Vera E. Creekmore Neighbors, age 86, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013. Born in Nash County on July 24, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Elijah Creekmore and Minnie Joyner Creekmore Gay. She was also preceded in death by her brother, L.A. Creekmore, Sr.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gene Neighbors; sister, Amanda Lancaster of Rocky Mount; and one nephew.

A graveside servicewas held March 4, 2013 at Mill Branch Cemetery.