Obituaries

Nov 20, 2025

Nashville –

Cody Matthew Brawner, age 34, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1991 in Durham, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Brittany Brawner.

He is survived by his father, Miles Brawner of Zebulon; mother, Mary Jo Clayton of Asheboro; daughter, Phoebe Brawner of South...

Nov 18, 2025

Middlesex -

Linna "Lakey" Hunt, 67, of Middlesex, NC, went home to be with The Lord on November 18, 2025.

Born on October 6, 1958, in Tarboro, NC, Linna was the daughter of the late Vernon and Virginia Denton. She grew up surrounded by a large, close-knit family, and carried that same love and loyalty...

Nov 18, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Donald Ray Bowden, our beloved husband, father, father-in-law, Papa, brother, and friend, passed away on November 18, 2025. He passed after an extended illness at his home, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 78.

He was born in Nash County on December 10, 1946 to Allen and Estelle Bowden....

Nov 14, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Reverend MeLinda Kristine Gonzalez, 50, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, was received into God's presence on Friday, November 14, 2025, much sooner than expected.

Born on June 2, 1975, in Washington, D.C., MeLinda moved with her family to Fredericksburg, Virginia, in 1978. She attended Faith Baptist School, Battlefield Elementary and Middle Schools,...

Nov 14, 2025

Tarboro -

Barbara Haynes Speed passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on November 14, 2025, after a short and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Barbara was born on March 24, 1938, in Concord, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Grady J. Haynes and Annie Johnson Haynes, both of whom preceded her...

Nov 12, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Linda Gupton, age 68 of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on November 12, 2025. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Charles "Pete" Gupton; her son, Wilfred "Dale" Joyner and wife Heather; her grandchildren, Gavin and Audrey Joyner; her sisters, Sharon Evans and husband Jr., Jennifer Shenigo, Sherrie...

Nov 6, 2025

Ocala, FL -

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Harrell "Shane" Jeffries on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. Shane was born on April 8, 1961 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed fishing and loved listening to music.

He is survived by his...

Nov 6, 2025

Nashville -

Edward "Tiny" Leamon Meyer left us Thursday, November 6, 2025. We held onto him as long as we could, until Jesus took his hands from ours. We can only imagine the big kiss and "Hey Honey" from his wife Donna and a great big hug from his mama as they welcomed him Home.

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Nov 6, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Pamela Stocks, age 65, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Tarboro Health and Rehab in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was born on December 21, 1959 in Calhoun County, Alabama, the only child of Conrad and Carol Hill Faircloth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn...

Nov 5, 2025

Wilson –

Judy Smith Morgan, age 78, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born in Troup County, Georgia on May 15, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Smith and Margie Garrett; brother, Gary Smith and sister, Patricia Willcutt.

She is survived...

Oct 31, 2025

Louisburg –

Mona "Lisa" Dean, age 65, passed away peacefully Friday, October 31, 2025 at Maria Parham Health Hospital in Henderson, North Carolina. She was born in Franklin County on November 30, 1959 to Jimmy and Mollie Champion Dean.

In addition to her parents, Lisa was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Sam Champion,...

Oct 30, 2025

Rocky Mount

Carol Brander, age 62, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 30, 2025. She was born in Westchester County New York on January 24, 1963 to parents, Peter and Beatrice Hyler Viola.

Carol was a devoted daughter, wife, and mother who made many lifelong friends. She was a large lover of animals and fully...

Oct 30, 2025

Black Creek -

Roxy Faye Baker, age 45, passed away peacefully at her home early Thursday morning, October 30, 2025. She is survived by her devoted husband of twenty years, Richard Baker; daughters, Rebecca and Roseanna Baker; mother-in-law, Jean A. Baker; sisters-in-law, Deborah Bridgers (Toby) and Barbara Ellis; her precious fur babies, Two and Sue; along with...

Oct 28, 2025

Elm City –

Douglas Anthony "Tony" Hardy, age 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025 at his home in Elm City. His journey began in Edgecombe County on July 26, 1948, son of Otto and Elizabeth Spruill Hardy, both of whom preceded him in death.

Tony's early years were shaped by his experiences...

Oct 25, 2025

Pinetops -

Moresa Hoggard Stalls died peacefully in her sleep Saturday morning, October 25, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. She was born in Edgecombe County on February 16, 1998 and was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Georgia Hoggard Peaden.

She is survived by her husband, Adam "AJ" Stalls; brother, James Hoggard; uncles, Kelly...

Oct 25, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Frank Woodruff, age 60, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning, October 25, 2025. He is survived by his life partner, Kathy Macey; mother, Mary Woodruff, of Elm City; siblings, Brenda Stelck of Wilson, Dorothy Collins (Jayson) and  Daryl Woodruff (Christy), all of Greenville, Donna Buck (Marvin) of Kinston, and Denise Glover (Stephen)...

Oct 23, 2025

"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, 'Come to Me."

Tarboro -

With his beloved wife, Bernedett by his side, Patrick Anthony Thigpen, age 68, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, at the ECU Cancer Center of Greenville, following...

Oct 21, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Richard Lovett, Sr., aka  "PopPop", passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday afternoon, October 21, 2025 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born in Middlesex County, New Jersey on February 11, 1940 to Aurelius and Jessie Mae Lovett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Barbara J....

Oct 18, 2025

Newport -

Lisa Ward, age 57, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 18, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born November 19, 1967 in Nash County, Lisa was the only daughter of Allen and Mary Elizabeth Ward, both of whom preceded her in death.

She grew to become a loving daughter, sister, mother, adoring...

Oct 15, 2025

Tarboro -

Deborah "Debbie" Turner, age 71, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born in Nash County on July 19, 1954 to Milton Earl and Lucille Neville Henry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Cecil" Turner and...