Obituaries

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...

Feb 13, 2025

Ms. Geneva Graham Garrett, age 83, transitioned on February 13, 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. Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Elder...

Feb 13, 2025

Mr. Roberto Portela, age 88, transitioned on February 13, 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 guestbook....

Feb 12, 2025

Mr. Louis Russell Boddie Sr., age 82, transitioned on February 12, 2025.

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. Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Elder Emily Ehphraim will deliver words of comfort to the...

Jan 19, 2025

Mr. Carlos Nicholas Medrano, age 27, transitioned on January 19, 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. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Interment will follow at Marks Chapel Church Cemetery.

Final...

Jan 17, 2025

Mr. Johnnie Allen, age transitioned on January 17, 2025 at The Carrolton of Williamston.

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 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites and professional...

Jan 16, 2025

Mr. Ivan Jahir Cervantes Blanco, age 33, transitioned on January 16, 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.

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Nathaniel Graham, age 63, transitioned on January 15, 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 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2025 at Word of Life International Church, 3388 McNair Road, Tarboro, NC.

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Jan 13, 2025

Ms. Gale Sandra Evans, age 67, transitioned on January 13, 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 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the Ivory Hill Baptist Church, 4505...

Jan 12, 2025

Ms. Patricia Ann Avent, age 70, transitioned on January 12, 2026.

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, January 17, 2026 at First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 825 Beal Street, Rocky Mount, NC.

Pastor Rodney Avent...

Jan 8, 2025

Mr. Gerald Cox, age 81, transitioned on January 8, 2025.

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

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Interment will follow at Eastern Carolina State Veterans...

Jan 7, 2025

Ms. Phyllis Juanita Bynum, age 63, transitioned on January 7, 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, January 18, 2025 at Pines Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 502 E. Hamlet Street, Pinetops, NC.

Pastor TJ Walker...