Miles Clifton Conner
Apr 7, 2025
Miles Clifton Conner, 88, of Broadnax, VA, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 in his home. Mr. Conner was born on September 18, 1936 in Tripplet, VA, the son of Virigina Lucy “Pinky” Bennett and Atkinson Thomas Conner. He was also preceded by his wife Paula Blanton Conner.
Mr. Conner served our country as a member...
Donald Francis Kruk
Apr 7, 2025
Donald Francis Kruk, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2025 in his home. Mr. Kruk was born on November 9, 1953 in Big Spring, TX, the son of the late Theresa Fedak and Frank Stanley Kruk. He was also preceded in death by his sister Sharon Lane.
Mr. Kruk enjoyed watching Nascar, The...
Clifton Bracey Stegall, Jr.
Apr 3, 2025
Clifton Bracey Stegall Jr, 74 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday April 3, 2025. Clifton was born on October 2, 1950, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by his father C.B. Stegall and mother Mildred King.
He is survived by his sisters June Damron (Robin) of Newport News,...
Lucille Miles
Apr 2, 2025
Lucille Manning Medlin Miles, 91, of Roanoke Rapids went to be with her Lord Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at her home.
Lucille was born September 5, 1933, in Franklin County to the late Cornelius Manning and Ophelia Ellis Manning. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Nivie G. Medlin and Charles Miles; her son, Dennis...
James Edward Wright, Ii
Apr 2, 2025
James "Jay" Edward Wright II, a devoted son, loving father, and loyal friend, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2025 at the age of 63.
A welder by trade, Jay took great pride in his work, demonstrating skill, dedication, and craftsmanship throughout his career. He was a hardworking man who believed in doing things the right way...
Clarence Sledge, Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Clarence Sledge Jr. went home to be with his Savior on April 2, 2025, at his daughter Kimberly’s home, peacefully. He was a loving father, Papa, and friend, he will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Clarence was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Fowler Sledge; his son, Michael...
Concetta "Connie" Marchica Agoglia
Mar 29, 2025
Concetta “Connie” Marchica Agoglia, 90 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday March 29, 2025. Connie was born on July 1, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Robert Agoglia, parents Joseph and Fannie Marchica, her brothers Angelo Marchica, Charlie Marchica,...
James Lee Darlington
Mar 29, 2025
James “Jimmy” Lee Darlington, 75 of Roanoke Rapids passed away on March 29, 2025 at ECU Health in Greenville.
He was born May 3, 1949, to the late Edward W. Darlington Sr and Julia Bailey Darlington in Charles City Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a loving aunt Lelia Darlington.
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Burnette Bryan Morgan, Jr.
Mar 26, 2025
Burnette Bryan "B.B." Morgan, Jr., 86, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Born on January 11, 1939, he was the son of the late Burnette Bryan Morgan, Sr. and Bertha Woodruff.
B.B. was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Hawkins Morgan, and his son,...
John Daniel Rauhe
Mar 25, 2025
John Daniel Rauhe, 70 of Roanoke Rapids passed away on March 25, 2025, at The Landings of Lake Gaston, Littleton, NC.
John was born on February 26, 1955, in Roanoke Rapids, NC to the late Daniel (Danny) Rauhe and Estelle (Bobbie) Rauhe. He was also preceded in death by his sister Cherri Rauhe Steadman and his brother,...
Ernest Jimmie Coggins
Mar 25, 2025
Ernest Jimmie Coggins, 92, of Roanoke Rapids passed away March 25, 2025, at ECU North Hospital. Mr. Coggins was born on June 10, 1932, to the late Jimmie Mahlon Coggins and Stella Casper Coggins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Council Coggins; his sisters Catherine “Sis” Coggins and Frances Coggins Leake.
Mr. Coggins was...
Ruth Harris Wester
Mar 24, 2025
Ruth Harris Wester, 91, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 17, 1933, in Warren County to the late T. J. Harris and Northia Wood Harris. She is preceded in death by her husband Doctor Johnson Wester.
Ruth loved her family and loved working for Larry and...
Shirley Williams Baird
Mar 21, 2025
Shirley Williams Baird, 86, of Gaston, NC passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home. She was born in Wilson County on May 1, 1938, to the late David Williams and Mabel Patterson Williams. Ms. Baird was also preceded in death by her husband John L. Baird, her brother C. H. Williams, and her sister Lynette Coley.
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Frances Howell
Mar 20, 2025
Frances Howell, 94, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Warren Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Howell is surviving by her daughter Betsey Leigh Howell.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 2, 2025at the Mitchell Family Cemetery, 660 Mitchell Store Road, Youngsville, NC 27596.
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Cynthia Woodruff Willey
Mar 19, 2025
Cynthia Woodruff Willey, 67 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Signature Health & Rehabilitation on Wednesday March 19, 2025. Cynthia was born on January 16, 1958, in Halifax County. She was preceded in death by her husband Rusty Willey and her parents Percell and Christine Woodruff.
She is survived by her brothers Richard Woodruff...
James Rufus Patteson
Mar 19, 2025
James Rufus Patteson, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on March 19, 2025, at ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC. He was born October 25, 1935, to the late Jesse Robet Patteson and Exie Dean Gore Patteson in Mercer County, West Virginia. He is preceded in death by his wife Norma Jean Patteson, his brothers Crozier Patteson,...
Judy Page Beckelman
Mar 18, 2025
Judy Page Beckelman, a beloved mother, devoted wife, and faithful follower of Christ, passed away peacefully at the age of 82, surrounded by her family on March 18, 2025.
Judy was the proud mother of six children, who were her greatest joy and life’s purpose. She dedicated her life to being a stay-at-home mom, lovingly nurturing her...
William Edward Lenz
Mar 16, 2025
William Edward Lenz, 83, of Littleton passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Bill was born in Detroit, MI on February 20, 1942 to the late William Garrett Lenz and Mildred Yarger Lenz. He is preceded in death by his brother George Lenz and sisters Patricia Lenz and Mary Lou Lenz.
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Annie Overton Davis
Mar 16, 2025
Annie Overton Davis, 43, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 in UNC Medical Center. Annie is preceded in death by her father C. Wayne Davis.
Surviving include her mother Yvonne Stansbury Davis, her sister Ashley Berggren (Ryan) of Cary, NC, her brother Spencer Davis (Melissa) of Roanoke Rapids, and her nieces and...
Gary Thomas Pruden
Mar 13, 2025
Gary Thomas Pruden, 66, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in ECU Medical Center in Greenville. NC. Mr. Pruden was born in Halifax County, the son of Dorothy Thacker and Thomas Martin Pruden.
Mr. Pruden was a member of Central Baptist, he loved the Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Hurricanes, watching Nascar, along with cooking....
