Marilyn Jean (Marino) Lovasi
Dec 16, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Marilyn Jean Lovasi, age 74, passed away peacefully at home with her husband, Andy, by her side on Friday, December 16, 2022
She was born to Henry Edward Marino and Josephine DiStanlo Marino on July 1, 1948. Just behind her Lord, Marilyn was devoted to her family and her nursing career. After...
Renee Cox Lawrence
Dec 11, 2022
Tarboro -
Renee Cox Lawrence, age 57, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 11, 2022, at her home in Tarboro, North Carolina.
Renee Lawrence, affectionately known as Mommy, Grandma, NaNa or Ree was 1 of 9 children, born December 20, 1964, to the late Gilbert and Mattie Cox. Renee is survived by her 3 children. Daniel...
Mack Lawrence Leonard, Jr.
Dec 11, 2022
Rocky Mount –
Lawrence Leonard, Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. His journey began on May 11, 1944 in Burke County as the oldest son born to Mack and Azalie Buff Leonard, both of whom preceded him in death.
Lawrence was a...
Emmett Land
Dec 8, 2022
Nashville -
Emmett Land, age 82, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Harmony Park of Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; parents, Ernest Morgan Land, Sr., and Pearl Joiner Land; brother, Ernest Morgan Land, Jr.; twin brothers, Thomas and Robert Land; and sister, Elizabeth Bond Shoaf.
Emmett is survived by...
Miss Jerry Wayne Stancil
Dec 8, 2022
Nashville -
Miss Jerry Wayne Stancil, age 77, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, December 8, 2022 at her home in Nashville, NC. She was born on September 16, 1945 in Nash County to Emmitt and Arlette Stancil. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, James Lee "Jimmie" Walker.
She...
Ricky Pearce
Dec 6, 2022
Middlesex -
Ricky Pearce, age 69, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at his home in Zebulon, North Carolina. He was born on June 14, 1953 in Franklin County to Virginia and Billy Pearce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Mike Smith; nephew, Michael Paris; brother-in-law, Frankie Peele and dogs,...
Elizabeth Booth Fisher
Dec 2, 2022
Rocky Mount –
Elizabeth Booth Fisher, age 93, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Her journey began in Nash County on August 19, 1929 as a daughter born to Robert and Olive Whitfield Booth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Jimmy Cockrell
Nov 30, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Jimmy Cockrell, age 80, passed away Wednesday morning November 30, 2022 at Autumn Care of Nash in Nashville, NC. He was born on September 4, 1942 in Nash County to Dossie and Effie Stone Cockrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Edward Manring and brother, Joseph...
Lillian Diane (Owens) Oakey
Nov 29, 2022
Elm City -
Lillian Diane Oakey, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Her journey began in Wilson County on August 30, 1955, the daughter of Richard Gaston and Annie Pearl Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her precious grandson, Owen Tomas Crocker; sister, Priscilla "Moose" Bryant; brother,...
Lina Mae (Barnes) Lee
Nov 27, 2022
Tarboro -
Lina Mae Barnes Lee, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday night, November 27, 2022 with her devoted family by her side.
She was born in Edgecombe County on Valentine's Day, 1955, the youngest of thirteen children born to Renza Crawford and Mary Parnell Barnes. In addition to her parents, she...
Willie N "Buddy" Moss
Nov 16, 2022
Nashville -
Willie N. "Buddy" Moss, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday morning, November 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie G. and Louise Strickland Moss; and a brother, Skip Moss.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Jenny L. Moss; brother, Darrell Moss; sister, Jean M. Pridgen,...
Danny R. Proctor
Nov 15, 2022
Rocky Mount –
Danny R. Proctor, a loving husband, daddy, Pop, brother and friend went home to meet his Savior Tuesday, November 15, 2022 after a brief fight with heart disease.
His life began in Nash County on January 8, 1947, as the only son of Marvin H. Proctor and Chesley H. Proctor.
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Hilda Cadena
Nov 11, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Hilda Pineda Cadena, age 67, passed away Friday morning, November 11, 2022 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount. She was born in Mexico on February 16, 1955 to Daniel Pineda and Lina Esqivel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Gian Carlos "Yonka" Cadena.
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Billy Ray Keel
Nov 10, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Billy Ray Keel, age 74, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina. He was born on December 12, 1947 in Edgecombe County where he resided in the Tarboro/Edgecombe area for most of his life. His mother, Louise Harrell and special grandmother, Allie Keel raised him.
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Margie Smith Eason
Nov 5, 2022
Rocky Mount –
Margie Smith Eason, age 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2022 at The Lodge Health & Rehabilitation in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born on December 20, 1930 to Wiley and Louvenia Pridgen Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Jennings Brian "JB" Batchelor and...
Margaret Lanier Whitehead
Nov 2, 2022
Elm City -
Margaret Lanier Faircloth Whitehead, age 101, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Her journey began in Edgecombe County on December 2, 1920, the seventh child of William and Martha Worrell Lanier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Norwood B. "Jim"...
Patrick Henry Lowary
Oct 29, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Patrick "Pat" Henry Lowary, age 75, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1947.
He was a proud veteran having served honorably in the United States Navy as an ordnanceman mechanic aboard the USS Goldsborough. Pat enjoyed fishing in his free time and will...
Ryan Christopher Scott
Oct 29, 2022
Pinetops- Early Saturday morning, October 29, 2022, our beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and dear friend finished his journey here on earth. Ryan Christopher Scott was born in Edgecombe County on January 11, 2001 to Robin and Chris Scott. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Linda Faye "Nana" Owens and Robert "PaPa" Ruffin, and paternal grandparents,...
Diana Elizabeth (Daughtrey) Cooke
Oct 28, 2022
Grimesland -
Diana Cooke, age 50, passed away on October 28, 2022, at Duke Hospital in Durham.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mattie McKeel Daughtrey; sister, Joan Forbes; and two infant children, Vitoria Ashley Greer and Daniel Lee Greer Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Harris;...
James Harold Anderson
Oct 22, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Mr. James Harold Anderson, age 90, passed away on October 22, 2022. He was born on March 30, 1932, to Albert Alonso and Mary Alice Anderson.
Harold attended Rocky Mount High School, where he enjoyed playing baseball for four years. He also played in the American Legion League and during his time...