Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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