The Enterprise

Rose Marie died on Sunday, 17 October 2021 at the age of 70. She was born 7 October 1951, the daughter of the late, Ruth Edwards and Wayne T. Coppedge in Spring Hope. She is survived by her husband Donald. They were married for 52 years, 4 months and nine days before her death. She is also survived by three children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, with fourth due in November. Her children are: Donald Scott Skinner (Connie) of Spring Hope; Gregory Ray Skinner of Red Oak and Emily Rose Skinner (Mike Rice) of Zebulon. She was Mama Rose to Catherine Evans (Billy) of Spring Hope; Gregory Keel (Mykaela) of Tarboro; Michael Nowell of Zebulon; Nicholas Skinner of Red Oak; Cameron...

Joseph Morton Mallison, 85, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Born August 11, 1936 in Rocky Mount, NC, Joe grew up in Spring Hope and on the Coast of NC and was the son of the late Earl M. Mallison and Beatrice Robinson Mallison. Joe was a veteran of the United States Army and a proud member of the Presbyterian church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph "Joey" Mallison, and the mother of his children, Beth Mallison Patton. Joe attended Wake Forest College and graduated from Ringling School of Art and Design, where he discovered his gift and passion for furniture design. He moved...

Shannon Rochelle Leonard June 15, 1973 - October 9, 2021 Spring Hope....Shannon Rochelle Leonard, age 48, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Spring Hope Funeral Home with Pastor Alex Bullard officiating. Visitation will immediately follow the service. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Joan Baker Leonard; grandfather, Curtis Baker; grandparents, Russell and Catherine Leonard. She is survived by her sons, Joshua Russell Harden and fianc?, Chandler Barnes, Trey Harden and wife, Brittney; sisters, Rae Holloway and Stephanie Lester; brothers, Randy Hicks and Shayne Robinson;...

ROCKY MOUNT - Stephen "Steve" O'dell Coggins, age 68, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Born in Onslow County, NC on January 15, 1953, he was the son of Hazel Odell Manning Coggins, and the late Gordon McDonald Coggins, Sr. Steve met his wife, Rita at the age of 16, when his family relocated to Washington, NC. Though he soon returned to Rocky Mount, the pair remained devoted to one another, married in 1975, and built a legacy of love as they raised their girls in his hometown. He was a dad who spoke softly, but impacted deeply, and his daughters were always confident in knowing how he loved them and supported their dreams. His heart grew exponentially when he became a granddad, and...

Dateline- Spring Hope Patrick Joseph Blessing, Col. USMC (ret.), Ph.D. Born 11 March 1937, Dublin, Ireland. Died 30 June 2021, Spring Hope, Nash County, N.C., USA. Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home, Nashville, N.C. 27856. He will be buried with full military honors at Quantico National Cemetery on July 19, 2021.He is preceded in death by his beloved parents and a sister, and many fellow Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice. Pat leaves behind his wife, Callie Williamson, daughter Olwen Blessing, and son John Blessing, as well as three brothers and a sister in Ireland. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, and cousins and many friends both in America and abroad. Those who knew...

James "Ronnie" Swann James "Ronnie" Swann, 75, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born August 7, 1945 in LaGrange, GA to the late Mitchell Ray and Mary Reaves Swann. He loved his family, cooking, flying planes, raising horses, and teaching his grandson how to fish. Ronnie was a lifelong Auburn University fan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Danya Fuller Swann; a sister Sandra Douglas. He leaves to cherish his memory his fianc?e Deborah Bradley; daughter Shanna Swann Roberts (Lyn); sister Jennifer Chandler (Philip); grandchild Fuller Reese Roberts and fianc?e Mia Maldonado. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:00PM in the Chapel...

Rev. Dennis Eugene Sherrod, 79, passed away May 29, 2021. He was born July 23, 1941 in Nash County to the late Dennis Randolph Sherrod and Reba Murray Sherrod. Dennis dearly loved his family and friends. He was ordained as a minister in November 1983 and served God through his pastorate at Dildas Grove FWB Church for over 31 years. Dennis was a faithful servant of God and held steadfast in his faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Collie. Dennis leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 61 years, Faye Greene Sherrod; daughters, Deborah Brantley (Bill) and Bridget Sherrod; grandchildren, William Brantley Jr. (Ashley), Patrick Renfro (Jessica),...