Kenneth "Hammer" Rhodes
Feb 16, 2022
Rocky Mount -
On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Kenny "Hammer" Rhodes, aged 58, passed away surrounded by family and friends after a short illness. Formally from Cornwall, NY, he was residing in Rocky Mount, NC. Kenny was predeceased by his parents, Caroline and Myron Rhodes, as well as his brother, Billy.
He is survived by...
Pete Coley
Feb 16, 2022
Tarboro -
Pete Coley, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Linda Cale Coley of Tarboro; sons, Glenn Coley (Wendy) of Warrenton, Greg Coley (Deanna) of Lexington, and Kevin Coley (Michelle) of Manns Harbor; daughter, April Hall of New Bern; grandchildren, Brandon...
Angela Eve Peace
Feb 15, 2022
Tarboro -
Angela Eve Peace, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2022. She was born on February 1, 1982 in Edgecombe County to Stephen and Susan Medford Peace. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shannon Peace; aunt, Sandra Medford; uncle, Reginald "Reggie" Medford, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Reginald and...
Floyd Arthur Yde
Feb 15, 2022
Spring Hope -
Floyd Arthur Yde, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Yde; children, Martin Yde (Wendy) of Benson, Ashley Robbins of Spring Hope, Christina Nichols (Kaylon) of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Jamie Yde (Amanda) of Benson, Kristen Yde of Benson, Sierra Knox...
Lisa C. (Hardee) Howell
Feb 13, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Lisa C. Howell, age 54, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry E. Hardee.
She is survived by her son, Cody Harrison (Marissa) of Pinetops; mother, Lou Hardee of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Emma and Cole Harrison; brother, Hank Hardee (Christina) of Rocky...
Mae Ezzell Joyner
Feb 13, 2022
Rocky Mount -
On Sunday, February 13, 2022, Mae Ezzell Joyner, finished her journey here on earth on what was her 87th birthday. Mae's story began in Edgecombe County on February 13, 1935 as a daughter born to Lewis and Mamie Mears Ezzell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.T....
Larry "Marty" House, Jr.
Feb 12, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Larry Martin "Marty" House, Jr, age 56, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born on May 19, 1965 to Larry House, Sr. and Bonnie L. House. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bridget House Robinson.
He is survived by his sister, Kecia...
Glenn "Ga" Pierce
Feb 9, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Glenn "GA" Pierce, age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Hunter Hill Senior Living in Rocky Mount, NC. He was born on February 8, 1944 in Nash County to Clarence and Hazel Gay Pierce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie and Billy...
Marie Estelle (Sutton) Boyd
Feb 7, 2022
Pinetops -
Marie Sutton Boyd, age 81, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She was born on April 15, 1940 in Edgecombe County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. "Ed" Boyd; parents, Bonnie Sutton and Eva Taylor Sutton; and sister, Betty Jo.
She...
Pauline (Davis) Hooks
Feb 5, 2022
Durham -
Pauline Davis Hooks, age 98, passed away Saturday evening, February 5, 2022 at the Hoke Family Pavilion in Durham.
She was born in Nash County on October 21, 1923 to Willie T. and Sally A. Strickland Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred, Floyd, Marvin,...
Messiah Jakari Smith
Jan 28, 2022
Wilson -
On Friday, January 28, 2022, the precious little life for which we have lovingly waited, bloomed not here on earth in our arms, but instead in the perfect arms of the One who loves him best, Jesus. Messiah was already dearly loved by his parents, Sharon Barnes and Darrin Smith; siblings, Katrell Singletary, Jr., Shakiyah...
Christopher "Chris" Andrew Winstead
Jan 28, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Christopher "Chris" Andrew Winstead, age 64, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born on November 10, 1957 in Nash County to James David and Jewel Bone Winstead. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jewel Bone Winstead and sister, Debra Winstead Medlin....
Bruce Gorham Lewis
Jan 25, 2022
Whitakers -
Bruce Gorham Lewis, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2022. He was born on December 11, 1939 in Pitt County to Hugh and Pattie Dunn Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Bennett, Gladys Ellis, Marie Powell, Irene Eastwood, Edith Keel, Margaret Hale, and Edna...
Robert "Bob" Steele
Jan 25, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Robert B. Steele, age 73, passed away peacefully under hospice care after a long struggle with health issues related to cancer on January 25, 2022. He was born on May 11, 1948, in Pineville, West Virginia. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Hatler B. Steele and Pauline Syck and his brother, Eugene...
Joshua Larry Diehl
Jan 24, 2022
Spring Hope -
Joshua Larry Diehl, age 50, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 in Zebulon, NC. He was born on November 19, 1971 in Rochester, New York. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Raymond Diehl and his brother, Nathan Edward Diehl.
He is survived by his wife, Monica Puskas of...
David Wayne Turner
Jan 24, 2022
Rocky Mount -
David Wayne Turner, age 69, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born on November 5, 1952 in Wake County. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Turner and his brother, Michael Turner.
He is survived by his children, Bryan Turner (Jessica) of Missouri, Marissa Turner of Rocky...
Connie Grimsley Wooten
Jan 20, 2022
Fountain -
Connie Grimsley Wooten, age 65, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Grimsley.
Connie is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Michael Wooten; mother, Susan G. Harrell; daughter, Michele Wooten Allen (Brent) of Fountain, son, Jason Wooten (Cora) of Pinetops; grandchildren,...
Amy Jo (Cooper) Rogers
Jan 19, 2022
Nashville -
Amy Jo Rogers, age 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was born on January 16, 1963 in Nash County. Amy was preceded in death by her parents, Basil and Dorcas Swain Cooper.
Amy was a life-long advocate of education. She received her B.S in Biochemistry in 1985, her M.A....
Mary Bridgers Casper
Jan 17, 2022
Scotland Neck -
Mary Bridgers Casper, age 70, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born on October 7, 1951 to Benjamin and Emma Williams Bridgers in Edgecombe County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Billy" Casper; brothers, Benjamin Bridgers, Joseph Bridgers, and infant brother, Ray Bridgers....
Joseph Edward Cary
Jan 16, 2022
Rocky Mount -
Joseph Edward Cary, 84, passed away January 16, 2022. He was born in Nash County on April 27, 1937, son of the late James William and Marie Ayers Cary. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, his childhood sweetheart, Pauline Daniels Cary, sisters, Janice Talley and Annette Glover and...