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Connie Mae Daniel

Connie Mae Daniel

Jun 14, 2026

Connie Mae Tippett Daniel, 84, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at ECU North Medical Center surrounded by family.

Connie was born March 20, 1942, in Roanoke Rapids to the late Leslie Mason Tippett and Martha Estelle Allen Tippett. Connie was also preceded in death by her loving husband of forty-five years Cliff Daniel (the love of her...

John Edward Folliard II

John Edward Folliard II

Jun 9, 2026

John Edward Folliard II, 57 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away at his home on June 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Maryann Folliard and son Nathan Taylor.

He is survived by his wife Patricia, son John Edward Folliard III, daughter Elise Nicole Folliard, brothers Ryan Folliard (Andrea), Michael Folliard (Angelica), nephew Jacob Folliard...

Raymond John Peszko

Raymond John Peszko

Jun 9, 2026

Raymond John Peszko, 74 of Littleton, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in his home at Lake Gaston. Mr. Peszko was born on January 30, 1952 in Superior, WI, the son of the late Darlene and Henry Peszko.

Ray enjoyed Golf, Basketball, and was an avid fisherman. He loved spending time with family and friends on the lake. Over...

Larry Glenn Davis

Larry Glenn Davis

Jun 7, 2026

Larry Glenn Davis, 58 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday June 7, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1968, in Halifax County. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Donald Davis Sr. and Gloria Davis, brothers Walter Mooney, Gary Davis, sisters Arlene Martin, Tammy Mooney and Kathy Mooney.

He...

April Megan Suggs Johnson

April Megan Suggs Johnson

Jun 5, 2026

April Megan Suggs Johnson, 47 of Halifax, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday June 5, 2026. She was born in Halifax County on December 15, 1978. April was preceded in death by her father Michael Suggs and her grandparents Buck and Helen Suggs, Oris and Anne Edmondson.

She is survived by her mother Kay...

Frances Ann Rook Vincent

Frances Ann Rook Vincent

Jun 5, 2026

Frances Ann Rook Vincent, 75 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday June 5, 2026. Frances was born August 27, 1950, in Halifax County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband George “Boogie” Vincent and her parents Belton Edward Rook and Annie Maude Ellis Shaw.

She is survived by her...

Robert "Jack" Eugene Joyner

Robert "Jack" Eugene Joyner

Jun 4, 2026

Robert was born on March 22, 1937, in Halifax County to the late Robert Washington Joyner and Hattie Barnes Joyner. He was preceded in death by his brother, Al Joyner.

Robert was known by many as "Jack" but he was most famously known as "Neighbor". He called everyone "Neighbor" and never met a stranger. He was selfless, kind, honest and loyal,...

Harvey Loy Dickens

Harvey Loy Dickens

Jun 1, 2026

Harvey Loy Dickens, 88, of Littleton passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Autumn Care of Nash.

Harvey was born September 27, 1937in Halifax County to the late Rufus and Alice Dickens Dickens. Harvey was loving, kind, even tempered, honest and never complained. He loved all sports and played all sports, good athlete. Harvey liked the Redskins, Dodgers and Dale Earnhardt...

John Nelson Allen

John Nelson Allen

May 26, 2026

John Nelson Allen, 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2026, at his home.

Nelson was born May 26, 1955, in Halifax County to the late John David Allen and Erlene Gums Allen. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Allen and his sister, Bonita Allen.

Nelson is survived by his wife Cathy Allen of the home;...

Jason Miles Bone

Jason Miles Bone

May 25, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected and sudden passing of Jason Miles Bone on Monday, May 25, 2026. He was 63 years old and was deeply loved by his family, friends, colleagues and students.

Jason graduated from Sanderson High School in Raleigh in 1981 before enlisting in the US Navy where he was schooled to become an...

Susan King Barnes

Susan King Barnes

May 23, 2026

Susan King Barnes, 79 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Signature Health & Rehabilitation surrounded by family on Saturday May 23, 2026. She was born on October 16, 1946, in Halifax County. Susan was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Phyllis King, brother Arthur Tommy King and son-in law Russell Nowell.

She is survived by her...

Thomas Edward Sorie

Thomas Edward Sorie

May 22, 2026

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Sorie, 76, of Enfield, passed away the early morning of May 22, 2026. Tommy was a life-long resident of Halifax County and a beloved husband, father, brother, cousin and friend.

Tommy was born July 15, 1949 to Thomas and Elizabeth Sorie. He was the oldest son of six children and one of many baby-boomers born to the extended...

Janice Elizabeth Morgan

Janice Elizabeth Morgan

May 19, 2026

Janice Elizabeth Morgan, 82, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 29, 1943, in Welch, WVA. Janice lived a life defined by faith, love, kindness, and devotion to her family.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Wayne Burbridge Curry and Dixie Maxine Curry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Haywood "Hawk" Hawkins

Haywood "Hawk" Hawkins

May 18, 2026

Haywood “Hawk” Hawkins, 79 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center on Monday May 18, 2026. Haywood was born on October 11, 1946, in Halifax. He was preceded in death by his mother Mattie Hawkins.

He is survived by his long time companion Carolyn Swett, son Joshua Williams (Christy), daughter Karen...

Swain Lee Browder

Swain Lee Browder

May 18, 2026

Swain Browder, 67, of Halifax, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 in ECU Health Hospice House in Greenville. Mr. Browder was born on November 12, 1958 in Halifax County, the son of the late Vivian Thompson Browder and Doniphan “Don” Saunders Browder, Jr.. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents George and Cloy Thompson and Doniphan and...

Hazel Theresa Gordon

Hazel Theresa Gordon

May 14, 2026

Hazel Theresa Gordon, born May 31, 1974, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

She was the heart of her family-a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and the most wonderful “Mimi” to her three beautiful grandchildren. She loved fiercely and unconditionally, always putting the people she loved before herself. Her greatest Joy in life...

Rebecca "Becky" Gail Allen

Rebecca "Becky" Gail Allen

May 14, 2026

Rebecca "Becky" Gail Wood Allen, 81 of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at ECU North Hospital with her husband and son by her side. Becky was born on November 19, 1944, in Halifax County to Edna Earl Jones Wood and Russell "Doc" Edward Wood.

Becky attended Roanoke Rapids High School and worked for a short time in...

Birden Lee Ricks

Birden Lee Ricks

May 12, 2026

Birden “Jimmy” Lee Ricks, 77, of Broadnax, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Mr. Ricks was born on June 3, 1948, in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late Josephine Aycock and Spurgeon Ricks. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Leigh Ricks, and his brothers: Billy, Spurgeon, Jr., Joseph, Gordon, and Michael.

Surviving include...

Annie Cox Smith

Annie Cox Smith

May 10, 2026

Annie Cox Smith, 72 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Mrs. Smith was born in Roanoke Rapids on September 7, 1953, the daughter of the late Joyce Gray Aycock and Joseph Thomas Cox.

She is survived by her husband James Smith, her daughter Amy Latham, her son Christopher Latham, her sister Michelle...

Eula Mae Cutler

Eula Mae Cutler

May 6, 2026

Eula Mae Stephenson Cutler, 74, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home,

Eula was born October 16, 1951, in Halifax County to the late Q. J. Stephenson and Eloise Keisler Stephenson. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Cody Cutler and her brother, John Quinton Stephenson.

Eula enjoyed rock hunting, making jewelry, sewing crafting and...

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