Obituaries

Apr 12, 2025

Mr. Canek Arturo Chi Escamilla, age 40, transitioned on April 12, 2025.

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

Funeral Service will be held 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Please remember to sign the guestbook.

Apr 7, 2025

Mrs. Amanda Davison, age 48, transitioned on April 7, 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.

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

Please remember to sign the guestbook....

Apr 5, 2025

Mr. Eugene Moore, age 62, transitioned on April 5, 2025 at his residence.

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 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites and professional arrangements...

Apr 5, 2025

Ms. Ojar Stokes, age 39, transitioned on April 5, 2025.

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, April 19, 2025 at Pentecostal Holy Church.

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

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. Lawrence Anthony Setting IV, age 59, transitioned on April 3, 2025.

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

Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted...

Mar 28, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Barnes, age 89, transitioned on March 28, 2025.

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, April 5, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Apostle Teresa Williams will deliver words of...

Mar 27, 2025

Fountain, NC

Mr. Anthony Jamal Speight, age 32, transitioned on March 27, 2025.

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 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites and...

Mar 25, 2025

Lady Ernestine Lynch, age 64, transitioned on March 25, 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 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Red Budd Holy Church, 637 Cleveland Street,...

Mar 23, 2025

Mr. Nathaniel McAlister, age 81, transitioned in Newark, Delaware.

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, March 29, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Pastor Kenny Parker will deliver words of comfort to the family.

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Mar 17, 2025

Mother Verta Ruth Dickens Marsh, age 95, transitioned on March 17, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loving family.

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

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Emanuel Chapel Free...

Mar 13, 2025

Mr. Lanorris Dickens, age 77, transitioned on March 13, 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. Saturday, March 22, 2025 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 527 E. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC.

Interment will follow...

Mar 13, 2025

Mr. Ernie Terrell Griffin, age 57, of Elizabeth City, NC formerly of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025.

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

Memorial Service to celebrate Ernie's life will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Matthews...

Mar 9, 2025

Mr. Clarence Thomas "Buster" Johnson III, age 61, transitioned on March 9, 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. Saturday, March 22, 2025 at East End Missionary Baptist Church, 928 E. Highland Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC.

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Feb 25, 2025

Mr. Warren H. Harper Sr., age 75, transitioned on February 25, 2025 at Duke Raleigh Hospital.

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, March 1, 2025 at East End Missionary Baptist Church, 928 E. Highland Avenue, Rocky Mount,...

Feb 24, 2025

Ms. Mary Ella Hedgepeth, age 72, transitioned on February 24, 2025 at the Bethel Villas in Nashville, NC.

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 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

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Feb 21, 2025

Deacon Anderson Lee, age 94, transitioned on February 21, 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 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Red Budd Holy Church, 637 Cleveland Street, Rocky Mount, NC.

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Feb 21, 2025

Mr. George "Ren" Henderson, age 63, transitioned on February 21, 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 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Pittman Grove Baptist Church.

Pastor Thomas R. Green will...

Feb 16, 2025

Mr. Johnnie B. Thorne, Sr. age 61, transitioned on February 16, 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 10:00 a.m. Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Visitation will be held one...

Feb 15, 2025

Mr. Johnny "Arthur Lee" Harrison, age 71, transitioned on February 15, 2025 at his residence.

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, February 23, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Dr. Everett Silver will deliver words of...

Feb 14, 2025

Mr. Eddie James Greene Jr. age 78, transitioned on February 14, 2025 at his residence.

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. Monday, February 24, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Visitation will be held on Monday from...