Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.
Woodrow Stephenson "Steve" Harris, Sr.
Jul 12, 2022
Tarboro -
Woodrow Stephenson "Steve" Harris, Sr., age 50, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at UNC Medical Center Chapel Hill. He was preceded in death by his mother, Glenda Harris and father-in-law, Dick Pilgreen.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Angela Pilgreen Harris; daughter, Sierra Nicole Harris (Victor); son,...
Noyel John Medford
Jul 12, 2022
Tarboro -
On the afternoon of his 76th birthday, Noyel John Medford finished his race here on earth and began his new life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Noyel passed away peacefully July 12, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC, with his devoted family by his side.
Noyel's journey began July...
Patrick "Pat" Milligan
Jul 11, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Patrick "Pat" Keith Milligan, age 58, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 11, 2022. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on January 24, 1964, to Leland and Patricia Klein Milligan. In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his aunt, Vonnie Milligan.
He leaves behind...
Willis Jennings "Bud" Mclamb
Jul 10, 2022
Rocky Mount –
Willis Jennings "Bud" McLamb, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born in Benson, NC on June 18, 1928, to William and Cecil McLamb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lowell; sister, Margaret; his beloved wife,...
Julia "Judy" Louise Hayes
Jul 9, 2022
Pollocksville -
Julia "Judy" Louise Hayes, age 76, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, NC after a long illness. She was born on January 3, 1946. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Osmond and Helen Weeks Hayes and her brother, WC Hayes and sister, Mary...
Charles "Willard" Joyner
Jul 7, 2022
Nashville -
Charles "Willard" Joyner, age 77, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at his home in Nashville. He was born in Nash County on June 24, 1945 to Henry Lawrence and Lottie Jones Joyner, both of whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda C. Joyner; daughter, Tammy Lynn...
Billy "Garrett" Hamilton
Jul 7, 2022
Sharpsburg -
Billy "Garrett" Hamilton, age 29, passed away early Thursday morning, July 7, 2022 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, NC. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Lucille Mitchell; brother, Mark "Daniel" Hamilton; paternal grandparents, Joe and Viola Hamilton; maternal grandparents, Clayton and Linda Faye Mitchell; and maternal uncle, Timothy "Tim"...
David Michael Phipps
Jul 6, 2022
Kinston -
David Michael "Mike" Phipps, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at UNC Lenoir Hospital in Kinston, NC. He was born in Edgecombe County on November 14, 1952 to Noah and Mary Porter Phipps, both of whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by his son, Stanley Phipps and wife,...
Robert Ray Robbins
Jul 2, 2022
Tarboro -
Robert Ray Robbins, age 83, passed away at his home Saturday morning, July 2, 2022. He was born in Wilson County May 16, 1939 to John and Hettie Cooper Robbins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John Melvin "Bill" Robbins and Tim David Robbins.
He leaves...
Robbie "Hammbone" Hamm
Jun 29, 2022
Bailey -
Robbie Hamm, age 48, passed away Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina. Affectionately known as "Hammbone", he was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Deans.
He is survived by his daughters, Alexis Hamm (Randy Pritchard) of Raleigh and Caitlin Hamm of Elm City; father, Robert...
Brenda Brantley Gay
Jun 27, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Brenda Brantley Gay, age 70, left pain and suffering to enter Heaven's rest on Monday, June 27, 2022. Born in Nash County, NC on September 16, 1951, she was the daughter of William Ernie Brantley and Dorothy Hughes Brantley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce...
Robert "Bobby" Harris Little
Jun 27, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Robert "Bobby" Harris Little, age 78, of Rocky Mount, NC died June 27th, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Portsmouth, Va. on December 25th, 1943 to James Albert Little and Ruth Turner Little, the second of three children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Deena Marie Leonard
Jun 23, 2022
Princeville -
Deena Marie Leonard, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She was born on March 6, 1983 in Edgecombe County to William "Frog" and Alonial Page Holland, both of whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, William "Will" Leonard;...
Joe Grimmer
Jun 23, 2022
Tarboro -
Shortly after midnight, Thursday, June 23, 2022, our beloved husband, father, papa, brother, and dear friend finished his race here on earth and claimed his victory with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Joe's journey began in Edgecombe County on October 27, 1937 as the first child born to Benjamin J. and Mary Elizabeth Grimmer....
Tracy Alan Spain
Jun 21, 2022
Nashville -
Tracy Alan Spain, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born on May 1, 1964 in Nash County to Donald and Myra Stallings Spain. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edgar and Mary Spain and maternal grandparents, Henry and Patty Stallings.
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Margaret Jane (Crowley) Griffin
Jun 16, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Margaret "Janie" Crowley Griffin, age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at The Bridges of Hendricks in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Osman; step-father, Bert Osman; husband, William Griffin; sisters, Kathy Meadows and Nancy Lawson; and grandchildren, Bart Griffin and Bobby Levijoki.
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Carol Kelly
Jun 14, 2022
Battleboro -
Carol H. Kelly, age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She was born in Edgecombe County on February 18, 1955 to Norman and Lucy Edmondson Harmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Kelly.
...Cleo (Barnes) Worrell
Jun 13, 2022
Spring Hope -
Susan Cleo Worrell, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 4, 1926 in Nash County to Charlie and Sue Bone Barnes, both of whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by a loving family including her husband of 75 years,...
Carolyn Edmondson Dew
Jun 12, 2022
Tarboro -
Carolyn Edmondson Dew, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Prodigy Transitional Rehab in Tarboro. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lucille Williams.
She is survived by her son, Brandon LuJack Dew and wife, Heather Marlow; daughter, Gidget Renee Higgins and husband, Tony; brother, Samuel Edmondson;...
Angela (Adkins) Mitchell
Jun 10, 2022
Sharpsburg
Angela Adkins Mitchell, 51, passed away on June 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her son, Lance Mitchell, and parents, Paul and Naomi Davis Adkins.
She is survived by her long-time companion, James Garris of Nashville along with cousins, many friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be...
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