Obituaries

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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May 13, 2022

Baby Girl Ivy Dior Whitaker, transitioned on May 13, 2022.

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

Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Marks Chapel Church Cemetery.

Elder Derrick Oates will deliver words of comfort to the family....

May 9, 2022

Conley, GA

Mrs. Helen Lucille Davis King, age 79, transitioned on May 9, 2022 in Georgia.

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, May 21, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Vice Bishop Hattie Alston...

May 9, 2022

Ms. Cynthia "Cemp" Gray Davis, age 66, transitioned on May 9, 2022.

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

Funeral Service will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Word Tabernacle Church, 821 Word Plaza, Rocky Mount, NC.

Pastor James Gailliard will...

May 8, 2022

Ms. Degra "Emma" Gray Tsikudo, age 73, transitioned on May 8, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

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

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend George Terry will...

May 6, 2022

Natasha Antonette "Tye" Berry, age 38, transitioned on May 6, 2022.

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

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted...

May 6, 2022

Mrs. Annie Mae Anthony Price, age 66, transitioned on May 6, 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, May 14, 2022 at Restoration Worship Center, 734 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC...

Apr 30, 2022

Mr. Michael Anthony Arrington, age 54 ,transitioned on April 30, 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, May 7, 2022 at North End Missionary Baptist Church, 500 E. Grand Ave. Rocky Mount, NC.

Reverend Stacy...

Apr 23, 2022

Mr. Bobby Edward "Little Bobby" Davis, III age 30, transitioned on April 23, 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. Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Pentecostal Holy Church, 600 E. Pine Street, Goldsboro, NC.

Pastor Scottie...