Obituaries

Dec 23, 2023

Mr. Byron Wayne Lyon Sr. age 62, transitioned on December 23, 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, January 6, 2024 at Fellowship of Praise, Church of God, 3201 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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Dec 13, 2023

Pinetops, NC

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Harris, age 68, transitioned on December 13, 2023 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, 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, December 23, 2023 at Mary's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church,...

Dec 12, 2023

Miss Sevyn Marie Johnson, age 2 months, transitioned on December 12, 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. Saturday, December 23, 2023 at St. Mark AME Church, 1150 Tarboro Street, Rocky Mount, NC.

Pastor Robert Yarborough...

Dec 11, 2023

Everetts, NC

Mr. Francis Machado Cabral, age 87, transitioned on December 11, 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 rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.

Please...

Dec 5, 2023

Ms. Mildred Jenkins, age 76, transitioned on December 5, 2023 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.

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.

Dec 3, 2023

Goldsboro, NC.

Mr. Michael "Mike" Lane, age 64, transitioned on December 3, 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 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Pentecostal Holy...

Dec 2, 2023

Mr. Columbus "Bo" Petway, age 92, transitioned peacefully surrounded by loving family in the comfort of his home on December 2, 2023.

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, December 9, 2023 at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 702...

Nov 29, 2023

Ms. Wanda Lee Johnson, age 45, transitioned on November 29, 2023.

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 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted...

Nov 18, 2023

Mr. Leighton "Leight" Devoughn Lyons, age 29, transitioned on November 18, 2023.

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, December 2, 2023 at Abundant Life Ministries, 734 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC.

Elder Daveion Thomas will...

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,...