Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

Master Ny'Zhiere Javon Marshburn, age 2, transitioned on June 20, 2020 at UNC Nash Health Care.

Please remember his parents, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Batts Cemetery with Reverend Franklin Cotton, officiating.

Visitation...

Jun 13, 2020

Mr. Fernando Garza, age 22, of Mount Olive, NC, departed this life on June 13, 2020.

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

Arrangements are pending.

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

Please remember to sign the...

Jun 13, 2020

Mrs. Phyllis Denise James, age 61, transitioned on June 13, 2020 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC.

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

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Abundant Life Ministries, 500 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount,...

Jun 12, 2020

Ms. LaQuanda Denise Western, affectionately known as "Quanda", age 29, transitioned peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 12, 2020.

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

Graveside Service to celebrate Quanda's life will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Gardens...

Jun 6, 2020

Mrs. Dora A. Hernandez Vargas, age 39, transitioned peacefully at homeon June 6, 2020 surrounded by her family.

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

Mass Service to celebrate her life will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with...

May 22, 2020

Ms. Carolyn Miller, age 51, transitioned on May 22, 2020 at UNC Nash Health Care.

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

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

May 5, 2020

Mr. Ricky Glenn Boose, age 58, transitioned peacefully on May 5, 2020 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice Center in Greenville, NC.

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

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook....

May 1, 2020

Ms. Ida E. Murchison, age 90, transitioned on May 1, 2020 at Hunter Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

May 1, 2020

Mr. Levi "Soldier" Bryant, age 48, transitioned on May 1, 2020 at UNC Nash Health Care.

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

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Apr 29, 2020

Mr. Tomas H. De Leon Ramirez, age 64, transitioned peacefully on April 29, 2020 surrounded by his family.

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

Arrangements are pending.

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

Please remember to...

Apr 27, 2020

Mr. Lloyd Williams, age 62, transitioned on April 27, 2020 at his residence.

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

Arrangements are pending.

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

Apr 19, 2020

Ms. Angenora Berry White, age 81, departed this life on April 19, 2020 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, NC.

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

A Private Graveside Service will be held Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Gardens of Gethsemane with words...

Mar 25, 2020

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Ms. Valada DionetAshley, 56, transitioned on March 25, 2020.

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

Due to COVID-19 and restrictions by Governor of North Carolina,services to celebrate herlife will be held at a later date....

Mar 15, 2020

Mr. Kevin Francis Watkins, age 68, transitioned peacefully on March 15, 2020 at his residence.

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

Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020 at Matthews Family Mortuary, 3240 Zebulon Road, Rocky Mount,...

Feb 24, 2020

Mr. Billy Ray Outlaw, age 66, transitioned on February 24, 2020 at his residence.

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

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

Feb 22, 2020

Ronald "Ron" Eugene Outlaw, 65, son of the late Frank Outlaw & Katherine Taylor Outlaw Proctor, was born on March 20, 1954 in Nashville, NC. He departed his earthly life on February 22, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at Nash General Hospital.

Ron was a funny, kind, loving man who loved to write poetry, listen to southern...

Feb 14, 2020

Ms. Ernestine Powell, age 62, transitioned on February 14, 2020 at Nash UNC Health Care.

Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Kingdom Life Christian Church International, 610 S. Glendale Drive, Rocky Mount, NC.

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

Feb 13, 2020

Mr. Cory D. "Six-Nine" Hart, age 42, transitioned on February 13, 2020.

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

Funeral Service will be held 12Noon Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 730 Sutton Road, Rocky Mount, NC with Reverend Richard Battle, officiating.

Feb 5, 2020

Mr. Randolph Eugene Slingluff Jr., age 42, transitioned on February 5, 2020 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.

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

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

Feb 2, 2020

Mr. Keith Eric "Kilo" Brunson, age 37, transitioned on February 2, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

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

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Greater Joy Baptist Church with Elder Darlene...