Battleboro Obituaries

Johnny Mann, Sr. the sixth of thirteen children to the late Ivory (Ira) & Bessie Mae Bryant Mann was born on November 6, 1944 in Nash County, North Carolina. Johnny transitioned into eternal rest on April 26, 2023 at UNC Nash Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Johnny received his education in the Nash County Public Schools System. In search of opportunity/better way of life, he later moved to Baltimore, Maryland and began working for the RC Cola Company. While there, he married...

Samuel Glendale Battle (49) son of Samuel Jerome Cooper and Evangeline Battle was born on August 13, 1973, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Samuel transitioned from this physical life on September 13, 2022, surrounded by family.  Samuel received his education from The Rocky Mount Public School System. He later became a strong Community Activist for Nash & Edgecombe Counties and did not have a problem making his voice heard.  During his life, he worked for various employers...

Francine L. Johnson (65) formerly of Rocky Mount, North Carolina transitioned into eternal rest July 20, 2022 surrounded by family.   Francine was born February 18, 1957 to the late Preston Deputy and Reba L. Johnson Deputy in Wilmington, Delaware. Francine was known to many as “The Diva” and her presence would be known to many due to her lovely smile / personality. Francine preceded in death by one brother, Gregory Deputy Francine leaves to cherish her memory, two...