Obituaries

Oct 2, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Alice "Faye" Boone, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home early Saturday morning, October 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Ida Lee Raynor; husband, Charles Boone; son, Harvey Cooke; and brothers, Charles, Ronnie, and Joe Raynor. She is survived by her children, Horace Dickens of Whitakers, Teresa...

Oct 1, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Grady Ray Tart, Jr., passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Nash UNC Hospital. He was born in Henderson, NC on July 3, 1959 to Grady and Elizabeth Hermens Tart, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his companion and life partner, Sandi Liles; children, Allisha Tart...

Sep 25, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Paul Linwood Viverette, 62, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021 while surrounded by his family. He was born on February 7,1959 in Nash County to Roy Lee and Lucille Moss Viverette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Lamm and brothers-in-law, Bill Lamm and G. Rothen...

Sep 14, 2021

Tarboro -

Lisa Brazzell Collier, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born on February 26, 1966 in Lancaster, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette Brazzell; mother-in-law, Sophia Collier and father-in-law, Asa Lee Collier.

She is survived by her husband of 16 years, David Collier; son,...

Sep 11, 2021

Battleboro -

Dorothy Brayboy, age 69, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 11, 2021 in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

She was born  April 18, 1952 in Wilson County, NC to Stacy and Hazel Fulford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac "Junior" Brayboy and brother, Stacy "S.D." Fulford. She...

Sep 11, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Deborah "Faye" Soth, age 69, passed away at her home Saturday morning, September 11, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommie Lucas and Allene Hux, and husband, Gene Soth.

Faye is survived by her son, Alex Reason and wife, Amanda of Wilson; granddaughters, Shyann Reason of Wilson...

Sep 9, 2021

Rocky Mount, NC-

James "Jimmy" Robert Waters passed on to his heavenly home on September 9, 2021. Jimmy was born on June 29, 1957, to Hilton Eugene Waters and Annie Riley Waters.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Brenda Clark Waters; son, James Alan Waters and wife, Katarina; daughter, Stacey Waters Brown and husband, Jason;...

Sep 7, 2021

Clayton -

Carl Roger Embree

Carl Embree passed away September 7, 2021, at the age of 72.  Carl was born February 2, 1949 in Ellenville, New York.  He was the son of Calvin Embree and Doris Feltman.  He grew up in Kerhonkson, New York.  He enjoyed many happy summers of his youth with his grandparents...

Sep 4, 2021

Macclesfield -

Crystal Wallace, 47, was called home on September 4, 2021. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm at Owens Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 6204 Webb Lake Road, Elm City, NC, 27822. The family will receive visitors at other times at the home of Joyce Parker, 108...

Sep 3, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Bruce Wayne Gay, 73, entered heaven on Friday, September 3, 2021.  He was born in Edgecombe County on April 12, 1948, to Jessie James Gay and Mary Lee Sellers Gay.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John Sellers and Kenneth Gay.

Bruce is survived by...

Aug 27, 2021

Greensboro -

Matthew Blayne Parker, 24, entered into Heaven on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 9:11 pm at Cone Health Hospital in Greensboro, NC. For the last 3 years, Matthew resided in Greensboro. Prior to that, he lived at home in Pinetops, NC with his parents, Thurman and Kelly Parker, his brothers Joshua Parker and Ian Parker,...

Aug 25, 2021

Elm City -

Dennis Wayne Narron, 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 with his wife and sons by his side.

He was born on August 10, 1953, in Rocky Mount, NC to William Mack Narron and Nina Turner Narron.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas...

Aug 24, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Dorothy Mae Carter, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Nash UNC Health Care. She was born on June 27, 1954 in Nash County to Herbert and Virginia Rowe Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Mildred Cockrell, Shirley Patterson, Minnie Patterson, Herbert Patterson,...

Aug 22, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Dan M. Cooke, age 82, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was born in Edgecombe County to Jimmie Lee and Alma Edwards Cooke on October 7, 1938. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred "Jack", Reggie and David Earl Cooke.

He is survived...

Aug 22, 2021

Whitakers -

Sunday morning, August 22, 2021, our beloved Gordon Freeman finished his journey here and was called Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Gordon was born December 8, 1949 in Nash County to Howard and Lizzie Gray Freeman. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Freeman, and mother-in-law, Frances Holmes.  He will...

Aug 21, 2021

Wilmington -

Barry Cherry, 64, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. He was born in Edgecombe County, NC to Robert Lee and Judith Downs Cherry on August 15, 1957. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Larry Gene Cherry.

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Aug 20, 2021

Battleboro

Walter Edward "Clyde" Parrish, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home Friday morning, August 20, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Clyde was a beloved husband, father, brother, papa, and dear friend. Clyde's journey began September 11, 1938 in Nash County, NC as the oldest of six children.  He loved his family and...

Aug 19, 2021

Whitakers -

With her loving family by her side, Teresa Ann Bryant, age 64, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born in Nash County on May 16, 1957 to John and Christine Worrell Pierce, both of whom preceded her in death.

She leaves a lifetime of treasured memories...

Aug 18, 2021

Tarboro –

Sharon K. Savage, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was born on January 29, 1949 in Edgecombe County to George and Virginia Bullock Savage. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her life partner, Sandra Lou Braddy; siblings, Daphne Ellis, Marsha Hyde and Sonji Driver and her...

Aug 17, 2021

Tarboro -

Jerry Harold Coffield, Jr., age 57, passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, August 17, 2021.  He was born to Jerry and Geraldine Coffield on February 5,1964 in Pitt County.  Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Harold Coffield, Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Rhonda Holland...