Obituaries

Feb 19, 2021

Castalia -

Charlie "Dayton" Cone, Jr., age 67, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 19, 2021 at Nash UNC Hospital. Dayton was born in Nash County, NC on October 31, 1953 to Charlie Dayton and Zenith Joyner Cone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Becky Cone, and second wife and...

Feb 16, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Tara "T.T." Ruffin, age 49, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born on December 16, 1971 to Ronnie and Carolyn Ruffin in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Ruffin and brother, Michael Ruffin.

She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Ruffin; daughter,...

Feb 11, 2021

Pinetops -

Thurman Glenn Parker, 49, of Pinetops, NC passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Thurman was born in Hobgood, NC to Joyce Neal Parker and Warren (Buddy) Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth Parker and Warren (Bud) Parker, Jr. He leaves...

Feb 8, 2021

There is no place like home.  Jody is now home with Jesus where she belongs.  We thank God for blessing us with Jody for 33 years.  She was a Daddy's girl. She radiated love and joy. She had the biggest smile. It was the simple things that made her smile, such as, hearing the birds sing or just hearing...

Feb 7, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Annette Delia Patterson, age 67, passed away at her home in Rocky Mount on February 7, 2021 after a long illness. Annette was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille Neville Henry and Milton Henry.

She is survived by her husband, Alton Ray Patterson; daughter, Lorie Ann Patterson; nieces, nephews, and extended...

Feb 6, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Robert Phillips Thomasson, aged 68, passed away on February 6, 2021 at Nash UNC Health Care. He was born to John and Maude Thomasson on November 16, 1952 in Washington D.C..

He is survived by Karen Thomasson, Joseph Thomasson, Bobbie Brown (Charlie), Robert Shane Thomasson, and other extended nieces and nephews.

Feb 4, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Kim Elaine Shearin, aged 59, passed away in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on February 4, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Daughtridge Shearin and granddaughter, Alaina.

Kim is survived by her father, Leon Shearin of Rocky Mount; sons, Jon Smith of Massachusetts and Joshua Logan Smith...

Feb 2, 2021

Rocky Mount -

Joyce Marie Bright, aged 49, went home to her Savior on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. She was born in Pasquotank County, North Carolina on July 10, 1971.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gloria Bright and is survived by her sister,...

Feb 1, 2021

Nashville -

Nancy Lee Womble, age 71, passed away at her home in Nashville, North Carolina on February 1, 2021 after a long illness.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Olin and Pearl Womble; and sister, Mary Ann Womble Thrower. Nancy is survived by her loving sister, Jean Womble Bennett of Nashville...

Jan 31, 2021

Rocky Mount -

James Alfred Smith, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 31, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 18, 1937, to James Alfred Smith, Sr. and Irene Braswell Smith. James was a farmer most of his life. He always provided his nephew, nieces, and all the...

Jan 31, 2021

Macclesfield -

S. Paul "Goodboy" Varnell was completely healed and welcomed into the arms of his heavenly Father on Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born to parents, Oscar and Rosa Webb Varnell on December 22, 1939 in Kingsboro, NC.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Leroy, Woodrow,...

Jan 30, 2021

Pinetops-

In a moment completely unexpected by his family, but divined by his Lord and Savior, Robert Stallings Reason went Home during the early morning hours Saturday, January 30, 2021 at age 79 years. Robert's journey began in Edgecombe County as a son born July 22, 1941 to James B. and Emma S. Reason. He grew up...

Jan 28, 2021

Greenville -

Albert McCauley Grant, 53, died at Vidant Medical Center on January 28, 2021.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Bell Grant.

He is survived by his daughter, Tracey Foreman (Jason) of Washington, NC and son, Brian Viverette, also of Washington; grandchildren, Miley Grant, Emma and Chase...

Jan 23, 2021

Nashville-

Ernest Daniel Moore, age 72, passed away at Nash UNC Hospital on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Moore.

Ernest is survived by his brother, James Moore of Rocky Mount; his children, Sherrie Moore of Garner, Karen Driver (Keith) of Rocky Mount, and Stephen Moore...

Jan 17, 2021

Rocky Mount-

Walter Russell Beddingfield, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday morning, January 17, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Neva Brantley Beddingfield; brothers, Earl C. Beddingfield and Bill C. Beddingfield; sisters, Mary Alice Hamrick and Bobbie Parker.

He is survived by a loving family...

Jan 15, 2021

Sharpsburg -

Le Ann Hodges, age 76, passed away Friday morning, January 16, 2021 at her home. She is survived by her children, John E. Hodges of Sharpsburg and Lisa M. Hodges of Pinetops; siblings, Dickie Proctor and Mike Proctor, both of Rocky Mount, Teresa Williford of Elm City, and Tommy Proctor of Virginia; grandchildren, Allison Hodges...

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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