Obituaries

Apr 1, 2026

Rocky Mount - 

With her devoted family by her side, Phyllis Jean Wells finished her journey here and awoke in the presence of her Savior Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026, at the age of 77.

With simple beginnings in Halifax County, North Carolina, Phyllis was born in the baby boomer era on April 6, 1948, the second child of Charlie and Sallie...

Mar 30, 2026

Brenda Sue Benfield Bentley was born on June 22, 1945, and peacefully stepped into heaven Monday night, March 30, 2026, with loved ones by her side. She was the daughter of the late Willard Robert Benfield and Sue McCrary Benfield.Brenda’s faith was always an important part of her life. She loved Jesus and she shared that love with others through...

Mar 30, 2026

Battleboro –

Tammy Marie Edmondson, age 63, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday evening, March 30, 2026.

She was born in Nash County, NC on November 21, 1962, to William Rufus and Margaret B. Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Katie Ellis; brothers, Charles “Butch” Johnson and Tommy Johnson; and...

Mar 28, 2026

Spring Hope –

Irene Walton Batchelor, age 67, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2026 at her home in Spring Hope, North Carolina. She was born on August 4, 1958 in Nash County to Marvin and Betty Hogshire Walton, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband of twenty-two years, Norman Batchelor; children, Stacey Bracey (Heather) of...

Mar 26, 2026

Salem Community –

Charlie Armstrong, Jr, age 90, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 and met his Lord and Savior. He was born in Nash County, North Carolina on November 17, 1935, son of Charlie L. Armstrong and Lola Winfree Armstrong. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy A. Fisher and Rachel Robinson and...

Mar 24, 2026

Sharpsburg -

Gene Raymond Neighbors, age 87, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera E. Neighbors. Burial services will be private.

Mar 8, 2026

Rocky Mount -

With his loving family by his side, Ronaldo Sabater Miranda, age 72, finished his race and claimed his victory with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 8, 2026.  He was born in the Philippines on September 20, 1953 to Rufino and Feliciana Sabater Miranda. He was preceded in death by his father, Rufino...

Mar 7, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Tammi Harber, age 51, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born in Bangor, Maine on September 17, 1974, the daughter of Elizabeth and Edwin "Jerry" Suitter.

Tammi loved people and had a heart of gold. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her parents. Later she traveled with her husband,...

Mar 5, 2026

Hobgood –

James Walter Vick, Jr., affectionately known as "J.W.", passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the age of 71. He was born in Edgecombe County on June 13, 1954 to James and Lila Hill Vick of Speed, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Moore...

Mar 1, 2026

Rocky Mount –

Barbara Lee Hopkins Hines, age 74, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on July 30, 1951 in Anderson, South Carolina to Clyde and Georgia Capps Hopkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waylon Hines; brothers, Richard, Mitchell, Early and Tony Hopkins and sisters-in-law,...

Mar 1, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Lisa Ann Smith, age 55, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on June 14, 1970 in Nash County to Bobby and Ann Edwards Smith, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by many cousins and other extended family along with her beloved rescue pup, Kibble....

Feb 24, 2026

Rocky Mount –

Faye Shearin Taylor, age 83, went Home to her Lord and Savior Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026. Her journey began in Edgecombe County, the third child born to Henry and Lannie Wilkins Shearin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Eugene Taylor and son, Ronald "Ronnie" Taylor....

Feb 23, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Kenneth R. Garrett, born June 1, 1954, passed away at 71 years old after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication. He was the beloved son of Woodrow Wilson Garrett and Cora Mae Wiggins Garrett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Feb 23, 2026

Spring Hope -

Tony Rex Jeffries, age 67, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 23, 2026 at his home in Spring Hope, North Carolina. Tony was born in Edgecombe County on December 6, 1958 to Daylon N. and Lillie Mae Jeffries, both of whom have preceded him in death.

Tony spent his working life as a...

Feb 20, 2026

Rocky Mount -

Brenda Rhodes, age 78, passed away peacefully Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born in Nash County to Jasper and Eleanor Rose Rhodes on July 9, 1947. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Rhodes and John Bowes (Shirley) and sister, Margie Snow.

She is...

Feb 18, 2026

Martha Weeks Daniel of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 18th, 2026 at the age of 81.

Martha was born on August 24, 1944, in Durham, NC to the late Mildred Holley Weeks and Dr. K.D. Weeks, Sr. The eldest of three children, she delighted in her role as the self-appointed "sheriff" of the...

Feb 17, 2026

Ayden -

Judy Edmondson Devinney, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Ayden, North Carolina on February 17, 2026.

Judy was born in Tarboro, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County, to the late John Robert Edmondson and Helen Johnson Edmondson. She attended Crisp Elementary School and South Edgecombe High School, and later continued her...

Feb 17, 2026

Macclesfield –

Billy Ray Summerlin, age 71, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born in Wayne County on October 8, 1954 to Haywood and Beulah Howard Summerlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Summerlin; grandmother, Gertrude Cherry and sister,...

Feb 17, 2026

Elm City –

George "G.W." Barnes, Sr., age 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Autumn Care of Nash in Nashville, North Carolina. His journey began on April 19, 1932 in Nash County, son of George and Estelle Joyner Barnes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-eight...

Feb 16, 2026

Rocky Mount –

Alan Garris, age 48, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at Nash UNC Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC. He was born on February 3, 1978 in Nash County, son of Al and Susie Garris. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Rosa Walters and paternal grandparents, George and Mary Garris....