Obituaries

Oct 19, 2019

Rocky Mount -

Mabel Sutton Williams, age 96, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, October 19, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Wilson County on May 15, 1923 to Joseph and Malissa Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Williams and twelve older siblings. She is greatly...

Oct 15, 2019

SMITHFIELD, NC –​

Lucille Cone Narron, age 83 and formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vester May and Zettie W. Cone; husband, Roland Narron; sons, Randy Ray Narron and Gilbert Narron; brothers, Thomas Cone and Oliver Cone; and sister, Adjadine Christenberry.

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Oct 15, 2019

Tarboro-

Anna Christine Jackson Rose, 78, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.  Christine was born to the late Rufus and Evelyn Jackson on March 9, 1941.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Donald Edward Rose Sr., husband Kenneth Ralph Loy, her son Thomas Perry Rose; and her brother James...

Oct 14, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT, NC –​

Peggy Hoggard Patterson, age 87, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday evening, October 14, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence E. and Mattie P. Hoggard; daughter-in-law, Barbara Patterson; brothers, Jake Hoggard, Lieutenant Colonel Harvey C. Hoggard (Retired), Steve Hoggard, and...

Oct 7, 2019

Macclesfield -

Rusty Sears, age 53, passed away Monday morning, October 7, 2019 at Vidant In Patient Hospice in Greenville, NC after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Rusty was preceded in death by a sister, Shannon Zerby. He spent the last 35 years working as an electrician, beginning with T.L. Murray Electric and ending with Alco...

Oct 4, 2019

Rocky Mount - Jimmy Alan Davis, age 66, passed away Friday afternoon, October 4, 2019 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. A service to remember and celebrate Jimmy's life will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, Oct 7 at the Chapel on the Hill at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with family and friends will start at 10:00 am,...

Oct 2, 2019

FALKLAND

Samuel House Register, age 84, was born October 26, 1934 to Stuart and Cora Register. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy Register and Sgt Major Forrest Register; and sisters, Marjorie Hale and Merle Carlyle. He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for his wife, Carol Norville Register; daughter,...

Sep 28, 2019

Wilson

John Wesley Lucas, age 80, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Wilson House in Wilson, NC.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette Lucas and infant son, John Wesley Lucas, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Yvonne Lucas and her children, Amy Reason and...

Sep 27, 2019

Tarboro -

Elaine Muse Thompson, age 85, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 28, 2019 at The Fountains at The Albemarle.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Weston W. Jr. and Margaret A. Muse, husband, Gerald K. "Jerry" Thompson, and brother, Weston W. Muse, III. She is survived by her children, Gerald K....

Sep 27, 2019

Macclesfield -

James C. "Pop" Parker, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, September 27, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his son, Greg Parker and is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Parker; daughters, Rose Wainwright and husband, Phillip, and Kim Tyson and husband, Joab. Pop was especially proud of his...

Sep 25, 2019

Red Oak -

Heyward Willis Watford, Jr. passed into Heaven on September 25, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Heyward W. Watford and brother, J. Wayne Watford. He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Candice W. Watford; son, Heyward W. Watford, III (Jennifer); daughter, Michelle D. Watford, all of Red...

Sep 23, 2019

Castalia -

Luther "Pete" Harper, Jr., age 65, passed away Monday night, September 23, 2019.

He is survived by his daughters, Crystal Thorpe of Rocky Mount and Brooke Huntington (Richard) of Wendell; grandchildren, Justin Wiggins, Jayden Thorpe, Gwynevere and Jameson Huntington; siblings, Linda Taylor (David) of Nashville, Bettie Chapman of Bailey, Nancie Griffin of Swansboro,...

Sep 23, 2019

Rocky Mount

Joseph Wayne "Jake" Hoggard, age 83, transitioned into the presence of his Lord on Monday morning, September 23, 2019. He was born in Nash County, the son of the late Clarence E. and Mattie P. Hoggard. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lieutenant Colonel Harvey C. Hoggard (Retired), Steve Hoggard, and three...

Sep 16, 2019

Leesburg, Va. –

Carlton F. Gay, age 72, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019.

His life will be celebrated and remembered with a special service at 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 21 at Calvary Baptist Church, 505 Englewood Dr., Rocky Mount. Interment will follow at Pineview Cemetery.

Carlton was a native Washingtonian, born at...

Sep 16, 2019

Bernard W. Brown, age 83, passed away September 16, 2019.  He was born in Davidson County, NC on August 29, 1936.  He was the son of the late Mack M. and Julius Coggin Brown of Rocky Mount, NC.

He was an alumnus of Fork Union Military Academy of Fork Union, VA and a graduate of West Edgecombe...

Sep 15, 2019

Rocky Mount -

Calvin Dale Narron, age 48, passed away Sunday morning, September 15, 2019. Family and friends will be gathering for a special time of fellowship and remembrances at Oakview Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept 18, beginning at 12:00 noon.

Calvin lived in Sharpsburg all his life and was known and loved by many....

Sep 14, 2019

Nashville -

Barney Anderson, age 45, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonzo and Mary Anderson. He is survived by his children, Hailey, Brittany, and Gracelyn Anderson and Jaylen, Brayden, and Taylor Knight; his children's mother and close friend, Pamela Knight; former wife and close friend, Crystal Keeter; brother,...

Sep 13, 2019

Rocky Mount-

William "Butch" Jesse Godwin, age 71, passed away September 13, 2019 at Duke Raleigh Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse P. and Gertrude Godwin.

A loving husband, father, brother, and friend, Butch is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Carolyn Daughtridge Godwin; sons, Keith Godwin (Kathy)...

Sep 4, 2019

Janet S. Davis, age 68, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Wilson Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, William K. and Nannie L. Sherrick; and husband, Danny Davis. She is survived by two children, Kenny Cullipher of Wilson, and Carol Whitley of Texas; brother, Donald Sherrick (Debbie) of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Matthew Whitley and...

Sep 4, 2019

Rocky Mount

Elsie Mae Smith, age 81, passed away Wednesday morning, September 4, 2019.

A private memorial will take place at a later date.