Mr. Carson Norwood Sutton, Sr., age 84, transitioned on June 17, 2026 at Nash UNC Health Care.

Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026 at New Morning Star Church of Christ, 225 S. Glendale Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.

Interment will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Omega Service will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made In Memory of Carson Sutton, Sr. to his alma

mater Fayetteville State University.

By check, it should be payable to Fayetteville State University Foundation. On the Memo line

ENACFSUNAA Endowment. This stands for Edgecombe-Nash Alumni Chapter of Fayetteville

State University National Alumni Association. Don't forget to place your name as the Remitter

if you are using a Cashier's check or Money Order. He has maintained membership since

graduation in 1964. The mailing address is:

Attn: Advancement Office, Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC

28301

If you use the online site, follow the instructions. The link is https://www.uncfsu.edu/give-to-fsu

1. Select the amount

2. Select the specific fund by strolling down to Edgecombe-Nash Endowment

3. Then go to the box with Other: Type in "In Memory of Carson Sutton, Sr!'

4. Complete with your personal information

5. Select your paying method