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Mr. Charles Edward Walters

Mr. Charles Edward Walters

Oct 29, 2026

Mr. Charles Edward Walters, age 86, transitioned on October 29, 2026 in the comfort of his home suroounded by loving family.

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

Arrangements are forthcoming.

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

Mr. Ben "Piecake" Lindsay, Jr.

Mr. Ben "Piecake" Lindsay, Jr.

Oct 25, 2026

Mr. Ben "Piecake" Lindsay, Jr., age 71, transitioned on October 25, 2026 at Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tarboro, NC.

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, October 31, 2026 at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Association Center, 3033 Bynum Farm Road, Pinetops, NC.

Pastor James Lindsay...

James Earl "Maggieball" Ricks Sr.

James Earl "Maggieball" Ricks Sr.

Oct 20, 2026

James Earl "Maggieball" Ricks,Sr., age 64, transitioned on October 20, 2026 at The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation surrounded by loving family.

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. Friday, October 30, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Apostle Mark Dickens will deliver words of comfort...

Mr. Kevin "KT" Wayne Terry

Mr. Kevin "KT" Wayne Terry

Oct 15, 2026

Mr. Kevin Wayne "KT" Terry, age 52, transitioned on October 15, 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, October 24, 2026 at Red Budd Holy Church, 637 Cleveland Street, Rocky Mount, NC.

Reverend Jimmy Bynum will deliver words of comfort...

Ms.Victoria Shenae Manning

Ms.Victoria Shenae Manning

Oct 12, 2026

Ms. Victoria "Queen" Shenae Manning, age 41, transitioned on October 12 ,2026 at Nash UNC HealthCare.

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

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

Mr. Tony "Big Tony" Williams

Mr. Tony "Big Tony" Williams

Oct 9, 2026

Mr. Tony "Big Tony" Williams, age 69, transitioned on October 9, 2026 surrounded by loving family.

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, October 17, 2026 at Galatia AME Church, 320 Galatia Street, Nashville, NC.

Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Nashville, NC.

Visitation will be...

Mr. Anthony Roger Ward

Mr. Anthony Roger Ward

Oct 7, 2026

Mr. Anthony "Tony" Roger Ward, age 66, transitioned on October 7, 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 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Interment will follow at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC.

Visitation will be held...

Deacon Ellis R. Blount Jr.

Deacon Ellis R. Blount Jr.

Sep 30, 2026

Deacon Ellis R. Blount, Jr. age 76, transitioned on September 30, 2026 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family.

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

Funeral Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at East End Missionary Baptist Church, 928 E. Highland Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC.

Reverend...

Ms. Durrene Barnes

Ms. Durrene Barnes

Sep 25, 2026

Ms. Durrene Barnes, age 66, of Rocky Mount NC transitioned on September 25, 2026 in the comfort of her home.

Please remember her family, friends and loved one in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Interment will follow at Pineview Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Saturday one...

Mr. Linwood Lee Morgan

Mr. Linwood Lee Morgan

Sep 17, 2026

Mr. Linwood Lee "Tuff" Morgan, age 76, transitioned on September 17, 2026. 

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

Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Union Hill Baptist Church, 1104 Taylor's Store Road, Nashville, NC 27856.

Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday...

Mr. Shawn Lane Boone

Mr. Shawn Lane Boone

Sep 16, 2026

Mr. Shawn  Lane "Johnny" Boone, age 62, transitioned on September 16, 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 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Dr. Everett Silver will deliver words of comfort to the family.

Visitation will be held on...

Baby Girl Miracle Faith Arrington

Baby Girl Miracle Faith Arrington

Sep 6, 2026

Baby Girl Miracle Faith Arrington, transitioned on September 6, 2026 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC.

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

Service by the Graveside will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Marks Chapel Church Cemetery. 

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

Ms. Jonnie Pearl Grimes

Ms. Jonnie Pearl Grimes

Sep 3, 2026

Ms. Jonnie Pearl Grimes, age 78, transitioned on September 3, 2026 in the comfort of her home.

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

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

Reverend Elton Wayne Hines, Sr.

Reverend Elton Wayne Hines, Sr.

Aug 29, 2026

Reverend Elton Wayne Hines, Sr. age 78, transitioned from earthly labor to eternal reward on August 29, 2026 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family.

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

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Word Tabernacle Church, 821 Word Plaza,...

Ms. Kisha "Kilo" Harding

Ms. Kisha "Kilo" Harding

Aug 28, 2026

Ms. Kisha "Kilo" Harding, age 56, transitioned on August 28, 2026.

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

Funeral Service will be held 12:00 p.m on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Battleboro, 8612 Battleboro-Leggett Road, Battleboro, NC.

Visitation will be held on Saturday one hour prior to the service at...

Mr. Linwood Earl Pitt

Mr. Linwood Earl Pitt

Aug 28, 2026

Mr. Linwood Earl Pitt, age 67, transitioned on August 28, 2026 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family.

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

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Interment will follow at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro,...

Mr. John McClain

Mr. John McClain

Aug 26, 2026

Mr. John Augusta McClain, age 83, transitioned on August 26, 2026 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC.

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

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

Mr. William Bridgers Jr.

Mr. William Bridgers Jr.

Aug 26, 2026

Norfolk, VA

Mr. William Bridgers Jr., age 72, transitioned on August 26, 2026 at Norfolk Health and Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, VA.

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

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Dr. Everett Silver will deliver words of comfort to the family.

Visitation...

Ms. Ernestine Hyman

Ms. Ernestine Hyman

Aug 24, 2026

Ms. Ernestine Hyman, age 89, of Tarboro, NC transitioned on August 24, 2026.

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

Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held on 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary. 

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

Please remember to sign...

Mr. Roberto Carlos Joya Granados

Mr. Roberto Carlos Joya Granados

Aug 22, 2026

Mr. Roberto Carlos Joya Granados, age 40, transitioned on August 22, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

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

Visitation will be held 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Iglesia Evangelica Apostoles y Profetas Fuente de Agua Viva, 4811 E...

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