Obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Mr. Johnnie James Jr., age 70, transitioned on November 17, 2023 at his residence.

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, December 2, 2023 at Higher Ground Ministries, 500 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Pastor...

Nov 14, 2023

Mrs. Joanne Elizabeth Gay, age 73, transitioned on November 14, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loving family.

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...

Nov 8, 2023

Mr. William Charles Gay Sr., age 75, transitioned on November 8, 2023.

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.

Nov 5, 2023

Ms. Alee Lewis, age 87, transitioned peacefully at Helping Hands Assisted Living in Goldsboro, NC surrounded by loving family.

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. Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Woods Chapel United American Free Will Baptist Church,...

Nov 3, 2023

Goldsboro, NC

Mr. Mark Reid, age 38, transitioned on November 3, 2023.

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, November 11, 2023 at Pentecostal Holy Church 600 E. Pine Street, Goldsboro, NC.

Minister Janet...

Nov 2, 2023

Tarboro, NC

Mr. Keith Lamont "Carolina Black" Burston, age 49, transitioned on November 2, 2023.

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, November 11, 2023 at FaithHouse Church, 2147 US-64 East Alt., Tarboro, NC.

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Nov 1, 2023

Walstonburg, NC

Ms. Shirley Marie Johnson, age 82, transitioned on November 1, 2023.

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

Celebration of Life service will be Saturday November 11, 2023,  from 1-5 at 1021 A Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC

Final rites...

Oct 26, 2023

Mr. Brayan Eliud Bonilla Cardenas, age 18, transitioned on October 26, 2023.

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

Funeral Service will be held 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

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

Oct 23, 2023

Mr. Gustavo Sanchez Farmer, age 54, transitioned on October 23, 2023.

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

Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Seek His Face Ministry, 1440 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803....

Oct 10, 2023

Goldsboro, NC

Mother Blonnie Oates Broadhurst, age 78, transitioned on October 10, 2023 at UNC Wayne Hospital in Goldsboro, NC.

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. Saturday, October 14, 2023 at New Stoney Hill United Holy...

Oct 10, 2023

Ms. Ellen Ruth Staton, age 79, transitioned on October 10, 2023 at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount, NC.

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

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Marks Chapel Baptist Church, 2355 Leggett Road,...

Oct 4, 2023

Ms. Janet Helen Dancy, age 76, transitioned on October 4, 2023 surrounded by loving family.

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.

Sep 24, 2023

Mr. Raymond Earl Greene, age transitioned on September 24, 2023 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 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Visitation will...

Sep 19, 2023

Fort Washington, MD

Ms. Annie Mae Cooper Gray, age 94, transitioned on September 19, 2023.

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

Funeral Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at East End Missionary Baptist Church.

Reverend Chester Gray...

Sep 18, 2023

Macclesfield, NC

Mr. Bennie Edward Brown, age 57, transitioned on September 18, 2023 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.

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

Please...

Sep 17, 2023

Fountain, NC

Ms. Sharon R. Massey, age 83, transitioned September 17, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loving family.

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...

Sep 10, 2023

Goldsboro, NC

Ms. Zaniah Nevaeh "NuNu" Carmichael, age 16, transitioned on September 10, 2023.

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, September 24, 2023 at Pentecostal United Holy Church, 600 E. Pine Street, Goldsboro, NC.

Sep 2, 2023

Selma, NC

Mr. Joseph Batts, age 88, transitioned on September 2, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC surrounded by his 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. Saturday, September 9, 2023 at...

Aug 22, 2023

Ms. Carlene Brodie, age 89, transitioned on August 22, 2023 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC.

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. Thursday, August 31, 2023 at New Stoney Hill United Holy Church, 1003 Dr. H.E. McNair...

Aug 21, 2023

Philadelphia, PA

Boice Taylor, Sr. transitoned on August 21,2023 in Philadelphia, PA.

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

Service to Celebrate his life will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023 at St. Mark AME Church, 1150 Tarboro Street, Rocky Mount, NC....