Obituaries

Jun 29, 2021

ROCKY MOUNT –

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Hazel Coggins Perkins, age 83, passed away at Autumn Care of Nash on June 29, 2021. She was born in Edgecombe County to Robert and Betty Mae Coggins. She graduated from South Edgecombe High and was a long-time resident of Rocky Mount.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Jun 26, 2021

ROCKY MOUNT –

Elizabeth Jane Bolen Miller, age 96, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. She was born November 24, 1924, in Elm City, NC to James M. and Leira Cox Bolen.  She grew up in Fayetteville and in Albany, GA.  When she was 17, Jane was diagnosed with bone cancer and subsequently lost her left leg. ...

Jun 24, 2021

Rocky Mount -

William Thomas "Denny" Parker, 67, passed away on June 24, 2021 while surrounded by his family.

He was born to Samuel Delk Parker and Evelyn Christine Bryant Green on May 8, 1954.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny Parker; son, Steven Parker; father-in-law, Robert...

Jun 19, 2021

Elm City-

Bridget Lancaster Williams, age 49, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1971 in Nash County, North Carolina. She loved spending time with her family, especially her sons, Mike and Zack. She savored the beauty of God's creation when she enjoyed gardening, flowers, and walking on the beach. She...

Jun 19, 2021

ROCKY MOUNT –

Carl Victor Brake, age 90, passed away at his home Saturday evening, June 19, 2021.

Carl's journey began in Edgecombe County on March 18, 1931, as the youngest of seven children born to Jesse and Della Modlin Brake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings and...

Jun 2, 2021

Macclesfield -

Arlene Whaley Howard, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1967 in Edgecombe County to Johnny Mack and Becky Conyers Whaley.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Howard, Jr. of Macclesfield; mother, Becky Conyers Grizzle and step-father, David of Oak Island, NC; children, Heather...

May 31, 2021

Glennville, Georgia -

Sheila Daoust, age 69, and of Glennville, GA, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Rocky Mount, NC.

She is survived by her children, Marlene Adams (David) of Maine, Albert Alex (Nora Cunningham) of Jacksonville, FL, Dot Velasquez of Glennville, GA, and Michelle Alex (Derrik Davis) of Glennville, GA; 19 grandchildren;...

May 31, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Raymond Bolen, age 59, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born on June 16, 1961 in Santa Rosa, California.

He is survived by his daughter, Sheneko Moore of Jamesville; his mother, Judy Pollard of Rocky Mount; siblings, Pamela Rene Morqucho of San Marcos, California, Kennel Dale Ashburn of Georgia,...

May 30, 2021

Ms. Minnie Herbert passed into the kingdom of heaven for eternal rest and peace with her heavenly Father and Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on May 30th, 2021. Ms. Minnie was born to the late John Wilson Quick and Ethel White Quick on January 16th, 1932 in Bridgeton, NC. Preceding her in death was her only sibling, Betty White...

May 22, 2021

Bethel

Thomas Scott O'Neal, 52, of Bethel, NC passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021.  His heartbroken family has chosen to mourn privately and has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

May 22, 2021

Emily "Virginia" Blount Whitley passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday evening, May 22, 2021.   She was born on October 18, 1923 in Nash County and was the daughter of the late WJ and Ruby Marshburn Blount and the granddaughter of John D Blount.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of over 58 years, Marvin...

May 17, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Julius Foster, age 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chowan County, NC. He was born on November 18, 1950 to Julius C. and Lucy Futrell Foster in Jefferson County, New York.

A private burial was held on Thursday, May 20, 2021...

May 17, 2021

Macclesfield -

Beulah Johnson "Mammie" Scott, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born on December 29, 1936 in Edgecombe County to Russell and Evelyn Price Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Scott; infant child, Mary Leigh Scott; and brother, Russell Johnson, Jr....

May 16, 2021

Red Oak -

Robert David "RD" Smith, age 77, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Wake Medical Center. He was born on September 23, 1943 in Halifax County to Sam and Nellie Mae Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Chris Smith; siblings, Clifton Smith, Frances Palma, Sam...

May 5, 2021

Rocky Mount –

Phillip Balkcum, 48, passed away on May 5, 2021 at Vidant Hospice Care in Greenville.  He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Will Boseman.

Phillip is survived by his mother, Sandra Boseman; father, Hubert Balkcum; sister, Sherri Balkcum (Michael Woodard) of Sunset Beach; fiancé, Celeste Lindsey; half sister, Kelly Irwin (Donald)...

May 1, 2021

Red Oak -

Jean Atoman McMurrough, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Red Oak, NC surrounded by family and under the care of Community Hospice.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Hugh Kenneth McMurrough, Jr.; her children, Katie Benson (James) of Red Oak, North...

Apr 27, 2021

Red Oak -

Bobby Ray Paris, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center. He was born on August 27, 1943 in Nash County to Henry Ambrose and Beulah Register Paris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence Paris, James "Kermit" Paris, Marvin Paris, and...

Apr 26, 2021

Sharon "Shari" Jarrell, 65, of Stantonsburg, died April 26, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born July 12, 1955, in Syracuse, NY.

Shari was raised in Syracuse and graduated from Henninger High School, class of 1972. She later attended SUNY Oswego.

Shari's life was dedicated to serving others.   She taught a...

Apr 23, 2021

Nashville -

Frederick Victor Moyer, Sr., age 71, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, April 23, 2021 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC.

Fred was born in Lynchburg, Virginia to Ike and Lina G. Moyer. He is survived by his children, Fred Moyer, II (Melissa) of Nashville, Scott Moyer (Jenny) of Whitakers, and Laura Maharaj...

Apr 19, 2021

Tarboro -

Lucille Diane Shaw, age 83, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Prodigy Transitional Rehab in Tarboro, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Jesse Shaw; her children, Debra Cone, Henry J. Shaw, Jr., Wanda Dunbar, and Rodney Shaw; and her sister, Brenda Miller.

She is survived by her grandchildren,...