Obituaries

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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"...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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;...

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...