Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.

Paula Frances Arrington

Paula Frances Arrington

Mar 21, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Paula Frances Arrington, age 37, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 21, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Noe and AJ Anderson; and maternal grandparents, Mary and Andy Marteney. She was a devoted homemaker and loving wife, mother, sister, and dear friend who will be greatly missed. "I was...

Lori (Register)  Williams

Lori (Register) Williams

Mar 20, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Lori Register Williams, age 58, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 20th, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Register and Crystal Mathis; brothers, Len and Lee Register; and great niece, Norah.                                                                  Lori is survived by her daughter, Ginger Barnes (fiancee, Cody Braswell); grandchildren, Bailey "Bai"...

Addie Ruth (Pollard)  Joyner

Addie Ruth (Pollard) Joyner

Mar 20, 2020

Elm City -

Addie Ruth Joyner, age 77, passed away peacefully at home Friday morning, March 20, 2020.

Ruth was born May 17, 1942 in Nash County to Lonnie and Ruth Pollard.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Gerome Joyner and their infant daughter, Baby Girl Joyner.  ...

Daniel David Alvarez, Jr.

Daniel David Alvarez, Jr.

Mar 16, 2020

Tarboro -

Daniel David Alvarez, Jr., age 55, passed away Monday afternoon, March 16th, 2020 at his home in Tarboro, NC. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel D. and Irma Ruth Alvarez; sister, Theresa Alvarez Peaden; and grandson, Grayson Brandon Coley. He leaves a lifetime of wonderful memories for his devoted wife of almost...

Waylon Hines

Waylon Hines

Mar 13, 2020

Nashville -

Waylon Hines, age 61, passed away Friday, March 13th, 2020 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC

Waylon was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Eula Hines, and sister, Gail Rumsburg. He is survived by his devoted longtime companion and fiancee, Lynn Hamm; children, Ashley Leaham (Dirick) of Nash County, Bobby...

Baby George Mac Armstrong

Baby George Mac Armstrong

Mar 10, 2020

Tarboro

On Tuesday, March 10th, 2020, God gave us a glimpse of a tiny, precious miracle we named George Mac Armstrong. With great love and anticipation, we awaited his arrival, excited to become first time parents. Even though his little life was so very brief, the momentous and unshakeable love a parent feels for a child was...

Sandra Edith (Keen)  Turner

Sandra Edith (Keen) Turner

Feb 21, 2020

Rocky Mount –

Sandra Edith Turner, age 75, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Joel "Joe" Walter Turner; son, Joey Turner, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Maxine Bowen Turner; and brothers, Elwood and Kenneth Keen.

She is survived by her sons, Scott Turner of Sharpsburg, Brian...

Albert Lee "Bubba" Surles, Iii

Albert Lee "Bubba" Surles, Iii

Feb 17, 2020

Elm City -

Albert Lee "Bubba" Surles, III, age 45, passed away shortly after midnight, Monday morning, February 17, 2020 at Duke Medical Center in Durham.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert L. "Big Boy" Surles, Jr. and son, Zachery Surles. He is survived by his wife, Kristin Surles; daughters, Elizabeth Nicole,...

Tracey Elaine (Proctor)  Harden

Tracey Elaine (Proctor) Harden

Feb 15, 2020

Nashville -

Tracey Proctor Harden, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday morning, February 15, 2020.

She is survived by her children, Melissa Griffin (Frank) of Castalia, Michael Taylor (Theresa Kennedy) of Nashville, and Sonja Macklin (Carl) of Rocky Mount; brother, Charles Proctor of Morehead; grandchildren, Kalib, Cody, and Heather Griffin; Zya, Jahlil,...

Steven Thomas Parker

Steven Thomas Parker

Feb 15, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Steven Thomas Parker, age 38, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Nash UNC Health Care. Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer L. "Jenny" Parker and grandparents, Robert S. "Bobby" Lawing, Evelyn Christine Green, and Samuel D. "Pete" Parker.

He is survived by his father, William T. "Denny" Parker;...

Mary Louise "Lucy" Harper

Mary Louise "Lucy" Harper

Feb 12, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Mary Louise "Lucy" Lancaster Alexander Harper

Mary Harper, age 86, died February 12, 2020. She was born in Nash County on November 3,1933 to Roy Lancaster and Mattie Green Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debra Cooper; and Kenneth Stancell, father of Debra, Theresa, and Margaret. She was...

Keith Alton Eure

Keith Alton Eure

Feb 11, 2020

Rocky Mount –

Keith Alton Eure, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Mills.

Keith is survived by his mother Jackie Perry of Rocky Mount; children, Presley Eure and Brian Taylor, both of Rocky Mount; and sister, Denise Wheeler of Rocky Mount. ...

Lorene (Raynor)  Smith

Lorene (Raynor) Smith

Feb 6, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Lorene Raynor Smith, age 96, passed away Thursday morning, February 6, 2020 at Franklin Oaks Nursing Center in Louisburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Sallie Cox Raynor; husband, Louis Alexander Smith; son, Randy Jennings; sisters, Josephine Woolard and Edna Mae Raynor; and brother, John Raynor. She...

Helen (Nolan)  Deal

Helen (Nolan) Deal

Jan 29, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Helen Nolan Deal, age 98, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 29, 2020 at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Furman and Cora Nolan; husband, Lewis Arch Deal; and granddaughter, Stephanie Elizabeth Blackburn.  She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Deal Blackburn (Ben) of Rocky Mount; grandson,...

James S. "Jimmy" Davis

James S. "Jimmy" Davis

Jan 29, 2020

Tarboro -

With his loving family by his side, James S. "Jimmy" Davis passed away at his home during the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Jimmy was born March 10, 1951 in Nash County to Sherman and Doris Radford Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Preston Green "P.G." Curtis, Jr.

Preston Green "P.G." Curtis, Jr.

Jan 27, 2020

SPRING HOPE, NC –​

Preston Green "PG" Curtis, Jr. age 82, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Transitions LifeCare of Raleigh surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Cone Curtis; children, Johnny Morton (Pam), Deborah Curtis Jones (Robbie), Preston G. Curtis, III (Cathy), all of Spring Hope, and Jeff Curtis...

Robert R. "Bass Man" Johnson

Robert R. "Bass Man" Johnson

Jan 27, 2020

ROCKY MOUNT -

Robert R. "Bass Man" Johnson, age 54, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Jean Johnson; sisters, Jo Ann Gardner (Al) of Roanoke Rapids, and Barbara Ann "BJ" Dominguez (Johnny) of Smithfield; brothers-in-law, Anthony Libero and Jon Dominguez; niece, Chrissy...

David "Doc" Holliday

David "Doc" Holliday

Jan 26, 2020

NASHVILLE, NC –

David "Doc" Holliday, age 72, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Nash UNC Health Care.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Maxine Holliday, and sister, Susan Holliday.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Holliday; children, Michelle Gresham (John) of Las Cruses,...

Kenneth "Mark" Williams, Jr.

Kenneth "Mark" Williams, Jr.

Jan 22, 2020

NASHVILLE, NC –

Kenneth "Mark" Williams, Jr., age 54, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Mark was a much-loved father, son, brother, and dear friend. He was long time friendly face and faithful employee of Piggly Wiggly. He worked and made many friends at the Raleigh Road and Pinetops locations. He is survived by his...

Debra (Stancell)  Cooper

Debra (Stancell) Cooper

Jan 22, 2020

ROCKY MOUNT, NC –

Debra LaVon Stancell Cooper, age 64, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020.

She was born in Rocky Mount, NC on February 25, 1955 to Kenneth Capel Stancell and Mary Louise Stancell.  In addition to her "daddy", she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Clyde Leslie...

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