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ROCKY MOUNT – David Scott “Poppy” Kerr, age 71, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Born in Riverside, NJ on November 18, 1952, he was the son of the late Earl Scott Kerr and Helen Leslie Kee Kerr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Leslie Moldowski.

David is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sandra Rainier Kerr; his daughter, Jennifer Marter; his grandchildren, Jenna, Jeffery, and Kodie; his brother, Bruce Kerr (Terry); his cousin, Paul Heinricks (Joan); and his best friends, Ann and Donald Cammus and Lusella and Otis Hargrove.

A Private Family Memorial Service to celebrate David’s life will be held at a later date...

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ROCKY MOUNT – Robert Louis "Bobby" Wells, Jr., age 68, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Born in Wilson County, NC on February 20, 1956, he was the oldest son of the late Robert L. Wells, Sr. and Jean Wells Williams. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda Gail Rose Wells.

Bobby was a member of Grace Baptist Temple. He especially enjoyed being with his family and friends. A loving and dedicated father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend, he will be forever missed and loved by all who knew him.

Bobby is survived by his sons, Mark Allan Wells, Jason Paul Wells and wife, Jamie, and Phillip Andrew Wells and fiancé, Erica; his daughter, Dana Wells Harrell and husband, Jonathan; his grandchildren, Ryan, Phillip "PJ", Kaleb, Amber, Taylor, Carter, Sean and Baylee; his great-granddaughter, Samantha; his sisters, Helen Wells Baker and husband, Donald Ray and Sharon Wells Barwick and husband, Junior; his brothers, James Earl “Jamie” Wells and wife, Robin, and Calvin Lee Wells and wife, Jennifer; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and good friends...

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ROCKY MOUNT – Joseph “Joe” Anthony Engrassia, Sr., age 85, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Born in Kearny, NJ, he was the son of the late Fortunato Engrassia and Antoinette Nicolette Engrassia. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lucille Jean Engrassia; his grandsons, Joey Engrassia and Jay Marles; and his sister, Marie Caputo.

Joe was a devout Catholic and a proud 4th-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a global Catholic fraternal service organization. He proudly served his country as a communication specialist in the United States Navy. Joe was deeply committed to bringing joy to children, playing the role of Santa Claus for over 20 years, a tradition he held close to his heart. He was also an avid golfer who relished the game, finding great enjoyment on the greens. His love for his family, especially his grandchildren, was unmatched. They adored their “Poppy,” and the bond they shared was one of profound affection. Joe was known for his personable nature and had a deep respect for education and proper conduct. Joe’s genuine spirit and strong convictions left an indelible mark on all who knew him...

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ROCKY MOUNT – Mandy Lamm Bailey, age 49, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on August 16, 1975, she was the daughter of Omar Brian Lamm Sr. and Sandra Porter Lamm. Mandy was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Charles William Porter, and her maternal grandmother, Gertie W. Porter; her paternal grandfather, Onnie Dell Lamm, and her paternal grandmother Margerine Deans Lamm; and her sister-in-law, Tania Loney-Lamm.

From an early age, Mandy had a passion for music and dance which followed her throughout her life. A 1993 graduate of Northern Nash High School, Mandy was involved in the band as a flute player and was also involved in numerous musicals. She graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in music education. Throughout her time at ECU, Mandy was a proud member of the Marching Pirates as Piccolo Section Leader, as well as a member of the ECU Wind Ensemble. She spent 27 and a half years as a dedicated, National Board-Certified music teacher. Using the classroom as her mission field, Mandy showed so many children the love and grace of Jesus through her teaching. Mandy also served for 7 years as the choir director at Rock Creek Baptist Church, embracing her musical talents to worship Jesus and spread His word. As she fulfilled these roles, she made a lasting impact on a plethora of people. A loving and faithful wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, Mandy will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Over the years, her love and dedication to her family and friends was unwavering. Mandy’s favorite memories included visiting the North Carolina coast and mountains with her family, creating lasting memories each and every day with them...

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ROCKY MOUNT – Lucille Wrenn Alford, age 89, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. Born in Franklin County, NC on March 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ollie Jack Wrenn, Sr. and Margie Josephine Smith Wrenn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Earnest Alford; her sisters, Elsie Mae Wrenn Joyner and Helen Wrenn Jackson; and her brothers, Maurice Stanley Wrenn, Ollie Jack “O.J.” Wrenn, Jr., and William Arthur “Bill” Wrenn.

Lucille was a devoted wife, mother, and an excellent homemaker. She enjoyed maintaining her home, cultivating her plants and flowers, and cooking wonderful meals for her family. She was always happiest when in her home. Lucille enjoyed having long conversations with neighbors and members of her extended family. She loved daytime soap operas and boasted that she had watched nearly every episode of The Young and the Restless up until a few years ago...

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ROCKY MOUNT – Ellen Estelle Eason Green, age 88, was ushered into her eternal home on Saturday, August 24, 2024, surrounded by members of her loving family. Born in Lunenburg County, VA on February 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John Stephen Eason, Sr. and Prudy Magnolia Peace Eason. She was also preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Cleveland L. Keeter and William M. Blount, Jr.; her brothers, John Stephen Eason, Jr. and William Taft Eason; and her sister, Esther Mae Eason.

A woman of great faith, Ellen was a member of Sunset Avenue Baptist Church. She always enjoyed cooking and being in the company of friends and family, all whom she loved dearly. Ellen retired as an Administrator with the Department of Social Services in Halifax County after over 25 years. In her spare time, she actively volunteered to help others with their yearly taxes and found joy in reading to those who were blind. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, Ellen will be deeply missed and never forgotten...

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RED OAK – Susan Deloris Tippette, age 75, went home to be with her Savior the morning of Tuesday, August 20, 2024, holding the hand of her best friend in marriage of 56 years, Jake “Lucky” Tippette. Born in Halifax County, NC on August 30, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Brown and Dorothy Rae Taylor Brown.

Susan was raised on her family’s farm in Halifax County. The family farm was God’s great plan to provide her a close proximity to two great loves of her life – caring for animals and the opportunity to meet Jake Tippette. She married Jake, October 6, 1967, and together they raised their family in Red Oak. Susan was a loving mother and wife, devoted to caring for her family. Susan was incredibly creative; and was a crafter and artist with numerous talents. She created many beautiful paintings and crafts, many of which hang in her home and her children’s homes today. A gifted home maker and cook, supper time was family time around her kitchen table. As her family aged, Susan was able to devote more time to improving and learning, and in 1995 she completed her education and training at Edgecombe Community College, becoming a Registered Nurse. As mentioned, caring for animals came natural to Susan and she had quite an assortment of pets throughout her life. As a teenager she had a prized pet rooster she named Bitty Baby. Her favorite furry companion was also her last, her beloved Pomeranian, Oliver - by her side for 16 years. Susan’s family grew as her children married and had families of their own. She was incredibly proud of her children and grandchildren. Most important to Susan was her faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A devoted Christian, she made sure to pass her faith to her children. Diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in 2019, her faith and her family sustained her. Susan’s strength during treatment was nothing short of miraculous. She was given the gift and blessing of a long goodbye. She became emotionally and spiritually her strongest through her battle with cancer. Susan was loved, gave love, and will be missed by her family and friends.

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ROCKY MOUNT – Corinne Etheridge Landis, age 95, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on April 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late J. M. Etheridge and Mary Fisher Etheridge. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Kelly Landis, Jr.; her son, H. Kel Landis, III; and her sisters, Lena Hirsch, Juanita Daughtridge, and Lynda Rhyne.

Corinne grew up in the small farming town of Whitakers and moved to Rocky Mount after graduating from Women’s College (now known as UNC at Greensboro) in 1951. She married Howard Kelly Landis, Jr., affectionately known in the community as “Big Kel”, of Rocky Mount. They had two sons, Kel and Mark, and were heavily involved in their academics, sports, and civic engagements. Corinne was a schoolteacher in the Rocky Mount school system teaching business and typing for more than 40 years and enjoyed running into her former students around town through her life. She was known by her many friends, students, and family as a vivacious, care, and strong-willed woman who was always eager to help others and entertain. Corinne was an active member of her church for many decades and helped establish the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Columbarium upon the early death of her husband, Kel, in 1996...

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ROCKY MOUNT – Vivian Williams “Bibibbie” Warren, age 88, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on December 7, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Avent Williams, Sr. and Vivian Nadine Hamill Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John "Johnny" Ellis Warren; her daughter, Nancy Warren Gregory; her granddaughter, Sarah Ellis Gregory; and her sister, Nancy Lee Williams Rawls.

Growing up in a close-knit family, the middle child of five, Vivian or “Bibibbie” as she was affectionately known by her family, met the love of her life, John, were married and together adopted their beautiful daughter. She attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, formerly Richmond Professional Institute, with a degree in Occupational Therapy. Vivian pursued her career helping others at the Cerebral Palsy Center in Richmond, various VA hospitals, and nursing homes until her retirement. Following her retirement, she worked at the PAM Health Specialty Hospital on a PRN basis. A woman of strong faith and devotion, she was a long-time member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. A loving sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, Vivian will be deeply missed and never forgotten...

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RED OAK – Ellen Patricia Walker, age 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born in Nash County, NC on April 14, 1951. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Lula Daniels Walker; her brother, Donald Henry Walker; and her sister-in-law, Sandra Sykes Walker.

Ellen dedicated over 20 years to MBM Corporation, where she worked in the data entry department. A lifelong member of Community Christian Church, Ellen was deeply involved in various church activities, particularly in the card ministry, where she lovingly wrote get well, birthday, and anniversary cards. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life, and she worshiped the Lord with all her heart, finding immense joy in it. Ellen was an avid UNC Tar Heel fan, especially passionate about UNC Basketball. In her leisure time, she enjoyed crocheting and working on coloring books, but her greatest joy was her family, who meant the world to her...

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ROCKY MOUNT – Jacob Lee Arnold passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, after 94 happy, healthy years of good life. Born in Nash County, NC on April 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Jacob Harboard Arnold and Bessie Lee Pittman Arnold. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mavis Ambler Arnold Dunn and Phyllis Geraldine Arnold Byrne; his brothers, Edsel Quinnion Arnold, James Hubert “Buddy” Arnold, and David Joel Arnold; and his brother-in-law, Billy Barnes.

A man of strong faith, Jake was a lifelong and dedicated member of Edgemont Baptist Church for 67 years where he also served as a Deacon. He was a 1948 graduate of Rocky Mount High School. A proud veteran, he served in the United States Army and Army Reserves for 12 years until his honorable discharge. Following his initial active-duty service, Jake worked for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years until his retirement during which time he also attended Nash Community College earning his A.A. degree. A firm believer in giving back to his community, he was a Mason for 70 years belonging to the Queen City Lodge #602 and volunteering with Meals on Wheels for over 30 years. In his spare time, Jake enjoyed spending time woodworking, chair caning, reading, and spending time with his family and his cats and birds. Having lived a full and active life, he was quite proud of all of his achievements. A loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and loyal friend to many, Jake will be deeply missed and never forgotten...

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ROCKY MOUNT – Steven “Steve” Douglas Cobb, age 73, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born in New Hanover County, NC on August 18, 1950, he was the son of the late Douglas McDonald Cobb and Edwina Stanfield Cobb. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Hale Cobb.

Steve was a 1969 graduate of West Edgecombe High School and was employed with the City of Rocky Mount as a lineman for 28 years. He accepted Christ at an early age. Steve loved his family, his vacation home at Gaston Lake and his lake friends, fishing, boating, hunting, riding horses, watching NASCAR races and classic car auctions, DUKE basketball; and his canine companions, Charlie and Sassy...

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Rocky Mount – Logan Matthew Barnes, born in Rocky Mount on September 15, 1995, passed away at home following a 6.5 year battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was 28 years old. Logan was the son of Tiffany Mewborn Barnes of Rocky Mount and Luther Matthew Barnes, IV (Matt) of Greenville. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Daughtridge Barnes.

Logan grew up in Rocky Mount and graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High in 2014. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his BS in Physics in 2019. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity and he worked for Top of the Hill while attending UNC, developing a love of craft beer brewing and making lifelong friends. He received his Master’s of Science in Analytics from North Carolina State University in 2022 and began his career with the Financial Risk Group in Cary...

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ROCKY MOUNT – James “Jim” Arthur Bradley, Jr., age 78, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on Christmas Day in 1945, he was the son of the late James Bradley and Annie Shearin Bradley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Bradley; and his sister, Phyllis Bradley Ray.

During the early years of his life, Jim assisted on the family farm which he later came to operate and simultaneously worked as a delivery man for Maola Milk. A bit later in life, he co-owned and operated an auto parts store with his son in Whitakers, NC. Alongside of these jobs, he served as a volunteer fireman for many years and eventually as a deacon for Hickory Baptist Church. Jim was a man of great faith and a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed lounging with his cat, watching westerns, telling stories, and spending time with loved ones. He had a remarkable green thumb and was incredibly proud of his garden (his tomatoes especially). He never met a stranger and was always happy to lend a helping hand to anyone in need...

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ROCKY MOUNT – Billy Lee Dix, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born in Danville, Virginia on March 10, 1937, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Dix and Nellie Eula Willis Dix. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Copeland Dix; his sister, Connie Fay Dix and his brother, Roger Ray Dix.

A man of great faith, Billy was a longtime active member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, having served on the Vestry amongst other church groups. A proud veteran, he served in the United States Army and Army Reserves. Billy retired from Burlington Industries following over 35 years of dedicated service as the Plant Manager of the Sheffield plant. Throughout his career, he always believed in giving back to his community by serving in various civic organizations such as the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce and the United Way, of which he was a past president, and he was a strong supporter and Hokie fan of his alma mater, Virginia Tech. A loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and loyal friend to many, Billy will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

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