All Obituaries

Mrs. Thelma Lee Jenkins Redmond, age 78, transitioned peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 21, 2019 at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, NC.  Please remember her family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2019. The service will begin at 12Noon to be held at Pines Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 502 East Hamlet Street, Pinetops, NC. Pastor William Keys serves as the...

Mr. Harold Stephen Alston, age 61, departed this life on February 5, 2019 at UNC Nash Health Care. Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.

Ms. Sharon Regina Bryant, age 53, transitioned on February 3, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Please remember her family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.

Mr. Allen Monteria Bridges, age 68, departed this life on January 27, 2019. Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place on Friday, February 1, 2019. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m. to be held at Abundant Life Ministries, 500 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC. Pastor Keith Moore serves as the senior pastor. Elder Clint Stephens will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow at Pineview...

Ms. Angela L. Whitley Wooten, age 62, transitioned peacefully on January 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Please remember her family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The service will  begin at 2:00 p.m. to be held at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, 527 East Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. Dr. James T. Worthy serves as the pastor. Dr. Mildred...

Mr. Tobious Devone "Goo" Cox, age 29,  transitioned on January 21, 2019.   Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The service will begin at 12Noon  to be held at Greater Joy Baptist Church, 820 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. Bishop Shelton C. Daniel serves as the senior pastor and will also deliver the...

Mr. Kestler Rayon "Bud" Bridgers, age 31, transitioned on January 5, 2019. Please remember his family, loved ones and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place on Saturday, January 12, 2019. The service will begin at 12Noon to be held at Greater Joy Baptist Church, 820 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. Bishop Shelton C. Daniel serves as the senior pastor and will also deliver the eulogy. Visitation will be held on Friday,...

Mr. Torrey Tinell Hill, age 39, transitioned on January 5, 2019. Please remember his family, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place on Sunday, January 13, 2019. The service will begin at 3:00 pm to be held at Greater Joy Baptist Church, 820 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. Bishop Shelton C. Daniel serves as the senior pastor and will also deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow at White Oak Cemetery in...

Mrs. Freddie Mae Wlliams Davis, age 70, transitioned on January 3, 2019 at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center.  Please remember her family, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place on January 12, 2019. The service will begin at 1:00 pm to be held at The Church of the Open Door-Baptist, 132 South Glendale Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. Reverend Dr. Nesbitt E. Spruill serves as the pastor and will...

Ms. Deborah Anne "Debbie" Johnson, age 60, transitioned on December 29, 2018 at Nash UNC Health Care Please remember to keep her family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The final rites and professional arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.