Obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

Rocky Mount -

James Aaron Daughtridge, 81, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born March 16, 1941, in Edgecombe County to John Gilbert and Ruby Hull Daughtridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray Daughtridge and Gene Daughtridge and his beloved miniature dachshund, Penny.

He leaves...

Jan 27, 2023

Nashville –

With his loving family and loyal dog, Dolly, by his side Steve M. Edwards, age 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday evening, January 27, 2023.  He was the son of the late Woodrow and Margaret Edwards. After growing up on the family farm, graduating from Nashville High School,...

Jan 24, 2023

Tarboro -

Cheryl Frances Cannon Butler, age 78, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 24, 2023 at ECU Health and Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina.

Cheryl's journey began on January 18, 1945 in Edgecombe County as the third daughter and fifth child born to B.P. and Frances Bailey Cannon. Throughout her 78 years, 'family' was...

Jan 13, 2023

ROCKY MOUNT –

Dr. William Joseph "Bill" Viel, Jr., age 81, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 13, 2023. His journey began on February 18, 1941 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, as a son born to William Joseph and Mary Garnett Viel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jan 12, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Donald Bailey, age 73, passed away peacefully January 12, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 4, 1949. He was preceded in death by his father Jack, mother Mavis, brother Jackie, and son-in-law James Burchette. He is survived by his wife Sandra; sons, Joey and Scott; daughter, Misty; ...

Jan 10, 2023

Nashville –

Tammy Leggett Richardson, age 56, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 10, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center from cancer. She was born on September 6, 1966 to Kenneth and Shirley Hardison Leggett, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer Bunn (Brandon), Angela Dunbar (Steve) and Kenneth Richardson,...

Jan 10, 2023

Fountain –

Mavis Arlene Owens, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born in Edgecombe County to Oliver S. and Frances Webb Ivey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy and Howard Ivey.

She is survived by her loving husband,...

Jan 9, 2023

Rocky Mount –

Jesse Willard "J.W." Peele, Jr., age 75, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born on September 10, 1947 in Nash County to Jesse Willard Peele and Mattie Pridgen Peele, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his son,...

Jan 8, 2023

Wilson -

Charles Odes "Chuck" Jackson finished his time here on earth and went home to be with Jesus on Sunday evening, January 8, 2023, at the age of 90.

Charles' journey began on October 23, 1932, in Seabrook, Texas as the third child born to George and LuDena Nix Jackson. In addition to his...

Jan 6, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Sherri Lynn Turner Joyner passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her older brother, Jeffrey Thomas Turner. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth "Buck" Joyner; parents, Sheila and Ed Moose of Kernersville, and Tom Turner of Ocean Isle; step-children, Joshua...

Jan 5, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Lucille Udora McKenzie, age 76, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

She is survived by her faithful and loving husband of 34 years, Gus Lee McKenzie; daughter, Shannon K. Brown (James) of Anchorage, AK; step-children,...

Jan 4, 2023

Elm City –

Janice Cockrell Capps, age 65, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at ECU Health Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was born in Nash County on July 17, 1957 to Jack and Mildred Patterson Cockrell, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband of twenty-three years, Douglas...

Jan 4, 2023

Rocky Mount -

Craig Leonard Johnson, age 69, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home in Nash County. He was the 4th child of Mattieleene Smith Johnson and the late Charles Leonard Johnson. He was a graduate of Rocky Mount Academy and attended Louisburg College. At the age of 18 while attending Louisburg College,...

Jan 1, 2023

Rocky Mount -

George Donald Blizzard, age 88, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at The Lodge Rehabilitation in Rocky Mount, NC. He was born in Edgecombe County, NC on December 22, 1934 to George W. and Ella Mae Young Blizzard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of...

Dec 27, 2022

Elm City -

Becky Lynn Joyner, age 66, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home in Elm City, North Carolina. She was born on November 25, 1956 in Nash County. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Alton Joyner; mother, Nancy Williams Liles; son, Joseph Timmie "Jody" Joyner and brother, Joseph Mark...

Dec 25, 2022

Rocky Mount -

Rebecca Jean "Becky" Strickland, age 87, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, December 25, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.  She was born in Nash County, North Carolina on June 18, 1935 to Charlie and Tassie Davis. She was a long-time and faithful member of Arlington Baptist Church.

Becky...

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...

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...

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...

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...