Obituaries

May 30, 2020

ROCKY MOUNT -

Jack Crociata, age 79, woke up in Heaven Saturday, May 30,2020. Although the world is a little dimmer, Heaven is shining a lot brighter. Our Father was a loving man. He taught how to love with your whole heart and to always give to anyone in need. He retired from Carolina Freight where he...

May 29, 2020

NASHVILLE-

William Otis Griffin, age 97, passed away peacefully at Nash UNC HealthCare on May 29th, 2020.  Born in Nash County on August 11th, 1922, he was the son of William Archibald Griffin and Mary Capps Griffin.  He graduated from Red Oak High School and was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church.

After graduation,...

May 28, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Kimberly McKinney Eilers, 53, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020.

In addition to her parents, Moody T. and Ann McKinney of Rocky Mount, Kimberly is survived by her husband, John A. Eilers, Jr.; children, Christopher Thompson of Dallas, Texas, Dustin Thompson of Hickory, two sons actively serving in the Marine Corp: Jacob...

May 24, 2020

Macclesfield

William "Little David" Raynor, age 48, passed away Sunday, May 24th, 2020.

Little David's journey here on earth began in Edgecombe County, NC as a son born on January 13, 1972 to David and Lela Page Raynor. From an early age, he had a passion for life and enjoyed being with his family and...

May 23, 2020

Rocky Mount –

Carl Franklin Sellars, 84, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday evening, May 23, 2020.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Proctor Sellars; children, Debbie Sellars (Burt Philips), Ronnie Sellars (Mike McCain), and Kathy Sellars Adcox (Mark); stepchildren, Jeff Dillon (Renee), Kelly Paris, and Jennifer Fisher...

May 22, 2020

Dennis Robert Sawyer, 78, surrounded by his daughters, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, May 22, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Lee Scott Sawyer; parents, John Alfred and Evelyn Skyles Sawyer; and son-in-law, Kemp Edwards.  Dennis proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp and was an employee...

May 21, 2020

ELM CITY -

Sharon Renne Syfrett, age 53, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Arrangements will be posted when available.

May 17, 2020

Nashville

Hubert H. Hyde, age 95, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in the comfort of his home following an extended illness.

Hubert was born in Tifton, Ga. on January 13, 1925 to the late Charlie R. and Maggie Thomas Hyde.  He was also preceded in death by...

May 16, 2020

Pinetops -

William Howard Taylor, 56, passed away Saturday, May 16th, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson Taylor Sr. and Carolyn Ann Taylor.  He is survived by his wife, Vicky Taylor of Pinetops; son, William Howard Taylor II; daughter, Tiffany Leigh Taylor; grandchildren, Alana Kokoruda, Melanie Ann Peaden, Damon Wilson...

May 15, 2020

Robert "Bob"O'Neil , age 72, died of  a heart attack on  May 15, 2020, in Greenville NC at Vidant Health.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jeffrey Lynn O'Neil, of  Tarboro, NC; his daughter Heather Dautrich of Waldorf , Maryland. His daughter, Holly Zegalia (Steve) of  St. Leonard Maryland; and his grandchildren William Dautrich IV, Charles Zegalia...

May 12, 2020

RALEIGH –

Bobby Ross Jones, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. He was born July 12,1934 in Nashville, N.C. to LeRoy and Rella (Strickland) Jones.

In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine C. Jones, son, Douglas Arnold Jones, and infant daughter, Donna Lynn Jones.

May 9, 2020

WILMINGTON -

Nikki Jackson, age 37, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Barbara "Mimi" Joyner and paternal grandmother, Rosa Garris Jackson. Nikki will be missed by her four children, Austin and Evan Gore, Riley Tartt, and Isabella Aguirre; parents, Luanna and Jerry Jackson of Rocky Mount; brother, Christopher...

May 1, 2020

NASHVILLE –

Ernest Leo Long, age 86, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro. Leo was preceded in death by two sons, Audie Leo Long and James Thomas Long, as well as five brothers and four sisters.

He leaves his loving wife of eighteen years, Audrey Carpenter Long; son, Timothy...

Apr 29, 2020

Tarboro –

Helen Webb Daniel, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 29, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Kornegay Daniel; parents, William Harvey and Daisy Ruth Webb; brothers, Raymond, Herman, and Wayne Webb; and sisters, Mildred Everette and Betty Brooks Holland....

Apr 27, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Walter Frank Lynn, Jr., age 75, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter F., Sr. and Nellie Worrell Lynn. Walter was a farmer for most of his life. He also was a contractor for UPS and FedEx for many years. He traveled many miles from South...

Apr 27, 2020

Nashville -

Miles Jefferson "Jeff" Joyner, Jr., age 66, passed away Monday, April 27th, 2020 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miles J. and Pattie Ruth Joyner, and an infant sister. Jeff is survived by his devoted wife of thirty-seven years, Pamela Baker Joyner; beloved daughter,...

Apr 27, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Sandra Jean Alford, age 63, passed away Monday, April 27th, 2020 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Clara Alford, and a sister, Kennette Alford. She is survived by her daughters, Keri Crisp of Nashville and Amanda Crisp of Rocky Mount; granddaughter, Sunny Robinson; sisters, Alice House of...

Apr 26, 2020

Tarboro -

William T. Harris, age 67, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He is survived by his sons, Bryan Harris (Heather) of Rocky Mount and Kevin Harris of Conetoe; grandson, Caleb Harris; sisters, Brenda Dodson (Paul) of Clover, SC and Judy Bullock of Tarboro.

A private...

Apr 25, 2020

Rocky Mount -

With her beloved family by her side, Rose Ann Holloman, age 63, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, April 25th, 2020.

She is survived by her husband, Al Holloman; parents, Carrol James and Jean J. Harper of Selma; children, Heidi Mitchum (William) of Tarboro, Carrie Boykin (Billy) of Pinetops; step- daughter,...

Apr 21, 2020

Tarboro -

On April 21, 2020, Lindy Earl Walton, Jr., age 68, went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 26, 1951, he was the son of Lindy Earl Walton, Sr, (deceased) and Mary Joyce Woodard, (deceased). Junior was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles...