John Thomas Williams
Oct 15, 2025
Nashville –
John Thomas Williams passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home at the age of 65. He was born on September 26, 1960, son of Earl D. Williams and Rebecca S. Williams of Nashville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin, Jim and brothers, Tim, Billy and Joe....
Richard Allen "Big O" Overton
Oct 11, 2025
Macclesfield -
With his loving family by his side, Richard Allen "Big O" Overton, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Macclesfield, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Born on June 14, 1948, in Bertie County, Richard was the son of the late Joseph Elwood and Gladys Butler Overton. A proud veteran,...
Bobby Gene Langley
Oct 10, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Bobby Gene Langley, age 88, passed away Friday afternoon, October 10, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1937, the oldest child born to Sidney Ross and Jetta Dorsey Langley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Garland Langley, Charles Langley and Peggy Vester.
He is...
John Henry Colbert, Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Louisburg –
John H. "Little John" Colbert, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, October 8, 2025 at ECU Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born on November 12, 1958 in Nash County, only son of John Henry and Evelyn Hill Colbert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Michael Gene Cherry
Oct 5, 2025
Ash, NC –
Michael Gene Cherry, age 39, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born in Greenville, North Carolina on May 3, 1986. He was preceded in death by his father, Barry Gene Cherry, paternal grandparents, Robert Lee and Judith Velma Cherry; maternal grandmother, Carolyn Everett Sexton; uncles, William Andrew Sexton, Jr and Larry Gene...
Luther "Luke" Andrews
Oct 5, 2025
Chocowinity -
With his beloved family by his side, Luther Nicholson Andrews "Luke" finished his race here on earth, the 5th of October 2025 at the age of 85 years old.
Luther was born on December 4, 1939, in Edgecombe County to Henry Leonidas and Ruth Louise Stallings Andrews. He graduated from North Edgecombe High...
Donald Hill
Oct 4, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Donald Hill, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1947, in Edenton, North Carolina to Rudolph and Virgie Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Dianne and Carolyn.
He is survived by his devoted wife of...
Charles "Charlie" Gene Vester
Oct 3, 2025
Battleboro -
Charles Gene Vester, "Charlie," 86, of Battleboro, lived the majority of his life in Wilson, passed away Friday evening, October 3, 2025. He was also known to be called by some of his family, Gene, and he was also called Sarge.
Charlie was born December 27, 1938, in Nash County to the late...
Tina Proctor
Oct 3, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Tina Proctor, age 70, passed away Friday morning, October 3, 2025 at her home in Rocky Mount, NC.
She was born April 15, 1955 in Edgecombe County to Robert J. and Nellie V. Pullen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robbie Pullen.
She...
R.L. Jackson
Oct 2, 2025
Rocky Mount -
R.L. Jackson, age 85, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday evening, October 2, 2025. His journey began in Eulonia, Georgia on September 19, 1940, the first born of eleven children to Raymond Lacy Jackson, Sr. and Kathleen Wester Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Connie Upchurch Goodman
Sep 30, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Connie Upchurch Goodman age 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, September 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on May 15, 1953, in Bunn, NC and moved to Rocky Mount in 1961 at age 8. She lived a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness and never met a stranger. ...
Danny Jordan
Sep 27, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Danny Jordan, age 79, passed away on September 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd S. Jordan, Jr. and his mother, Betty L. Jordan.
He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-eight years, Janet Ann Taylor Jordan; their three children, Jay Jordan (Erica), Jill O'Brien (Pat) and...
Frederick Darnley, Jr.
Sep 25, 2025
Tarboro -
Dr. Frederick Darnley, Jr., age 76, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. His journey began in Bristol, Virginia on February 12, 1949, born to Dora Mae Darnley and Frederick Darnley, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ian Darnley (2012).
In 1970, during his Senior year...
Eric David Miller
Sep 23, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Eric David Miller, beloved husband, father and grandfather, departed this life on September 23, 2025. Born in Maryland in 1945, he grew up in Georgia, and was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney S. & Carolyn P. Miller, and his older brother, Sid, Jr. He is survived by his soulmate and loving wife...
Spencer H. Etheridge
Sep 11, 2025
Spencer H. Etheridge, age 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 11, 2025.
A private memorial will take place at a later date.
Lola Ann (Mawby) Barfield
Sep 10, 2025
Tarboro -
With her loving family close by her side, Lola Ann Barfield finished her race and went Home to meet her Lord and Savior Wednesday afternoon, September 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hahn McDonald; sister, Mary Ann Berridge; brother, Chesley "Little Chesley" McDonald; and husband, Wayne Barfield.
Lola...
Denise Carson
Sep 7, 2025
Pinetops –
Denise Carson, age 59, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, September 7, 2025 at Service League Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC. She was born in Edgecombe County on August 1, 1966, the second child and oldest daughter of Roland and Betty "Jackie" Marlow.
Raised with a large and loving family, Denise grew to become...
Gladys (Miles) Lofgren
Sep 3, 2025
Spring Hope
Gladys Miles Lofgren, age 95, passed away Wednesday morning, September 3, 2025 at Nash UNC Healthcare in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, September 8, 2025 at Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601. The family will greet friends immediately following the service and...
Kimbra Lynch Baker
Aug 30, 2025
Nashville –
Kimbra Lynch Baker, age 64, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born in Mecklenburg County on November 2, 1960. She was preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her as their own, Hubert and Edith Moore; father, Douglas H. Lynch; mother, Charlotte Glass and son, Corey Baker.
She is...
Marvin Ray Taylor
Aug 29, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Marvin Ray Taylor, age 81, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born in Edgecombe County on July 3, 1944 to George W. and Dora Dew Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Penny Baker Taylor; brother, Pete Taylor; sisters, Lois Turner and Jean Lewis...