Mrs. Erma Evans Bullock
Aug 3, 2026
Mrs. Erma Evans Bullock, age 81, transitioned on August 3, 2026 at PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount, 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.
Mr. Courtney James "Sugar Bear" Hunter
Jul 27, 2026
Mr. Courtney James "Sugar Bear" Hunter, age 45, transitioned on July 27, 2026 at ECU Health North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Please remember his 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. Monique Cherese Whitaker
Jul 25, 2026
Ms. Monique Cherese Whitaker, age 51, transitioned on July 25, 2026 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, 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 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family...
Mr. Gonzalo Torres Perez
Jul 23, 2026
Mr. Gonzalo Torres Perez, age 71, transitioned on July 23, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.
On behalf of the Gonzalez, Alvarez, Escobar, Cervantes families...
Ms. Alice Ann Evans
Jul 21, 2026
Ms. Alice Ann Evans, age 81, transitioned on July 21, 2026 at her residence.
Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Restoration Worship Center, 322 Anderson Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Pastor Luther Barnes will deliver words of comfort to the family.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Please remember...
Jasper Billy Davis
Jul 15, 2026
Pinetops, NC
Mr. Jasper Billy Davis, age 73, transitioned on July 15, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
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, Agust 1, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Reverend Carolyn Hagans will deliver words of comfort to the family.
Visitation will...
Mr. Odis Cooper
Jul 13, 2026
Mr. Odis Cooper, age 68, transitioned on July 13, 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. Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Philadelphia Baptist Church, 2872 Duke Road, Nashville, NC.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday...
Mr. Jeremy Deonte Whitehead
Jul 10, 2026
Mr. Jeremy Deonte Whitehead, age 33, transitioned on July 10, 2026 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.
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, July 19, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews...
Mr. Michael Gray Hargrove
Jul 5, 2026
Michael Gray Hargrove was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on April 29, 1949, to the late John Edward and Geraldine Gray Hargrove. Michael passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, peacefully at Duke Raleigh Hospital with his daughters by his side.
Born and raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, he attended J. W. Parker Jr. High School before graduating from...
Ms. Deborah Thomas
Jul 3, 2026
Ms. Deborah Thomas, age 64, transitioned on July 3, 2026 at ECU Health Hospice House in Greenville, NC surroun
Please remember her family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
The family will celebrate her life in their own way at a later time.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Family Mortuary.
Please remember to sign...
Ms. Marie Perry Edwards
Jul 1, 2026
Ms. Marie Perry Edwards, age 86, transitioned on July 1, 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.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Final rites and professional arrangements are entrusted...
Mr. Willie Herman Smith
Jun 29, 2026
Mr. Willie Herman Smith, age 80, transitioned on June 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 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Fountain of Life Church, 900 Wilkins Street, Rocky Mount, NC.
Dr. Bishop JP Lynch...
Ms. Ruth L. Bullard
Jun 29, 2026
Ms. Ruth L. Bullard, age 78, transitioned on June 29, 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 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2026 at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 702 W. Raleigh Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC.
Pastor Timothy J....
Mr. Quintin Antonio Royster, Sr.
Jun 21, 2026
Mr. Quintin Antonio Royster, Sr. age 59, transitioned on June 21, 2026.
He was a husband, father, grandfather, soldier, warrior, mentor and friend.
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. Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Light of Peace Baptist Church, 510 S. Glendale Drive, Rocky Mount, NC.
Reverend...
Mr. Carson Norwood Sutton, Sr.
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. Carson Norwood Sutton, Sr., age 84, transitioned on June 17, 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, June 27, 2026 at New Morning Star Church of Christ, 225 S. Glendale Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
Interment will follow at...
Miss Raelynn Ny'lani Whitaker
Jun 15, 2026
Miss Raelynn Ny'lani Whitaker, age 2, transitioned on June 15, 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. Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Red Budd Holy Church, 637 Cleveland Street, Rocky Mount, NC.
Pastor Roderick Tillery will deliver words of comfort to the family.
Interment will follow at...
Mrs. Elsie Davis Bowens
Jun 11, 2026
Mrs. Elsie Davis Bowens, age 91, transitioned on June 11, 2026 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 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2026 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 305 Halifax Road, Rocky Mount, NC.
Reverend Milton Batts will deliver words of comfort to the...
Officer Michael A. Cotton Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
Officer Michael A. Cotton Jr., age 29, transitioned on June 10, 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. Saturday, June 20, 2026 at L.N. Forbes FWB Tabernacle, 1800 Lane Street SE, Wilson, NC.
Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 19,...
Ms. Mary Ann Bullock
Jun 10, 2026
Ms. Mary Ann Bullock, age 84, transitioned on June 10, 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. Monday, June 22, 2026 at Marks Chapel Baptist Church, 2355 Leggett Road, Rocky Mount, NC.
Bishop Ernestine H. Battle will deliver words of comfort to the family.
Interment will follow...
Ms. Jacqueline Dorcell Alston
Jun 8, 2026
Ms. Jacqueline Dorcell Alston, age 61, transitioned on June 9, 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 on 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2026 at Matthews Family Mortuary.
Visitation will be held on Friday one hour prior to...
