Obituaries

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...

Sep 30, 2022

Ms. Ethel Marion Kearney, age 81, transitioned on September 30, 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. Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Wilbert Kearney will deliver words of comfort to the family....

Sep 26, 2022

Ms. Mary D. Moody, age 89, transitioned on September 26, 2022.

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, October 16, 2022 at Bunn Chapel Baptist Church, 4218 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Nashville, NC.

Sep 19, 2022

Mr. Ivery Lee Batts, age 63, transitioned on September 19, 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. Friday, September 23, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Milton Batts will deliver words of comfort to the family....

Sep 2, 2022

Ms. Georgia Faye Mercer, age 63, transitioned on September 2, 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. Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 2:00...

Aug 27, 2022

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Mr. Jerry Cornelious Clemonts, age 60, transitioned on August 27, 2022.

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

Services will be held at a later date.

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

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Aug 20, 2022

Mr. Johnny Elmo Bulluck, age 67, transitioned on August 20, 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, August 27, 2022 at Word Tabernacle Church, 821 Word Plaza, Rocky Mount, NC.

Executive Pastor Kyle Johnson will...

Aug 18, 2022

Mr. Link Bernard Grant, age 50, transitioned on August 18, 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, August 27, 2022 at Greater Joy Church, 820 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount, NC.

Bishop Shelton C. Daniel will...

Aug 16, 2022

Mr. Linwood Earl "New't" Wilson, age 64, transitioned on August 16, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

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. Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Scott Wilson will...

Aug 1, 2022

Mr. Ronnie Rogers, age 74, transitioned on August 1, 2022.

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. Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Northeastern Cemetery.

Reverend Dennis Jones will deliver words of comfort to the family.

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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.