Robert Ratcliffe
Apr 18, 2026
Scotland Neck -
Robert Shane Ratcliffe, age 55, passed away on Saturday evening, April 18, 2026, at home surrounded by his mother and children. He was born in Fairfax, Virginia on February 20, 1971.
He is survived by his children, Randall Ratcliffe, Kaitlyn Ratcliffe (Jonathon), Holly "Hollywood" Ratcliffe, Alyssa "Sissabug" Silver (Dillon), Colton "Boleboy" Ratcliffe (Whitney) all of Front Royal, Virginia, Leaira...
Geneva Owens Davis
Apr 18, 2026
Newport -
Geneva Owens Davis, age 87, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on September 23, 1938, daughter of Henry Bruce Owens and Irene Boone Owens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Davis; daughter, Mahala Anderton; son, Ricky Hopkins; grandson, Richie Hopkins; sisters, Mattie Gupton, Bernice...
Dorothy Harris Williams
Apr 17, 2026
Rocky Mount –
Dorothy Harris Williams, age 97, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday morning, April 17, 2026. Her journey began in Edgecombe County on April 2, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip B. Williams; son-in-law, Phillip D. Skinner; half-sister, Bernice Perry Pridgen and half-brothers, James M. Perry and Robert Floyd Perry, Jr.
She...
Joe Taylor
Apr 16, 2026
Tarboro -
Joseph Raymon "Joe" Taylor, Sr., 94, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born in Tarboro, NC on October 27, 1931 to Luther and Mary E. Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Pete, Bertha, Addie Pat, Dwight Spencer, and Buddy Taylor; wife, Aileen Taylor; and son, Joseph Raymon Taylor,...
Ashton Scott Hutson
Apr 14, 2026
Lumberton -
Ashton Scott Hutson, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Quincy “Alvin” Hutson and Nora Lee Hutson, and lived most of his life in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Scott’s career expertise was repairing copiers, but his passion was being creative. He loved photography, music of all kinds, restoring classic cars,...
Joyce Britt
Apr 14, 2026
Tarboro –
Joyce Britt, lovingly known as “Gloria” by close friends and family, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the age of 75, following a recurring battle with cancer. Her life began in Johnston County, NC on May 1, 1950, the sixth of nine children born to Seth Earl and Mary Price Toole.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Jameson Cox
Apr 13, 2026
Pinetops –
James Walter “Jameson” Cox, II, age 35, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born in Pitt County on November 16, 1990. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Asby and Violet Pridgen Cox and beloved uncle, Joel Harrell.
He is survived by his parents, Jimmy Cox of Wilson and Margaret Harrell Cox of Tarboro; siblings,...
Mary Lois Ezzell
Apr 11, 2026
Tarboro –
Leaving eighty-three years of amazing memories for us, Mary Lois Rogers Ezzell, lovingly known as “MeMa”, finished her race and was called Home to her Savior Saturday morning, April 11, 2026.
Born in Halifax County, NC on June 4, 1942, Mary Lois was the third daughter of Gaston and Louise Brown Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Joanne Churney Bradford
Apr 10, 2026
Rocky Mount -
Joanne Churney Bradford, age 77, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at her son’s home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born on August 20, 1948 in Illinois to Joseph and Susan Churney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, two brothers-in-law and three nephews.
Joanne’s journey began in DesPlaines, Illinois where...
Welford Wray Wheeless
Apr 9, 2026
Rocky Mount –
Welford “Wray” Wheeless, age 76, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born in Nash County on January 15, 1950, the second son of George and Lois Joyner Wheeless, both of whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Debra Williams Wheeless; Debra’s children,...
Wendy Wright-Andrews
Apr 6, 2026
Rocky Mount -
Wendy Wright-Andrews, affectionately known as "Bird", finished her race on earth and claimed her victory in Heaven on Monday, April 6, 2026 at the age of 60. She was born in Edgecombe County on September 13, 1965 to Williford and Gladys Lane Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne Wright...
Mary Jo Batts Heath
Apr 6, 2026
Macclesfield -
Mary Jo Batts Heath, age 72, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family. She was born in Edgecombe County on July 2, 1953, to Walter and Annie Hardy Batts.
She wore her heart on her sleeve and loved deeply, especially her beloved grandbabies, who brought her endless pride and happiness. Mary Jo...
Kenneth Sherbondy
Apr 6, 2026
Tarboro -
Kenneth R. Sherbondy, 86, formerly of Scottdale, PA, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2026. He is the son of Kenneth H. Sherbondy and Catherine M. Flanagan Sherbondy. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of sixty-three...
Steven Scott Ezzell
Apr 4, 2026
Spring Hope
Steven Scott Ezzell, 60, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born on November 2, 1965, Steven lived a life that, at its core, was marked by a love for others and a willingness to help wherever he could. Steven found peace and joy in the simple things, time spent with family, casting a line while fishing, and being...
Fleur De Lis Balasoto
Apr 3, 2026
Nashville -
Fleur De Lis Cadano Balasoto, age 88, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Nash UNC Health Care with her loving family by her side. Her journey began on October 4, 1937, in Taal, Philippines, as the oldest daughter of Agripino Cadano and Laura Banastas Cadano. In addition to her parents,...
Joyce Beaman Bennett
Apr 3, 2026
Rocky Mount -
Joyce Beaman Bennett, age 88, died on Friday April the 3rd, at UNC Chapel Hill.
She was raised in Farmville on her family’s farm along with her brothers and sisters.
Joyce began her professional career in Rocky Mount where she worked with Ann Bailey at the original Bailey’s Jewelry store in downtown Rocky Mount. She retired following 47 years of...
Brenda Aycock
Apr 1, 2026
Elm City -
Brenda Aycock was the best mama to Will, Krissy and Katie. She always supported and loved no matter what. She was the most amazing grandma to 8 grandchildren. They could do no wrong in her eyes. She was the greatest Nana and the best big sissy anyone could ask for.
She was the best cook at work or home,...
Lee Randolph Daniel
Apr 1, 2026
Battleboro -
Lee Randolph Daniel passed away on April 1, 2026, in the same Edgecombe County where his life first began. He was born on December 20, 1937, to Nora Lee Hill and Rufus Guy Daniel, both of whom preceded him in death.
As a young boy, Randolph found joy in the simple pleasures of life playing baseball with friends in the...
Phyllis Jean Wells
Apr 1, 2026
Rocky Mount -
With her devoted family by her side, Phyllis Jean Wells finished her journey here and awoke in the presence of her Savior Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026, at the age of 77.
With simple beginnings in Halifax County, North Carolina, Phyllis was born in the baby boomer era on April 6, 1948, the second child of Charlie and Sallie...
Brenda Sue Bentley
Mar 30, 2026
Brenda Sue Benfield Bentley was born on June 22, 1945, and peacefully stepped into heaven Monday night, March 30, 2026, with loved ones by her side. She was the daughter of the late Willard Robert Benfield and Sue McCrary Benfield.Brenda’s faith was always an important part of her life. She loved Jesus and she shared that love with others through...