Ms. Maria Galdamez De Palencia
May 12, 2026
Ms. Maria Galdamez De Palencia, age 84, transitioned on May 12, 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.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Mr. Clarence Collins Jr.
May 9, 2026
Mr. Clarence "Bubba" Collins Jr. age 79, transitioned on May 9, 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, May 16, 2026 at Abundant Life Ministries, 734 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC.
Pastor Ronald Collins will deliver words of comfort to...
Ms. Myrtle Alston-Summers
May 7, 2026
Ms. Myrtle Alston-Summers, age 71, transitioned on May 7 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Please remember her family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Arrangements are forthcoming.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Please remember to sign the guestbook.
Ms. Mary Helen Jones
May 6, 2026
Ms. Mary Helen Jones, age 70, transitioned on May 6, 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 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2026 at New Morning Star Church of Christ, 225 S. Glendale Drive, Rocky Mount, NC.
Interment will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Visitation will be...
Ms. Mildred Alston Johnson
May 2, 2026
Ms. Mildred Alston Johnson, age 80, transitioned on May 2, 2026 at her residence.
Please remember her family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Arrangements are forthcoming.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Please remember to sign the guestbook.
Mr. David Conrad Modlin
Apr 17, 2026
Mr. David Conrad Modlin, age 64, transitioned on April 17, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.
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 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Hillsdale Baptist Church, 1601 Cherry Street, Rocky Mount, NC.
Final rites and...
Magdaleno De La Cruz Pasion
Apr 13, 2026
Magdaleno De La Cruz Pasion, age 40, of Wilson, NC transitioned on April 13, 2026.
Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Final rites and professional arra
Magdaleno De La Cruz Pasion, de 40 años y...
Mr. Thomas Felix Murray
Apr 9, 2026
Mr. Thomas Felix Murray, age 69, of Dudley, formerly of Mount Olive, transitioned on April 9, 2026 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro, NC.
Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Funeral Service will be held 1:00 pm Friday, April 17, 2026 at Pentecostal Holy Church, 600 E. Pine Street, Goldsboro, NC.
Apostle...
John Andrew New
Apr 9, 2026
Mr. John Andrew New, age 78, transitioned on April 9, 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.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Please remember to sign the guestbook.
Panisse Trevathan
Apr 8, 2026
Mr. Panisse Trevathan, age 56, transitioned on April 8, 2026 surrounded by his loving family 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. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Community Christian Fellowship Center, 604 Cleveland Street, Rocky Mount, NC
Apostle Collins Kornegay will deliver...
Rene Mauricio Bonilla Rivera
Apr 2, 2026
René Mauricio Bonilla Rivera, de 67 años, falleció el 2 de abril de 2026 en el Hospital ECU Health Edgecombe.Por favor, recuerden a su familia, amigos y seres queridos en sus pensamientos y oraciones durante este tiempo.
La misa se celebrará el sábado 11 de abril de 2026 a las 5:00 p. m. en la Iglesia Católica Santa Catalina de Siena,...
Gabriela Lagunes Montero
Apr 1, 2026
La Sra. Gabriela Lagunes Montero, de 58 años, falleció el 1 de abril de 2026. Les pedimos que recuerden a su familia, amigos y seres queridos en sus pensamientos y oraciones durante este tiempo.
El funeral se llevará a cabo el jueves 9 de abril de 2026 a las 4:00 p. m. en la Funeraria Matthews Family.
El velorio se realizará el...
Baby Girl Rylie Marie Render
Mar 31, 2026
Baby Girl Rylie Marie Render, 1 month old, transitioned on March 31, 2026.
Please remember her family, friends and loved ones during this time.
Service by the Graveside will be held 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Marks Chapel Church Cemetery.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Please remember to sign the guestbook.
Mr. Wade Andrew Harrell III
Mar 31, 2026
Wilmington, NC
Mr. Wade Andrew Harrell III, age 48, transitioned on March 31, 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.
Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
The family will celebrate his life in their own way at a later date.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews...
Mr. Tywuan "TJ" James Bennett
Mar 26, 2026
La Grange, NC
Mr. Tywuan "TJ" James Bennett, age 20, transitioned on March 26, 2026.
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, April 11, 2026 at Johnson Chapel United Holy Church, 2753 Arrington Bridge Road, Dudley, NC.
District Elder Derrick Oates will deliver words of comfort to...
Baby Boy Kingston Demarious McNeil
Mar 20, 2026
Baby Boy Kingston Demarious McNeil, age 5 months old, transitioned on March 20, 2026.
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, April 3, 2026 at Red Budd Holy Church, 637 Cleveland Street, Rocky Mount, NC.
Interment will follow at Marks Chapel Church Cemetery.
Final rites and professional...
Mr. Joe "Speedy" Sweet Jr.
Mar 20, 2026
Mr. Joe "Speedy" Sweet Jr. age 64, transitioned on March 20, 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 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Ray of Hope Christian Center, 12120 Fisher Road, Whitakers, NC 27891.
Bishop Antoine...
Mrs. Sandra Denise "Buck" Davis
Mar 20, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Denise "Buck" Davis, age 67, transitioned on March 20, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.
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. Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Philadelphia Baptist Church, 2872 Duke Road, Nashville, NC.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation...
Mr. Isidro Carlos Ruiz
Mar 17, 2026
Mr. Isidro Carlos Ruiz, age 84, transitioned on March 17, 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.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Please remember to sign the guestbook.
Mr. Zi'Quan "Swervo" Parker
Mar 14, 2026
Mr. Zi'Quan "Swervo" Parker, age 20, transitioned on March 14, 2026.
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. Friday, March 27, 2026 at Abundant Life Ministries, 724 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC.
Pastor Sammy Deloach will deliver words of comfort to the family.
Visitation will be held on...
