Thelma Rebecca "Becky" Sykes
Sep 3, 2009
Thelma Rebecca Becky Mills Sykes, 73, of Gaston, died Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Guardian Care of Roanoke Rapids. She attended Elementary School in Gaston, N.C. and Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach. Mrs. Sykes received her Licensed Practical Nurse training at Lee Memorial Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. She received her RN training at Halifax Community College and was...
Roy Allen Spence
Aug 27, 2009
Roy Allen Spence, 70, of 509 Lawrenceville Rd. Gaston, NC, died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC. Mr. Spence was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence M. and Dora Connor Spence; brothers: Maynard Spence, Hugh Spence, and Clarence Spence; sisters: Pauline Mosely and Roberta Davis. He is survived by his spouse of 49...
Thelma Elizabeth Jernigan
Aug 22, 2009
Thelma Elizabeth Jernigan, 96, of Roanoke Rapids, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. She was originally from Mount Olive, retired from Belk Tyler and was a member of South Rosemary United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Hines and Lou Ellen Turner Hines; her husband, Lester Paul Jernigan; and son-in-law,...
Lennis Nelms Newsom
Aug 21, 2009
Lennis Nelms Newsom, 80, of 4340 Aurelian Springs Road, Halifax, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Pierces Campground Methodist Church and later Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver S. Nelms and Annie Braswell Nelms; her husbands, Willis Hill, Sanford Cooke and John...
Janice Marie Moshier
Jan 2, 2009
Roanoke Rapids, NC Janice Marie Moshier, 65 of 262 Harrison Street, Roanoke Rapids died Saturday, January 2, 2009 at her home. She was born was July 1, 1944 to the late Daniel and Bertha Boyer Moshier. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother: Daniel Moshier. Mrs. Moshier is survived by a son: Daniel...
Pansy Wilson Harper Hasty
Dec 14, 2001
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. Pansy Wilson Harper Hasty, 89, of 823 Ransome Street, Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday, December 14, 2001, at Magnolia Gardens in Warrenton. Mrs. Hasty worked in the textile industry for 44 years and was an avid lover of flowers and her chihuahua dogs. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Albert Harper and Clinton Hasty,...
Andrew Michael Lyle
Mar 8, 1991
Roanoke Rapids- Gods special miracle, Andrew Michael Lyle, who was given to us 24 years ago on March 8, 1991, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Andrew was born in Orange County, NC to Lisa Cannon Lyle and Donald Peter Lyle. He was a die hard Tarheel fan and Nascar fan. He was...
Gregory Willis Ricks
Nov 1, 1984
Roanoke Rapids- Gregory Willis Ricks, 31, died at Vidant Health Center in Greenville, NC. Greg was born in Vallejo, CA, November 1, 1984, to Willis Cleveland Ricks, Jr. and Anna Ricks Lewis. He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Bill Ricks, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Margaret and Willis Ricks and maternal grandparents, Mary and Orville Fleck. Surviving are...
Kimberly Ann Bachelder Teague
Jun 10, 1967
Kimberly Ann Bachelder Teague, 47, died, Tuesday, Septeber 16, 2014, at her home on HWY 58 in Warrenton, NC. Kimberly was born June 10, 1967 in Halifax County to the late Dennis Wade Newton and Connie Dickens Smith.She was a very unique person, What you see, is what you get, who loved and believed in her family which is...
Anthony Wayne "Tony" Moore
Nov 28, 1966
At the young age of only 47, Anthony Wayne Tony Moore, surrounded by his loved ones went home to be with the Lord, ending his courageous battle with cancer. Tony was born November 28, 1966 to Tom Moore and Dianne Moore Richardson, he was their Thanksgiving Baby. Tony grew up in Roanoke Rapids, graduating from Roanoke Rapids Schools, where...
Michael Steven "Mike" Griffin
Oct 22, 1963
Midlothian, VA Michael Steven Mike Griffin of Midlothian, VA went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, 16 April 2017. Mr. Griffin was born on October 22, 1963 in Riverside Hospital, J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA, the son of Donald Lee Buddy Griffin and Sylvia Jean Morris. Michael had the opportunity to accompany his mother, brother...
Debra Kaye Bowen Diangelo
Sep 28, 1961
Debra Kaye Bowen DiAngelo, 49, died at UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. She was born September 28, 1961 in Whiteville, NC to the late Robert Bowen and Bessie Davis Bowen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son: Daniel DiAngelo; two brothers: George Norwood, Jr. and James V. Jimmy Norwood. Mrs. DiAngelo is...
Johnathan Wayne Turner
Oct 11, 1959
Mr. Johnathan Wayne Turner, 54, of 116 Carico Rd., Roanoke Rapids, was born October 11, 1959. Wayne was able to receive his crown as he entered into heaven on January 19, 2014. He was such a great employee of Proctor Maintenance/Piping for many years with such a great work crew. He was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church...
Wanda Kay Turner
Aug 25, 1958
Mrs. Wanda Kay Turner of 116 Carico Rd. Roanoke Rapids, NC was born on August 25, 1958. Wanda received her golden wings and was able to go home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Wanda fought a hard, long battle with colon/ovarian cancer since 2008. She fought a great fight until the end. Wanda was...
Susan Yandle
Feb 13, 1958
Susan was born February 13, 1958 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to the late Ernest Jenkins and Martha Jane Jenkins.She was the youngest of two children.She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was an avid NASCAR & NC State fan that enjoyed her pets and collecting mouse figurines. She was preceded in death by her husband, CB...
Edwina Victoria Clay Taylor
Oct 8, 1955
Mrs. Taylor was born October 8, 1955, to the late Vester Clay and Virgie Slade Clay who survives. She was also predeceased by a brother, Robert Clay. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, David E. Taylor, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, her children: Steven Wilkins, of Ladysmith, Virginia, , Stephanie Haney and husband, Brandon, of Fredericksburg,...
Rhonda Struve Dobbins
Sep 20, 1955
Rhonda Lea (Struve) Dobbins, daughter of Gordon and Elaine (Steinbeck) Struve, was born September 20, 1955 in the Spencer Municipal Hospital in Spencer, Iowa. Rhonda spent her childhood in Rossie being educated in Greenville, Rossie and Royal. Rhonda and Danny Joseph Dobbins were wed February 15, 1976. With Danny being in the Navy, they were stationed in Memphis, TN.,...
Alton Monroe Hester
May 6, 1951
Mr. Hester was born May 6, 1951. His parents were the late James Moseley, Jr. and Florine Clary Moseley. He was devoted to his country and was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and in the Army National Guard for 33 years. Mr. Hester is survived by his wife, Ann Lowery Hester, of the home; his...
Philip Grant Cooper
Apr 30, 1951
Philip Grant Cooper, 62, of Magnolia Gardens in Warrenton, NC, died Sunday, December 29th at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids. Phil was born April 30th, 1951 in Roanoke Rapids to the late Roy T. and Geraline G. Cooper. He graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 1970 and continued his education at Devry Institute in Atlanta, Georgia....
Larry Patrick Shaw Sr
Mar 24, 1951
At approximately 9:40 PM on Thursday, September 1st, Larry Shaw moved from Smith Church Rd. to his brand new home in heaven, and knowing hes no longer suffering from the pain of cancer or the cares of this life, the family will share with friends and extended family in a Celebration of Larrys Life to be held at 4:00...
