Obituaries

Dec 31, 2017

Mrs. Linda S. Taylor , transitioned onDecember 31, 2017 in the comforts of her home surrounded by care and love. Please remember herloved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Sullivan; mother, Sally Sullivan; and brother, Dennis Sullivan. Linda leaves to cherish her memory, husband of...

Dec 30, 2017

Miss Eliana S. Hedgepeth,a precious baby girl, passed away on December 30, 2017. Please remember those who loved her, especially her parents, in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Professional services and the Ministry of Compassion have been entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.

Dec 28, 2017

Mrs. Tasha S. Jones, transitioned during the morning of December 28, 2017 in the comforts of her residence in Rocky Mount, NC. Please remember her loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Services of remembrance will take place at Greater JoyChurch Tuesday,January 2,2018at 11a.m.with visitation and 12 p.m.for the funeral. The senior pastor ofGreater JoyChurchisBishop Shelton C....

Dec 23, 2017

Mrs. Ella Mae Bandy Samuels, transitioned December 23, 2017 at South Village Nursing Center in Rocky Mount, NC. Please remember her loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Services of remembrance will take place at Greater JoyChurchSaturday, December 30, 2017 at 11a.m.with visitation and 12 noonfor the funeral. The senior pastor ofGreater JoyChurchis Bishop Shelton C. Daniel....

Dec 22, 2017

Mrs. Lonnie Mae Fullwood Dreighton, transitioned December 22, 2017 at U.N.C. Healthcare (formerly known as Nash General Hospital) in Rocky Mount, NC. Please remember her loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Services of remembrance will take place at the North End Missionary Baptist Church Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 12 noon with visitation and 1 p.m....

Nov 9, 2017

Mr. Dennis Linwood Sullivan, transitionedonNovember 9, 2017. Please remember his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.Professional services and the Ministry of Compassion have been entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.

Nov 4, 2017

Mr. Bobby Ray "Praco" Peele, transitionedon November 4, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Please remember his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Services of remembrance will take place at the Bread of Life Christian Church and Community Center (Pastor James Davis) on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10 a.m. with visitation and 11...

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Ms. Annie Ruth Battle Yarborough, age 72, transitioned on February 16, 2021 at Nash UNC Health Care.

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

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Terry Stample will deliver...

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Mr. Paul Fitzgerald Perry, age 59,transitioned on February 22, 2021 at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, NC.

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

Funeral Service will be held 12Noon Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

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Ms. Rosa Garrett Harper, age 83, transitioned on February 27, 2021 in the comfort of her residence.

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

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at East End Missionary Baptist Church, 928 E. Highland Avenue, Rocky...

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