James Russell Batts, 72, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Visitation with family and friends will be Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 1:00-1:45 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jimmy Reavis and Rev. Paul Stallsworth officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Rocky Mount Shrine Club, 320 Airport Road, Rocky Mount NC 27804. In memo line: Shiners Hospitals (in memory of James Batts)

Friends and family may visit other times at the home of Elaine Pate, 3620 Joyner Rd, Elm City, NC 27822.