Danielle Myrick.

A private memorial will take...

Sep 16, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Allen Garris, age 70, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 following a lengthy battle from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Allen was born November 5, 1952 to Joe and Iva Lee Tant Garris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Christopher Allen Garris.

Sep 16, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Steve Wells, age 54, passed away peacefully and went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday morning, September 16, 2023.  Steve was born in Nash County on December 16, 1968 to Tim and Linda Wells. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ben and Beulah Brantley; paternal grandparents, Willie and...

Sep 15, 2023

Camille Elizabeth Charlotte Rahm was born sleeping on Friday September 15, 2023 at 2:21 PM to parents, Jeremy and Catherine Rahm.

She weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Before passing suddenly into the arms of Jesus, she spent 39 weeks growing healthy and strong inside of her mother's womb. She was the answer...

Sep 15, 2023

Evangelist Gloria Jean Richardson was born to Lonnie E. and Vera Evans Richardson on March 5, 1959, in Washington, DC. She departed this earthly life on September 15, 2023, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, NC.

Gloria became an Evangelist many years ago and served faithfully at Faith Walkers International in Franklinton, NC

She was preceded...

Sep 14, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Mrs. Barbara Cohen, age 73, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Nash UNC Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born April 9, 1950 in Providence, Rhode Island and was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Virginia Meyer. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister who devoted twenty-six years...

Sep 14, 2023

Battleboro -

Blanton "Gene" Jackson, age 95, a resident of Battleboro, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 14, 2023, while surrounded by his family.  He was born in Vienna, Georgia on August 19, 1928.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Desmond Blanton Jackson and Sannie Viola...

Sep 9, 2023

Garner -

Wanda Thompson, age 78, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2023. She was born in Forsyth County December 2, 1944 to Garvey and Mildred Welborn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Thompson. She was a retired educator having devoted approximately thirty years teaching within the public...