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, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Reverend O.D. Sykes, officiating and Reverend J.B. Woodhouse will deliver words of comfort to the family.

Interment will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.

Visitation and Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bunn Chapel Baptist Church, 4218 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Nashville, NC.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Word Tabernacle Church.

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook.