Obituaries

Dec 10, 2021

Nashville -

Carl Scott Wood, or as he preferred "Scott", was a pillar to his community. Everyone saw him as a strong Christian man, often encouraging others to "Walk Worthy". He was big on being social, as many of y'all have seen through his Facebook over the last decade. Our father, our husband, our family, and our...

Dec 9, 2021

Nashville

Harold Barton "Bart" Rose, 66, passed away on December 9, 2021, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ramona Rose.

Bart is survived by his son, Bailey Rose; daughter, Brooke Rose, both of Nashville, NC; brother, Brad Rose of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and...

Dec 4, 2021

Willow Spring -

Ann Ellis Langston Brown, age 83, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021.  She was born in Edgecombe County, NC on March 21, 1938.  She was the daughter of the late Marvin Henry and Sadie Ellis Langston of Rocky Mount, NC.

She was a graduate of West Edgecombe High School and a...

Dec 1, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Paul McKenzie, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Greenville NC. He lived in Rocky Mount, NC with his wife, Wilhelmina Chan and sons, Chrislyng and Tullyn McKenzie.

Paul is survived by his parents, Linton and Hope McKenzie and his siblings, Marcia Meeks, Caron McKenzie-Davis, Barbara, Wayne, and Stanley...

Dec 1, 2021

Tarboro -

Levora Jean Williams, age 67, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe hospital after fighting a long fight with COPD. She was born on January 15, 1954 to Ernest and Ruby Bateman in Tyrrell County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her fiance, James Dusenbury; siblings, Thomas Bateman...

Dec 1, 2021

Williamston -

Alan Robert Mitchell, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Brian Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hertford, NC. He was born on April 25, 1947 in Sacramento, California to Robert and Loraine Grant Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Childers Mitchell.

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Nov 30, 2021

Pinetops -

On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, our beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and dear friend finished her journey here on earth and was called Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jeana Hope West came into this world on December 30, 1964 in Edgecombe County as the last child born to Freddie and Barbara Webber...

Nov 28, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Sandra Wilson Walston, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born on June 22, 1950 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to H.O. and Ivie Wiseman Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darry Walston; son, Darryl Walston; brother, James Pierce; sister, Linda Sanchez;...

Nov 22, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Helen "Othell" Adams, 97, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at the Rocky Mount Rehab Center in Rocky Mount, NC.

She was born on April 21, 1924 in Mount Olive, NC, to Richard and Helen Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Adams; sons,...

Nov 21, 2021

Greenville -

Cathy Hannon, age 66, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Catharine Trevette; sister, Mary Patricia Stone; and brother, Thomas Murray Trevette.

Cathy is survived by her children, William "Bill" Hannon, III and his wife,...

Nov 20, 2021

Rocky Mount -

On Saturday, November 20, 2021, our beloved husband, father, papa, and dear friend finished his journey here on earth to claim his victory with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesse "Herbert" Braswell, Jr. began this life in Edgecombe County on September 29, 1942 as the only son born to Jesse Herbert and Annabelle...

Nov 8, 2021

Tarboro -

Fred Joseph "Pete" Phillips, Jr., age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born on November 25, 1946 to Fred and Bertie Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Phillips; son, Fred Phillips; grandson, Brandon Claiborne; siblings, Bobby Phillips, Edward Phillips, and Eleanor...

Nov 2, 2021

Rocky Mount -

William Douglas Edwards, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home early Tuesday morning, November 2, 2021. Doug was born in Johnston County, North Carolina on August 6, 1933 to Uyles and Clara Pollock Edwards. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Edwards of the home; son, Doug Edwards of Red Oak; step-children,...

Nov 1, 2021

Nashville -

Jarred "Scott" Ferrell, age 49, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was born on December 31, 1971 in Nash County to William and Barbara Walker Ferrell, whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his siblings, Lynn Corbett and fiance, Bryan Everette of Rocky Mount, Ken Ferrell and his fiancee,...

Oct 30, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Alfred "Al" Marshall, age 87, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born on July 14, 1934 in Somerville, MA to Anthony and Lena Malone Marshall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Al Marshall, Jr. and his brother, Vernon Paul Marshall.

He is...

Oct 28, 2021

Macclesfield -

Joseph Frank Lynn, Sr., age 69, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. He was born on April 4, 1952 in Edgecombe County to Walter and Nellie Worrell Lynn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Frank Lynn, Jr. and his brother, Walter Lynn.

He is...

Oct 27, 2021

Tarboro - Sidney Earl Williams, Jr., 63, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, due to pneumonia. Earl was born on June 21, 1958 in Tarboro, NC. Earl graduated from Tarboro Sr. High School in 1977 where he enjoyed playing varsity baseball. As an adult, Earl enjoyed beach music, and Mixed Martial Arts. Earl was preceded in...

Oct 25, 2021

Rocky Mount -

David C. Pratt, 62, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 25, 2021. He was born on November 11, 1958 in Greenville, North Carolina. He was the youngest son of Cabell Oswald (C.O.) Pratt and Gladys Hollandsworth Pratt.

David graduated from Ayden-Grifton High School in 1976. Many of his high school classmates were lifelong...

Oct 23, 2021

Rocky Mount -

CATHERINE CECILIO FULFORD passed away peacefully in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on October 23rd, 2021, at 5:15 a.m., following her battle with breast cancer. Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts on March 5th, 1967, she lived in her hometown most of her life. Cathy graduated from Gloucester High School in 1985, and then traveled for several...

Oct 21, 2021

Weldon -

William Lewis Lee, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born on February 19, 1931 in Northampton County to James and Rosa Avent Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Lee.

He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Lee Warren...