All Obituaries

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.

Mr. Robert David "Mule" Vick, age 74, transitioned on December 6, 2018  at his residence. Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time.  HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS BELOVED MOTHER NANNY GERALDINE & FATHER DEWEY ROBERT VICK. HE LEAVES BEHIND TO CHERISH HIS MEMORY, DAUGHTER: DONNA “GAIL”VICK CASH, AND HUSBAND FRANK CASH, OF ELM CITY, NC SON: ROBERT “ROBBIE” VICK OF MOREHEAD CITY, NC WIFE: LINDA...

Ms. Felicia Renee Moore, age 40, transitioned on December 3, 2018 at UNC Nash Health Care. Please remember her family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The service of remembrance will take place Saturday, December 8, 2018.  The service will begin at 12Noon to be held at Abundant Life Ministries, 500 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC. Pastor Keith Moore serves as the pastor and Reverend Bobby Henderson will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be...

Mrs. Michaeline Theresa Balut Moore, age 78, transitioned on November 25, 2018 at UNC Nash Health Care. Please remember her family, loved ones and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this time. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles& Michalina Balut, a sister, Charlotte Wylie, and her son James C. Kelleher. Mrs. Moore is survived by her loving husband of 37 years Mr. Mack Moore, a brother Bruce Balut & family. Two children, Bryan & Ann Marie Kelleher of Florida, and...

Mr. Johnny Williams Sr. age 63, transitioned on November 25, 2018 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. 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, December 1, 2018. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. to be held at Greater Joy Baptist Church, 820 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount NC. Bishop Shelton C. Daniel serves as the senior pastor and will deliver the eulogy. Interment will...

Ms. Bettie Jean Barnes Cooper, age 74, transitioned on November 21, 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 Saturday, December 1, 2018. The service will begin at 12Noon  to be held at The New Morning Star Church of Christ, 225 S. Glendale Drive, Rocky Mount, NC. Pastor Carlton McCarter serves as the pastor. Elder Ricky Henderson will deliver the...

Mr. 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...