Donnie Bass Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
Donnie Bass, Jr., age 50, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born on April 10, 1976 in Nash County. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Louis Bass and step-father, John Albert Bunn.
An avid gardener and a phenomenal cook, Donnie had a unique gift for turning...
Woodrow "Woody" Wooten, Jr.
Jun 6, 2026
Woodrow (Woody) Wooten, Jr., 65, son of the late Woodrow Wooten, Sr. and Gladys Moore Wooten, passed away early Saturday morning, June 6, after a brief illness. ...
Guildaroy Baker
Jun 5, 2026
Guildaroy Baker, age 104, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026. Her journey began in Brunswick County, North Carolina on October 23, 1921.
She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, Vernon Baker; son, Bradford Baker; sisters, Betty Ellis and Edna Greer and brothers, Archie Henry, Leon Henry and Tom Henry.
Guildaroy is survived by her son, Van...
Leon Bissette
Jun 4, 2026
With his wife and children by his side at his home, Leon Rex Bissette stepped into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus, Thursday evening, June 4, 2026 at the age of 90 years.
Leon was born in Nash County during the Great Depression on February 15, 1936, the first of two sons of Elmer Rex and Effie Davis Bissette. In...
Edwin Willis Reid
Jun 2, 2026
Edwin Willis Reid, age 87, passed away at his home early Tuesday morning, June 2, 2026.
He was born in Nash County on November 22, 1938 to James L. and Mamie Griffin Reid. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost sixty years, Julia Johnson Reid; son, Edwin "Randy" Reid; son-in-law, James "Jay"...
Debbie Davis
May 29, 2026
Deborah "Debbie" Davis, age 72, passed away Friday morning, May 29, 2026 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina.
She was born in Edgecombe County on February 2, 1954 to Earl L. and Joyce Eason Batts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years, James S. "Jimmy" Davis; son, Rodney Davis;...
Becky Lynn Penwell
May 27, 2026
Becky Lynn Penwell, age 67, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 18, 1958 in Bethel, North Carolina to Samuel and Betty Cutchin Penwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Sam Penwell.
She is survived by her brother, Tommy Penwell and wife, Sherry of Rocky...
Betty Rackley
May 27, 2026
Betty Paris Rackley, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born on September 1, 1935 in Nash County to Ambrose and Beulah Paris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack S. Rackley and nine siblings.
Betty worked in the accounting industry for most of her life. In...
Travis Waller
May 26, 2026
Travis “Tre' Cool” Waller, age 42, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born on April 26, 1984 in Wilson County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his dad, Don Turner; maternal grandparents, Alvis and Gladys Webb and paternal grandparents, Joe and Mabel Waller. Travis was an avid Nascar fan and loved watching races, with Dale Earnhardt...
Golden "David" Creech, Jr.
May 25, 2026
Golden David Creech, Jr., age 77, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born on January 6, 1949 in Harnett County to Golden David Creech and Janice Braswell Creech. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Letha Pridgen Beamon.
He is survived by his wife...
Carol Whitehurst
May 23, 2026
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Carol Barnes Whitehurst, age 76, peacefully entered into the presence of her Savior in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 23, 2026, at home under hospice care, with her devoted husband by her side and surrounded by the love of her family.
Born January 19, 1950, in Rocky Mount, NC, Carol was the daughter of the late Louis...
Claude "Mick" Patterson
May 22, 2026
Claude Millard "Mick" Patterson, age 96 of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully at his home of 61 years on Friday, May 22, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Mick was born on August 19, 1929, the son of Robert “Pat”...
Bobby Ray Matthews
May 21, 2026
Bobby Ray Matthews, age 80, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Harmony at Oakbrooke, Chesapeake, VA.
He was born shortly after the end of World War II on October 7, 1945 in Tarboro, North Carolina to James and Fannie Matthews.
Bobby grew to become a loving son, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a proud veteran having served our country honorably...
Billy Bridgers
May 18, 2026
Billy Bridgers, a faithful servant of God, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by the love and prayers of his family.
A devoted Christian man, Billy dedicated his life to serving others, spreading the Word of God, and showing kindness to everyone he met. He was a longtime member of Gideons International and the Kiwanis International, where he faithfully...
Delores May
May 17, 2026
Delores Ann May, age 79, passed away on May 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Juanita Winstead Taylor; sisters, Gladys Liles, Gail Weston; brother, Joseph Taylor; and daughter-in-law, Erin Grist May.
Delores is survived by her husband, Clifton Ray May; sons, Joseph Brian May of Fort Payne, AL and Daniel Keith May (Christy) of Rocky...
Randy Nutter
May 16, 2026
Randy Allen Nutter, beloved husband of twenty-six years to Jean Nutter, passed away Saturday evening, May 16, 2026 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina.
In addition to his wife, he leaves a caring circle of church family and friends at Barnes Hill Church in Nashville, NC, where he and Jean were long-time members.
The family will host a memorial Celebration...
Samuel Brown
May 16, 2026
Sam Brown, age 79, passed Saturday evening, May 16, 2026 at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Nash County, NC on April 21, 1947. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Summerlin, Jr.; sister, Mary "May" Tickle; brother, Willie "Bud" Brown, Jr.; and twin sister, Susan Pittman.
Sam was a true outdoorsman...
Leona Faye Harrell
May 15, 2026
Leona Faye Harrell, age 83, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born in Pitt County on October 13, 1942 to Jake C. and Mary pollard Elks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her youngest son, Donald Earl "Donnie" Harrell.
She is survived by her husband of almost sixty-eight...
Patricia Ann Henry
May 14, 2026
Patricia Ann Henry, 73, passed away suddenly on Thursday May 14, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1952, in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Frank and Margaret Conover. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Kevin S. Henry Sr, in February of this year. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also...
Vickie Carol Adcock
May 13, 2026
Vickie Carol Adcock, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born in Edgecombe County on October 15, 1960 to Carlton and Ginger Faye Adcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Sessoms, and a niece, Jamie Cohen.
She is survived by a...