Obituaries

Jul 30, 2022

Mr. Jerome " DJ Jack Ya Body" Smalls, age 55, transitioned on July 30, 2022 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 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Greater Joy...

Jul 29, 2022

Mrs. Katie Ruth Morgan Parker, age 70, transitioned on July 29, 2022 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 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Hickory View Missionary Baptist Church,...

Jul 25, 2022

Mr. Leslie Gene Johnson, age 63, transitioned on July 25, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

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. Monday,  August 1, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final...

Jul 16, 2022

Ms. Shawanna Jeanetta Battle, age 42, transitioned on July 16, 2022 at Nash UNC Health Care.

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.

Jul 14, 2022

Charlotte, NC

Ms. Madge Lawing Hopkins, age 79, transitioned peacefully on July 14, 2022 in the comfort of her home.

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

Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, 7400...

Jul 13, 2022

Tarboro, NC

Ms. Yvonne Dozier Bandy, age 63, transitioned on July 13, 2022.

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. Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Pastor Scottie Rodgers will deliver words of...

Jul 12, 2022

Mother Lillie Mae Battle, age 93, transitioned peacefully at her residence.

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

She was married to the late Willie Edward Battle.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary....

Jul 9, 2022

Kenly, NC

Mr. Jessie Clinton "Jay" Barnes, age 78, transitioned on July 9, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, 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, July 16, 2022 at Contending For The Faith...

Jun 26, 2022

Ms. Ella Mae  Rogers, age 84,  transitioned on June 26, 2022.

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

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Philadelphia Baptist Church, 2872 Duke Road, Nashville, NC.

Reverend Paul Davis will deliver words of comfort...

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. Makinzie Daryl "Kenny" Joyner, age 42, transitioned on June 26, 2022 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 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Greater Joy Baptist Church.

Jun 25, 2022

Mr. Jerry Carter Sr., age 68, transitioned on June 25, 2022.

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.

Jun 19, 2022

Ms. Elsie Mae Gray, age 90, transitioned on June 19, 2022 in the comfort of her home.

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, June 25, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Jimmy Williams will deliver...

Jun 18, 2022

Ms. Nicole Sherice Barnes, age 43, transitioned on June 18, 2022 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

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.

Jun 16, 2022

Eureka, NC

Mr. Charles Jacob Hodges, Jr., age 83, transitioned on June 16, 2022.

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, July 2, 2022 at Johnson Chapel United Holy Church, 2753 Arrington Bridge Road, Dudley, NC....

Jun 15, 2022

Mr. Timmy Lee "Timmy Lee" Jenkins Sr., age 54, transitioned on June 15, 2022.

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

Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday,  June 24, 2022 at East End Missionary Baptist Church, 928 E. Highland Ave., Rocky Mount, NC.

Jun 13, 2022

Mr. Willie Henderson Scales, age 70, transitioned on June 13, 2022 at Transitions Hospice Care in Raleigh, NC.

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

Service by the Graveside will be held 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at East Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

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Jun 8, 2022

Mr. Clifton Lee Richardson, age 43, transitioned on June 8, 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, June 18, 2022 at Greater Joy Baptist Church.

Bishop Shelton C. Daniel will deliver the eulogy.

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May 30, 2022

Mr. Ethan Bulluck, age 37, transitioned on May 30, 2022.

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

Service to celebrate Ethan's life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Abundant Life Ministries, 734 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC.

Visitation will be...

May 25, 2022

Mickleton, New Jersey

Ms. Shirley Jean Vines, age 63, transitioned on May 25, 2022 at Inspira Medical Center in New Jersey.

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. Friday, June 10, 2022 at Hickory View Missionary Baptist...

May 21, 2022

Greenville, NC

Mr. Stacey Lee Whitehead, age 55, transitioned on May 21, 2022 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 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

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