All Obituaries

Enfield - Jim Karr, Ill, age 78, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at his home in Enfield, North Carolina. He was born on September 3, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James Karr, Jr. and Edith Hervilla Karr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Karr. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Karr; children, Brenda Fields (Kent) of Pasadena, Texas, Tracy Mace (Sam) of West Jordan, Utah, Jamie Willey (Ian) of West Valley, Utah and Britanie Karr of West...

Boynton Beach, Florida - Dorothy Rackley Odom, lovingly known as "Ommie", a name bestowed upon her by her grandsons, passed away on December 14, 2023 at age 97. She was born on August 25,1926 to Joseph Glendon and Martha Rivenbark Rackley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde W. Odom; four sisters, five brothers and her beloved great grandson, Alex Nelms. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Jean O. Morgan of Rocky Mount, Nell O...

Spring Hope - Dennis Bailey, age 77, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday April 12, 2024.  He was surrounded by his family and pastor at his bedside.  Dennis was born in Wilson County to Mavis Cora Bailey and Jack Bailey on November 1, 1946.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Jackie, Donald, Wayne, and Gerald Bailey; son-in-law, Warren Basco Lewis III; and nephew, Jason Petway.   He is survived...

  Rocky Mount - Richard Clay Price, age 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 12th, 2024.  He was born to Henry Clay Price and Jewel Best Price on March 15, 1936.  In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Price Wells and brother in-law Robert L. Wells He is survived by his wife, Jean Killebrew Price; nephews: Wayne Wells (Phyllis); Donald Wells (Cathy); great niece: Melissa Phillips (Bill); Jean’s children:...

Rocky Mount – Emmanuel “Nelson” Dugan, Jr., age 84, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 11, 2024, surrounded by his devoted children. His journey began in Charleston, South Carolina as a son born to Emmanuel and Gertrude Cole Dugan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-eight years, Judith “Judy” Dugan. He leaves a lifetime of memories for his daughter, Melanie Dugan Strickland and husband, Keith...

Rocky Mount -  Alfred "Dennis" Turco, husband, father, brother, papa, and friend, was born on May 22, 1945 and went home to his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2024, at the age of 78. In 1963, Dennis graduated from Davis High School in Mount Vernon, New York. He then went on to work in maintenance, owned a restaurant/deli, and finished out his career working as a millwright. Dennis was a hard-worker, who always showed up hours before his shift started. He adored his wife of...

Rocky Mount -  William “Billy” Douglas Etheridge, age 86, died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. He was born in Martin County, NC on October 7, 1937 to John David and Daisy Lewis Etheridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John David Jr. and June, his sister-in-law. Billy is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Ginny, whom he met while eating lunch outside the Nashville courthouse; five children and their...

Wilson - Peggy Duren Mullan, age 74, passed away Sunday evening, April 7, 2024 at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born January 15, 1950 in Statesville, NC to Duane and Annie Mae Duren, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her brothers, Jesse Duren (Shirley) and Carl Duren, all of Norfolk, Va and Cecil Burt Duren (Donna) of Lynchburg, Va.; sister, Bobbie Duren Wood (Gary) of Wilson, NC; nieces and nephews, Duane...

Nashville – Cecilia “Ceci” Sao Joao, age 70, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was born on November 26, 1953 in the village of Pilar De Bretanha, in Portugal, to José and Ilda Pavao. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward Pavao and Miguel Pavao and sister, Maria Medeiros. She is survived by her husband, Manuel “Manny” Sao Joao; sons, Joshua Sao Joao and...

Tarboro -  Ellen Lynn Ratcliffe, age 65, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was born on December 7, 1958 to Cleveland and Elma Showers Wines in Alexandria, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Samuel and Romaine "Granny" Burnette; sister-in-law, Rachel Ratcliffe and brother-in-law, George Hinkle.  She is survived by a loving family that includes...