All Obituaries

Godfrey Efton Mills, Memorial Service will be Saturday September 12, 2020, at 2:00pm. Please contact the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Glendale Drive, for Zoom information. 

I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day 2 Timothy 4;7-8. Johnnie was born to the late Leroy and Dorothy Barnes White, in Fountain NC., on February 20, 1940. He worked for Charter Buses for years in New York City and with Atlantic Express in Jamaica Queens, New York. His last job was with Tar River Transit Bus Company until 2018....

Jerome "Rome" Lynch age 30 passed away on August 13, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1989 in Nash County North Carolina. He was educated in Nash County School Systems. He Loved playing basketball, his game system, his sneakers and spending time with his family and friends. Jerome was a very well known and loving person. He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memories to his parents: Larry and Linda Johnson Lynch of the home. Three sons: Jaylyn Dancy, Jayden and Chase...

James Gilyard Jr. was born November 4, 1934 and departed this life on August 8, 2020 at Vidant Hospice in Greenville, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Gilyard Sr. and Hattie Mae Georgia Gilyard, his wives, Thelma Ree Atkins Gilyard and Eleanor Pierce Gilyard; one son, Edward Lee Atkins (Priscilla). James lived a full and happy life as a child working in the fields with his father who was a sharecropper. As a result he was only able to finish the 8th grade of schooling. He...

Quentod Fernandez Worlds, was born in Hailfax County on 3/25/99, to Laron Fernandez Worlds and Corinthia Threat Words. He attended South West High School, he loved watching the Lakers, and LeBron James was his favorite. He loved to listen to music, he also was an artist. Quentod worked as a forklift operator. He was a all around good person that stayed out of trouble. Quentod leaves to cherish his memories, his Father: Laron Fernandez, his Mother: Corinthia Threat Worlds...

Dillon Jesse Matthews, was born on July 28, 1994 in Omaha Nebraska.   Dillon graduated from Currituck county high school in 2013 where he was very involved in band and ROTC. Dillon enjoyed spending time with friends, fishing and playing music. He was great at playing guitar, drums and organ.   Dillon gained his wings Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Ann and his grandfather Toni.   Dillon leaves to cherish his memories: his parents of 25...

Horace Jerome Hinton was born on November 3,1971 in Tarboro NC, to the late Willie Hinton Sr. and Sandra Dianne Johnson; a graduate of Southwest Edgecombe High School Class of 1991, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, and he was also an avid Dallas Cowboys Fan. He leaves to cherish his memories, his beautiful loving wife Joyce Hinton of 14 years of the home in Rocky Mount, two children, Di'Tesha Hinton and Horace Hinton Jr.,his Mother: Sandra Dianne...

Ethel Ree Harrison Battle, was born July 17, 1936 in Edgecombe county to Dave Harrison and Lovely Dickens, Harrison. She attended Edgecombe County Schools and retired in 1991. She love to paint and decorate her house. She loved working in her garden and flowers. Her favorite singers were the sensational nightingales Ethel leaves to cherish her memories; one son, Ronald Levon Harrison(Vickie) one sister;Elizabeth Harrison of Tarboro NC, four grandchildren; Brittany(Dennis),  Quantavious...

Montrell Demetri Wilson 37, was born on April 30 1983 in Rocky Mount, N.C. to the proud parents of Scott and Shirley Wilson. He transitioned from his life on earth June 20,2020. Montrell was often called "Boonie" by his family, "Grenade" by his close friends and "Hoss", a special nickname give to him by his father. He graduated from Rocky Mount Sr High class of 2001. Montrell, leaves to cherish his memories; his parents, Scott and Shirley(Rocky Mount), one son,...

Mattie was born in Edgecombe  county to the late Sydney Thomas and Genera Wilson. She was one of eleven children. She gradruated from G.W.Carver High School in 1954, she  was a lifelong member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to sing and was a usher. She retired from the state of North Carolina. She dedicated her life to her children affectionately called "the big 8". She was proceded in death by a son, Steven R. Wilson. She leaves to cherish: her children,...