All Obituaries

Felix Sparks, age 50, departed his life on November 10, 2018. Please remember to keep his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place Saturday, November 17, 2018. The service will begin at 2:00 pm to be held at Greater Joy Baptist Church, 820 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Bishop Shelton C. Daniel serves as the pastor and will also deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow at New St. John Church Cemetery....

Raleigh, NC Miss Kha'yonni Rynaee Ward Woodridge, age 1 month old, departed her life on November 4, 2018. Please remember to keep her family, loved ones, and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time.The  service of remembrance will take place Saturday, November 17, 2018. The service will begin at 12Noon to be held at Piney Grove AME Church, 3813 Pleasant Valley Road, Raleigh, NC 27612. Reverend Deborah Brown serves as the pastor and will also be officiating. Interment...

Mr. Sam Pete Brake, age 84,  transitioned on November 3, 2018 at Nash UNC Health Care. Please remember his family, loved ones and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place Friday, November 9, 2018. The service will begin at 12Noon to be held at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 702 W. Raleigh Blvd, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Dr. Thomas L. Walker serves as the pastor and will also deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow at...

Ms. Eunice Davis Powell, age 82, transitioned Friday, October 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Please remember her family, loved ones and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place Friday, October 26, 2018. The service will begin at 12Noon to be held at North End Missionary Baptist Church, 500 East Grand Avenue, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Reverend Stacy Evans serves as the pastor of North End Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend...

Mr. Victor Wayne Sipes, transitioned peacefully September 28, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family.  Please remember his family, loved ones, and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time.  The final rites and professional arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.

Mr. Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Smith, age 56, transitioned peacefully surrounded by loving family on September 17, 2018. Please remember his family, loved ones and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time. Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held 12Noon Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Matthews Family Mortuary, 3240 Zebulon Road, Rocky Mount, NC. The final rites and professional arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.

Nashville, NC Mrs. Dolores Irene Franklin McRae, age 88, transitioned September 10, 2018. Please remember her family, loved ones, and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time. Memorial Service to celebrate her life will take place 12Noon Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Greater Joy Baptist Church, 820 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount, NC. Bishop Shelton C. Daniel is the pastor of Greater Joy Baptist Church.  Reverend Bertie Watson of Union Hill Baptist Church,...

Mr. Cerron Fox transitioned Sunday, July 29, 2018.  Please remember his family, loved ones, and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time.  The service of remembrance will take place Saturday, August 11, 2018. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m., to be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3224 Woodlawn Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Interment will follow at Pineview Cemetery. Viewing and Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. The final...

Mr. Willie Ray Dancy transitioned Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  Please remember his family, loved ones, and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place Tuesday, July 31, 2018. The service will begin at 12Noon, to be held at Greater Joy Baptist Church located 820 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount,  NC. Bishop Shelton C. Daniel is the pastor of Greater Joy Baptist Church and will also deliver the message of hope. Interment will follow at Marks...

Mr. Daviyon Tia'quan Farmer transitioned Monday, July 9, 2018.  Please remember his family, loved ones, and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place Saturday July 21, 2018. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. , to be held at The New Morning Star Church of Christ, located at 225 South Glendale Drive, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Elder Carlton McCarter is the pastor of The New Morning Star Church of Christ.  Pastor Audrey...