All Obituaries

William Edward Flowers Jr. was born on February 4, 1991 to William Edward Flowers Sr. and Barbara Ann Knight. He past away on August 29, 2021. He was raised by his Grandmother Helen Flowers and Uncle James Flowers. William was educated in the Nash County School System. He loved showing his children how to play baseball. He worked at R.M.R, Sun Stale, Strategic Materials, and Fred Smith Co. He loved to work, later he started his own business: Willie Haul & Tow Co. William leaves to...

Donald Ray Strickland son of the late Matthew and Lillie Strickland was born on April 19,1964 in Rocky Mount, NC. He departed this life on August 9, 2021 at home in Lake City, South Carolina. Donald attended Nash  County Schools. He worked with Billy's Home Service until he moved to Charlotte where he was a carpenter. He Knew Christ for the pardon of his sin. He was known to people by Ray or his nickname "Old Dog", he always have had the spirit of a Old Man. You would...

Marvin Battle was born on October 10, 1955 in Battleboro, North Carolina to the late James and Mary Graham Battle. He departed this life on August 3, 2021 at UNC Nash Health Care. He graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School and enlisted into the U.S. Navy. He also served in several other branches of the military. Marvin lived several years in New Port News Virginia later he returned home and retired. Marvin was a handyman. He could fix anything. He would help anyone who was in need. He...

A private was held 07/20/2021

Mrs. Kimberly Ann Ricks, Gray, daughter of the late Louise Ricks and Eddie McNeil was born on December 29, 1970 in Rocky Mount North Carolina. She departed this life on June 11, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center. Kimberly was a loving Mother, wife, grandmother sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. She loved to cook, get her hair and nails done, have fun with family and friends. She leaves to cherish her memories: Husband, Richard Gray Of Rocky Mount NC, Three daughters; Camilla Ricks of...

Larry Donnell Lynch Sr., age 64 passed away on June 4 2021 at Vidant Hospice in Greenville NC. He was born on October 25,1956 in Nash County, NC. He was educated in Nash County School System, he loved fishing, working on cars and all outside yard work. Larry was a very loveable person. Larry was employed with Sunny Bingo until his health failed. He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memories to his wife of 42 years Linda Faye Johnson Lynch. Two sons: Larry Donnell Lynch...

Mr. Robert “Doug” Farrar was born on March 8, 1953 to Lucille and Eugene Farrar. On Monday, May 24, 2021 he departed this earthly life following several months of declining health. Robert attended Warren County Public Schools. Robert spent his best years  driving trucks. Loved cooking, the Redskins and never met a stranger. Even when his health began to decline, he remained the same “Doug”. Robert was preceded in death by his parents...

Yvonne Arrington Murphy, daughter of the late Arthur and Carrie Lee Arrington was born December 18, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York. She departed this life on April 26, 2021 at Post Acute Medical in Rocky Mount, NC, after a lengthy illness. Yvonne attended Nash County Public Schools. She worked at Carolina Enterprise in Tarboro, NC for years. After leaving that job she worked as head cook at Grifton Grill in Dortches until her health failed. She was a loving and devoted...

On March 10, 1949 Pauline Howard graced this world with her presence. A petite baby of less than 2 lbs., you could fit her in the palm of your hand. She was blessed with her father's namesake. His support, love and commitment would take her through life's darkest days that lie in wait ahead. Her spirit was strong and Pauline soon grew to be a healthy vibrant young girl.  Polly, as she was affectionately known by her close family and friends,...