Obituaries

Aug 5, 2025

Snow Hill -

Daniel Allen "Danny" Mulkey, age 56, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Rose Mulkey and is survived by his son, Dustin Allen Mulkey of Nashville; daughter, Kayley Mulkey; sister, Sandra "Sandy" Griffith and husband, Shane of Mineral, Va.; and granddaughters, Marley Rose and Alani...

Aug 4, 2025

Tarboro -

Eugene Travis Speed, Jr, 88, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Gene was the son of Eugene T. "Charlie" Speed, Sr. and Elizabeth Weeks "Sue" Speed, both of whom preceded him in death.

He was born in Tarboro, North Carolina on March 19,...

Aug 3, 2025

Conetoe -

David Lee Moore, age 59, passed away on August 3rd, 2025 in his hometown of Conetoe. He was born in Edgecombe County on March 7th, 1966 to Leroy and Linda Faye Bottoms Moore. He was preceded in death at an early age by his mother, and later loved and raised by Beth as her own....

Aug 3, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Donna Arrington, age 65, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1959 to Leroy and Joyce Moore Arrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Arrington and sister, Debra Flowers.

Donna enjoyed reading, putting together puzzles, golfing and especially...

Jul 25, 2025

Nashville –

Rita Hight, age 66, passed away peacefully Friday, July 25, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Facility in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She was born in Franklin County on September 5, 1958 to Perry and Carolyn Goodyear Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donnie and Michael Patterson and grandson,...

Jul 19, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Johnny Lee Lewis, age 76, passed peacefully to be at the feet of Jesus on July 19, 2025 after a long health battle. He fought until the very end. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC to Lee Berry and Gusta Mosely Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jul 16, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Philip "Phil" Joyner, also known as "Pepa", "Puddin'", "Major Purchase", or "Uncle Phil", passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 16, 2025 with his loving family by his side at the age of 74. He was born on May 31, 1951 to Atlas and Nell Robbins Joyner, both of whom preceded him in death. Though our...

Jul 14, 2025

Elm City -

Hilliard Turner Gardner, also affectionately known as "Red", age 89, died peacefully on July 14, 2025 at Wilson Rehab and Nursing Facility. He was born on the 12th of December 1935 to Turner Gardner, Sr., and Mildred Thomas Gardner, both of whom preceded him in death.

After graduating from Gardner's School, he...

Jul 6, 2025

Cary -

Bonnie Millard Strickland, formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, North Carolina at age 100. Her life-long journey started in Mt. Olive on December 17, 1924 as the only daughter born to Charles Washington and Ruth Parker Millard. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jul 5, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Wesley Keith Smith, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on July 5, 2025.

Keith was born on July 25, 1947 in Rocky Mount to Wesley B. and Lorine Rose Smith, both of whom preceded him in death. A lifelong resident of Rocky Mount, he graduated...

Jul 3, 2025

Jacksonville -

LaRue Griffin Hambrick, aged 88, passed away at her home in Jacksonville, NC on Thursday, July 3rd 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Nashville, NC in 1937 to Ollie & Rosa Griffin.

She lived there the first part of her life and graduated from Red Oak High School before attending Roanoke...

Jul 3, 2025

Tarboro -

Sherri F. "Vicki" Callahan, age 78, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Thursday, July 3, 2025.   She was preceded in death by her parents David and Margie C. Funderburk; son, Kevin Harrelson; grandson, Noah Harrelson; sister, Lorraine Jones; and nephew, Scott Jones

She is survived by her husband of...

Jun 30, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Alison Renee Hathaway Holland, age 44, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1980, to Larry Basil Hathaway, Sr. and Ann Langley Allen.

She grew to become a loving mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and dear...

Jun 24, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Henry Franklin Williams, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on August 3, 1941, in Rocky Mount, Henry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before returning home to build a successful career as a business owner. His work ethic, integrity, and generosity were...

Jun 21, 2025

Austell, Georgia -

Mia Danielle Bell, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 39. Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Mia resided in Austell, Georgia, where she built a life rooted in love, laughter, and fierce devotion to family.

Mia became a mother at a young...

Jun 19, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Donald Lee Faircloth, age 66, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2025 with his loving family by his side. His life began September 7, 1958 in Loris, SC, as a son born to William Edward, Jr. and Christine Tevepaugh Faircloth. Later on his family moved to Red Oak, NC where Donald grew up. Donald...

Jun 17, 2025

Rocky Mount –

Woodrow "Woody" Wilson Judge, II, age 59, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born in Nash County on August 11, 1965 to Woodrow and Hilda Adams Judge, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sisters, Patsy Beddingfield and husband, Jeffrey of Whitakers, Martha Bain of...

Jun 16, 2025

Pinetops-

Luther W. Summerlin, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, June 16, 2025. His journey began on September 18, 1938 in Edgecombe County as one of two sons born to Charlie and Lucy Jones Summerlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Albert Ray "Bubba" Summerlin and niece Terry S. Walston. He...

Jun 15, 2025

Rocky Mount -

Kenneth Louis Alford, age 84, passed away Sunday evening, June 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Bessie Alford; wife, Jean Alford; brothers, James Edward Alford, Julian Glynn "Pete" Alford, Charlie Clifton Alford, Robert Earl "Bob" Alford, William Cooper "Bill" Alford, and Roy David Alford; sisters, Nannie Lee Johnson...

Jun 12, 2025

Rocky Mount -

With his loving family by his side, Kirby Dupree, age 70, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, June 12, 2025 at Nash UNC Healthcare in Rocky Mount.

Kirby's life began on May 31, 1955, in Nash County as the first son born to Charles Franklin, Jr. and Julia Williams Dupree. He grew up...