Paul Melvin
Jul 26, 2024
Paul Brinkley Melvin, 79, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 in ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Mr. Melvin was born in Franklin, VA, on June 18, 1945, the son of the late Maude Johnson and Brinkley Melvin and was the widower of the late Marcella Locust Melvin. He was also preceded in death...
Betty Avery Byrd
Jul 22, 2024
Betty Avery Byrd, 90, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at her home. She was born October 19, 1933, in Harnett County to the late Rastus Frank Avery and Alene Marie Fields Avery. She is preceded in death by her husband Wayman Byrd, her son Jerome Lee Byrd, and her sisters Kellon Decaro, Shirley Odom and...
Benjamin Franklin Irby
Jul 20, 2024
Benjamin Franklin Irby, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in his home. Mr. Irby was born on June 13, 1937 in Nash County, the son of the late Alice Wade Irby and James Allen Irby. He was also preceded by his siblings: Warner “Doc” Irby, J. A. Irby and Jerry Wayne Irby.
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Barbara Read Wagaman
Jul 18, 2024
Barbara Diane Read Wagaman, 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed at her home July 18, 2024. She was born March 20, 1953 in Kent County of Delaware to the late James B. Read and Ethel B. Halliday Read. She is preceded in death by her husband David Lee Wagaman.
She is survived by her daughters Tamara Wagaman of...
Betty Ann Pittman Taylor
Jul 15, 2024
Betty Ann Pittman Taylor, 89, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at ECU North Hospital. Betty was born August 10, 1934, to the late Paul Stanley Pittman and Dorothy Butler Pittman. She is also preceded in death by her husband Elmer Maynard Taylor and her brothers Larry Pittman and Stanley Pittman.
Betty Ann was...
Gerald Boyd Rowland
Jul 15, 2024
Gerald Boyd Rowland, 84, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, husband of Louise Alston Rowland, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 15, 2024.
Gerald was born on October 4, 1939 in Halifax County, North Carolina to the late Willie Rowland and Mary Hux Rowland. He graduated from Aurelian Springs School and then proudly served in the Navy...
Ruth Belle Cannon
Jul 7, 2024
Ruth Belle Futrell Cannon, 92, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in ECU North Hospital. Mrs. Cannon was born on December 12, 1931, in Conway, NC, the daughter of the late Pearlie Wheeler Cushion and James Clyde Futrell. She was the widow of the late Cecil J. Cannon and was also preceded by her grandson...
Dorothy Mae Balmer Tritt
Jun 28, 2024
In loving Memory of Dorothy Mae Balmer Tritt 88, October 27, 1935 to June 28, 2024.
She lived a life of full love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. On June 28th, 2024, Dorothy Mae Balmer Tritt bid farewell to this world, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished.
Dorothy was reunited with her beloved...
Raymond T. Miles, Sr.
Jun 27, 2024
Raymond Turner Miles, Sr. 89, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina was called home June 27, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior.
Raymond Miles was born on May 6, 1935, to the late Wreford and Betty “Lula” Miles. Raymond is preceded in death by his wife Amerlius Ferguson Miles, and daughter Stephanie.
Raymond is...
Margaret Oliver Draper
Jun 25, 2024
Margaret Oliver Draper 86 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her residence on Tuesday June 26, 2024. Margaret was born on March 12, 1938, in Clayton, NC. She is preceded by her parents William F. Oliver and Essie A. Ivey, her brothers Willard Oliver, Thomas Oliver, and Billy Oliver.
Margaret is survived...
Bernice "Bengie" Gantt Stallings
Jun 24, 2024
Bernice “Bengie” Gantt Stallings, 80, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Bryan Health and Rehab in Scotland Neck, NC. Mrs. Stallings was born in Halifax County on December 14, 1943, the daughter of the late Beatrice Farrell and Roy Atlas Gantt. She was also preceded in death by four siblings.
Bengie loved...
Linda Carroll Hargrove
Jun 22, 2024
Linda Carroll Willis Hargrove, 80, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in ECU Medical Center in Greenville. Mrs. Hargrove was born on January 4, 1944, in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Mary Alice Dixon Willis and Larry Francis Willis. She was also preceded in death by her husband Albert Roscoe Hargrove, her brothers...
John Lemuel Fitzhugh, Jr
Jun 19, 2024
John Lemuel Fitzhugh Jr 86 of Garysburg, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family at ECU Health Medical Center on Wednesday June 19, 2024. John was born on March 3, 1938, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruth Fitzhugh and his loyal dog “Baby Luv”.
He is survived by loving...
Christopher Mike Dowles
Jun 17, 2024
Christopher Mike Dowles, 47, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. Mr. Dowles was born on January 30, 1977, in Roanoke Rapids, the son of the late Betty Hunt Dowles and Samuel Edward Dowles. He was also preceded in death by his nephew Tyler Hunt and his uncle’s Robert Hunt and Roy Hunt.
Surviving...
Lottie Smith Edenbeck
Jun 17, 2024
Lottie Smith Edenbeck 73 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday June 17, 2024. Lottie was born on October 9, 1950, in Halifax County. She is preceded by her parents Roy Smith and Hattie King Edenbeck, her brother Henry Clay Smith and her sisters Mary Tucker and Joyce Reed.
Lottie is survived...
Joann Dula Morris
Jun 14, 2024
Joann Catherine Dula Morris, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Morris was born on October 7, 1934 in Hampton, Viginia, the daughter of the late Flonnie Mae Edwards and Thomas Jones Dula and was the widow of the late Robert Graydon Morris. She was a member of Rosemary Baptist...
Karen Pepper Hedgepeth
Jun 10, 2024
Karen Pepper Hedgepeth 63 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday June 10, 2024. Karen was born on October 29, 1960, in Halifax County.
Karen is survived by her father Dennis Pepper, her mother Letitia “Tish” Ward (William “Tick”), her brother William “Monk” Pepper (Lori), her niece Stephanie Heath (Brandon), Easton Heath,...
George Glenn Norris
May 27, 2024
George Glenn Norris, 76, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home. Glenn was born May 2, 1948, in Johnston County to Claudia Whitman Norris and the late Oliver Bert Norris. He was also preceded in death by his sister Jo Sherman and grandson-in-law Dwayne Heustess.
Glenn was a member of New Testament...
Anthony "Tony" James Love
May 25, 2024
Anthony “Tony” James Love, 58, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital in Raleigh on Saturday, May 25, 2024, surrounded by family after his battle with cancer. Mr. Love was born on January 24, 1966, in Roanoke Rapids, the son of the late Brenda Ormond Love and Dallas “Bunky” Martin Love. Tony was also preceded in death...
James Thomas Long
May 23, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of James Thomas Long, Jr. announces his passing on May 23, 2024 at his home in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
James will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Martha “Bill" Vinson Long and his children, Renée Long Aman (Scott), Tommy Long (Lisa), Ann Long Languell (Chris). He...
