Obituaries

May 29, 2023

Mr. James "Jimmie" Whitaker Jr, age 80, transitioned on May 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 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Elder Derrick Oates will deliver...

May 19, 2023

Mr. Michael Jerome Harrison, age 59, transitioned on May 19, 2023 at Somerset Court Assisted Living.

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, May 27, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Visitation will be held on Saturday...

May 18, 2023

María Juárez Bravo, de 50 años, hizo la transición el 18 de mayo de 2023 en UNC Hospitals en Chapel Hill, Carolina del Norte.

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

Los ritos finales y los arreglos profesionales se confían a Matthews Family Mortuary....

May 13, 2023

Mrs. Melvina Wilson-Glover, age 71, transitioned on May 13, 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.

Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at Baltimore Christian Faith Center, 10240...

May 8, 2023

Ms. Debra Y. McNeil, age 71, transitioned on May 8, 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. May 20, 2023 at Thornes Chapel Baptist Church, 1624 Windsor Drive, Rocky Mount, NC.

Reverend Richard L. Battle will...

May 6, 2023

Mr. Dequaris "DD" Bush, age 35, transitioned on May 6, 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. Monday, May 15, 2023 at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Association Center, 3033 Bynum Farm Road, Pinetops, NC.

Burial will follow...

May 3, 2023

Mr. Robert Lee Mercer Jr. age 61, transitioned on May 3, 2023 at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, 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 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2023 at...

Apr 29, 2023

Pinetops, NC

Mr. Antonio Kent Wooten, age 57, transitioned on April 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 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 500 Davis...

Apr 21, 2023

Mr. David Campbell, age 68, transitioned on April 21, 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. Friday, April 28, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the...

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...