Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.

Christopher Lee Rowe

Christopher Lee Rowe

Jul 26, 2019

Tarboro-

Christopher Lee "Boat" Rowe, age 24, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019.

Chris was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Richard Ramsey, Sr., and Phyllis Warrington; and paternal grandfather, William Rowe. He leaves a treasure trove of wonderful memories for his beloved family that includes his parents, Rhonda Rowe of Tarboro and Gregory...

Marcus Boyd Proctor

Marcus Boyd Proctor

Jul 21, 2019

Rocky Mount -

Marcus Boyd Proctor, 88, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Gray and Laura Moore Proctor; wife, Patricia Proctor; brothers, Lloyd, Aubrey, and Warren Proctor; and sister, Adelyn Barkley.

He is survived by a son, Boyd Proctor...

Stephanie P. Spencer

Stephanie P. Spencer

Jul 18, 2019

TARBORO -

Stephanie Pearson Spencer, 61, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Tarboro on July 18, 2019.

Daughter of the late Allen Dace Pearson, Jr. and Jessie Mae Terry Pearson, Stephanie was born on October 8, 1957, in Burlington, North Carolina. Due to her father's job in the textile industry, Stephanie moved...

Ruby (Taylor)  Moore

Ruby (Taylor) Moore

Jul 6, 2019

Red Oak -

Ruby Taylor Moore, age 81, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019.

She was born November 28, 1937 in Wilson County to Jessie and Hazel Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben (Buddy) Moore; brother, Charles Taylor; and son-in-law, Ronnie Bradshaw.

Ruby retired...

Robert Lee Hamilton

Robert Lee Hamilton

Jul 4, 2019

Rocky Mount –

Robert Lee Hamilton, age 88, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019.

He was born August 16, 1930 in Nash County to Adron and Bessie Hamilton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Adderine Rooks Hamilton; infant son, Robin Gerald Hamilton; daughter, Susan Lynn Hamilton; and...

Daniel L. Nichols

Daniel L. Nichols

Jul 1, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT -

Daniel L. Nichols, age 48, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born September 21, 1970 in Hampton, Virginia and is survived by his parents, Carolyn and Bruce Williams; wife of twenty-six years, Jo Ellen Nichols; brothers, Ronald and Joseph Nichols; step-sister, Wanda Webb and her husband, Joe and their children, Dillon, Cierra,...

Frances Marie (Burnette)  Rooks

Frances Marie (Burnette) Rooks

Jun 21, 2019

Rocky Mount -

Frances Burnette Rooks passed away on June 21 at age 83. She was born April 13, 1936, the third child of Cloice and Dell Burnette of Centerville, NC where she worked on the farm and attended Wood Church.  She graduated from Gold Sand High School and then moved to Rocky Mount, NC for employment...

Richard Vaughn Goines

Richard Vaughn Goines

Jun 19, 2019

Tarboro: Richard Vaughn Goines, age 69, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in hospice at home after a 15-month illness. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Kirkland Waters and Anne Vaughn Goines of Hyattsville, MD, and brother, Kenneth Goines of Germantown, MD. Rick is survived by his wife of fourteen years, Linda Tharrington Goines, of Tarboro, NC;...

Mary Louise (Whitley)  Daughtridge

Mary Louise (Whitley) Daughtridge

Jun 19, 2019

Nash County-

Mary Louise Whitley Daughtridge, 87, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was a devoted wife, mother, and "granny" who always said she was fortunate enough to be born in a wonderful family who had love for everyone and whom enjoyed helping others.

Mary Louise, (Myrt), grew up...

Travis Charles Bass

Travis Charles Bass

Jun 15, 2019

Red Oak -

Travis Charles Bass, age 25, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.  Travis was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mallie Bass and maternal grandfather, Tom Hedgepeth. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Wendy Bass of Red Oak; sister, Hannah Bass of the home; paternal grandmother, Rochelle Waters Bass of Nashville; maternal...

Noralee Worsencroft

Noralee Worsencroft

Jun 12, 2019

Tarboro -

Noralee Worsencroft, age 55, went Home to be with her Holy Father on June 12, 2019. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio and grew up in New Middletown and  graduated from Springfield High School where she had many friends. She worked several years as a registered nurse in a NICU unit.

Noralee lived...

Phillip James Taylor

Phillip James Taylor

Jun 12, 2019

Phillip James Taylor, affectionately known as Papa Phil, left this earth for his heavenly home on June 12, 2019.

Phil was born on February 2, 1946 in Pitt County to his loving parents, Amos and Maggie Taylor. Phil was quite a character who loved to joke and cut up with anyone he came in contact with. He...

Oliver May Cone

Oliver May Cone

Jun 12, 2019

Rocky Mount -

Oliver M. Cone, age 75, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita "Teeny" Cone and brother, Thomas Cone. He is survived by his son, Robbie Cone and wife, Tracy of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Haley and Logan; brothers, Ray Cone...

Walter Franklin Rose

Walter Franklin Rose

Jun 3, 2019

Rocky Mount -

Walter Franklin Rose, age 66, passed away Monday morning, June 3, 2019 at Hunter Hill Assisted Living.

Family and friends will gather to remember his life with a memorial service at 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 6 at Memorial Baptist Church, 5399 Old Wilson Rd., Rocky Mount. Visitation will take place immediately following...

Cornell Foch Silar

Cornell Foch Silar

May 22, 2019

Rocky Mount-

CORNELL FOCH SILAR, age 79, passed away Wednesday evening, May 22, 2019 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Roy and Anna S. Silar, and brother, Leon Silar.

He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty years, Linda P. Silar; sons, Cornell...

James Ray Lamm

James Ray Lamm

May 19, 2019

Nashville-

JAMES RAY LAMM, age 78, passed away Sunday evening, May 19, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-four years, Martha C. Lamm; children, Laurie Lamm Weston (Butch) of Washington, NC, Karen Lamm Cardinale (Sonny) of Rocky Mount, James Ronald "Ron" Lamm (Laura) of Castalia, Joni Lamm Brantley (Ben)...

Bobby Wayne Manning

Bobby Wayne Manning

May 16, 2019

Rocky Mount-

BOBBY WAYNE MANNING, age 65, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Kathleen James Manning; and brother, Ralph Thomas Manning.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Anne Kennedy Manning; children, John Ryan Manning and...

Carl Warren "Bill" Pitt

Carl Warren "Bill" Pitt

Apr 24, 2019

Carl Warren "Bill" Pitt

Carl Warren (Bill) Pitt, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  He was born on October 19, 1941 to William Walton and Sadie Manning Pitt. Bill graduated from South Edgecombe High School in Pinetops and was employed as an equipment installer at Carolina Telephone Company.

In addition to his parents,...

William Noah Harrelson

William Noah Harrelson

Apr 21, 2019

"Noah Bean"

Noah Harrelson, 21 of Tarboro, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Noah loved making other laugh and spending time with his friends.  He enjoyed working with Freedom Enterprise as a Semi-skilled Electricians Apprentice, with plans to become a licensed Electrician.  Noah spent his free time studying film, watching and playing baseball, and playing...

Hilmer Stewart Jones

Hilmer Stewart Jones

Apr 20, 2019

Stewart Jones, 73, of Rocky Mount passed away on April 19, 2019.  He was a long time resident of Kinston and a graduate of Grainger High School where he earned an athletic letter in the game of golf.  Following graduation, he followed his passion for golf while serving as an Assistant Club Pro, a Club Pro, owner of golf...

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