Frank "Frankie" Lewis Godsey, Jr.
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...
George Bennett Howell
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...
Jonathan "Coconut" Scott Grant
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...
Richard Steven Todd, Jr.
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...
Lois Dell Coggin Thomason
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...
Russell Lee "Buddy" James Aka "Smooth"
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...
Betty Jean Lynch
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...
Fay Arlene Merzke
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...
Betty Jane Jones Moore
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...
Gary Lynn Davis
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...
Wallace Ralph Johnson
Sep 17, 2025
Wallace Ralph Johnson, 87, of Littleton, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in Wayne County, NC. Mr. Johnson was born on September 20, 1937, the son of the late Hulda Sandberg and Ralph Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Loretta.
Mr. Johnson was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gaston,...
Rene Robert Joseph Labrecque
Sep 17, 2025
Obituary: Rene Labrecque (1946 - 2025)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rene Labrecque, age 78, who passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1946 in Berlin, New Hampshire to the late Rita (Robichaud) and Gerard Labrecque. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and...
Marilyn Ruth Riggan
Sep 14, 2025
Marilyn Ruth Riggan, 73 of Halifax, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Scotland Manor on Sunday September 14, 2025. Marilyn was born on January 11, 1952, in Petersburg, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Therese Riggan, her son James “Peanut” Roland Matthews Jr., and sister Judith Lousie Riggan Smith.
She is survived...
Gwendolyn Drewett Hess
Sep 8, 2025
Gwendolyn Ann Drewett Hess, 79 of Halifax, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 in ECU North Hospital. Ms. Hess was born on November 25, 1945, the daughter of the late Mary Ethel Johnson and Joseph Dillard Drewett and was the widow of the late Anthony Wade Hess Sr. She was also preceded in death by her son Anthony...
Jerry Carlton Hedgepeth
Sep 8, 2025
Jerry Carlton Hedgepeth, 73, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Halifax County on May 3, 1952, to the late Thearie Hedgepeth. In addition to his mother, he preceded in death by his brother Dan Hedgepeth; his sisters Vivian Staley and Gail Hedgepeth.
Jerry...
James Edwin Newton
Sep 6, 2025
James Edwin Newton, 75, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Mr. Newton was born on December 14, 1949, the son of the late Bessie Virginia Green and Jennis Dow Newton, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his brother William Earl Newton and Jessie Wayne Newton.
Mr. Newton was a huge NC...
Julia Rose Birdsong
Sep 5, 2025
Julia died at the age of 90 of natural causes at Heritage Green Senior Living Center in Mechanicsville, VA. She was born on a Friday to Charles and Annie Acree Spence in Mecklenburg, VA. Julia was the youngest of six children (two boys and four girls) in a warm and loving family. She was generous, kind, creative, and an...
Betty Deberry
Sep 3, 2025
Betty DeBerry, 89 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in her home. Ms. DeBerry was born in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Berta Ada Hilton and William Edward Cushing.
Surviving include her children: Noah Dean DeBerry (Cindy), Teresa Daniels of Gaston, Kathy Myrick of Roanoke Rapids, and Donna Briggs of Littleton;...
Edward "Ed" Eugene Johnson
Sep 3, 2025
Edward “Ed” Eugene Johnson, 72 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on Wednesday September 3, 2025. Ed was born on December 22, 1952, in Danville Illinois. He was preceded in death by his dad Elbert “Jigs” Lovett and mom Alien Lovett, sisters Laura Doggett, Liddie Rogers and Connie Rogers, Eugene Johnson...
Dorothy "Sis" Allen Waters
Aug 31, 2025
Dorothy Allen "Sis" Waters, 93, of Roanoke Rapids, died August 31, 2025 in Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Dorothy was born in Halifax County August 19, 1932, the daughter of the late Lee Allen and Dora Love Allen. She is also preceded in death by her husband Donald Waters and her son Lin Walker.
She...
