Betty Louise Tompkins
Aug 17, 2025
Betty Louise Rose Tompkins, 86, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 in Hampton Manor. Ms. Tompkins was born on February 5, 1939 in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Hettie Finch Rose and James W. Rose and was the widow of the late Henry Webster Tompkins.
A Private Burial will be held...
Betty Lee Guldberg
Aug 17, 2025
Betty Lee Guldberg, 82, of Henrico, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Sunday August 17, 2025. Betty was born on July 25, 1943, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was preceded in death by parents Flemming and Dorthy Guldberg.
She is survived by her caretaker Draper Mitchell (Shelly), lifelong friend Billie Beddingfield and...
Angela Lorene Wilson
Aug 14, 2025
Angela Lorene Poarch Wilson, 58 of Gasburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday August 14, 2025. Angela was born on November 11, 1966, in Richmond. she was preceded in death by parents Richard and Sadie Jean, brothers James Taylor, Eddie Poarch, sister Jean Phillips and aunts Beckey Presson and Peggy Harrell.
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Wilburn Doyce Draper
Aug 11, 2025
Wilburn Doyce “RUSTY” Draper of Meridian, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Monday August 11, 2025. Rusty is preceded in death by his wife Margaret Oliver Draper (whom he was married to for 66 years), his parents, T.J. Draper and Vada Lee Draper, and his brothers J.C. Draper and Tommy Draper.
Rusty is survived...
William Debernia Alston
Aug 6, 2025
William Debernia Alston, 88, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Mr. Alston was born on May 2, 1937, in Halifax County, the son of the late Mariam Best and Debernia Hooper Alston and was the widow of that late Etta Mae Alston. He was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Margaret Alston.
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Carlton "Gunsmoke" Rupert Shaw
Aug 5, 2025
Carlton Rupert “Gunsmoke” Shaw 87, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at ECU Health North Hospital.
Carlton was born January 13, 1938, in Halifax County to the late Rupert Shaw and Clarice Pepper Shaw. Carlton was also preceded in death by the love of his life two months ago and two weeks prior to...
Johnny Wilson Joyner Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
Johnny Joyner (Big John), 71 of Gaston, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, peacefully at his home. Johnny was born on April 9, 1954, in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents Johnnie and Lucille Joyner.
Johnny was a loving husband, daddy, and granddaddy (Da Da). He was an avid musician,...
Barbara Gray Kirby
Jul 31, 2025
Barbara Gray Kirby, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly in her home on July 31, 2025 at the age of 70. Born on February 21, 1955, to late George Thomas Gray and late Georgia Mae Sykes Gray, Barbara was the cherished “knee baby” among four closely bonded sisters: Pamela Gray Keeter, the late Dallie Elizabeth Gray-Robertson,...
Eddie "W.D." Lee Edwards
Jul 27, 2025
Eddie Lee "W.D." Edwards passed away at the age of 85 peacefully at home with his daughter Donna and her fiancé Daniel by his side.
Eddie the baby boy of the family born in Ivor, VA to the late William Dennis and Annie Johnson Edwards on March 21, 1940. He was best known to everyone as "W.D."...
Freddy Ray Warren
Jul 25, 2025
Freddy Ray Warren, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 in ECU North Hospital. Mr. Warren was born on February 17, 1954 in Roanoke Rapids, the son of the late Emma Mae Dickens Taylor and Hassell Andrew Warren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Ashley Warren.
Surviving include his wife Tammy...
Michael Eugene Johnston
Jul 23, 2025
Michael Eugene Johnston, 68, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Mr. Johnston was born on April 12, 1957, the son of the late Nellie Reese and James Russell Johnston. He was preceded in death by his wife Patti, his daughter Amanda Kisielnieki, his sisters Mary Wynn, Ella...
Davis "David" Kimrey
Jul 11, 2025
Davis “David” Henry Kimrey, 77, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025in Ahoskie Assisted Living. Mr. Kimrey was born on February 8, 1948, the son of the late Dahlia Pulliam and Clifton Isaac Moore. He was also preceded in death by his brother James Kimrey, his aunts: Ruth Pulliam, Nellie Powell, and Marjie Eason, and his...
Phillip Douglas Mason
Jul 8, 2025
Phillip Douglas Mason passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Wake Medical Hospital. He was noted as one of the brightest minds who sought to learn constantly. Phillip was one of the most loyal to others and wanted more than anything to please them. He believed firmly in affirmation and friendliness in his everyday relationships. Philip was a...
Barbara Marie Boan
Jul 7, 2025
Barbara Marie Boan, 63, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at her home. Miss Boan was born in Darlington, SC, the daughter of the late William and Frances Boan.
Surviving include her life partner of over 40 years, Flash Butts, and her sister Cindy Beck.
A Celebration of Life Service will...
Douglas Macarthur Brown, Sr.
Jul 1, 2025
Douglas MacArthur Brown Sr., 80 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at UNC Rex Hospital surrounded by family on Tuesday July 1, 2025. Douglas was born on January 27, 1945, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Thelma Brown, his brothers Oliver Brown, John Brown, Howard Brown and Larry Brown, and...
Janice Hawkins Pittard
Jun 29, 2025
Janice Hawkins Pittard, 89 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in ECU North Hospital. Ms. Pittard was born on May 30, 1936, the daughter of Maidie Keeter and Edward Deward Hawkins, Sr. and was the widow of the late Vernon Pittard.
Surviving include her sons, Mike Pittard and wife Jean, of Roanoke Rapids...
Judy Kay Sullivan
Jun 28, 2025
Judy Morgan Sullivan, of Roanoke Rapids, died Tuesday, June 25, 2025, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Morgan and Eula Norris. Judy was born January 21, 1949, in Gaston, NC.
Preceding her in death were her sisters Amy Roberta Morgan and Dianne M. Richardson and her nephew, Tony Moore.
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Alice Virginia Gupton
Jun 25, 2025
Alice Virginia Gupton, 84 of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.
Virginia was born September 24, 1940, in Martin County to the late Johnny and Alice Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Gupton; her son, Ken Gupton; her granddaughter, Jessica Clay Clements and her...
Pauline Freeman Conwell
Jun 23, 2025
Pauline Freeman Conwell, 80, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 in ECU North Hospital. Ms. Conwell was born on September 17, 1944 in Poquoson, VA, the daughter of the late Bertha and Robert Harold Freeman, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her Son Earl Barnard Sanders, Jr. and her grandchildren Jonathan Lynn Johnston, ...
Marvin Caswell Harris, Jr.
Jun 23, 2025
Marvin C Harris, Jr of Roanoke Rapids NC, passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2025. Born on September 19, 1942 in Garysburg NC, he was a devoted husband for 57 years to his beloved Lou, and a loving father to his two sons; Dennis and Jeff.
Dad was a saved Christian and loved God. He was a...
