Obituaries

Feb 6, 2023

William Norman Franklin, 84, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023. Bill was born in Buncombe County, NC. While growing up, he lived in several cities in North Carolina. In his early years, he was a Boy Scout and enjoyed solo trips to explore in the mountains near his home. He attended Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh where...

Feb 6, 2023

Wade Bryan Thornton, Sr, 63 of St. Joseph, LA, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 in Franklin Medical Center.  Mr. Thornton was born in Germany, the son of the late Lottie B. Thornton and Reubin P. Thornton.  He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter Cayleigh Thornton, his brother:  William “Speedy” Thornton, and his daughter in law...

Feb 5, 2023

Henry "Hank" Charles Thursam III, of Weldon, passed away on Sunday, February 5 th , 2023 in Signature Healthcare in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Mr. Thursam was born on December 10, 1946, the son of the late Oksana Margaret Smyk and Henry Charles Thursam, Jr.   He was also preceded in death by a brother Jeff Thursam.

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Jan 28, 2023

Henry “Jocko” Eugene Clay, Jr., 38, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Wilmington, NC.

Henry was born in Halifax County on December 10, 1984, to Henry Eugene Clay, Sr. and Rebecca Starke Clay. He was preceded in death by his son, Jaxson Ryder Clay and his mother Brittany LaBonte: his uncle, Clinton Clay....

Jan 28, 2023

William “Bill” Davis Hux, 96, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Liberty Commons in Weldon.

Bill was born October 9, 1926, in Halifax County to the late Buck D. Hux and Maggie Hux Hux. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Jeanie, Marie and Ruth; his brother, Don Hux.

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Jan 22, 2023

Christopher “Chris” Lyle McKinney, 61, of Swan Quarter passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, in Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

Mr. McKinney was born on November 2, 1961, in Roanoke Rapids, the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Fisher and Wilbur “Bill” Ross McKinney.  He was also preceded by his brother Dwight McKinney.

Jan 21, 2023

Garrett James Reynolds, formerly James Garrett Price, 41 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, in his home.

Garrett served our country as a member of the United States Navy.

Surviving include his mother Lisa Wright Johnson (Johnnie) of Roanoke Rapids;  father Allen Ray Price (Lisa) of Whitakers; maternal grandparents, Faye Wright...

Jan 19, 2023

Delores Harvey Butler Hux, 92 of Littleton passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Delores was born May 16, 1930, in Charlotte County, VA to the late Thomas Edward Harvey and Essie Belle St. John Harvey. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Aubrey Eugene Butler and William A....

Jan 17, 2023

Daniel Clifton Madron, 35 died as a result of a vehicle crash on Jan. 17, 2023.

Daniel was born in Halifax County, the son of the late Teresa J. Walker and Cliff Hargrave.  Daniel had a love for all vehicles, but mustangs were his favorite.  He was employed by Papa Johns in Rocky Mount, but his passion...

Jan 12, 2023

Carolyn Bost Folk, 86 of Littleton, NC passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in her home.  Mrs. Folk was born in Waxhaw, NC; the daughter of the late Sarah Elizabeth Bernard and Harry Earl Bost.

She is survived by her husband Levi V. Folk, Sr. "the flag man".

A Graveside service will be held...

Jan 10, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Mrs Yvonne Merritt Hathaway. Yvonne, 83yo, passed peacefully January 10, 2023. Yvonne was born October 26, 1939 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Fletcher and Louise Merritt.

Yvonne is survived by her younger brother Samuel Merritt, sons James, Jr and Kenneth McClung & daughters Amber...

Jan 9, 2023

Mary Lucas Hawkins, 100, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Durham, NC.  Ms. Hawkins was born in Hopewell, VA, the daughter of the late Nellie Vaughan and Alexander Lucas.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Clifton Daniel Hawkins, her daughter Gloria Hawkins Birdsong and her brother George Lucas. She was a member of Victory...

Jan 9, 2023

William Wayne Shaw, 81, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at his home.

William was born May 9, 1941, in Halifax County to the late Willie Jesse Shaw and Nellie Carlisle Shaw. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Portia Hux Shaw; his sisters, Hazel Ferguson, Yvonne Lambert and Jean Moore; his...

Jan 5, 2023

Linda Lou Shaw Pernell, 67 of Gaston passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, in ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.  Ms. Pernell was born on March 13, 1955, in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Margaret Christine Ellis and James Emmit Shaw, Sr.  She was also preceded in death by her Brother James Emmit Shaw, Jr. and her...

Jan 4, 2023

Barbara Maurice Burm Lee, 74, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at her home.

Barbara was born December 1, 1948, in Halifax County to the late Victor Burm, Sr. and Blanche Cullins Burm. She was also preceded in death by her longtime companion, Louis “Dick” Moore; Shorty Lee; her daughter, Emma Lee; her grandson,...

Dec 31, 2022

Walter “George” Weatherwax Jr., 56 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in his home.

Mr. Weatherwax was born on March 15, 1966, the son of the late Helen McCarty and Walter George Weatherwax, Sr.

He was also preceded by his siblings Tom Weatherwax and Tammy Weatherwax.

Surviving include his...

Dec 22, 2022

Charles Lewis Dickens, 79, originally from Roanoke Rapids but who lived many years in Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away Thursday, December 22 at Rich Square Villa.

Mr. Dickens was the son of the late Lucille Rook and Thomas Howard Dickens, and a widower, having lost his wife Linda. Charles graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School and studied business...

Dec 19, 2022

Clayton Eugene Trothen, 95 passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at Liberty Commons.

Clayton was born August 6, 1927, in Jackson, Michigan to the late William Trothen and Hazel French Trothen. He was also preceded in death by his wife of fifty-four years, Hazel Hamill Trothen; his daughter, Carolyn Little; two grandchildren, Brandi Ogburn and Robbie Maupin....

Dec 18, 2022

Durley “Dean” Medlin Collier, 80, passed away December 18, 2022, at her home with family by her side.

Dean was born October 19, 1942, in Halifax County to the late Grady Medlin, Sr. and Virginia Helen Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshal Collier and her sister, Patricia Davenport.

Dean is...

Dec 16, 2022

Kathleen Allen Allen, 92, died Friday evening, December 16, 2022, in her Roanoke Rapids home, following a period of declining health.

Kathleen was born in Northampton County on October 18, 1930, the daughter of John Henry Allen and Eusebia Leah Jordan Allen.

Her parents; her husband, Harvey Eugene Allen; and 4 siblings preceded her in...