Obituaries

Nov 2, 2023

Marvin Gilbert Barlowe, 92, of Roanoke Rapids, passed Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home.

Mr. Barlowe was born on August 4, 1931, in Roanoke Rapids to Jay H. and Lucy Writtenberry Barlow.  He served in the United State Marine Corps as a Corporal in the 197th Platoon, Second Battalion in the Korean War.  Mr. Barlowe worked...

Oct 28, 2023

Julian House Shaw, Jr., 84 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in ECU Health North Hospital.  Mr. Shaw was born on April 3, 1939, the son of the late Laura Alice Crawley Shaw and Julian House Shaw, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his son Julian Frances Shaw.

Surviving include his...

Oct 28, 2023

The family of Erma May Sees Springston sadly announce her death on October 28, 2023, while residing in Winston-Salem, NC with her son.  Mrs. Springston was born on January 9, 1924, to Uris Earl and Daisy May Dillon Sees at their home in Belpre, Ohio.

Mrs. Springston worked for Halifax County Schools starting as a teacher's assistant,...

Oct 27, 2023

Tony Lee Sykes, 69, of Gaston passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at home.

Tony was born June 23, 1954, in Norfolk, VA to the late Harry Lee Sykes and Thelma Rebecca Mills Sykes. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his uncle, Doug Mills; his aunt, Bobbie Mills; his mother-in-law, Ann...

Oct 23, 2023

Angela Michelle Walker Still, 52, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, in UNC Nash Hospital.  Mrs. Still was born on August 3, 1971, in Roanoke Rapids, the daughter of the late Angela Faye Powell and Steven Dwayne Walker.  She was also preceded in death by her sister Vicky Hyman.

Surviving include her husband...

Oct 22, 2023

Ottis Lee “Cecil” Etheridge, 84, of Roanoke Rapids, NC left his earthly life for an eternal one on October 22, 2023.

Cecil was born on September 24, 1939, in Weldon, NC.  He was the son of the late Fannie Odell Knox Etheridge.  He graduated from Weldon High School in 1959, and attended East Carolina University briefly until...

Oct 21, 2023

Elma Lillian Aberts Richardson 79 was born in Lancaster County, PA on December 12, 1943 to the late Mable Aberts and Alfonzo Salvador.   She departed her life peacefully on October 21, 2023, at her home in Enfield, NC.

Elma worked as an RN nurse for 35 years at The Duke Convalescent Nursing Home in Lancaster, PA. Then...

Oct 19, 2023

Doris “Doll” Grant Smith, know as Mimi to her family, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  Mrs. Smith was born on October 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Mary Atkinson and Ulysses S. Grant.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Edward Carlton Smith.

Mrs. Smith was a member of Community Center Baptist...

Oct 18, 2023

Hilda Beryle Leggett Bishop, 86, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.  Mrs. Bishop was born on May 20, 1937 in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Hattie Abernathy Leggett and Wille Leggett.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Calvin Ray Bishop, her sister...

Oct 17, 2023

Brett Everett Swails, Sr., 59, of Whitakers, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in his home.  Mr. Swails was born on November 25, 1963 in Jesup, GA, the son of the late Rosa Lee Spell and Rev. Leonard Swails.  He enjoyed life, his family, and his friends; and was a very hard worker.

Surviving include...

Oct 5, 2023

William “Billy” Joseph Love, Sr., 51, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in North Hills Hospital in North Richland Hills, TX.  Mr. Love was born on October 24, 1971 in Roanoke Rapids, the son of the late Brenda Ormond Love and Dallas “Bunky” Martin Love.

Surviving include his wife Edith Katherine Schuer Love,...

Sep 28, 2023

Christian Charles Tillery, 33, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Surviving include his parents Sharon King Tillery and James “Jimmy” Isacc Tillery, his daughter Abigail his brothers Seth Tillery and Matt Tillery; and his nephew Isacc Tillery.

Christian enjoyed playing his guitar and was an avid fisherman.  He was a member...

Sep 26, 2023

Reginald “Reggie” Howell Collins, 88, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 26, 2023.

He is survived by his three children Judy Collins of Enfield, NC, Kathy Jones of Key West, FL, and Chris (Ruthie) Collins of Winterville, NC; his three grandsons Phillip Collins of Roanoke Rapids, Carson (Courtney)...

Sep 19, 2023

Matthew Kyler Rogerson, 21, of Roanoke Rapids passed away September 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.  He is the son of Kelsey and Jackie Braddy.  Kyler is preceded in death by his great uncle Fred Rogerson.

Kyler earned the title of Eagle Scout which is the highest rank attainable in the Scouts.  He enjoyed...

Sep 19, 2023

Frances Kathleen Gilfillan, 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Liberty Commons.  She was the daughter of the late Dan LeFond Johnson and Lucille Berry Johnson of Marion, SC.  She is also preceded in death by her first husband John Webster.

Frances is survived by her husband Johnny Gilfillan of Fayetteville, NC; her daughters Lisa...

Sep 14, 2023

John “Jack” Wesley Allen, 76, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Emporia Health & Rehabilitation Center in Emporia, VA.  Jack was born October 5, 1946, to the late James Kenneth Allen and Mary Madeline Reynolds Bowen.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Trudy Fitts Allen.  He was a devoted member of the...

Sep 13, 2023

Mary Lee Twisdale, 82, of Weldon passed away Wednesday September 13, 2023, at ECU North Hospital.  Mary was born August 14, 1941, in Halifax County to the late Woodrow Wilson Daniels and Mary Etta Strickland Daniels.  She is preceded in death by her husband Jess E. Jones, Sr., and her daughter Susan Hope Twisdale.

Mary is survived...

Sep 12, 2023

Naomi Cobb Harrell, 88, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in Halifax County.  Mrs. Harrell was born on June 5, 1935; the daughter of the late Lillie Mae Moore and Tilmin Cobb.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Eddie Harrell.  She attended Smith Methodist Church.

Surviving include her daughter Linda...

Sep 10, 2023

Richard Dale Medlin, 67, of Littleton, NC passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Dale was born December 3, 1955, in Rocky Mount, NC, the son of the late Dorothy Shearin Dalton and Ivey David Medlin.

He grew up in Hollister, NC and later resided in Littleton and then Halifax, NC.

Dale was...

Aug 28, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Earl O’Neal, 58, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at home.

Bobby was born in Halifax County on December 5, 1964, to William Cole O’Neal and Perlene Stansbury O’Neal. He was preceded in death by his father, William “Billy” O’Neal; and his daughter, Melanie O’Neal.

Bobby loved sports, joking around...