Obituaries

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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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...