Connie Lynn (Perry) Steppes
Jun 9, 2025
Whitakers -
Connie Lynn Steppes, age 80, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Maryville, Missouri on April 6, 1945 to Evelyn and Carl Perry, both of whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, Cavin Cox and wife, Sue of New Market,...
Arnold Wayne Manning, Sr
Jun 9, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Arnold Wayne Manning, Sr., age 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His journey began in Edgecombe County on April 30, 1954, the only son of Bernice and Mary Carter Manning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
John Carroll Brinkley
Jun 9, 2025
Sharpsburg -
John Carroll Brinkley, age 82, concluded his earthly journey on Monday, June 9, 2025 after enduring a nearly decade long battle with Alzheimer's and Interstitial Lung Disease. He faithfully served his Savior Jesus Christ by being a loving husband, father, uncle, and brother.
John was born at home in Corapeake, NC (Gates County)...
Vera-Sue Caroline Lovering
Jun 7, 2025
Fountain -
Vera-Sue Caroline Lovering, age 40, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 7, 2025 after unexpected medical complications. She was born in New York on April 5, 1985.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Caroline Lovering and daughter, Aurora Logan Allen.
She is survived by her father, Robert H. Lovering,...
Julia Christine (Cash) Turner Deshields
Jun 6, 2025
Pinetops –
Julia Christine Cash Turner DeShields, lovingly known as "Mema", passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the age of 92. Her journey began in Granville County, NC on August 13, 1932, daughter of John William Cash and Julia Brent Overton Cash Joyner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Rebecca "Becky" Salter Gupton
Jun 5, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Rebecca "Becky" Lorraine Salter Gupton, age 90, passed from this earth on June 5, 2025. Born in Carteret County, NC on September 20, 1934, she was the daughter of Christopher Thomas Salter and Ada Salter, both of whom preceded her in death.
Rebecca was raised in Atlantic, North Carolina, surrounded by a...
Connie (Brake) Hamlett
Jun 4, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Connie Brake Hamlett, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born in Rocky Mount, NC on December 9,1944, she was the daughter of Richard and Dorothy Brake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Richard "J.R." Hamlett; granddaughter, Lily Claire Langley...
Rene Pate Adams
Jun 1, 2025
Pinetops -
Rene Pate Adams, age 63, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 1, 2025.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Sandra Poe
May 31, 2025
Roper –
Sandra Poe, age 71, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on April 28, 1954 in Washington County to Rex and Barbara Swain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Swain.
She leaves a lifetime of memories for her children, Billy Sloan, Jr....
Michael Eugene Taylor, Jr
May 31, 2025
Wilson –
Michael Eugene Taylor, Jr., age 41, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was born in Wilson County on December 24, 1983 to Michael and Tammy Woodard Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Eugene "Tater Bud" Taylor, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Robert and Ola Woodard and paternal grandparents, Gene and Hazel Taylor....
Cathy (Waters) Andrews
May 31, 2025
Tarboro -
Cathy Waters Andrews, age 65, passed away at her home Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2025. She was born in Wilson County on May 30, 1960 and was preceded in death by her husband, David Andrews; daughter, Crystal Andrews; son, Chris Edmondson; and sister, Brenda Ramirez.
She is survived by her loving family that...
Max Baptista
May 30, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Max Baptista, age 18, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dave Baptista; great-grandfather, Donald Baptista and aunts, Michelle Coley, Heidi Blankshain.
He is survived by his parents, Denise Baptista and Christopher Tann of Rocky Mount; sister, Makenzi Baptista; grandmother, Mary Jane Pierce (Alvin Evans)...
Billy Murray
May 30, 2025
Rocky Mount -
Billy Andre Murray, age 88, passed away Friday evening, May 30, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. His journey began in Nash County on September 24, 1936, son of Hardy Albert and Martha Brantley Murray.
In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his...
Bobby "Bob Jr" S. Pridgen, Jr.
May 30, 2025
Castalia/Nashville –
Bob Jr., age 61, passed away peacefully Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born in Nash County on June 8, 1963 to Bobby and Peggy Bobbitt Pridgen. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby S. Pridgen.
He is survived by his mother, Peggy B. Pridgen; brother, Randy S. Pridgen and wife,...
Charles "Charlie" A. Lewis
May 26, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Charles A. "Charlie" Lewis, age 80, passed away peacefully Monday, May 26, 2025 at The Landings of Rocky Mount Mills. His journey began in Nash County on August 4, 1944, son of Thomas and Betty Clark Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost fifty years,...
Jade (Wiens) Burton
May 19, 2025
Tarboro -
Jade Wiens Burton, age 43, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025.
The family will host a Celebration of Life at 11:00am on Monday, June 9, 2025 at FaithHouse Church, 2147 US 64 Alt, Tarboro, NC 27886. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Friends and attendees are encouraged to...
Gordon A. Joyner
May 13, 2025
Ormond Beach, FL/Rocky Mount -
Gordon Alan Joyner, age 73, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at his home in Ormond Beach, Florida. He was born in Nash County on September 18, 1951 to Earley Wade and Beulah Gay Joyner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Douglas Clayton Joyner and...
Michael Vick
May 12, 2025
Lucama -
Michael "Mike" Vick, age 69, beloved father, brother and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born on January 3, 1956 and raised in Sharpsburg with his brother, Keith and sisters, Brenda and Diane.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Billy...
Phyllis Goodwin
May 11, 2025
Rocky Mount –
Phyllis Ruth Roberts Goodwin, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Born on June 19, 1945, in Englewood, New Jersey, Phyllis was the daughter of Claude Martine Roberts and Ruth VanSant Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Dorothy Griffin Jones Puckett
May 11, 2025
Nashville –
Dorothy Griffin Jones Puckett, age 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born in Nash County on March 31, 1941. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommie George Griffin and Dorthene Griffin Rackley and husbands, Charlie E. Jones, Jr. and Kermitte Puckett.
She is survived by her daughters,...