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Stanley Warren Glover

Stanley Warren Glover

Aug 18, 2024

Stanley Warren Glover, 85 of Greenville was born in Bailey, North Carolina in 1939 to the late Percy Warren Glover and Lola Honeycutt Glover. He passed away at home on August 18, 2024 after a lengthy lung disease.

To celebrate Stan's life, a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4 PM in...

Billy Joe Edmondson

Billy Joe Edmondson

Aug 18, 2024

Billy Joe Edmondson 65 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at home on Sunday August 18, 2024.  Billy was born on April 14, 1959, in Roanoke Rapids.  He was preceded in death by his parents William and Daphne Edmondson and his finance Helen Horne.

He is survived by his daughter Marcia Weatherwax, son Kristopher Edmondson, brothers...

Cedric Scott Forsyth

Cedric Scott Forsyth

Aug 12, 2024

Cedric Scott Forsyth 62 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Monday August 12, 2024.  Cedric was born on October 22, 1961, in Louisburg, Franklin County. He is preceded by his parents Charlie and Rosalyn Forsyth.

Cedric is survived by his wife Ann, his son Andrew “Andy” Forsyth (Alesha), his sister Debra Jean Forsyth Daniel (Steve), his...

Joyce Arnette Tanner

Joyce Arnette Tanner

Aug 12, 2024

Joyce Arnette Tanner, 69, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 in her home.  Mrs. Tanner was born in Halifax County on July 29, 1955, the daughter of the late Ina Mae Hux and Clarence Montgomery Overbay.  She was also preceded by her brother Clarence Montgomery Overbay, Jr.

Surviving include her husband Danny Thomas...

Mary Nell Bennett

Mary Nell Bennett

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Nell Bennett, 76, of Roanoke Rapids passed away August 12, 2024, at ECU North Hospital.

Nell was born February 2, 1948, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia to the late Eddie Lee Hall and Mabel Baird Hall. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Bennett and her sister, Jane Jones.

Nell loved to...

Desiree Lynne Bass

Desiree Lynne Bass

Aug 7, 2024

Desiree Lynne Barnes Bass, 53, of Halifax passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.  She was born in Chesapeake, VA on January 24, 1971, the daughter of Dreama Barfield Barnes and David Ray Barnes.

Surviving include her three children:  Lindsey Welbaum (Michael) of Raleigh, Chandler Bass (Alyssa Armstrong) of Halifax, and Corey Bass (Amy Conrad) of Halifax;...

Lloyd Edward "Bubba" Seymour

Lloyd Edward "Bubba" Seymour

Aug 6, 2024

Lloyd Edward “Bubba” Seymour, 85 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at Bayberry Retirement Home on Tuesday August 6, 2024.  “Bubba” was born on June 29, 1939, in Petersburg, Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his parents Leslie Edward and Thelma Carlisle Seymour and his wife Janet Drewery Seymour.

He is survived by his son...

Shelby Jean Newsome-Simmons

Shelby Jean Newsome-Simmons

Aug 1, 2024

Shelby Jean Newsome-Simmons 77 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday August 1, 2024.  Jean was born on August 7, 1946, in Halifax County. She is preceded by her parents Robert Andrew and Edna Overton Newsome, her husband Lawrence Simmons, her son Jeffrey Simmons, her brother Robert A. Newsome Jr., and her sister Chris...

Robert Wayne Bowen

Robert Wayne Bowen

Jul 30, 2024

Robert Wayne Bowen passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, at the age of 63 at ECU-North Hospital. A native of Halifax County, Robert was born on October 29, 1960, to Robert and Bessie Davis Bowen. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Brenda Harris and Kay Keeter and his brothers George Norwood, James Norwood, and...

Mary Stasia Andrel

Mary Stasia Andrel

Jul 29, 2024

Mary Stasia Andrel, née Witowski

Passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday, July 29th 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. Mary would have been 100 years old this December first. She looked forward to being joyously reunited with her parents Casimir and Anna as well as her 6 siblings and her husband Al, who...

Paul Melvin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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