Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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)...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 1, 2025

Pinetops -

Rene Pate Adams, age 63, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 1, 2025.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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....

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....

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...