All Obituaries

Lindsay Lewis Jr. died at the age of 79 Friday, May 17, 2019. He was born to the late Elizbeth and Lindsay Lewis Sr. in Brunswick County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife Lella Baines Lewis, his son Lindsay Lewis lll and daughter Sharon Lewis. Lindsay serve in the US Air Force, he moved to Nash County in 1986 and worked at Lily international until his retirement in 2016. Lindsay will be lovingly remembered by his son Lindsay Mark Lewis (Crystal), his sister Nancy Sawyer...

Gertrude DeBose' - Hargrove, 99, of Elm City passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday May 7, 2019, at Wilson House Nursing Home. Mrs. Hargrove was born on October 3, 1919, in Kinston, North Carolina, a daughter of the late James and Lillian (Hines) DeBose'. She and her late husband James Albert Hargrove, of nearly 59 years gave birth to their only prince Matthew DeBose' Hargrove. She received God in her life at a very young age and she truly love to praise his name. She...

Eugene Nathaniel Westry was born on 2/27/1956 to the late Nathaniel and Joyce Taybron Westry,  in Rocky Mount NC. He graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High and Fayetteville State University,  and pledged Omega Psi Phi Faternity. After college he served in the Navy. After his tour in the military, he worked for Ilco Unican. Eugene leaves to cherish his memory; his beloved wife of thirty two years,  Antionette Thomas Westry; Three sons, Brandon Westry of San Diego, Ca. ...

Diop Jelani Sanders - Jackson, was born  August 20,1999 in Columbus Ohio to Arthur Jackson and Phyllis Sanders Jackson. He graduated in 2018 from Southwest High School in Pinetops. He was employed by Sonic. He was a good skater and dancer always happy. Diop didn't let anything get to him, he did what was best for his happiness. A true rebel that taught us what free will really is. He was always on a mission to meet new people and bring them together. He is survived by his parents:...

Remembering Brenda Yvette Davis, who earned her heavenly wings and entered eternal rest on April 1, 2019. Brenda, affectionately known by most as "Baye" was the third of three children born to the late Gloria and Clarence Davis. She was born and raised in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. Baye accepted and loved the Lord from an early age and acknowledged his goodness, grace and mercy in her life. She is a graduate of Southeast Halifax High School and she attended Halifax Community...

Sharon Lynn Alston Pender,  was born January 30,1951 to William Smalley and Helen Ruth Garrett, Smalley in New York. Sharon, was a faithful and humble servant of Jehovah. Loving and caring to everyone. She is survived by her husband, Roscoe Pender. Three Children; James Edward Alston Jr., Shenese Liburd (Roger) and Shante Blanton (Keyona). Her brother William Smalley Jr. (Earlie ) Sisters; Diane Smalley, Corinne Smalley, Kim Boston (Eric) JoAnn Smalley and Traci Smalley. Her Aunt...

Eunice Ann Lynch, Dunn, was born on January 15, 1941 in Nash County, North Carolina to the late Fletcher and Annie V. Lynch. She was educated in the Nash County School System. Following graduation, Eunice moved to Washington, DC where she furthered her education in Cosmetology. She worked in the Cosmetology field for many years before her employment as Manager of Aristo Cleaners and a baker for a local bakery in Washington, DC. She retired as a supervisor from the Bender Corporation in...

Jeremiah Armstrong, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018, he was born to Mack and Margaret Webb Armstrong in Sampson County. He was a dedicated Elder, as a Jehovah Witness. He was baptized as one of Jehovah Witness at a early age.  Left to cherish his memory his wife, Beverly Belk Armstrong of the home, his sister Viola Armstrong Edmundson, of Wilson NC and a host of other relatives and Friends.

Sandra Denise McNeil  "Tinkerbell" 48, borned on August 26, 1970, to Comiller Cooper and the late Lucy Parker McNeil in Nash County. Sandra was called to her eternal rest on  November 16,2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville NC. She loved dancing, playing cards  and having lots of fun. Before her illness she worked many years as a nurse, med tech and a caregiver. In addition to her mother, Sandra was preceded in death by her brother, Kennedy McNeil; sisters,...

God has added another flower to his garden,  Mr Thomas Ricks, Jr. He met the ultimate challenge and passed to a more peaceful and serene world on November 18, 2018.  Tommy was fiercely independent, but yet a humble and loyal individual. He always exemplified a quiet, unassuming manner with soft dignity and compassion. Tommy was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on March 29, 1961. His parents were the late Thomas Meachum and Carrie Williams Ricks. He was education in the Nash...