Obituaries

Oct 2, 2025

Rocky Mount -

R.L. Jackson, age 85, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday evening, October 2, 2025. His journey began in Eulonia, Georgia on September 19, 1940, the first born of eleven children to Raymond Lacy Jackson, Sr. and Kathleen Wester Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Sep 30, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Connie Upchurch Goodman age 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, September 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on May 15, 1953, in Bunn, NC and moved to Rocky Mount in 1961 at age 8.  She lived a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness and never met a stranger. ...

Sep 27, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Danny Jordan, age 79, passed away on September 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd S. Jordan, Jr. and his mother, Betty L. Jordan.

He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-eight years, Janet Ann Taylor Jordan; their three children, Jay Jordan (Erica), Jill O'Brien (Pat) and...

Sep 25, 2025

Tarboro -

Dr. Frederick Darnley, Jr., age 76, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. His journey began in Bristol, Virginia on February 12, 1949, born to Dora Mae Darnley and Frederick Darnley, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ian Darnley (2012).

In 1970, during his Senior year...

Sep 23, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Eric David Miller, beloved husband, father and grandfather, departed this life on September 23, 2025. Born in Maryland in 1945, he grew up in Georgia, and was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney S. & Carolyn P. Miller, and his older brother, Sid, Jr. He is survived by his soulmate and loving wife...

Sep 11, 2025

Spencer H. Etheridge, age 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 11, 2025.

A private memorial will take place at a later date.

Sep 10, 2025

Tarboro -

With her loving family close by her side, Lola Ann Barfield finished her race and went Home to meet her Lord and Savior Wednesday afternoon, September 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hahn McDonald; sister, Mary Ann Berridge; brother, Chesley "Little Chesley" McDonald; and husband, Wayne Barfield.

Lola...

Sep 7, 2025

Pinetops –

Denise Carson, age 59, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, September 7, 2025 at Service League Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC. She was born in Edgecombe County on August 1, 1966, the second child and oldest daughter of Roland and Betty "Jackie" Marlow.

Raised with a large and loving family, Denise grew to become...

Sep 3, 2025

Spring Hope

Gladys Miles Lofgren, age 95, passed away Wednesday morning, September 3, 2025 at Nash UNC Healthcare in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, September 8, 2025 at Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601. The family will greet friends immediately following the service and...

Aug 30, 2025

Nashville –

Kimbra Lynch Baker, age 64, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born in Mecklenburg County on November 2, 1960. She was preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her as their own, Hubert and Edith Moore; father, Douglas H. Lynch; mother, Charlotte Glass and son, Corey Baker.

She is...

Aug 29, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Marvin Ray Taylor, age 81, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born in Edgecombe County on July 3, 1944 to George W. and Dora Dew Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Penny Baker Taylor; brother, Pete Taylor; sisters, Lois Turner and Jean Lewis...

Aug 25, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Mary Ward Hagans, age 80, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025. Her journey began in Albany, New York on August 29, 1944.

She is survived by her children, Frank Bullock, Jr., Marcie Foskey and L.T. Bullock. "Nana" especially adored her grandson, Chet Bullock and great-granddaughter, Gwenivere Bullock.

Mary was proud...

Aug 24, 2025

Rocky Mount

What a life – from Keechtown, Tarboro to Goldsboro Odd Fellows Home for Children to a military career in the Air Force and a Federal government job in transportation specializing in Air Traffic Control. No one would have guessed at an early age just how intelligent he was – but they watched from afar at...

Aug 24, 2025

Whitakers -

Ginny Kay Rackley Hunter, 66, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Whitakers, N.C on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Ginny was born on October 4, 1958 in Clarksville, T.N. She was the youngest child of Nashville, N.C natives, Francis Ondra Rackley and Dorothy Harris Rackley. Francis was a decorated World War II Army...

Aug 21, 2025

Sharpsburg -

Patrick Lee "Pat" Outlaw, age 58, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Lee Outlaw and grandparents, Paul Edward Bunn and Ruby Edith Parker Bunn.

Pat was an avid lover of racing and a talented...

Aug 19, 2025

White Springs, FL –

Rich "Matt" Armbruster, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born in Claymont County, Delaware on December 13, 1969 and grew to become a loving son, grandson, father and husband.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Charles and Margaret Armbruster and his...

Aug 17, 2025

Pinetops -

Armon "Butch" W. Waters, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday morning, August 17, 2025. Born in Edgecombe County on August 5th, 1943, Butch was the oldest of five children of Armon and Edith Savage Waters. He grew up in the Speed/Coakley area, enjoying endless outdoor adventures with many childhood friends.

Aug 15, 2025

Battleboro -

In the early morning hours of Friday, August 15, 2025, our beloved father, Papa, and dear friend finished his race and claimed his victory with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

This amazing journey began on April 3, 1947 in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, when Ira Benjamin and Grace Virginia Cohoon were blessed...

Aug 10, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Michael James Murray, 63, died Sunday, August 10, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family after a courageous battle with liver disease. He was preceded in death by his father, William R. Murray.

Mike was born in Rocky Mount and attended Rocky Mount Senior High. His most rewarding work was owning and...

Aug 6, 2025

Tarboro –

Thomas Joseph Pollard, age 49, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born in Edgecombe County on January 19, 1976 to Larry and Mary Frances Pollard. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Angela M. Pollard and nephew, Jeremy Lee Pollard.

He is survived by his...