Obituaries

Jul 1, 2025

Mr. David John McVicker, age 75, transitioned on July 1, 2025 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.

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

Please remember to sign the...

Jul 1, 2025

Mr. Samuel Ray Davis, age 72, transitioned on July 1, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care.

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, July 9, 2025 at Thorne Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 1624 Windsor Drive, Rocky Mount, NC...

Jun 30, 2025

Nashville, NC

Ms. Marjorie Woodring, age 99, transitioned on June 30, 2025.

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, 2025

Pinetops, NC

Mr. Charles Hilton Williams, age 61, transitioned on June 16, 2025 at ECU Health 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. Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Association...

Jun 14, 2025

Mr. Timothy Maurice "12" Thomas, age 53, transitioned on June 14, 2025.

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. Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Word Tabernacle Church, 821 Word Plaza, Rocky Mount, NC.

Pastor Dwight Flowers will...

Jun 12, 2025

New York

Mr. Lewis Junior "June Bug" Jenkins, age 63, transitioned on June 12, 2025 in New York.

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. Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Pine Chapel Baptist Church, 502 E. Hamlet...

Jun 7, 2025

Mr. Patrick Mandaza, age 78 transitioned on June 7, 2025.

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. Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Visitation will be held on Sunday one hour prior to the service...

Jun 6, 2025

Mrs. Dona Yarborough Johnson, age 58, transitioned on June 6, 2025 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. Friday, June 20, 2025 at East End Missionary Baptist Church, 928...

Jun 3, 2025

Ms. Paris Standford, age 51, transitioned on June 3, 2025.

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 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to...

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. Marvin Earl Clinton, age 55, transitioned on June 3, 2025 at 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 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Visitation will be held on...

May 30, 2025

Ms. Brenda Sinclair, age 73, transitioned on May 30, 2025 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 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Assistant Pastor Steven Williams will deliver words...

May 22, 2025

Mr. Mandel Franklin Johnson, age 63, of New York formerly of Goldsboro, NC, transitioned on May 22, 2025.

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, June 1, 2025 at Johnson Chapel United Holy Church, 2753 Arrington Bridge Road,...

May 19, 2025

Mr. Rodell "Rambo" Negron Bridges, age 23, transitioned on May 19, 2025.

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, June 6, 2025 at the New Morning Star Church of Christ, 225 S, Glendale Drive, Rocky Mount, NC.

May 15, 2025

Howard "Runt" Whitfield Jr

April 6 1965- May 15, 2025

Howard fought a short but intense battle with cancer and passed away on May 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Howard "Buddy" Whitfield Jr., and his mother, Grace Woodard Bland. All lives are cut short by the thief known as...

May 7, 2025

Mr. Alfonzo "Boy" Silver, age 78, transitioned on May 7, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

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, May 17, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Dr. Everett Silver will deliver words...

Apr 26, 2025

Deacon William Henry "Boot" Newell, age 91, transitioned on April 26, 2025 at The Lodge at Rocky Mount.

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, May 3, 2025 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 527 E. Thomas Street,...

Apr 23, 2025

Ms. Doris Jean "FloJo" Whitaker, age 77, transitioned on April 23, 2025 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.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Matthews...

Apr 23, 2025

Ms. Shante "Tae" Nicole Bellamy, age 37, transitioned on April 23, 2025.

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, May 10, 2025 at The Church of the Open Door Baptist, 132 S. Glendale Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27801....

Apr 22, 2025

Mr. Dwight Kent Layman, age 76, transitioned on April 22, 2025 at Harmony Park at Wilson.

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 22, 2025

Mr. Donald Lamar Fields Jr., age 40, transitioned on April 22, 2025.

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.