Dorothy (Hills) Heath
Aug 31, 2019
Tarboro -
Dorothy Hills Heath, age 90, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro.
Mrs. Dorothy Heath was a bright light to so many. Her heart remained dedicated to the Lord from her early days as a youth. A tender heart, loving smile, & brilliant eye for coloring the world...
Jennifer "Jenny" (Lawing) Parker
Aug 28, 2019
Rocky Mount-
Jennifer "Jenny" Lawing Parker, age 66, passed away Wednesday evening, August 28, 2019.
Jenny was preceded in death by her father, Robert Samuel "Bobby" Lawing, Jr. and is survived by her loving family that includes her husband, William T. "Denny" Parker; mother, Dorothy C. "Dot" Lawing of Parkton; children, Sandra Michelle "Sandy" Parker...
Kimberly Jane Webb
Aug 26, 2019
Lynchburg, Va. / Macclesfield, NC
Kimberly Jane Webb, age 60, passed away Monday evening, August 26, 2019 at Guggenheimer Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Kim was born August 4, 1959 in Lynchburg, Virginia to Alfred Grey and Rebecca Gardner Webb. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Michael E. Armstrong
Aug 22, 2019
Rocky Mount-
Michael E. Armstrong, age 77, passed away Thursday morning, Aug 22, 2019 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Graveside services will take place at 2:00 pm, Sunday, Aug 25 at Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Saturday, Aug 24 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...
Bonnie Strickland Wilson
Aug 20, 2019
Pinetops -
Bonnie Strickland Wilson, age 63, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, August 20, 2019 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Mary Smith Strickland, and her husband, Barney James Wilson, III.
She leaves a lifetime of wonderful memories for her devoted...
Margaret Ruth (Smith) Flora
Aug 14, 2019
Rocky Mount-
With her beloved daughters by her side, Margaret Ruth Smith Flora, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Elizabeth P. Smith, and her husband of fifty-nine years, John Mark Flora. Â She leaves a lifetime of treasured memories...
Charlotte (Morrison) Armstrong
Aug 13, 2019
Macclesfield
Charlotte Morrison Armstrong, 77, passed away August 13, 2019 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard, Jr. and Pearl Morrison; husbands, James Burnett Johnson Sr., and Thomas McQuade Armstrong; son, Charles Bryce Johnson; great grandson, Tyler Dwayne; and brother, Richard Morrison III.
She is survived by...
Billy Lee Meadows
Aug 12, 2019
With his loving family by his side, Billy Lee Meadows, age 72 and formerly of Canvas, West Virginia, went Home to be with his Lord Monday morning, August 12, 2019 following a long illness. He was a Christian by faith and attended Christian Fellowship Church in Sandy Cross, NC. He retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways after...
Carl G. Purvis, Dpm
Aug 3, 2019
Rocky Mount-
Carl G. Purvis, DPM, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning, August 3, 2019. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, Podiatric physician, and dear friend to many.
Dr. Purvis was born on February 7, 1948 to the late R.T. and Helen Purvis. He was raised in Hobgood and...
Alma (Jones) Groover
Jul 30, 2019
Tarboro -
Alma Jones Hollowell Groover, age 88, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro.
She was born June 1, 1931 in Edgecombe County to Argusta B. and Martha Ellen Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husbands, John R. Hollowell and Robert Groover; sisters,...
Fred Biermann
Jul 29, 2019
Pinetops -
Thomas "Fred" Biermann, age 72, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Frankie Biermann, and his wife, Brenda Nelson Biermann.
He is survived by his son, Thomas Frederick Biermann, II and wife, Amanda; grandchildren, Jacob and Emerson Biermann, all...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...