Lynette "Nett" (Webb) Allen
Dec 7, 2025
Macclesfield -
Frances Lynette Allen was born on July 2, 1953, to Franklin and Joyce Webb. She went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lynette Allen was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She poured her heart into caring for others, beginning with many years of...
William "Bill" Ronald Spain, Sr.
Dec 7, 2025
Rocky Mount –
William "Bill" Spain, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Rocky Mount Rehab in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born on July 17, 1949 in Edgecombe County to Harvey and Ruby Simms Spain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin Lewis Spain...
Winston Haywood Matthews
Dec 3, 2025
Greenville –
Winston Haywood Matthews, age 84, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. His journey began in Nash County on November 25, 1941, son of Jesse and Iva Winstead Matthews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Reannon Danielle Matthews and siblings, Lois...
Wendy Jo Emerson
Dec 1, 2025
Elm City –
Wendy Jo Emerson, age 68, passed away peacefully Monday, December 1, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Nash County on December 19, 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Barbara Reams; sister, Tracy Bales and brothers, B.G. "Tony" Bales, II, Matthew Bales and Mike Bales....
Brink Roberson
Nov 30, 2025
Brink Roberson, age 75, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born in Nash County on October 31, 1950 to Herman Brinkley and Lessie Mae Roberson.
He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Morrye Roberson; son, Brinkley Roberson and wife, Brittany of Red Oak; siblings, Becky Murray and husband, Ernie of Williston, NC, Jerry...
Kelton Louis Stone
Nov 29, 2025
Roanoke Rapids -
Kelton Louis Stone, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, November 29, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
He was born August 4, 1935 to Bennett R. and Berta J. Stone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Sandy Carol Stone and...
Donald R. Wine, Jr.
Nov 26, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Donald Richard Wine, Jr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1950 in San Francisco, California to Donald R. Wine, Sr. and Evelyn Kirkby Wine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Wine Harrison; grandson, Donald R. Wine, IV; and...
Edward Earl Sherrod
Nov 26, 2025
Tarboro –
Edward Earl Sherrod, age 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025. He was born in Nash County on February 15, 1950, the only son of Reginald and Goleta Earp Sherrod, both of whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Kathy Jones Sherrod; sisters, Jackie...
Dennis Lee Lloyd
Nov 24, 2025
Dennis Lee Lloyd, affectionately known as "One Way", passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 24, 2025 at the age of 61. He was born in Newark, New Jersey to Fannie Bell Johnson and Willie Lee Lloyd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Scottie Junior Lloyd.
Dennis graduated from Rocky Mount...
Ellen (Whitehurst) Ward
Nov 22, 2025
Nashville -
Ellen Whitehurst Ward, 75, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born August 15, 1950 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to the late Marion Lee Whitehurst and Alice Brothers Whitehurst. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Lynn Randall Ward. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Brian Christopher...
Jolenne Pierce
Nov 21, 2025
Rocky Mount -
JoLenne Pierce, age 79, passed away peacefully Friday, November 21, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Her journey began in Nash County on October 7, 1946, daughter of Clyde and Shirley Arrington DeBow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn "G.A." Pierce....
Cody Matthew Brawner
Nov 20, 2025
Nashville –
Cody Matthew Brawner, age 34, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1991 in Durham, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Brittany Brawner.
He is survived by his father, Miles Brawner of Zebulon; mother, Mary Jo Clayton of Asheboro; daughter, Phoebe Brawner of South...
Linna Hunt
Nov 18, 2025
Middlesex -
Linna "Lakey" Hunt, 67, of Middlesex, NC, went home to be with The Lord on November 18, 2025.
Born on October 6, 1958, in Tarboro, NC, Linna was the daughter of the late Vernon and Virginia Denton. She grew up surrounded by a large, close-knit family, and carried that same love and loyalty...
Donald Ray Bowden
Nov 18, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Donald Ray Bowden, our beloved husband, father, father-in-law, Papa, brother, and friend, passed away on November 18, 2025. He passed after an extended illness at his home, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 78.
He was born in Nash County on December 10, 1946 to Allen and Estelle Bowden....
Rev. Melinda Kristine Gonzalez
Nov 14, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Reverend MeLinda Kristine Gonzalez, 50, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, was received into God's presence on Friday, November 14, 2025, much sooner than expected.
Born on June 2, 1975, in Washington, D.C., MeLinda moved with her family to Fredericksburg, Virginia, in 1978. She attended Faith Baptist School, Battlefield Elementary and Middle Schools,...
Barbara Haynes Speed
Nov 14, 2025
Tarboro -
Barbara Haynes Speed passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on November 14, 2025, after a short and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Barbara was born on March 24, 1938, in Concord, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Grady J. Haynes and Annie Johnson Haynes, both of whom preceded her...
Linda Evans Gupton
Nov 12, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Linda Gupton, age 68 of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on November 12, 2025. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Charles "Pete" Gupton; her son, Wilfred "Dale" Joyner and wife Heather; her grandchildren, Gavin and Audrey Joyner; her sisters, Sharon Evans and husband Jr., Jennifer Shenigo, Sherrie...
Harrell "Shane" Jeffries
Nov 6, 2025
Ocala, FL -
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Harrell "Shane" Jeffries on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. Shane was born on April 8, 1961 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed fishing and loved listening to music.
He is survived by his...
Edward "Tiny" Leamon Meyer
Nov 6, 2025
Nashville -
Edward "Tiny" Leamon Meyer left us Thursday, November 6, 2025. We held onto him as long as we could, until Jesus took his hands from ours. We can only imagine the big kiss and "Hey Honey" from his wife Donna and a great big hug from his mama as they welcomed him Home.
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Pamela Stocks
Nov 6, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Pamela Stocks, age 65, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Tarboro Health and Rehab in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was born on December 21, 1959 in Calhoun County, Alabama, the only child of Conrad and Carol Hill Faircloth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn...