Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.
Juliette (Claiborne) Howard
Jul 1, 2020
JULIETTE CLAIBORNE HOWARD
With her devoted family and loving caregivers by her side, Juliette Claiborne Moody Howard finished her earthly journey Wednesday morning, July 1, 2020 and claimed her victory with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Juliette's time began December 30, 1935 in Halifax County as a daughter born to Lloyd and Charlotte Claiborne....
Blanche Amanda (Lewis) Robinson
Jun 30, 2020
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 30, 2020, surrounded by family, Blanche Amanda Lewis Robinson was born into her new heavenly life peacefully in her home.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Herbert L. Robinson (Herbie), 13 brothers and sisters: William Alonza Lewis, Jr., James Thomas Lewis, Sr., Martha May Lewis Odom,...
Edward Lee Garner, Jr.
Jun 27, 2020
Rocky Mount,
Edward "Ed" Garner Jr., 66 of Rocky Mount, NC passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home. Ed was born in 1953 in Whidbey Island, Washington to the late Edward Lee Garner Sr., and Wada Lou Moore Garner. Ed was a loving father, husband and friend.
He was a graduate of Northern...
Scott Braddy
Jun 25, 2020
Nashville -
Raymond Scott Braddy, 55, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Nash UNC Health Care. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Best Dunn.
Scott is survived by his wife of 34 years, Melinda Braddy of Nashville; daughter, Megan Wooten (Chris) of Dudley; son, Tyler Scott Braddy (Christopher) of Greenville,...
Jesse Clarence "J.C." Spell
Jun 20, 2020
Rocky Mount-
Jesse Clarence "J.C." Spell, age 82, passed away Saturday morning, June 20th, 2020 at Nash UNC HealthCare in Rocky Mount.
J.C. was preceded in death by his parents, John Everette and Annie Green Spell and brother, Norman Lee Spell.
He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife of...
Cheryl (Todd) Floyd
Jun 19, 2020
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."
Tarboro -
Cheryl Todd Floyd, age 74, passed away at her home Friday morning, June 19th, 2020. She is survived by her two children, Rose Floyd Harrison (Buddy) and Kenny Floyd, all of Tarboro;...
Pauline "Polly" Martin
Jun 18, 2020
Rocky Mount-
Pauline "Polly" Lelia Staples Martin, age 95, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 18th, 2020 at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center.
Polly was preceded in death by her parents, Waller and Bertha Staples; brothers, Wiley, Glenn, and John; sisters, Doris, Claire, Mildred, Peggy, and one grandchild, Trey Martin.
She is survived by a...
Michael Dee Rohr
Jun 14, 2020
Battleboro -
On Sunday June 14, 2020, Michael Dee Rohr, 77 of Battleboro left this world to be with the love of his life, Jane, who predeceased him in 2015.
He lived in Rocky Mount for many years, working for the US Postal Service's maintenance department before retirement. Mike was a Navy veteran; Master Gardener...
Wilma (Shearon) Hawkins
Jun 11, 2020
Wilma Shearon Hawkins, 77, died June 11, 2020 with her family by her side at her home in Red Oak, NC. Wilma was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was born March 14, 1943 to William Allen Shearon and Pella Mae Sanders Shearon. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John E. Hawkins, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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