Obituaries

Nov 5, 2025

Wilson –

Judy Smith Morgan, age 78, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born in Troup County, Georgia on May 15, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Smith and Margie Garrett; brother, Gary Smith and sister, Patricia Willcutt.

She is survived...

Oct 31, 2025

Louisburg –

Mona "Lisa" Dean, age 65, passed away peacefully Friday, October 31, 2025 at Maria Parham Health Hospital in Henderson, North Carolina. She was born in Franklin County on November 30, 1959 to Jimmy and Mollie Champion Dean.

In addition to her parents, Lisa was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Sam Champion,...

Oct 30, 2025

Rocky Mount

Carol Brander, age 62, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 30, 2025. She was born in Westchester County New York on January 24, 1963 to parents, Peter and Beatrice Hyler Viola.

Carol was a devoted daughter, wife, and mother who made many lifelong friends. She was a large lover of animals and fully...

Oct 30, 2025

Black Creek -

Roxy Faye Baker, age 45, passed away peacefully at her home early Thursday morning, October 30, 2025. She is survived by her devoted husband of twenty years, Richard Baker; daughters, Rebecca and Roseanna Baker; mother-in-law, Jean A. Baker; sisters-in-law, Deborah Bridgers (Toby) and Barbara Ellis; her precious fur babies, Two and Sue; along with...

Oct 28, 2025

Elm City –

Douglas Anthony "Tony" Hardy, age 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025 at his home in Elm City. His journey began in Edgecombe County on July 26, 1948, son of Otto and Elizabeth Spruill Hardy, both of whom preceded him in death.

Tony's early years were shaped by his experiences...

Oct 25, 2025

Pinetops -

Moresa Hoggard Stalls died peacefully in her sleep Saturday morning, October 25, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. She was born in Edgecombe County on February 16, 1998 and was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Georgia Hoggard Peaden.

She is survived by her husband, Adam "AJ" Stalls; brother, James Hoggard; uncles, Kelly...

Oct 25, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Frank Woodruff, age 60, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning, October 25, 2025. He is survived by his life partner, Kathy Macey; mother, Mary Woodruff, of Elm City; siblings, Brenda Stelck of Wilson, Dorothy Collins (Jayson) and  Daryl Woodruff (Christy), all of Greenville, Donna Buck (Marvin) of Kinston, and Denise Glover (Stephen)...

Oct 23, 2025

"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, 'Come to Me."

Tarboro -

With his beloved wife, Bernedett by his side, Patrick Anthony Thigpen, age 68, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, at the ECU Cancer Center of Greenville, following...

Oct 21, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Richard Lovett, Sr., aka  "PopPop", passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday afternoon, October 21, 2025 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born in Middlesex County, New Jersey on February 11, 1940 to Aurelius and Jessie Mae Lovett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Barbara J....

Oct 18, 2025

Newport -

Lisa Ward, age 57, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 18, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born November 19, 1967 in Nash County, Lisa was the only daughter of Allen and Mary Elizabeth Ward, both of whom preceded her in death.

She grew to become a loving daughter, sister, mother, adoring...

Oct 15, 2025

Tarboro -

Deborah "Debbie" Turner, age 71, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born in Nash County on July 19, 1954 to Milton Earl and Lucille Neville Henry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Cecil" Turner and...

Oct 15, 2025

Nashville –

John Thomas Williams passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home at the age of 65. He was born on September 26, 1960, son of Earl D. Williams and Rebecca S. Williams of Nashville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin, Jim and brothers, Tim, Billy and Joe....

Oct 11, 2025

Macclesfield -

With his loving family by his side, Richard Allen "Big O" Overton, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Macclesfield, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Born on June 14, 1948, in Bertie County, Richard was the son of the late Joseph Elwood and Gladys Butler Overton. A proud veteran,...

Oct 10, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Bobby Gene Langley, age 88, passed away Friday afternoon, October 10, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1937, the oldest child born to Sidney Ross and Jetta Dorsey Langley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Garland Langley, Charles Langley and Peggy Vester.

He is...

Oct 8, 2025

Louisburg –

John H. "Little John" Colbert, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, October 8, 2025 at ECU Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born on November 12, 1958 in Nash County, only son of John Henry and Evelyn Hill Colbert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Oct 5, 2025

Ash, NC –

Michael Gene Cherry, age 39, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born in Greenville, North Carolina on May 3, 1986. He was preceded in death by his father, Barry Gene Cherry, paternal grandparents, Robert Lee and Judith Velma Cherry; maternal grandmother, Carolyn Everett Sexton; uncles, William Andrew Sexton, Jr and Larry Gene...

Oct 5, 2025

Chocowinity -

With his beloved family by his side, Luther Nicholson Andrews "Luke" finished his race here on earth, the 5th of October 2025 at the age of 85 years old.

Luther was born on December 4, 1939, in Edgecombe County to Henry Leonidas and Ruth Louise Stallings Andrews. He graduated from North Edgecombe High...

Oct 4, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Donald Hill, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1947, in Edenton, North Carolina to Rudolph and Virgie Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Dianne and Carolyn.

He is survived by his devoted wife of...

Oct 3, 2025

Battleboro -

Charles Gene Vester, "Charlie," 86, of Battleboro, lived the majority of his life in Wilson, passed away Friday evening, October 3, 2025. He was also known to be called by some of his family, Gene, and he was also called Sarge.

Charlie was born December 27, 1938, in Nash County to the late...

Oct 3, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Tina Proctor, age 70, passed away Friday morning, October 3, 2025 at her home in Rocky Mount, NC.

She was born April 15, 1955 in Edgecombe County to Robert J. and Nellie V. Pullen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robbie Pullen.

She...