Ms. Esther Davis Nickerson
Nov 4, 2026
Ms. Esther Davis Nickerson, age 78, transitioned on November 4, 2026 at her residence.
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, November 14, 2026 at North End Missionary Baptist Church, 500 E. Grand Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC.
Interment will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.
Visitation will be...
Ms. Jeanette Delores Wallace
Nov 3, 2026
Ms. Jeanette Delores Wallace, age 62, transitioned on November 3, 2026 at her residence.
Please remember her family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Service by the Graveside will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Gardens of Gethsemane, 13670 US Highway 64 Alternate West, Rocky Mount, NC.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November...
Mr. Herbert Tracy Hill
Nov 1, 2026
Mr. Herbert Tracy Hill, age 65 of Jacksonville, NC, transitioned on November 1, 2026.
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 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026 at South Rocky Mount Community Center.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Please remember...
Mr. Melvin T. Butler
Oct 30, 2026
Mr. Melvin T. Butler, age 63, transitioned on October 30, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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, November 14, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Visitation will be held on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Final rites and...
Mr. Charles Edward Walters
Oct 29, 2026
Mr. Charles Edward Walters, age 86, transitioned on October 29, 2026 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.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2026 at Antioch Outreach Ministries, 120 Ash Street East, Wilson, NC 27893
Pastor Michael Clanton will...
Mr. Ben "Piecake" Lindsay, Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
Mr. Ben "Piecake" Lindsay, Jr., age 71, transitioned on October 25, 2026 at Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tarboro, NC.
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, October 31, 2026 at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Association Center, 3033 Bynum Farm Road, Pinetops, NC.
Pastor James Lindsay...
James Earl "Maggieball" Ricks Sr.
Oct 20, 2026
James Earl "Maggieball" Ricks,Sr., age 64, transitioned on October 20, 2026 at The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation 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. Friday, October 30, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Apostle Mark Dickens will deliver words of comfort...
Mr. Kevin "KT" Wayne Terry
Oct 15, 2026
Mr. Kevin Wayne "KT" Terry, age 52, transitioned on October 15, 2026 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. Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Red Budd Holy Church, 637 Cleveland Street, Rocky Mount, NC.
Reverend Jimmy Bynum will deliver words of comfort...
Ms.Victoria Shenae Manning
Oct 12, 2026
Ms. Victoria "Queen" Shenae Manning, age 41, transitioned on October 12 ,2026 at Nash UNC HealthCare.
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. Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Please remember to sign the guestbook.
Mr. Tony "Big Tony" Williams
Oct 9, 2026
Mr. Tony "Big Tony" Williams, age 69, transitioned on October 9, 2026 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, October 17, 2026 at Galatia AME Church, 320 Galatia Street, Nashville, NC.
Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Nashville, NC.
Visitation will be...
Mr. Anthony Roger Ward
Oct 7, 2026
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Roger Ward, age 66, transitioned on October 7, 2026 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, October 16, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Interment will follow at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC.
Visitation will be held...
Deacon Ellis R. Blount Jr.
Sep 30, 2026
Deacon Ellis R. Blount, Jr. age 76, transitioned on September 30, 2026 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.
Funeral Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at East End Missionary Baptist Church, 928 E. Highland Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC.
Reverend...
Ms. Durrene Barnes
Sep 25, 2026
Ms. Durrene Barnes, age 66, of Rocky Mount NC transitioned on September 25, 2026 in the comfort of her home.
Please remember her family, friends and loved one in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Interment will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Saturday one...
Mr. Linwood Lee Morgan
Sep 17, 2026
Mr. Linwood Lee "Tuff" Morgan, age 76, transitioned on September 17, 2026.
Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Union Hill Baptist Church, 1104 Taylor's Store Road, Nashville, NC 27856.
Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday...
Mr. Shawn Lane Boone
Sep 16, 2026
Mr. Shawn Lane "Johnny" Boone, age 62, transitioned on September 16, 2026 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. Friday, September 25, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Dr. Everett Silver will deliver words of comfort to the family.
Visitation will be held on...
Baby Girl Miracle Faith Arrington
Sep 6, 2026
Baby Girl Miracle Faith Arrington, transitioned on September 6, 2026 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC.
Please remember her family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Service by the Graveside will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Marks Chapel Church Cemetery.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Ms. Jonnie Pearl Grimes
Sep 3, 2026
Ms. Jonnie Pearl Grimes, age 78, transitioned on September 3, 2026 in the comfort of her home.
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.
Reverend Elton Wayne Hines, Sr.
Aug 29, 2026
Reverend Elton Wayne Hines, Sr. age 78, transitioned from earthly labor to eternal reward on August 29, 2026 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.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Word Tabernacle Church, 821 Word Plaza,...
Ms. Kisha "Kilo" Harding
Aug 28, 2026
Ms. Kisha "Kilo" Harding, age 56, transitioned on August 28, 2026.
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 on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Battleboro, 8612 Battleboro-Leggett Road, Battleboro, NC.
Visitation will be held on Saturday one hour prior to the service at...
Mr. Linwood Earl Pitt
Aug 28, 2026
Mr. Linwood Earl Pitt, age 67, transitioned on August 28, 2026 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.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Interment will follow at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro,...
