Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.
Phillip James Taylor
Jun 12, 2019
Phillip James Taylor, affectionately known as Papa Phil, left this earth for his heavenly home on June 12, 2019.
Phil was born on February 2, 1946 in Pitt County to his loving parents, Amos and Maggie Taylor. Phil was quite a character who loved to joke and cut up with anyone he came in contact with. He...
Oliver May Cone
Jun 12, 2019
Rocky Mount -
Oliver M. Cone, age 75, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita "Teeny" Cone and brother, Thomas Cone. He is survived by his son, Robbie Cone and wife, Tracy of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Haley and Logan; brothers, Ray Cone...
Walter Franklin Rose
Jun 3, 2019
Rocky Mount -
Walter Franklin Rose, age 66, passed away Monday morning, June 3, 2019 at Hunter Hill Assisted Living.
Family and friends will gather to remember his life with a memorial service at 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 6 at Memorial Baptist Church, 5399 Old Wilson Rd., Rocky Mount. Visitation will take place immediately following...
Cornell Foch Silar
May 22, 2019
Rocky Mount-
CORNELL FOCH SILAR, age 79, passed away Wednesday evening, May 22, 2019 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Roy and Anna S. Silar, and brother, Leon Silar.
He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty years, Linda P. Silar; sons, Cornell...
James Ray Lamm
May 19, 2019
Nashville-
JAMES RAY LAMM, age 78, passed away Sunday evening, May 19, 2019 at his home.
He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-four years, Martha C. Lamm; children, Laurie Lamm Weston (Butch) of Washington, NC, Karen Lamm Cardinale (Sonny) of Rocky Mount, James Ronald "Ron" Lamm (Laura) of Castalia, Joni Lamm Brantley (Ben)...
Bobby Wayne Manning
May 16, 2019
Rocky Mount-
BOBBY WAYNE MANNING, age 65, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Kathleen James Manning; and brother, Ralph Thomas Manning.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Anne Kennedy Manning; children, John Ryan Manning and...
Carl Warren "Bill" Pitt
Apr 24, 2019
Carl Warren "Bill" Pitt
Carl Warren (Bill) Pitt, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.Ā He was born on October 19, 1941 to William Walton and Sadie Manning Pitt. Bill graduated from South Edgecombe High School in Pinetops and was employed as an equipment installer at Carolina Telephone Company.
In addition to his parents,...
William Noah Harrelson
Apr 21, 2019
"Noah Bean"
Noah Harrelson, 21 of Tarboro, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019.
Noah loved making other laugh and spending time with his friends.Ā He enjoyed working with Freedom Enterprise as a Semi-skilled Electricians Apprentice, with plans to become a licensed Electrician.Ā Noah spent his free time studying film, watching and playing baseball, and playing...
Hilmer Stewart Jones
Apr 20, 2019
Stewart Jones, 73, of Rocky Mount passed away on April 19, 2019.Ā He was a long time resident of Kinston and a graduate of Grainger High School where he earned an athletic letter in the game of golf.Ā Following graduation, he followed his passion for golf while serving as an Assistant Club Pro, a Club Pro, owner of golf...
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 (fiancƩe, 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.Ā Born on August 27, 1932 in the West Edgecombe Community of Rocky Mount to the late James Mark and Ruby Powell Goff.Ā Graduate of West Edgecombe High School Class of 1950, Registered Nurse Graduate of Parkview Nurses School Class of 1953.Ā 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 SaviorĀ 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 ā
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 ā
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.Ā 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 ā 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 NickolasĀ of Bethel; parents, John and Carla Bell of...
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