Brenda "Kay" Rooks
May 11, 2026
Rocky Mount –
Brenda “Kay” Rooks, age 79, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026. Her journey began in Nash County on January 10, 1947, the second daughter born to Luther David Pridgen and Eva Hall Pridgen.
In 1966, Kay married the love of her life, Jimmie and their bond was evident to everyone around them. They were inseparable, often found riding Jimmie’s...
Julia Dodd Masters
May 9, 2026
Nashville –
Julia Dodd Masters, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She was born on March 15, 1943 in Wilson County to Felix and Anne Bass Dodd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-four years, Ed Masters and son, Paul...
Lynette Saunders
May 8, 2026
Nashville -
Connie “Lynette” Hinshaw Saunders passed peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on May 8, 2026. She was 70 years old. Born in Liberty, North Carolina, in Alamance County, Lynette spent her early years with her family on their farm and airstrip, surrounded by cows, chickens, dogs, and planes.
In 1991, she made Nashville, North Carolina her home, where she became...
William “Billy” Proctor
May 6, 2026
Rocky Mount -
William Thomas Proctor, affectionately known as “Billy”, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia at the age of 86. His journey began on January 11, 1940 in Edgecombe County, the second son born to George Proctor, Sr. and Minnie Lee Benson Proctor.
Billy was a graduate of the West Edgecombe...
Ken "Danny" Warfield
May 4, 2026
Rocky Mount -
Ken “Danny” Warfield, Jr, age 71, passed away peacefully Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born in Sullivan County, New York on August 15, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Keith Warfield, Sr and Lynda Miller Warfield and sister-in-law, JoAnn Warfield.
He is survived by his children, Nathaniel Warfield and wife, Jill of Bristow, VA...
Justin "J" Pearson
May 3, 2026
Rocky Mount -
Justin “J” Pearson, age 38, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1987 in Nash County to John “Steve” Pearson and Teresa Adams Pearson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Thomas “Joe” Adams; paternal grandparents, William “Bill” and Beatrice Pearson; uncle, Robbie Pearson; and his angel baby, “Butterbean”.
He is survived...
J.C. Womble
May 3, 2026
Spring Hope -
Joseph Charles “J.C.” Womble, of Spring Hope, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. He was born in Nash County on August 5, 1934, to Cicero and Beulah Wester Womble.
J.C. graduated from Spring Hope High School, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. After high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Army for...
Joyce Jennings
Apr 29, 2026
Castalia –
Joyce Richards Jennings, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was born on August 26, 1943 to John and Hilda Myers Richards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Randolph “Randy” Jennings and sister, Frances Kennell.
She is survived by...
Willie Joyner
Apr 27, 2026
Willie Mae Saunders Joyner, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away on April 27, surrounded by her two children.
Born in Rocky Mount, Willie was a lifelong member of the community she cherished. She built a life centered on family, creativity, and caring for others. As a dedicated hairdresser, she not only styled hair but also formed lasting friendships with those...
Delores Cannon Hoggard
Apr 26, 2026
Pinetops -
Delores Cannon Hoggard finished her race here on earth, the 26th of April at the age of 78 years old.
Delores was born on August 14, 1947, in Edgecombe County to Raymond David and Flossie Mae Pearson Cannon. She graduated from Tarboro High School in 1966.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59...
Deborah Elizabeth Brown
Apr 25, 2026
Deborah Elizabeth Brown, affectionately known as "Debbie", passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2026.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Patsy Nelms Wheeler
Apr 25, 2026
Rocky Mount -
With her beloved family by her side, Patsy Nelms Wheeler, age 86, finished her race and was ushered Home to her Savior Saturday morning, April 25, 2026.
Patsy came into this life in Nash County, NC towards the end of the Great Depression on July 19, 1939. She was the second child born to William Arvie and Lillie Hudson...
Peggy Carr Quinn
Apr 24, 2026
Tarboro -
Peggy Carr Quinn, age 86, passed away Friday evening, April 24, 2026 at the Barclay House of Tarboro.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops, NC. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.
Peggy was born March 18, 1940 in Edgecombe County to James H. and Annie Webb Carr....
Robert Ratcliffe
Apr 18, 2026
Scotland Neck -
Robert Shane Ratcliffe, age 55, passed away on Saturday evening, April 18, 2026, at home surrounded by his mother and children. He was born in Fairfax, Virginia on February 20, 1971.
He is survived by his children, Randall Ratcliffe, Kaitlyn Ratcliffe (Jonathon), Holly "Hollywood" Ratcliffe, Alyssa "Sissabug" Silver (Dillon), Colton "Boleboy" Ratcliffe (Whitney) all of Front Royal, Virginia, Leaira...
Geneva Owens Davis
Apr 18, 2026
Newport -
Geneva Owens Davis, age 87, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on September 23, 1938, daughter of Henry Bruce Owens and Irene Boone Owens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Davis; daughter, Mahala Anderton; son, Ricky Hopkins; grandson, Richie Hopkins; sisters, Mattie Gupton, Bernice...
Dorothy Harris Williams
Apr 17, 2026
Rocky Mount –
Dorothy Harris Williams, age 97, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday morning, April 17, 2026. Her journey began in Edgecombe County on April 2, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip B. Williams; son-in-law, Phillip D. Skinner; half-sister, Bernice Perry Pridgen and half-brothers, James M. Perry and Robert Floyd Perry, Jr.
She...
Joe Taylor
Apr 16, 2026
Tarboro -
Joseph Raymon "Joe" Taylor, Sr., 94, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born in Tarboro, NC on October 27, 1931 to Luther and Mary E. Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Pete, Bertha, Addie Pat, Dwight Spencer, and Buddy Taylor; wife, Aileen Taylor; and son, Joseph Raymon Taylor,...
Ashton Scott Hutson
Apr 14, 2026
Lumberton -
Ashton Scott Hutson, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Quincy “Alvin” Hutson and Nora Lee Hutson, and lived most of his life in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Scott’s career expertise was repairing copiers, but his passion was being creative. He loved photography, music of all kinds, restoring classic cars,...
Joyce Britt
Apr 14, 2026
Tarboro –
Joyce Britt, lovingly known as “Gloria” by close friends and family, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the age of 75, following a recurring battle with cancer. Her life began in Johnston County, NC on May 1, 1950, the sixth of nine children born to Seth Earl and Mary Price Toole.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Jameson Cox
Apr 13, 2026
Pinetops –
James Walter “Jameson” Cox, II, age 35, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born in Pitt County on November 16, 1990. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Asby and Violet Pridgen Cox and beloved uncle, Joel Harrell.
He is survived by his parents, Jimmy Cox of Wilson and Margaret Harrell Cox of Tarboro; siblings,...