Obituaries

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....

Aug 20, 2023

Mr. Thomas Lawrence Arrington Jr., age 80, transitioned on August 20, 2023 at Wilson Assisted Living in Wilson, NC.

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

Funeral Service will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Greater Love Christian Community Church, 4341 S. Church...

Aug 11, 2023

Mrs. Annie Bryant, age 70, transitioned on August 11, 2023 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, 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 17, 2023 at First Baptist Church, 8612 Battleboro-Leggett Road, Battleboro, NC.

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Aug 7, 2023

Mr. John Edward Davis, age 20, transitioned on August 7, 2023.

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

Funeral Service will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2023 at Higher Ground Ministries, 500 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC.

Interment will follow at Marks...

Jul 30, 2023

Mr. Louis Nathaniel Stanfeld, age 75, transitioned on July 30, 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 services have been entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

Jul 22, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Hendricks, age 55, transitioned on July 22, 2023 at UNC Health Rex Hospital in Raleigh, 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. Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Bethany Church of Christ,...

Jul 22, 2023

Mr. Pete Dawkins Jr. age 68, transitioned on July 22, 2023 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, 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. Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Pastor Derrick Oates will...

Jul 13, 2023

Mr. Angel Jhonny De Los Santos Perez, age 40, of Morehead City, NC transitioned on July 13, 2023.

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

Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a visitation from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00...

Jul 9, 2023

Mr. Tracy A. Battle, age 58, transitioned on July 9, 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, July 15, 2023 at Marks Chapel Baptist Church, 2355 Leggett Road, Rocky Mount, NC.

Pastor Douglas Leonard, officiating...

Jul 4, 2023

Newport News, VA

Eldress Pearlee Fryar Lewis, age 89, transitioned peacefully on July 4, 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 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at...

Jul 3, 2023

Mr. Johnnie Lee Sellers, age 79, transitioned on July 3, 2023 at his residence.

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

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m. at Matthews...

Jun 18, 2023

Mr. Donald Mayfield, age 62, of Wilson, NC transitioned on June 18, 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.

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...