Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023

Mr. Willie Allen Brandt, age 77, transitioned on January 25, 2023 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, 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, February 4, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Interment will...

Jan 24, 2023

Mr. George Henry Whitaker, age 50, transitioned on January 24, 2023 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro, NC.

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 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2023 at St. James Disciples Church,...

Jan 24, 2023

El Sr. Christopher Lerma, de 23 años, hizo la transición el 24 de enero de 2023.

Recuerde a su familia, amigos y seres queridos en sus pensamientos y oraciones durante este tiempo.

La misa de funeral se llevará a cabo a las 13:00 horas. Sábado, 4 de febrero de 2023 en la Iglesia Católica Our...

Jan 21, 2023

Mr. Arthur Bruce Collins, Jr. age 57, transitioned on January 21, 2023 at Nash UNC Health Care.

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.

Jan 7, 2023

Ms. Lisa Ann Winnegan, age 49, transitioned on January 7, 2023.

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, January 14, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Gregory Daniels will deliver words of comfort to the family....

Jan 5, 2023

Ms. Nancy Ann Copeland, age 70, transitioned on January 5, 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 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery....

Dec 31, 2022

Mrs. Cheryl Denise Wooten, age 60, transitioned on December 31, 2022.

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, January 14, 2023 at Abundant Life Ministries, 734 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC.

Pastor Debra Tillery will deliver...

Dec 24, 2022

Mr. Vernon Lee Taylor, age 68, transitioned on December 24, 2022.

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 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at St. Mark AME Church, Rocky Mount, NC

Pastor Robert J....

Dec 23, 2022

Goldsboro, NC

Mr. James Napoleon  Roberson Sr., age 75, transitioned on December 23, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro, 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. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Pentecostal Holy Church....

Dec 20, 2022

Mr. Keith Edward "KeKe" Hedgepeth, age 54, transitioned on December 20, 2022 at his residence.

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 31, 2022 Abundant Life Ministries, 734 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC.

Pastor Keith...

Dec 18, 2022

Mrs. Nayeemah "Danyell" Harris, age 46,  transitioned on December 18, 2022.

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. Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Burial will follow at Salem Chapel Church Cemetery.

Visitation...

Dec 18, 2022

Mr. Christopher Deon Powell, age 47, transitioned on December 18, 2022.

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

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted...

Dec 13, 2022

Mr. Rufus Allen Jr., age 95 of Kinston, NC, transitioned on December 13, 2022 at 3HC Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, 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-Marrow Memorial Chapel of Goldsboro.

Please...

Dec 3, 2022

Mr. Ivan Garcia Cortez, age 19, transitioned on December 3, 2022.

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

Services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Christian Center, 211 Durham Street, Smithfield, NC 27577.

Interment...

Nov 29, 2022

Charlotte, NC

Mr. Archie James Miller, age 69, transitioned on November 29, 2022.

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 10, 2022 at Reeder Memorial Baptist Church, 3725 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216.

Nov 28, 2022

Mr. Lorenza "Lo" Lodge, age 55, transitioned on November 28, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

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

Graveside Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Pineview Cemetery.

Bishop Shelton C. Daniel...

Nov 24, 2022

Mr. George Jordan Jr. age 83, transitioned on November 24, 2022 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 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Bishop Shelton...

Nov 22, 2022

Ms. Jeanette Lavon Parker, age 70, transitioned on November 22, 2022 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. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery....

Nov 21, 2022

Mr. John Wesley "Bobo" Hurt, age 60, transitioned on November 21, 2022.

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. Monday, November 28, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Pastor Robert Ward will deliver words of comfort to the...

Nov 16, 2022

Mother Victoria Worsley Williams, age 86, transitioned on November 16, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family.

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, November 26, 2022 at New Morning Star Church of Christ, 225...