Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Miss Camilla Ny'Shae Hopkins, age 4 months, transitioned on April 8, 2023 at Vidant 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 11:00 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Pastor Derrick Oates...

Apr 5, 2023

Goldsboro, NC

Mr. James Troy, age 70, transitioned on April 5, 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 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Pentecostal Holy Church....

Mar 31, 2023

Ms. Trudy Diann Nicholson, age 62, transitioned on March 31, 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.

Funeral Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2141 Cokey...

Mar 29, 2023

Orlando, Florida

Mr. Leander Oates Jr. age 65, transitioned on March 29, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

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. Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Pentecostal Holy Church.

Bishop Charles J. Williams...

Mar 29, 2023

Mr. Lonnie Sharrod Lucas, Sr. age 75, transitioned on March 29, 2023 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

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, April 8, 2023 at Abundant Life Ministries, 734 Falls Road, Rocky Mount,...

Mar 29, 2023

Miss Cyimyia Johnette Davis, age 3 months, transitioned on March 29, 2023.

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. Monday, April 10, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Elder Derrick Oates will deliver words of comfort to the...

Mar 20, 2023

Greenville, NC

Minister Mack Styron Sr. age 92, transitioned on March 20, 2023 at his residence.

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.

Mar 2, 2023

Mrs. Mary Louise Taylor, age 85, transitioned on March 2, 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.

Funeral Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023 at The New Morning Star Church of...

Feb 28, 2023

Mr Melvin Howell, age 76, transitioned on February 28, 2023 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. Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Terry Stample will deliver words of...

Feb 26, 2023

Lubbock, Texas

Mr. Calvin De'Shun Trotty, age 25, transitioned on February 26, 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, March 18, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Pastor Tyron Lester will deliver words of...

Feb 24, 2023

Mr. Ricky DeAngelo Arrington Jr. age 38, transitioned on February 24, 2023.

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, March 11,  2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Pastor Doris Lindsay will deliver words of comfort to the...

Feb 23, 2023

Ms. Parslin Coleman, age 71, of Lexington, NC, transitioned on February 23, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC.

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, March 4, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary....

Feb 21, 2023

Ms. Sweetie Lenora Basnight, age 84, of Raleigh, NC transitioned surrounded by her 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.

Feb 17, 2023

Ms. Lillie Juanita Cherry, age 76, transitioned on February 17, 2023.

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, February 23, 2023 at St. John 3:16 Missionary Baptist Church, 4000 Meadowbrook Road, Rocky Mount, NC.

Reverend Kenneth...

Feb 15, 2023

Mr. Jesse "Big Worm" Perry, Jr. age 54, transitioned on February 15, 2023 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, February 25, 2023 at Social Union Baptist Church, 10011 Cooper Road, Nashville, NC....

Feb 12, 2023

Ms. Brenda Carter, age 66, transitioned on February 12, 2023 at Nash UNC Health Care.

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, February 19, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Feb 11, 2023

Ms. Pamela Jean Darcus, age 62, transitioned on February 11, 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. Monday, February 20, 2023 at Marks Chapel Baptist Church.

Pastor Douglas W. Leonard, officiating.

Interment will follow...

Feb 6, 2023

Ms. Maria Anna Torralbas Wade, age 83, of Wilson, NC transitioned on February 6, 2023 at her residence.

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.

Feb 5, 2023

Minister Darren Toriano Coley, age 52, transitioned on February 5, 2023 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, 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, February 18, 2023 at Marks Chapel Baptist Church, 2355 Leggett Road, Rocky...

Jan 29, 2023

Mr. Jarnell Tamaine Dickens, age 42, transitioned on January 29, 2023 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. Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Abundant Life Ministries, 734 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC.

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