Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.
Lydia Arlene (Norman) Andrews
Apr 20, 2019
Lydia Arlene Andrews, 79, passed away in Autumn Care of Nash, April 20, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ray Andrews; sisters, Adelle N. Baker, Louise N. Beamon, and Margaret N. Howard.
She is survived by her daughter, Laurinda Ellis of Rocky Mount; grandson, Matthew Owen Ellis (fiancée, Charlotte Mcauley); great-granddaughter,...
Betty Lou (Goff) Denton
Apr 18, 2019
Betty Lou Goff Denton, age 86, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born on August 27, 1932 in the West Edgecombe Community of Rocky Mount to the late James Mark and Ruby Powell Goff. Graduate of West Edgecombe High School Class of 1950, Registered Nurse Graduate of Parkview Nurses School Class of 1953. Dedicated...
Dorothy "Dot" P. Stallings
Apr 17, 2019
Zebulon- Dorothy P. Stallings, age 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, April 17, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Jr." Stallings; son, Blake Stallings; and brother, Willard Perkerson. She leaves a loving family that includes her son, Derek Stallings (Kim) of Elm City; grandchildren, Holly Lewis (Todd) of Rocky Mount, Adam Stallings (Rhiannon)...
Betty H. Denson
Apr 16, 2019
Rocky Mount
Following a wonderful and fulfilling life that spanned almost 100 years, Betty H. Denson, age 90, took her rest and was called Home to her Savior Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Nash UNC HealthCare. Born with a servant's heart, Betty dearly loved her church, family and friends. Her gift of hospitality was a blessing to...
Charles Daniel Hinson
Apr 15, 2019
ROCKY MOUNT –
Charles Daniel Hinson, age 86, passed away Monday, April15, 2019.
He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for his beloved wife of sixty-one years, Patsy Hinson;
daughter, Whitney Hinson, both of Rocky Mount; brother, Johnny M. Hinson (Frances) of Kinston; along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and...
Dennis James Hadnott
Apr 14, 2019
NASHVILLE
It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Hadnott announces his passing on Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Dennis, 58 years old, was born on January 7, 1961 in Rocky Mount, NC. He will be missed greatly by his siblings, Janet Briley, Sandra Patterson (Roger), Sonny Hadnott (Linda), and Bennie Hadnott. Dennis also...
Anita Ruth (Davis) Brinkley
Apr 10, 2019
SHARPSBURG –
Anita Ruth Davis Brinkley, age 83, passed away at her home on April 10, 2019.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 36 years, John C. Brinkley; beloved feline companion Kissey Mae; step daughter, Janelle Brinkley of Rocky Mount. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to...
Thomas Manning
Apr 7, 2019
NASHVILLE - Ralph "Thomas" Manning, age 74, passed away Sunday morning, April 7, 2019 at Nash UNC HealthCare.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Gilbert and Kathleen James Manning. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Janice Parker Manning; children, Alisa Kent (John) and Krisan Ellis, all of Nashville; brother, Bobby Manning...
Reba "Nanny" W. Bass
Apr 3, 2019
Elm City - With her loving family by her side, Reba W. "Nanny" Bass, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday afternoon, April 3, 2019. Nanny was preceded in death by her husband, William H. "Jack" Bass; son-in-law, Ricky Cobb, and grandson-in-law, Rod Jones. She leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for her daughters, Linda Bass Lancaster...
Wayne Edward Kinder
Apr 1, 2019
WAYNE EDWARD KINDER
July 14,1937 – April 1, 2019
Wayne E. Kinder, 81, passed away in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on April 1, 2019. He was born in Malden, Missouri, on July 14, 1937, to Orion Wesley and Helen (Corn) Kinder. In 1963, Wayne married Karen Ann (Kane). They were fortunate to spend 34 years...
Christopher Shawn Bell
Apr 1, 2019
Rocky Mount- Christopher "Chris" Shawn Bell, age 31, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019.
Chris was preceded in death by his brother, John E. Bell, Jr.; maternal grandfather, James W. Steen; and paternal grandfather, Clair Joseph Bell. He is survived by his wife, Hollie Bell; children, Maranda and Nickolas of Bethel; parents, John and Carla Bell of...
Cleveland Price Cherry, Jr.
Mar 31, 2019
ROCKY MOUNT -
Cleveland Price Cherry Jr, 55, passed away March 31, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Wake County on September 27, 1963.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cleveland Price Cherry.
Price grew up in Rocky Mount and graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High...
David Lee Deal, Sr.
Mar 27, 2019
Pinetops - David Lee Deal, age 68, passed away Wednesday evening, March 27, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Webb Deal; son, Edward Daughtridge and his wife, Krystle of Rocky Mount; granddaughter, Zoey Daughtridge; brother, Paul Deal and his wife, Barbara of Pinetops; sister, Carolyn Vick of Pinetops; along with a host of nieces, nephews,...
Stephen Woodson Parrish
Mar 26, 2019
Rocky Mount-
Stephen Woodson Parrish, 61, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Nash UNC HealthCare, surrounded by his loving daughter and mother. He was born in Nash County, December 5, 1957 to Harold Woodson Parrish and Dorothy Taylor Parrish.
Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Harold Parrish, and his father-in-law, Robert Lee...
Grant Thomas Waters
Mar 25, 2019
Rocky Mount - Grant Thomas Waters, age 42, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, March 29 at Webbs Chapel Baptist Church, Macclesfield. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Grant is survived by his daughter, Chloe Faith Waters; mother, Jeanne Tant of Rocky Mount; father,...
William "Billy" Lester Shearin
Mar 25, 2019
ROCKY MOUNT -
William "Billy" Lester Shearin, age 57, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Carlton and Susie Brake Shearin.
He is survived by his wife, Shelby Abrams Shearin; son, David L. Shearin, both of Wilson; brothers, Carl, Phillip, and Warren Shearin; mother-in-law, Rosa...
Beverly Lewis Hyman
Mar 21, 2019
TARBORO - Beverly Lewis Hyman, age 55, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Eric and Brandon Spain and a brother, Charlie "Bubba" Lewis.
She is survived by her son, Austin Thomas Hyman; parents, Charlie and Miriam Lewis, all of Tarboro; and brother, Dennis Lewis and his wife,...
Sam J. Tyson
Mar 21, 2019
SPRING HOPE - Sam Tyson, age 85, passed away Thursday morning, March 21, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Elba Taylor Tyson; brothers, Frank Tyson and William "Bill" Tyson; and sister, Mary Mathews.
He leaves a lifetime of wonderful memories for his devoted wife of sixty years, Glen Tyson; daughter,...
Charity Renae Hill
Mar 16, 2019
NASHVILLE -
Charity Renae Hill, age 41, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019.
She leaves three children, Kaleb Scott Hill, Kacie Rae Long, and Thomas Lee Sawrey; parents, Garry and Angela Hill, all of Nashville; siblings, Timothy Garry Hill (Maria) of Spring Hope, Cynthia Louanne Hill of Richmond, Va., and April Lynn Hill of Clinton;...
Stephen Allen "Steve" Jones
Mar 16, 2019
ROCKY MOUNT -
Stephen Allen "Steve" Jones., age 69, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 16, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Jessie Burrell Jones; and brother, J.R. Jones.
He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Candace Puckett Jones; daughter, Stephenie Jones Kissinger (Kurt) of Winston-Salem;...
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