Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.

Thomas Manning

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

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

Wayne Edward Kinder

Apr 1, 2019

WAYNE EDWARD KINDER

July 14,1937 – 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

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 Nickolas of Bethel; parents, John and Carla Bell of...

Cleveland Price Cherry, Jr.

Cleveland Price Cherry, Jr.

Mar 31, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT -

Cleveland Price Cherry Jr, 55, passed away March 31, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Wake County on September 27, 1963.

He was preceded in death by his father, Cleveland Price Cherry.

Price grew up in Rocky Mount and graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High...

David Lee Deal, Sr.

David Lee Deal, Sr.

Mar 27, 2019

Pinetops - David Lee Deal, age 68, passed away Wednesday evening, March 27, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Webb Deal; son, Edward Daughtridge and his wife, Krystle of Rocky Mount; granddaughter, Zoey Daughtridge; brother, Paul Deal and his wife, Barbara of Pinetops; sister, Carolyn Vick of Pinetops; along with a host of nieces, nephews,...

Stephen Woodson Parrish

Stephen Woodson Parrish

Mar 26, 2019

Rocky Mount-

Stephen Woodson Parrish, 61, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Nash UNC HealthCare, surrounded by his loving daughter and mother.  He was born in Nash County, December 5, 1957 to Harold Woodson Parrish and Dorothy Taylor Parrish.

Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Harold Parrish, and his father-in-law, Robert Lee...

Grant Thomas Waters

Grant Thomas Waters

Mar 25, 2019

Rocky Mount - Grant Thomas Waters, age 42, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, March 29 at Webbs Chapel Baptist Church, Macclesfield. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Grant is survived by his daughter, Chloe Faith Waters; mother, Jeanne Tant of Rocky Mount; father,...

William "Billy" Lester Shearin

William "Billy" Lester Shearin

Mar 25, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT -

William "Billy" Lester Shearin, age 57, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Carlton and Susie Brake Shearin.

He is survived by his wife, Shelby Abrams Shearin; son, David L. Shearin, both of Wilson; brothers, Carl, Phillip, and Warren Shearin; mother-in-law, Rosa...

Beverly Lewis Hyman

Beverly Lewis Hyman

Mar 21, 2019

TARBORO - Beverly Lewis Hyman, age 55, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Eric and Brandon Spain and a brother, Charlie "Bubba" Lewis.

She is survived by her son, Austin Thomas Hyman; parents, Charlie and Miriam Lewis, all of Tarboro; and brother, Dennis Lewis and his wife,...

Sam J. Tyson

Sam J. Tyson

Mar 21, 2019

SPRING HOPE - Sam Tyson, age 85, passed away Thursday morning, March 21, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Elba Taylor Tyson; brothers, Frank Tyson and William "Bill" Tyson; and sister, Mary Mathews.

He leaves a lifetime of wonderful memories for his devoted wife of sixty years, Glen Tyson; daughter,...

Charity Renae Hill

Charity Renae Hill

Mar 16, 2019

NASHVILLE -

Charity Renae Hill, age 41, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019.

She leaves three children, Kaleb Scott Hill, Kacie Rae Long, and Thomas Lee Sawrey; parents, Garry and Angela Hill, all of Nashville; siblings, Timothy Garry Hill (Maria) of Spring Hope, Cynthia Louanne Hill of Richmond, Va., and April Lynn Hill of Clinton;...

Stephen Allen "Steve" Jones

Stephen Allen "Steve" Jones

Mar 16, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT -

Stephen Allen "Steve" Jones., age 69, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 16, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Jessie Burrell Jones; and brother, J.R. Jones.

He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Candace Puckett Jones; daughter, Stephenie Jones Kissinger (Kurt) of Winston-Salem;...

William P. "Billy" Ruffin, Jr.

William P. "Billy" Ruffin, Jr.

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...

Daphine (Layton)  Brown

Daphine (Layton) Brown

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.;...

Lena Mae (Bland)  Cherry

Lena Mae (Bland) Cherry

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.

Timothy Ray ("Timmy")  Skinner

Timothy Ray ("Timmy") Skinner

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)...

Kimberly Jo (Holloman)  Prince

Kimberly Jo (Holloman) Prince

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...

Robert Sherwood Hinkle

Robert Sherwood Hinkle

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...

Taylor Linelle Stallings

Taylor Linelle Stallings

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...

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