Obituaries

Apr 14, 2022

Greenville, NC

Mr. James Gillam, age 78, transitioned on April 14, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

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....

Apr 11, 2022

Mr. Chester Lee Williams, age 91, transitioned on April 11, 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 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites...

Apr 10, 2022

Mr. James Luis Williams, Jr., age 79, transitioned on April 10, 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 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Bishop Shelton C....

Apr 8, 2022

Ms. Annie Belle Bulluck Shaw, age 82, transitioned on April 8, 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 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2141...

Apr 5, 2022

Ms. Sharon Elaine Stevens, age 68, transitioned on April 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

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

Service by the Graveside will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Gardens of Gethsemane.

Visitation will be held...

Mar 31, 2022

Mr. Nathaniel Birth Jr., age 86, transitioned on March 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

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

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022 at New Morning Star Church of Christ, 225 S. Glendale...

Mar 28, 2022

Mr. Braxton Speller Jr., age 74, transitioned on March 28, 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, April 4, 2022 at Word Tabernacle Church, 821 Word Plaza, Rocky Mount, NC.

Executive Pastor Kyle Johnson will...

Mar 17, 2022

Mr. Milton Ray Lynch, age 69, transitioned on March 17, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

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

Graveside Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 4531 NC-43, Hollister, NC 27844...

Mar 15, 2022

Ms. Lizzie Burns, age 69, transitioned on March 15, 2022 at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro, 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....

Mar 15, 2022

El Sr. Jesús González Rodríguez Jr., de 25 años, hizo la transición el 15 de marzo de 2022.

Por favor, recuerde a su familia, amigos y seres queridos en sus pensamientos y oraciones durante este tiempo.

Los servicios se llevarán a cabo a las 7:00 p.m. el sábado 19 de marzo de 2022 en Matthews...

Mar 2, 2022

Mrs. Mary Louise Taylor, age 85, transitioned on March 2, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

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, March 11, 2023 at The New Morning Star Church...

Feb 21, 2022

Mother Elmira Watson Lee, age 93, transitioned on February 21, 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 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022 at New Morning Star Church of Christ, 225 South Glendale Drive, Rocky...

Feb 20, 2022

Mr. Orlando "OJ" Johnson, age 72, transitioned on February 20, 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.

Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Matthews Family...

Feb 12, 2022

Ms. Tracey Danielle Cooper, age 34, transitioned on February 12, 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. Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Terry Stample will deliver the eulogy.

Burial will...

Feb 7, 2022

Goldsboro, NC

Mrs. Mary Collins Barnes(Edwards) Best, age 74, transitioned on February 7, 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, February 12, 2022 at Elm Grove Church Ministries, 118 Booker Street, Pikeville, NC.

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Feb 4, 2022

Jacksonville, NC

Ms. Earlene Mclaurin, age 77, transitioned on February 4, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

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, February 26, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

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Feb 2, 2022

Fayetteville, NC

Mrs. Nancy Alice Trent, age 90, transitioned on February 2, 2022.

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.

Jan 31, 2022

Mrs. Irene B. Harrison, age 79, transitioned on January 31, 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. Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

The family...

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Tyrell "TT" Arrington, age 17, transitioned on January 23, 2022.

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

Graveside Service was held Friday, February 4, 2022 at Gardens of Gethsemane.

At the request of the family, services were private.

Final rites and...

Jan 23, 2022

Goldsboro, NC

Mr. Floyd Cherry Jr. age 79, transitioned on January 23, 2021 at Countryside Village in Pikeville, 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. Friday, January 28, 2022 at Pentecostal Holy Church. Reverend Scottie Rodgers...