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
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.
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
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...
Bernice "Bengie" Gantt Stallings
Jun 24, 2024
Bernice “Bengie” Gantt Stallings, 80, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Bryan Health and Rehab in Scotland Neck, NC. Mrs. Stallings was born in Halifax County on December 14, 1943, the daughter of the late Beatrice Farrell and Roy Atlas Gantt. She was also preceded in death by four siblings.
Bengie loved...
Linda Carroll Hargrove
Jun 22, 2024
Linda Carroll Willis Hargrove, 80, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in ECU Medical Center in Greenville. Mrs. Hargrove was born on January 4, 1944, in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Mary Alice Dixon Willis and Larry Francis Willis. She was also preceded in death by her husband Albert Roscoe Hargrove, her brothers...
John Lemuel Fitzhugh, Jr
Jun 19, 2024
John Lemuel Fitzhugh Jr 86 of Garysburg, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family at ECU Health Medical Center on Wednesday June 19, 2024. John was born on March 3, 1938, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruth Fitzhugh and his loyal dog “Baby Luv”.
He is survived by loving...
Christopher Mike Dowles
Jun 17, 2024
Christopher Mike Dowles, 47, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. Mr. Dowles was born on January 30, 1977, in Roanoke Rapids, the son of the late Betty Hunt Dowles and Samuel Edward Dowles. He was also preceded in death by his nephew Tyler Hunt and his uncle’s Robert Hunt and Roy Hunt.
Surviving...
Lottie Smith Edenbeck
Jun 17, 2024
Lottie Smith Edenbeck 73 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday June 17, 2024. Lottie was born on October 9, 1950, in Halifax County. She is preceded by her parents Roy Smith and Hattie King Edenbeck, her brother Henry Clay Smith and her sisters Mary Tucker and Joyce Reed.
Lottie is survived...
Joann Dula Morris
Jun 14, 2024
Joann Catherine Dula Morris, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Morris was born on October 7, 1934 in Hampton, Viginia, the daughter of the late Flonnie Mae Edwards and Thomas Jones Dula and was the widow of the late Robert Graydon Morris. She was a member of Rosemary Baptist...
Karen Pepper Hedgepeth
Jun 10, 2024
Karen Pepper Hedgepeth 63 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday June 10, 2024. Karen was born on October 29, 1960, in Halifax County.
Karen is survived by her father Dennis Pepper, her mother Letitia “Tish” Ward (William “Tick”), her brother William “Monk” Pepper (Lori), her niece Stephanie Heath (Brandon), Easton Heath,...
George Glenn Norris
May 27, 2024
George Glenn Norris, 76, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home. Glenn was born May 2, 1948, in Johnston County to Claudia Whitman Norris and the late Oliver Bert Norris. He was also preceded in death by his sister Jo Sherman and grandson-in-law Dwayne Heustess.
Glenn was a member of New Testament...
Anthony "Tony" James Love
May 25, 2024
Anthony “Tony” James Love, 58, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital in Raleigh on Saturday, May 25, 2024, surrounded by family after his battle with cancer. Mr. Love was born on January 24, 1966, in Roanoke Rapids, the son of the late Brenda Ormond Love and Dallas “Bunky” Martin Love. Tony was also preceded in death...
James Thomas Long
May 23, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of James Thomas Long, Jr. announces his passing on May 23, 2024 at his home in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
James will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Martha “Bill" Vinson Long and his children, Renée Long Aman (Scott), Tommy Long (Lisa), Ann Long Languell (Chris). He...
Martha Ann Boykin
May 22, 2024
Martha Ann Boykin, 88 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Mrs. Boykin was born on September 21, 1935, to John Wesley Creamer and Milber Moody Creamer. She was married to the late Glen Robert Boykin, Sr. for over 65 years. She was also preceded in death by her 6 siblings, her son, Glen “Bobby” R....
John Davis "Jd" Powell Jr.
May 20, 2024
John Davis “JD” Powell Jr. 81 of Roanoke Rapids passed away peacefully on Monday May 20, 2024. JD was born on May 31, 1942, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Judith Powell, his brother Morton Lee Powell, and his uncle Buddy Powell.
JD is survived by his wife Shirley "Slim",...
Ronald "Ronnie" Talmadge Fisher
May 18, 2024
Ronald "Ronnie" Talmadge Fisher, 81, of Gaston passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Maria Parham Health in Henderson, NC. Mr. Fisher was born in Richmond, VA on April 14, 1943, the son of the late Myrtle and Wilbur Fisher.
Surviving include his wife Virginia Williams Fisher, his son Sanford Talmadge Fisher of Fremont; his daughters...
Betty West
May 17, 2024
Betty Ezzell West, 64, of Weldon, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. Mrs. West was born on February 10, 1960 in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Betty Sylvia Myrick and Jospeh Scott Ezzell.
Surviving include her sons Jereme Hubbard and Joshua Ezzell; her brothers John Ezzell and Joe Ezzell, her sister Ann Ezzell, and...
Bonnie Grainger Boseman
May 14, 2024
Bonnie Grainger Boseman, 88, of Winterville died Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice. She has been a resident of Winterville for the past 24 years. Prior residence was Heritage Point Subdivision at Lake Gaston, NC and 708 Raleigh Street in Roanoke Rapids.
Mrs. Boseman, the daughter of the late Braxton and...
Edna Anderton Turner
May 10, 2024
Edna Anderton Turner, 86, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 in her home. Mrs. Turner was born on January 9, 1938 in Emporia, VA, the daughter of the late Sallie Belle Floyd and Joseph Atwell Anderton and was the widow of James Thomas Turner, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Pamela...
