Obituaries

Oct 28, 2025

Sue Garner Barnes, 68, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in her home. Ms. Barnes was born on November 15, 1956 in Roanoke Rapids, the daughter of the late Jimmie Brown.

Surviving include her sons Jerry Wayne Barnes and wife Tina and Stephen Lee Barnes and wife Beverly; her brothers Chris Brown and wife Christy, Victor Garner...

Oct 27, 2025

Jewel Smith Allen, 83 of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.  Born to William Henry Smith and Etta Gray Britt Smith in South Rosemary, North Carolina, Jewel Gray entered the world small in stature but mighty in spirit.

With three older siblings—Lewis Smith, Alice Faye Smith Brewer, and Doris Jean Smith Michael —she made her presence known from...

Oct 26, 2025

Beverly Lynn Tripp Etheridge, 82, of Roanoke Rapids North Carolina, left this earthly life for an eternal one on October 26th, 2025.

Beverly was born on December 12th, 1942, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late William Lawrence “Willie” Tripp Sr. and Lila “Blanche” Weiss Tripp. She graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 1961 and...

Oct 25, 2025

Jeanette Reese Clary, 87 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at River View on the Appomattox in Hopewell, Virginia on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Jeanette was born on July 14, 1938, in Halifax County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Clary, parents James and Maggie Reese, brothers Herbert Reese, Owen Reese, and sisters...

Oct 25, 2025

Margaret Melinda Hux, 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at ECU Health North.

Melinda was born February 22, 1954, to the late Grady L. Hux and Margaret Hawkins Hux. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Matt Hux.

Melinda loved to paint.

Melinda is survived by her sons, Grady Chad Cooke and Stacey Cooke; her brother, Phil...

Oct 24, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Rusty, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge on October 24th 2025. Rusty first joined his family in 2014 after meeting his father Daniel Durham. Shortly after his mother Amanda Collins entered his life and cared for him alongside his siblings Austin Durham, Andrew Durham, Anthony Durham, Daniel Ryan Durham, and Jackson...

Oct 24, 2025

Mabel Ellen Spence Boseman, 90 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday October 24, 2025. Mabel was born on December 11, 1934, in Halifax County North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Boseman, parents William and Annie Spence, brothers Thomas Spence and Roger Spence.

She is survived by her son Charlie...

Oct 23, 2025

Derisa Aquila Moore, 66, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at ECU Health North.

Derisa was born April 15, 1959, in Halifax County to the late Elec McCoy Moore and Charlotte Hardy Moore.

Derisa is survived by her brother, McCoy Blair Moore; and her sisters, Melissa Harris and her husband Thad and Delisha Moore Turner and her husband Michael.

Funeral...

Oct 22, 2025

Connie Moncure, 66 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Connie enjoyed spending time with her children and grand children, painting and being with her beloved cats. She was preceded in death by her mother Peggy Birdsong Barrow.

Surviving include her father Harwood Allen Medlin (Faye Allen); Her daughters Caroline Moncure-Patterson...

Oct 18, 2025

Earl Wayne Finney, 75 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on Saturday October 18, 2025. Earl was born on December 13, 1949, in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by parents Bassell and Lorene Finney, his son Phillip Finney, and sister Donna Marie Finney.

He is survived by his sons...

Oct 14, 2025

Frank “Frankie” Lewis Godsey, Jr., 66, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in ECU North Hospital. Mr. Godsey was born on February 6, 1959 in Jacksonville, NC.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also had a deep love of Nascar, with his favorite driver being Tony Stewart.

Surviving include his mother Patricia Hardison Godsey, his father...

Oct 5, 2025

George Bennett Howell, 75, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 in Northampton County, NC. Mr. Howell was born on November 8th, 1949, the son of late Rufus Howell and Georgine Matthews. He was also preceded in death by his son Ralph Howell, and two brothers James Howell and Marvin Howell.

Mr. Howell was...

Oct 2, 2025

Jonathan “Coconut” Scott Grant 54 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday October 2, 2025.  “Coconut” was born on September 18, 1971, in Richmond, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents Willis and Rose Grant.

He is survived by his wife Rose Smith, son Christopher Grant (Caitlin Westbrook), daughter...

Sep 29, 2025

Richard Steven Todd Jr., 45 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at ECU Health Medical Center surrounded by family on Monday September 29, 2025.  Steven was born February 10, 1980, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

He is survived by his parents Ricky and Debbie Todd, brother Brandon Todd (Kathreen), sister Tesha King (Tim), nephews Jacob...

Sep 27, 2025

Lois Dell Coggin Thomason, 89 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday September 27, 2025.  Lois was born on April 19, 1936, in Halifax County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack W. Thomason, parents Swep and Florine Coggin, her brothers Charles Coggin, Oscar Coggin, Roland Coggin...

Sep 26, 2025

Russell Lee “Buddy” James aka “Smooth”, 83 died Friday September 26, 2025 at UNC-Nash Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 6. 1942 in Elizabeth City County (now Hampton) Virginia to Dorothy Elanor McMahon and Russell James.

He was a diesel mechanic for Jim Redwine Garage and Howell Steel Services...

Sep 25, 2025

Betty Jean Lynch, 55, died at her home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, after a lengthy health battle.

Betty was born in Durham County to Johnny M. and Brenda Richardson Lynch. Betty was preceded in death by her father.

Betty was a member of the Revolutionary Life Church in Warrenton.

Betty is survived...

Sep 25, 2025

Fay Arlene Olinger Merzke, 90, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 in her home.  Ms. Merzke was born in Erie, PA on January 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Frances Meeker and Donald Olinger.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Alvin C. Merzke, and her children:  Michael Leehan, Paul Lawrence, and...

Sep 22, 2025

Betty Jane Moore, “Mousie”, met Jesus the morning of September 22nd, 2025 at the age of 76 in her home surrounded by family. She was a native of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.  She was a much loved daughter, mother, wife and grandmother.

Jane was born on November 24, 1948 at Greenville Air Force Base in Greenville, South...

Sep 18, 2025

Gary Lynn Davis, 57, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in his home.  Mr. Davis was the son of Gloria Dean Davis (Jones) and Donald Ray Davis, Sr.  He was also preceded by his brother Walter and sisters Arlene & Tammy.

Surviving include his daughter Leanne Davis, his son Randy Davis, his brothers...