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...

  Margret Ann Goode Willliams peacefully entered in a rest that knows no awakening except in the divine presence of God on May 29, 2022.   The image of her paints a beautiful picture in our hearts and minds. Margret was born on December 28, 1952 to the late Percy Goode and Mary E. Thornton Goode  in Halifax County, Halifax North Carolina.   She received her education through the Halifax School System.  She also...

On April 12, 2022 @ 8:07 AM, God blessed Kenith and Sade’ with a handsome baby boy at Wilson Medical Center.   On May 19, 2022, God returned Blaze to his heavenly home. Blaze brought a lot of joy in a short time that will last his parents and his village connected a life time. Blaze leaves to cherish his memory: his parents, Kenith Tyrone Winstead, Jr. and Sade’ I’man Spencer; brother, Kenith Tyrone Winstead, III; sister, Nola...

Spanish Translation: Tengo un ángel en el cielo que a mí y mi familia nos cuida. Un ángel que llenó mi vida de luz hasta el último día de su existencia. Un ángel que fue mi Mamá. Gracias Madre!   English Translation: I have an angel in heaven to me and my family takes care of us. An angel who filled my life with light until the last day of her existence. An angel that was my MOM. THANK YOU MOTHER!

Addie Mae Johnson (86) was born January 10,1936 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina to the late Claude Johnson,Sr. and AddieThomas Johnson. Addie, affectionately known by her family as “Little One” entered her eternal rest on February 25, 2022. Addie was educated in the Edgecombe County School systems and was a 1955 graduate of W.A. Pattillo High School in Tarboro, North Carolina. After high school, she later moved to New York and worked at Creedmoor State Psychiatric Center...

Aldridge Baxter Galloway Robinson, (26) was called to his eternal home Saturday, February 19, 2022. Aldridge was born at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on April 23,1995 to Katherine Battle Robinson and the late Lewis Edward Galloway. Aldridge grew up in Battleboro, North Carolina and had the privilege of spending many fun days / summers with family and friends in the triad area of NC. Aldridge at an early age was baptized, dedicated his life to Christ and joined The...

William Lee Ellis, Sr. was born on January 7, 1943, to the late Johnnie James Ellis and Pauline Smith Ellis in Nash County, North Carolina. He transitioned from his residence on Sunday, February 6, 2022 with the words “I LOVE YOU”.  William received his education in the Nash County Public Schools System. He later met the sweet love of his life Martha Ann Taylor and on August 6, 1965 the lovebirds became one. To this union, God blessed them with three sons.  William...