Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.

Frank Richard Griffin, Jr.

Frank Richard Griffin, Jr.

Jun 9, 2020

Castalia

Frank Richard Griffin, Jr., age 49, passed away Tuesday, June 9th at Duke University Hospital in Durham.

He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Melissa Griffin; children, Cody Griffin of Momeyer, Kalib, and Heather Griffin, both of the home; brothers, Richard Griffin and Terry Robinson; sisters, Connie Robinson Eason and Dianne Robinson...

Kay Rose

Kay Rose

Jun 9, 2020

Rocky Mount

Lainie Kathleen "Kay" Lewis Rose

Kay Rose, 69, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday evening, June 9, 2020.  Kay was preceded in death by her parents Lee Berry and Gusta Kathleen Lewis; and brother Ronnie Lewis.

She is survived by her husband of 53...

Aariz Jakim Henderson

Aariz Jakim Henderson

Jun 9, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Aariz Jakim Henderson, infant, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2010. Arrangements are pending and will be posted once available.

Stephanie Renee (Carroll)  Finn

Stephanie Renee (Carroll) Finn

Jun 8, 2020

Macclesfield -

Stephanie Renee Carroll Finn, age 35, passed away at her home Monday morning, June 8th, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Robert Carroll; companion, William David Raynor; maternal aunt, Robin Dare Phillips; maternal grandmother, Sandra Lou Graham; maternal step-grandfather, Julian Trevathan; and paternal grandfather, Robert Carroll. She is survived...

Beulah Brantley Cook

Beulah Brantley Cook

Jun 2, 2020

Nashville

Beulah Brantley Cook, 94, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Benjamin B. Brantley, Sr and Fred H. "Jack" Cook; four brothers and two sisters.

She leaves three children to cherish her memory, Joyce Duke of Nashville, Linda Wells (Tim) of Nashville, and Ben Brantley Jr....

William "Joe" Langley

William "Joe" Langley

Jun 2, 2020

Rocky Mount

William "Joe Langley, 79, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2020.  Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Tommie and Flora Langley; granddaughter, Lily Claire Langley; and sister, Geraldine Young.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Langley; children, Travis Langley (Christian), Renee...

Robert Earl Height

Robert Earl Height

May 31, 2020

Castalia -

Robert Earl Height, age 76, passed away Sunday, May 31st, 2020.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Rose Anne Height; and sister, Rosa Hawkins. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Rebecca Height; daughter, Tracy Rose (Tim Garland) of Spring Hope; son, Robbie Height of Castalia; grandchildren,...

Gordon Jefferson Whitehurst

Gordon Jefferson Whitehurst

May 30, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Gordon "Gordie" Whitehurst, age 60, passed away Saturday, May 30th, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Dickens Foster, and sister, Martha Braswell. He is survived by three daughters, Jennifer W. Williamson (Brad) of Dunn, Susan Williams (Nick) of Tarboro, and Christina Whitehurst of Rocky Mount; his father, Gordon...

Jack Crociata

Jack Crociata

May 30, 2020

ROCKY MOUNT -

Jack Crociata, age 79, woke up in Heaven Saturday, May 30,2020. Although the world is a little dimmer, Heaven is shining a lot brighter. Our Father was a loving man. He taught how to love with your whole heart and to always give to anyone in need. He retired from Carolina Freight where he...

William "Otis" Griffin

William "Otis" Griffin

May 29, 2020

NASHVILLE-

William Otis Griffin, age 97, passed away peacefully at Nash UNC HealthCare on May 29th, 2020.  Born in Nash County on August 11th, 1922, he was the son of William Archibald Griffin and Mary Capps Griffin.  He graduated from Red Oak High School and was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church.

After graduation,...

Kimberly (Mckinney)  Eilers

Kimberly (Mckinney) Eilers

May 28, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Kimberly McKinney Eilers, 53, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020.

In addition to her parents, Moody T. and Ann McKinney of Rocky Mount, Kimberly is survived by her husband, John A. Eilers, Jr.; children, Christopher Thompson of Dallas, Texas, Dustin Thompson of Hickory, two sons actively serving in the Marine Corp: Jacob...

"Little David" Raynor

"Little David" Raynor

May 24, 2020

Macclesfield

William "Little David" Raynor, age 48, passed away Sunday, May 24th, 2020.

Little David's journey here on earth began in Edgecombe County, NC as a son born on January 13, 1972 to David and Lela Page Raynor. From an early age, he had a passion for life and enjoyed being with his family and...

Carl Franklin Sellars

Carl Franklin Sellars

May 23, 2020

Rocky Mount –

Carl Franklin Sellars, 84, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday evening, May 23, 2020.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Proctor Sellars; children, Debbie Sellars (Burt Philips), Ronnie Sellars (Mike McCain), and Kathy Sellars Adcox (Mark); stepchildren, Jeff Dillon (Renee), Kelly Paris, and Jennifer Fisher...

Dennis Robert Sawyer

Dennis Robert Sawyer

May 22, 2020

Dennis Robert Sawyer, 78, surrounded by his daughters, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, May 22, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Lee Scott Sawyer; parents, John Alfred and Evelyn Skyles Sawyer; and son-in-law, Kemp Edwards.  Dennis proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp and was an employee...

Sharon Syfrett

Sharon Syfrett

May 21, 2020

ELM CITY -

Sharon Renne Syfrett, age 53, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Arrangements will be posted when available.

Hubert Hyde

Hubert Hyde

May 17, 2020

Nashville

Hubert H. Hyde, age 95, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in the comfort of his home following an extended illness.

Hubert was born in Tifton, Ga. on January 13, 1925 to the late Charlie R. and Maggie Thomas Hyde.  He was also preceded in death by...

William Howard Taylor

William Howard Taylor

May 16, 2020

Pinetops -

William Howard Taylor, 56, passed away Saturday, May 16th, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson Taylor Sr. and Carolyn Ann Taylor.  He is survived by his wife, Vicky Taylor of Pinetops; son, William Howard Taylor II; daughter, Tiffany Leigh Taylor; grandchildren, Alana Kokoruda, Melanie Ann Peaden, Damon Wilson...

Robert "Bob" O'Neil

Robert "Bob" O'Neil

May 15, 2020

Robert "Bob"O'Neil , age 72, died of  a heart attack on  May 15, 2020, in Greenville NC at Vidant Health.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jeffrey Lynn O'Neil, of  Tarboro, NC; his daughter Heather Dautrich of Waldorf , Maryland. His daughter, Holly Zegalia (Steve) of  St. Leonard Maryland; and his grandchildren William Dautrich IV, Charles Zegalia...

Bobby Ross Jones

Bobby Ross Jones

May 12, 2020

RALEIGH –

Bobby Ross Jones, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. He was born July 12,1934 in Nashville, N.C. to LeRoy and Rella (Strickland) Jones.

In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine C. Jones, son, Douglas Arnold Jones, and infant daughter, Donna Lynn Jones.

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Nicole "Nikki" Jackson

Nicole "Nikki" Jackson

May 9, 2020

WILMINGTON -

Nikki Jackson, age 37, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Barbara "Mimi" Joyner and paternal grandmother, Rosa Garris Jackson. Nikki will be missed by her four children, Austin and Evan Gore, Riley Tartt, and Isabella Aguirre; parents, Luanna and Jerry Jackson of Rocky Mount; brother, Christopher...

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