Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.

Ernest Leo Long

Ernest Leo Long

May 1, 2020

NASHVILLE –

Ernest Leo Long, age 86, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro. Leo was preceded in death by two sons, Audie Leo Long and James Thomas Long, as well as five brothers and four sisters.

He leaves his loving wife of eighteen years, Audrey Carpenter Long; son, Timothy...

Helen (Webb)  Daniel

Helen (Webb) Daniel

Apr 29, 2020

Tarboro –

Helen Webb Daniel, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 29, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Kornegay Daniel; parents, William Harvey and Daisy Ruth Webb; brothers, Raymond, Herman, and Wayne Webb; and sisters, Mildred Everette and Betty Brooks Holland....

Walter Frank Lynn, Jr.

Walter Frank Lynn, Jr.

Apr 27, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Walter Frank Lynn, Jr., age 75, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter F., Sr. and Nellie Worrell Lynn. Walter was a farmer for most of his life. He also was a contractor for UPS and FedEx for many years. He traveled many miles from South...

Miles Jefferson "Jeff" Joyner, Jr.

Miles Jefferson "Jeff" Joyner, Jr.

Apr 27, 2020

Nashville -

Miles Jefferson "Jeff" Joyner, Jr., age 66, passed away Monday, April 27th, 2020 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miles J. and Pattie Ruth Joyner, and an infant sister. Jeff is survived by his devoted wife of thirty-seven years, Pamela Baker Joyner; beloved daughter,...

Sandra Jean Alford

Sandra Jean Alford

Apr 27, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Sandra Jean Alford, age 63, passed away Monday, April 27th, 2020 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Clara Alford, and a sister, Kennette Alford. She is survived by her daughters, Keri Crisp of Nashville and Amanda Crisp of Rocky Mount; granddaughter, Sunny Robinson; sisters, Alice House of...

William Thomas Harris

William Thomas Harris

Apr 26, 2020

Tarboro -

William T. Harris, age 67, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He is survived by his sons, Bryan Harris (Heather) of Rocky Mount and Kevin Harris of Conetoe; grandson, Caleb Harris; sisters, Brenda Dodson (Paul) of Clover, SC and Judy Bullock of Tarboro.

A private...

Rose Ann (Harper)  Holloman

Rose Ann (Harper) Holloman

Apr 25, 2020

Rocky Mount -

With her beloved family by her side, Rose Ann Holloman, age 63, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, April 25th, 2020.

She is survived by her husband, Al Holloman; parents, Carrol James and Jean J. Harper of Selma; children, Heidi Mitchum (William) of Tarboro, Carrie Boykin (Billy) of Pinetops; step- daughter,...

Lindy Earl Walton, Jr.

Lindy Earl Walton, Jr.

Apr 21, 2020

Tarboro -

On April 21, 2020, Lindy Earl Walton, Jr., age 68, went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 26, 1951, he was the son of Lindy Earl Walton, Sr, (deceased) and Mary Joyce Woodard, (deceased). Junior was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles...

Joyce (Proctor)  Barnes

Joyce (Proctor) Barnes

Apr 19, 2020

Rocky Mount –

Joyce Proctor Barnes, 84, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Myrtie Proctor; husband, James R. Barnes; brothers, Earl and Michael Proctor; sisters, Vivian Sellers and Agnes Proctor.

Joyce is survived by her children, Philip W. Barnes (Brenda Farmer), Shirley Barnes McLaughlin, and...

Carol (Warrington)  Brinkley

Carol (Warrington) Brinkley

Apr 15, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Carol Warrington Brinkley, age 78, concluded her earthly journey April 15, 2020 after a long, valiant battle with cancer. She served God by being a devoted and loving mother, sister, aunt, educator and friend.

Carol was born in Suffolk, VA on January 13,1942 to Effie S. Warrington and Thomas E. Warrington. She...

Lillian Anne (Moss)  Bradshaw

Lillian Anne (Moss) Bradshaw

Apr 14, 2020

Rocky Mount

Lillian Anne Moss Bradshaw, age 57, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Nash UNC Health Care.

Anne was born on November 11, 1962 in Wilson County, North Carolina, to Doris Wells Moss.  She grew up in Rocky Mount graduating from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1981.  Anne loved animals, especially her...

Richard "Steve" Bass

Richard "Steve" Bass

Apr 13, 2020

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." On Monday, April 13, 2020, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dear friend, Richard Stephen "Steve" Bass passed from this world and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Steve's journey here on earth began on September 22, 1942...

Joan A. Cox

Joan A. Cox

Apr 12, 2020

Joan A. Cox, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, April 12, 2020. She is survived by her companion and partner of thirty-three years, Helen Perry; sisters, Irene Lara of the Philippines, and Betty Bainto of San Francisco, CA. A private memorial to honor Joan's life will take place at a later date.

Randy Blake Everette

Randy Blake Everette

Apr 3, 2020

Macclesfield -

Randy Blake Everette, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home Friday evening, April 3rd, 2020.

Randy is survived by his daughter, Kristy Everette Jones and her husband, Steven; grandchildren, Cassidy and Justin Jones, all of Newport. A private memorial will take place at a later date.

Linda Louise Epps

Linda Louise Epps

Mar 30, 2020

Wilson –

Linda Louise Epps, age 74, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Irene Epps; and brother, Charles "Skeeter" Epps.  Linda is survived by her son, Tim Wilson (Andrea) of Zebulon, and Scott "Hooby" Dunn.  A private family memorial service will be held...

Carolyn Lee (Scott)  Sawyer

Carolyn Lee (Scott) Sawyer

Mar 29, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Carolyn Lee Scott Sawyer, age 77, passed away Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount. Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory her husband of fifty-seven years, Dennis Robert Sawyer; daughters, Terri Edwards, Gail Sawyer, and Lori Joyner (Allen); grandchildren, Davis Edwards, John Sawyer, Brittany Joyner, Josh Joyner (Elizabeth); and...

Jerry Linwood Whitley

Jerry Linwood Whitley

Mar 28, 2020

Saratoga -

Jerry Linwood Whitley, age 55, passed away Saturday, March 28th, 2020 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. He is survived by his uncle, J.E. Woodard and wife, Bettie; nephew, Philip J. Whitley; and special friend, Cheryl Beach. A private memorial will take place at a later date.

Michael Allen Sipe

Michael Allen Sipe

Mar 27, 2020

Hobgood -

Michael Allen Sipe, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home Friday afternoon, March 27, 2020. He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for his devoted wife, Delphia Sipe; mother, Margaret Wagner Sipe of Embro; daughter, Sterling Heather Sipe of Warrenton; step-son, Bobby Wheeler of Speed; brother, C.S. Sipe of Macon; mother-in-law, Nina Lee of...

Thomas "T.C." Cherry

Thomas "T.C." Cherry

Mar 27, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Thomas "T.C." Cherry, age 82, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020.

A man dedicated to the betterment and protection of his community, T.C. spent much of his life serving his country, state, city, and county. He was a proud veteran having served honorably in the U. S. Air Force from 1956 to...

Effie Lee (Bryant)  Joyner

Effie Lee (Bryant) Joyner

Mar 23, 2020

Nashville -

Effie Lee Bryant Joyner, age 87, passed away Monday night, March 23, 2020.

She was born November 11, 1932 in Nash County to Wade and Margaret M. Bryant.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Bryant  She leaves a lifetime of cherished memories for her sons,...

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