Obituaries

Jan 13, 2021

Nashville

Helen Rose Jones, 90, passed away January 13, 2021 with her devoted family by her side.  Helen was born on February 2, 1930 to Lucy Williams Rose.  She was born into a large family, with 13 brothers and sisters.  She graduated from Red Oak High School in 1949.  While in high school Helen was Co-Captain of...

Jan 8, 2021

Tarboro  –

Virginia "Ginger" Brooks Sparks, age 73, entered the Church Triumphant on January 8, 2021 with her beloved sister and daughters by her side.

She was a gifted instructor of writing and composition, grammar, and literature for 47 years. She taught at Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School in Rutherfordton, NC, Hugh M. Cummings High School...

Jan 6, 2021

Elm City-

Dorothy Eason Barnes, age 86, passed away Wednesday morning, January 6, 2021 at Nash UNC Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Moore Eason; sisters, Margie Crumpler and Jean Brantley; and brother, Randolph Eason.

Dorothy is survived by a loving husband of 68 years, George W. Barnes Sr....

Jan 5, 2021

Rocky Mount-

Lena Mae Talbott, age 95, passed away at Breckenridge Retirement Center on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sloan and Annie Moss Woodcock; husband, Reverend Joe Talbott; sons, Danny and Robert Talbott; brothers, Aaron, George Ray, and Sydney Woodcock; and sisters, Louise Pittman and Annie Belle Adams.

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Jan 2, 2021

Taking the words directly from the memoirs of Gene Gurganus, "I am convinced that without God and His blessings, this nobody would have no story—at least not a good story—to tell! If God could use me, a very ordinary man, then He can use anybody that is willing to be used. God often uses weak people to accomplish His...

Dec 29, 2020

Farmville-

James Melvin Baker, age 79, passed away peacefully at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. James' journey began March 24, 1941 as a son born in Pitt County, NC to George W. and Effie Jane Wells Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Annie Elizabeth Hardee,...

Dec 27, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Jack Herman Tatum, 80, took up residence in his glorious eternal home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Jack graduated to Heaven after a valiant eight-week battle against the coronavirus; he won the victory of complete healing when his Father called him home at 2:45 a.m.

Jack was born May 14, 1940, in...

Dec 27, 2020

Macclesfield  –

William Floyd Wooten, age 79, passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus Sunday afternoon, December 27, 2020. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Ann Owens Wooten of the home in Macclesfield; nephew, Hugh Brent Wooten and wife, Tammy Webb Wooten; nieces, Kathy Gay and husband, Joe Gay, and Barbara Pittman;...

Dec 21, 2020

Battleboro -

Roy Russell Barnes, Jr., 81, left the earth to join his Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 21, 2020.  Roy was preceded in death last month by his wife of 58 years, (Barbara Wallace Barnes), and they are now rejoined in Heaven.  Roy was a devoted Christian man who loved his Savior, family, church, friends, and...

Dec 21, 2020

Rocky Mount –

Cheryl Ann Davis, fondly known to family and friends as "Mama Cheryl", passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, December 21st, 2020 at the age of 71 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Rosa Daniels; husband, Danny Kaye Davis; son in law, Keith Denton; grandson, Matthew Keith Denton; great...

Dec 20, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Luther Patrick "Pat" Ezzell, age 84,  passed away at his home December 20th, 2020.  Pat was born in Rocky Mount on December 15th, 1936 to Lewis Patrick and Mamie Mears Ezzell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Ezzell; three sisters, Annie Laura Dickenson, Louise...

Dec 15, 2020

Rockingham -

Louella L. Allen, age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Pruitt Health in Rockingham, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Geoffrey and Jean Kitchen Lentz; husband, Otis D. Allen; and son, Dwain Edward Allen.

She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Whichard (David) of Rocky Mount; sisters, Zella...

Dec 12, 2020

Freddie Wayne Bridgers, 76, passed away December 12, 2020 peacefully while surrounded by his family.  He was predeceased by his parents, Bruce and Retha Bridgers.

He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for his wife of 51 years, June Johnson Bridgers; son, Bryan Bridgers (Georgianna) of Red Oak; grandchildren, Brittany Jones (Sean) of Nashville, and Savannah Bridgers...

Dec 10, 2020

Battleboro -

Patsy Walker Randall, age 75, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Duke Hospital in Durham. Patsy was born in Whitakers, NC on February 12, 1945.  She was the daughter of the late William Jackson Walker and Irene Fisher Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin...

Dec 10, 2020

Tommy Dean Blackford Sr., 65, passed away early Thursday morning, December 10, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 4, 1955 to Rex and Mary Blackford in Huntingburg, Indiana.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Blackford Jr. and brother, Tony Blackford.

After faithfully serving our country...

Dec 8, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Lynne Logan Hill, age 64, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. She was preceded in death by father, Donald Ralph Logan; maternal grandparents, Jasper and Hattie Proctor; and paternal grandparents, Vernon and Pearl Logan. She is survived by her children, Bethany Shannon Thornell (Gregg) of...

Dec 6, 2020

Rocky Mount-

Susan Dianne Flora, age 60, passed away Sunday, December 6th, 2020 at Nash UNC Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lee and Olivia Flora and her brother, John Larry Flora. She is survived by her son, Ricky Lancaster and her brother, Donald Flora (Linda) all of Rocky Mount. Graveside service will...

Dec 1, 2020

Battleboro -

Garland Lee Langley, age 79, passed away December 1, 2020 at The Lodge of Rocky Mount.  He was born to Sidney and Jetta Mae Langley in Nash County on November 20, 1941.  In addition to his parents, Garland was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Jo Langley, and brother Charles Langley.

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Nov 23, 2020

James Earl Jones, age 70, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Nash UNC Hospital in Rocky Mount. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Martha Kennedy Jones, and brother, Ronney Jones. He is survived by his siblings, Charles Jones (Marsha), Debbie Carpenter, Diane Patterson, Doris Moore, and Patricia Dawes, all of Rocky Mount.

Nov 23, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Lawrence Howard "Larry" Brone, age 66, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at The Lodge of Rocky Mount. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Brone and son, James Brone, both of Tarboro; sister, Valerie Rios-Maldonado (Pablo) of Lucama; sisters-in-law, Sharon Eatmon (Rick) of Wilson, and Lisa Childress (Scott) of Stantonsburg. Larry also has...