William Lafayette Hudson
Jan 18, 2025
William Lafayette Hudson passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in ECU Health North Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Berry Frank Hudson and Willie Bett Hudson; one sister, Winifred Foley and sister-in-law, Margie Hudson.
He is survived by his wife Peggy Hux Hudson, his brother Buddy Hudson, one niece, Debbie Crawford...
Leemond "Boots" Edward Branch
Jan 17, 2025
Leemond E. "Boots" Branch, (95), passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in his home. Boots, a lifelong resident of Weldon, NC, was born to Charlie and Bessie Branch on April 22, 1929, 12 miles south of town near Heathsville. He was the middle child, and only son of five children.
Boots is survived by his loving...
Paul "Ty" Taylor Johnston, Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Paul Taylor Johnston, Jr. “Ty” died at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina in the afternoon hours on Thursday, January 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Ty was a member of Rosemary United Methodist Church in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He was a true child of God with strong faith and devotion.
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Lynn Walton
Jan 12, 2025
Lynn Walton, 56, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on January 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Lynn was born August 28, 1968, in Martinsville County, VA to Faye Moseley Dunlow of Roanoke Rapids and the late Leonard Dowell. She also was preceded in death by her sister Wendy Byrum.
Lynn was an amazing...
Rufus "Rabbit" Taylor Newton, Jr.
Jan 11, 2025
Rufus Taylor “Rabbit” Newton, Jr., 84, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2024, in his home. Mr. Newton was born on December 12, 1940, in Warren County, son of the late Annie Meade Dickerson and Rufus T. Newton, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Dennis and Victor Newton, his nephew Timmy Newton,...
Ajitkumar Ramanbhai Patel
Jan 8, 2025
Ajitkumar Ramanbhai Patel, 68 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully ECU Health North on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1956, in Uganda, Africa. He was preceded in death by his parents Ramanbhai and Maniben Patel.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years Kaminiben Patel and many other family members....
Oral Vade Lynch, Jr
Jan 7, 2025
Oral Vade Lynch Jr, 50 of Durham, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1974, in Wake County.
He is survived by his father Oral Vade Lynch, mother Teresa Walker (Mike), stepbrothers Chris Warren, Brian Warren, sister Cathy Volz (Nick), niece Reagan, stepmom Renee Dunn and his “fur baby”...
Annie Odom Smith
Jan 6, 2025
Annie Odom Tripp Smith, 55, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2024 in ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Mrs. Smith was born on November 4, 1968 in Halifax County, the daughter of Ruby Odom Bolton and William Douglas Bolton. She was preceded by her first husband Carlton Tripp and her brother Billy Gene Bolton.
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Sue Crisafulli
Jan 2, 2025
Sue Faulkner Crisafulli, 68, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Crisafulli was born on June 3, 1955 in Wake County, the daughter of Joyce Boyd and David L. Stell, Jr. She was also preceded by her brother Greg Boyd.
Surviving include her daughter Megan Stell, her son Paul Faulkner,...
Ronald Simon Dickens
Dec 31, 2024
Ronald Simon Dickens I, 78 born December 18th, 1946, of Roanoke Rapids, NC formally of Scotland Neck, NC passed away on December 31st, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Simon Noble Dickens and Nina Lero Basden-Dickens and his infant sister Victora Dickens of Scotland Neck, NC.
He is survived by his devoted Wife of...
Carroll "Beck" A. Beckelman, Sr.
Dec 31, 2024
Carroll A. Beckelman Sr. affectionately known as “Beck”, 85, of Roanoke Rapids, N.C. passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on December 31, 2024. Born on May 8,1939 in Washington D.C., Beck lived a life full of outdoor activities, hard work, and laughter.
Beck had a passion for hunting and fishing, and his enthusiasm was...
Calvin Ray Griffin
Dec 29, 2024
Surrounded by his family, our beloved daddy, Calvin Ray Griffin, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024, after a long battle with MDS.
Calvin was a loyal servant of God first and foremost. As a person who read and studied the Bible, he was a devoted follower of Christ. He was a...
Edward Bradford Liles
Dec 27, 2024
Edward Bradford “Eddie Buck” Liles passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.
Eddie was born in Halifax County on June 22, 1950, to the late John R. Liles, Jr. and Ruby Lee Tharrington Liles. Eddie was also preceded in death by his brothers and sister, John R. Liles, III, Charles Herbert Liles,...
Hannelore Schulz
Dec 27, 2024
Hannelore Zielinski Schulz, 94 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 in her home. Mrs. Schulz was born on May 10, 1930 in Germany, the daughter of the late Marie Malletz and Emil Johann Zielinski.
Surviving include her daughter Janet Hammack and her husband Bennie, her grandchildren: Kelly House (Harry III), Leslie Zook (Jonathan),...
Margaret Mccabe Wynn
Dec 20, 2024
Margaret McCabe Wynn, 75 of Henrico, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born on January 20, 1949, in Person County. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Wynn, parents R.C. and Margie McCabe, and brother Robert McCabe.
She is survived by her sisters Debbie...
Deidra Robertson Blanton
Dec 18, 2024
Deidra Robertson Blanton, 60 of Littleton, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday December 18, 2024. She was born on May 8, 1964, in Halifax County. She was preceded in death by her parents Dan Robertson and Retha Pilgreen, sister Linda Burris, step father Bonnie Pilgreen, and step-sister Shirley Pilgreen.
She is survived by her...
Stephen Holt Still
Dec 16, 2024
Stephen Holt Still, 47 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at ECU-North Hospital on Monday December 16, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1977, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by his wife Angela Still and his parents Royce and Doris Still.
He is survived by his sisters Sherri Williams (Gary), Sandy Edwards...
Shellie Danielle Nelson
Dec 13, 2024
Shellie Danielle Nelson, 35, of Rocky Mount passed away at her home Friday, December 13, 2024.
Shellie was born on December 21, 1988, in Halifax County to Freddie Wayne Shaw and Tina Nelson Lillibridge.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, William Wayne Shaw and Portia Faye Shaw; her maternal grandparents, Haywood Ray...
Sally Fetter Rineer
Dec 10, 2024
Sally Fetter Rineer, 75, of Littleton, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Rineer was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 2, 1949, the daughter of Hazel Verda Greenly and John Sylvester Fetter. She was a member of Valley Community Church.
Surviving include her husband Russell Clayton Rineer, her daughters Lara Duffy (Matthew)...
Calvin "Woody" Woodley Fowler
Dec 4, 2024
Calvin “Woody” Fowler, 71 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by family on Wednesday December 4, 2024. He was born on October 25, 1953, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by his father Calvin Woodley Fowler Sr, mother Acree Scott, Stepfather LL Scott and brother Johnny Fowler.
He...
