Obituaries

Mar 12, 2019

SIMS -

William "Billy" Ruffin, Jr., age 64, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, March 12, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William P. and Jean Davis Ruffin; brother, Robin Ruffin; and former wife, Diane Jones.

He is survived by his son, William Alex (Nick) Laws of Gastonia; daughter, Lori Wood...

Mar 9, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT-

Our mom, Daphine Brown, has heard the words, "Well done, thy good and faithful servant."  On March 9th her faith became sight as she entered heaven and saw her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She has also been reunited with her loving parents, Tommy and Cora Layton; her devoted husband of forty-seven years, Jesse Brown,Jr.;...

Mar 3, 2019

TARBORO -

Lena Mae Bland Cherry, age 94, passed away Sunday evening, March 3, 2019. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Martin Memorial Gardens in Williamston.

Mar 1, 2019

WILSON -

Timothy "Timmy" Ray Skinner, age 55, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Carolyn Skinner.

Timmy is survived by his daughter, Nikki Skinner of Daytona, Florida; fiancée, Eleanor Nutt of the home; sisters, Susan Green (Mike)...

Feb 25, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT

With her devoted family by her side, Kimberly Jo Prince, age 52, passed away peacefully at her home Monday night, February 25, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruth Holloman; sisters, Deborah Wall and Linda Tucker; and brother, Wesley Holloman.

She leaves a lifetime of treasured...

Feb 24, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT

Robert S. Hinkle, age 64, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at UNC HealthCare in Rocky Mount.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Hinkle; children, Jeremy Allen Bailey and Sabrina Michelle Bailey; step-daughter, Kimberly Gaskins (Paul); sister, Linda Jane Hinkle; granddaughters, Samantha and Miranda Gaskins.

A private memorial will take...

Feb 24, 2019

PINETOPS

Taylor Linelle Stallings, age 23, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019.

She is survived by her parents, Robin and Danny Stallings; siblings, Bradley Stallings (Victoria Allen), Emily Vick, and Brent Vick; niece, Alyssa Stallings; along with a host of extended relatives and family friends.

Taylor's life will be celebrated with a memorial...

Feb 23, 2019

SPRING HOPE

Eula D Brantley, age 92, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Brantley; and sisters, Thelma Hancock and Louise Schneller. She is survived by her daughters, Pam Brantley and Sherri Lamm (Wayne); grandson, Zachary Lamm, all of Spring Hope; and brother, Robert Denton (Alice) of...

Feb 15, 2019

Stanley David "Stan" Webb, age 70, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Starkey Davis Webb and Annie M. Webb; and sisters, Betty Liggon and Linda Leggett.

He is survived by three children, Kari Webb (Tim) and Cameron Webb, all of Rocky Mount, and Jocelyn Webb of California;...

Jan 31, 2019

​Ora Lee Alford, age 84, passed away  at her home Thursday, January 31, 2019.

She was born in Nash County, NC December 18, 1934 to Herbert and Elizabeth H. Pendergrass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Arthur Alford; sons, Joseph and Art Alford; and siblings, Bud Pendergrass, Donald Ray...

Jan 30, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT - Tammie L. Robinson, age 48, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

She is survived by her children: Yashema Robinson, Naquin Robinson, Jarreak Lawson, and Quardiar Lawson, all of Rocky Mount; and two grandchildren, Takala and Tae'quan Robinson. She also leaves her father, Nathaniel Robinson of Missouri and several siblings, nieces, nephews and other extended...

Jan 26, 2019

John Ballance, age 59, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Ruby Ballance; brothers, Douglas and Jeff Ballance, and sister, Cheryl Johnson. He leaves his devoted wife, Teresa Daniels-Ballance; son, Jonathan Ballance and his wife, Sarah; grandson, Jacob Ballance; sister, Jackie Turner, all of Rocky Mount; sister, Lynda...

Jan 22, 2019

Joseph F. Lynn, Jr., age 42, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at his home.

Joe was preceded in death by an aunt, Jackie Gardner Light and uncle, Edgar Gene Gardner. He is survived by his son, Joseph F. Lynn, III; parents, Joseph F. Lynn, Sr. and Shirley Gardner Lynn; sister, Crystal Lynn Sears; companion, JoAnne Coley;...

Jan 20, 2019

Julian C. Tyson, age 83, passed away Sunday, January 20th, 2019.

He attended Shenandoah Baptist Church and was a long-time member of West Mount Ruritan Club. He also owned and operated Tyson's Pest Control for twenty-six years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Myrtie Tyson and is survived by his wife...

Jan 17, 2019

Henry Lloyd Fleming, age 71, passed away Thursday, Jan 17 at Nash UNC HealthCare. A private memorial will take place at a later date.

Jan 16, 2019

Allen Key, age 66, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

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He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Woods and brother, Johnny Key.

He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for his beloved wife, Denise Fleming Key; children, Mary Katrina Key of the home, Rachel...

Nov 30, 2018

Jerry C. Hux, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC but lived most of his life in Virginia before returning to assist with the care of his parents. He was an auto body and paint technician for twenty-five years and spent fifteen years in the commercial...

Rock Hill -

Paris Edward "Eddie" Booth met his Lord face-to-face on Sunday, February 23, 2025, passing peacefully at PruittHealth, Rock Hill where he lived for the past three years.

Born in Huntington, WV, to parents, George Hurston Booth and Dorothy Blair Booth, Eddie spent his childhood years in Rocky Mount, NC. It was there...

Rocky Mount-

Henry "HANK" Banff, age 80, peacefully passed Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home with his loving wife and devoted caregiver, Lee and loyal eldest son, Steven by his side. His life's journey began in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, on June 24, 1944. He graduated from Glassboro High School, and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass,...

Hampton, VA -

Bruce Fuller Hicks Snellings, 102, of Hampton, VA, died peacefully on February 15, 2024. Bruce was born on April 4, 1921, on a farm in Nash County, NC, to Billie and Manolia Wells Fuller. Her husband, Norman Hicks, died when she was 28 years old. She also was preceded in death by her husband,...