Obituaries

Feb 4, 2026

Aron Demon Johnson left this earthly life unexpectedly on February 4, 2026 in Colorado.

Aron lived as he worked hard and all in. He was generous with his time and driven by the genuine love for his work and the people surrounding him getting it done. He believed deeply in people, in organizing, and in the power...

Jan 24, 2026

Mr. James David Lyons, age 63, transitioned on January 24, 2026 in New Jersey.

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

Celebration of Life Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Higher Ground Ministries, 500 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Jan 22, 2026

Ms. Brianna "Bri Bri" Polen age 16, transitioned on January 22, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

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

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Word Tabernacle Church, 821 Word Plaza,...

Jan 13, 2026

Mr. Alphonso "Fido" Gregg, age 63, transitioned on January 13, 2026 at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center.

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, January 18, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Leonard Johnson will deliver words...

Jan 12, 2026

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 5, 2026

Mr. Richard Price, age 65, transitioned on January 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

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

Wake Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.

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Jan 4, 2026

Mr. Ronald "Big Jim" Sharpe, age 72, transitioned on January 4, 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 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2141 Cokey Road, Rocky Mount, NC...

Jan 3, 2026

Ms. Ellen Smith Conyers, age 82, transitioned on January 3, 2026 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. Saturday, January 10, 2026 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 7798...

Jan 3, 2026

Baby Boy A'marion Ni'kei Jones transitioned on January 3, 2026 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

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

No services will be held.

Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews-Marrow Memorial Chapel of Goldsboro.

Dec 28, 2025

Ms. Barbara Walker, age 82, transitioned on December 28, 2025.

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

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Dr. Everett Silver will deliver words of comfort to the family.

Dec 28, 2025

Ms. Patricia Ann Whitaker, age 62, transitioned on December 28, 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 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Reverend Stacy Evans will deliver words...

Dec 26, 2025

Mr. Christopher Columbus Everett III, age 61, transitioned on December 26, 2025.

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

Funeral Service will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2026 at Thorne Chapel Baptist Church, 1624 Windsor Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27801.

Reverend Richard...

Dec 22, 2025

Ms. Rita Birthwright, age 84, transitioned on December 22, 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.

No services will be scheduled.

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

Dec 18, 2025

Mr. Joseph Jerome Maxwell, age 57, transitioned on December 18, 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 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted...

Dec 9, 2025

Mr. Eloy Cruz Dionicio, age 43, transitioned on December 9, 2025.

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

Funeral Service will be held  4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1004 St. David Street, Tarboro, NC.

Visitation will...

Dec 9, 2025

Silver Spring, MD

Geraldine Barnes Campbell transitioned on December 9, 2025, at the home of her sister, Joanne Barnes Herry, in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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, December 20, 2025 at Matthews...

Dec 6, 2025

Ms. Beverly Jean Nelson Harper, age 70, transitioned on December 6, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care.

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

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 form 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Final...

Dec 3, 2025

Mr. Keith Lamont Nicholson, age 25, transitioned on December 3, 2025 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, 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. Monday, December 15, 2025 at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Pastor Mary Jo Atkinson...

Dec 2, 2025

Ms. Bessie Bridges Sharpe, age 76, transitioned on December 2, 2025 at Nash UNC Health Care.

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

Memorial Tea Celebration will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held...

Dec 1, 2025

Charlotte, NC

Mr. McDonald Lynch, age 77, transitioned on December 1, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family in Charlotte, NC.

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. on Thursday, December 4, 2025...