All Obituaries

Thurman Lee Richardson Sr. was born on April 10, 1934 in Nash County, Rocky Mount N.C. to William and Edna Richardson of Rocky Mount both preceded him in death. Thurman was educated in Nash Rocky Mount School System. He worked in the Healthcare Systems following Premiere Ford where he worked for 16 years and retired. He enjoyed fishing, watching western TV shows and spending time with his family. Thurman leaves behind his love of his life his wife of 58 years , Evangeline Richardson ; six...

Jimmie Samuel Brake Jr., was born on May 27, 1950 to the late Samuel Brake and Leora Hollingsworth Brake in Nash County NC. He attended Nash County School System. Better known as "Peter Rabbit", he loved hunting, fishing, and outdoor sports but most of all he loved Jesus. He leaves to cherish his memories five daughters: Rocquel Lewis, Bronx N.Y., Shanerce Jordan (Adrian) Morrisville N.C. Iesha Joyner  and  Karumba Joyner both of Rocky Mount N.C, Alyssa Brake of Tarboro...

Bobby was the son of  Edoris Richardson, Smith and the late Jasper Smith II. Bobby Graduated from Northern Nash high school and attended Nash Tech. He worked at Atkinson's Catering for many years where he enjoyed. Bobby was very lovable. He loved his nieces and nephews, he had a nickname for all of them. He loved walking outside to the mailbox even when he felt bad, he would strive to keep busy. He loved playing trouble and playing cards. Bobby leaves to cherish his memory his...

James Otis West, son  of the late Claudie West Sr. and Clara Mae Battle, was born on January 31, 1957 in Franklin County N.C.  He joined the United States Army Reserves, where he received his basic training in Fort Dix, New Jersey. He later moved to Rocky Mount, N.C. He was employed with the city of Rocky Mount in the electric Department as a lineman for 17 years. He joined Oak Level Missionary Baptist church at a early age for a short time. Then he attended other churches. His...

Vernell Lewis Whitehead, 64 of Nashville was born November 18, 1954 to the late Percy and Elmeta Jones, Lewis of Nashville NC. She departed this life on Monday November 4,2019 at Duke Hospital in Durham NC. Vernell graduated from Northern Nash High School and furthered her education at Shaw University with a degree in Business Management. She had a true passion of learning and talking the love of Jesus. There was nothing that Vernell wouldn't do to help someone in need, and whatever the...

A  private Memorial Service 10/17/2019.

Levi "Big Boy" White Jr. was born on June 19, 1954 to the late Levi White Sr. and Bettie Mae Davis White in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He departed this life on September 25, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. Levi attended Northern Nash High School. He was employed with Rufus Construction Company for ten years. Levi leaves to cherish his memory five children: Chris Hines of Rocky Mount, N.C.  Justin Hines of Virginia, Nicholas Barnes, Nykiah and...

Mrs. Annie Laura Dickens Petway was born to the late Nathaniel Dickens and Hattie Andrews Dickens on October 24, 1929 in Edgecombe County. She passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the comfort of her home.  Annie was educated by the Public Schools of Edgecombe County. She graduated from Conetoe High School in May of 1949 as the Salutatorian of her class. Annie was married to the late Louis Petway. They enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. From this union, 3 children were born,...

Willie Connell Hart, was born February 10,1953 in Edgecombe County to the late Willie Oscar and Eva Mae Hart. He was educated in the Wilson and Nash County School System. He was an army Veteran and carpenter by skill. Also our family comedian. He joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Richard Battle. He departed his life on Friday August 23, 2019 at his residence. Connell leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Ora Lucas Hart, two sons: Aeric Whitehead, David...

Mary Catherine Coley was born May 15 1936 in Edgecombe county to the late Thomas Warren and Emma Fields . She was Educated in Edgecombe County School Systems. She worked as a CNA in the private duty sector. She was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Coley; five sisters: Rita Fields, Camilla Henderson, Edna Boone, Deloris Jackson, Doretha S.; three brothers; Cisero Henderson, Levern Warren and Milton Warren. Mary leaves to cherish her memory: three daughters: Lisa Coley, Emma Doward...