Battleboro Obituaries

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...

Melvin Jerome Williams, son of the late Noah Williams and Mary Burden Williams, was born on November 30, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland. Melvin transitioned from this physical life on June 28, 2022 surrounded by family.  Melvin graduated from Carver Vocational High School in Baltimore, Maryland. He became a member of the Masonic Congress, King Solomon Lodge No. 3 on December 2, 1958 at the age of eighteen. During his life, he worked for various employers in North Carolina, but his most...