Obituaries

Apr 16, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Alice Lehnes, age 83, passed away on April 16, 2021 at her home in Rocky Mount, NC. She was born and raised in Somerset, New Jersey, where she attended Rider College.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James V. Lehnes and son, James V. Lehnes, Jr.  Alice...

Apr 10, 2021

Tarboro -

Cathy Levine Everton, age 60, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC. She was born on March 14, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to Jack and Anna Barcroft Pownall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jay Pownall.

She is survived...

Apr 7, 2021

Pinetops -

Rachel Varnell Gardner, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home in Edgecombe County. She was born July 14, 1934, daughter of the late Albert Thomas Varnell and Mattie Wallace Varnell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindsay Daniel Gardner; siblings and their spouses, Marvin Varnell (Marie), Mary Alice Thompson...

Apr 5, 2021

Nashville -

Juan "Little Juan" Delacruz Alvarez, Jr., age 33, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Elmer "Tump" Gardner and Doris Gardner Compton and paternal grandparents, Daniel David "Tony" and Irma "Nina" Alvarez.

He is survived by his parents, Juan and Brenda Gardner Alvarez; siblings,...

Apr 4, 2021

Tarboro -

Denise Rogerson, age 55, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Alan Rogerson; her daughters, Morgan Leigh Rogerson Meeks (Christopher) and Erin Nicole Rogerson; mother, Phyllis Beck of Tarboro; father, Joseph Henry Beck of Williamston; brothers, Kevin...

Apr 2, 2021

Pinetops -

In a moment completely unexpected by us but divined by our Savior, our beloved husband, deddy, Papa, brother, and dear friend finished his time here on earth Friday morning, April 2, 2021. Life's journey for Bobby Webb, Jr. began in Edgecombe County, NC on February 12, 1952 as the only son born to Robert Lee...

Mar 30, 2021

Pinetops -

Jesse Ray Bullock, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Melissa Bullock of Pinetops; mother, Helen Jean Harris of Greenville; father, Jesse Bullock of Tarboro; children, Jessica Medford (John) of Rocky Mount, Melinda Bullock, April...

Mar 26, 2021

Nashville – Durwood passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at his home in Nashville, NC. He was born on June 12, 1940 in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Frank and Margaret Williams. He had fought heart problems and COPD for the past few years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ann; his...

Mar 26, 2021

Elm City -

Dale Cockrell, age 69, passed away Friday evening, March 26, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC. Dale was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Henry and Addie J. Marks; siblings, Ann Carter, Glenn Marks, and Joe Henry Marks, Jr.; and brothers-in-law, Raymond Carter and Ferdie Mangum.

She leaves a...

Mar 19, 2021

Tarboro -

Pamela Harrelson Wood, 55, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Wood and her father, Allen Oquinn Harrelson.

She is survived by her mother, Brenda S. Harrelson of Tarboro; sister, Penny Walston (Randy) of Pinetops; nieces, Amber Smith of Pinetops and Nikki Taylor...

Mar 15, 2021

Wilson -

Fred James Scott, Sr., 83, passed on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Accordius Health Care in Wilson. He was born on July 21, 1937 to Henry and Maddie Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mack Scott and sisters, Lillian Jones and Christine Scott.

He is...

Mar 10, 2021

Rocky Mount –

Tommie Ann Thompson, 93, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.  Tommie was a woman who quietly, sacrificially, and faithfully served her Lord and others.  Tommie loved her family and always enjoyed opportunities to cook for them and the many visitors over the years.  Tommie also enjoyed her...

Mar 6, 2021

Tarboro -

Anthony "Tony" Charles Silveri, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born on July 21, 1931 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania to Omero and Mary Contoni Silveri. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Lois White Silveri and his brothers, Richard and...

Mar 3, 2021

Spring Hope

Johnny Richard Kennedy, Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was born in Coeburn, Virginia on March 18, 1940 to Charles and Agnes Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Darrell and Wayne Kennedy; and his son, Johnny Richard Kennedy, Jr.

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Mar 3, 2021

Rocky Mount

William P. Brander, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was born on March 22, 1948 in Bronx, New York to Paul and Virginia Brander.

He is survived by his wife, Carol E. Brander; his son, James Viola of New York; his brothers, Jon Brander (Therese), and Bob Brander; sisters,...

Mar 3, 2021

Macclesfield -

Reginald "Reggie" Medford, Jr.,  age 71, passed away Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina. He was born in Lincoln County, NC to Reginald, Sr. and Carrie Garner Medford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Dale Medford; sister, Sandra Medford; and...

Mar 2, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Anita Pittman Branch, age 76, passed away Tuesday morning, March 2, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born in Nash County August 16, 1944 to William and Farbie Messer Pittman.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Branch; daughter, Debbie Branch Phillips (Michael) of Rocky Mount; grandchildren,...

Mar 2, 2021

Neta Rackley Wood, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

She was born to John and Maggie Winstead Rackley on July 23, 1930 in Rocky Mount. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waverly Wood; sister, Maggie Lee Driver; and two brothers, Medy and Atlas Rackley.

She...

Mar 1, 2021

Elm City –

Jerry Wayne Walston of Elm City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the age of 80.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances Bridgers Walston; son, Michael "Mike" Walston, Sr. and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Nicole and Anthony Walston, all of Lakeland, Florida, and Michael Walston,...

Mar 1, 2021

Sandy Cross -

Robert "Robbie" McRae Pate, 65, passed away March 1, 2021 after a courageous battle with COVID.  He was born on March 3, 1955 to Robert H. and Hilda E. Pate. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Everleigh Rose Wallace; brother, Neal Pate; sister, Ginger Pate; sister-in-law, Alice...