Obituaries

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...

Nov 4, 2022

Ms. Carolyn L. Blue, age 82, transitioned on November 4, 2022 at Nash UNC Health Care.

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

Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites...

Nov 3, 2022

Hanover, MD

Ms. Joyce Ann "Jazzie" Strickland, age 49,  transitioned on November 3, 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. Saturday, November 12, 2022 at The Church of The Open Door-Baptist, 132 S. Glendale Drive, Rocky...

Nov 1, 2022

Martinsburg, West Virginia

Mr. Demitre McCoy White, age 41, transitioned on November 1, 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. Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Interment will be private.

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Oct 27, 2022

Winterville, NC

Mrs. Gisela Beatriz Uzcategui, age 51, transitioned on October 27, 2022 inthe 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...

Oct 27, 2022

Mr. Ernest Dean Thorne, age 81, transitioned on October 27, 2022 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. Saturday, November 5, 2022 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Red Oak, NC.

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Oct 27, 2022

Mr. Ricky Lane Williams, age 61, transitioned on October 27, 2022 at Nash UNC Health Care.

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, November 6, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites...

Oct 25, 2022

Mrs. Gayle Cynthia Manson, age 67, transitioned on October 25, 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.

Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.

Oct 25, 2022

Ms. Maggie Marie Lyons, age 80, transitioned on October 25, 2022 at The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health and Rehabilitation.

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.

Oct 23, 2022

Goldsboro, NC

Mr. Boyzell "Bo" Johnson, age 72, transitioned on October 23, 2022 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.

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. Friday, October 28, 2022 at Pentecostal Holy Church,...

Oct 14, 2022

Ms. Erika Renee Leonard, transitioned on October 14, 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 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Dennis Horne will deliver words of comfort...

Oct 11, 2022

Mr. Scottie Deon Winstead, age 48, transitioned on October 11, 2022.

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. Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Red Budd Holy Church, 637 Cleveland St. Rocky Mount NC.

Ambassador Dr. Maliek Winstead...