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Carol Lorraine Reichert

Carol Lorraine Reichert

Nov 25, 2022

Carol Lorraine Reichert, 58, died Friday, November 25, 2022 in her home in Roanoke Rapids.

Carol was born in Emporia, VA on March 8, 1964, the daughter of Carl Reichert and Edna Peffer.   Her father preceded her in death.

She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.  Carol worked for a number of years as...

Arnold Hugh Hall, Sr.

Arnold Hugh Hall, Sr.

Nov 20, 2022

Arnold Hugh Hall, Sr. 78 of Gaston passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Hampton Manor in Gaston.

Services will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

Judy Ann Futrell

Judy Ann Futrell

Nov 16, 2022

Judy Ann Leaders Futrell, 76, of Roanoke Rapids died November 16, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

Judy was born October 16, 1946 in San Mateo, CA, the daughter of Ehlert August Leaders and Helen Eileen Schlinder Leaders.

She was a resident of Conway since 1978, before moving to Roanoke Rapids eight years...

Janice Collins Gibson

Janice Collins Gibson

Nov 15, 2022

Janice Collins Gibson, 75, of Roanoke Rapids died November 15, 2022 at ECU North Hospital.

Janice was born in Halifax County on November 30, 1946, the daughter of John P. and Odell Allen Collins.  In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Melton Gibson, who died January 31, 2019.

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Mary Killebrew Brewer

Mary Killebrew Brewer

Nov 14, 2022

Mary Killebrew Brewer, 84, died Monday, November 14, 2022 in her Roanoke Rapids home.

Mary was born April 13, 1938 in Roanoke Rapids, the daughter of John Lindsey and Annie Askew Killebrew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alton Phillips “AP” Brewer; a daughter, Joann Rook; grand-daughter, Brenda Allen; and a...

Katherine Elizabeth Hathaway

Katherine Elizabeth Hathaway

Nov 9, 2022

Roanoke Rapids-

Katherine Byrum Hathaway of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, November 09, 2022 at Warren Hills Nursing Center at the age of 87. She was born September 28, 1935 in Windsor, Bertie County, NC.  She was the last surviving child out of the 12 children born to Charlie Moss and Nellie Elizabeth Byrum.

Katherine...

Arthur Nelson Jones, Jr.

Arthur Nelson Jones, Jr.

Nov 7, 2022

Roanoke Rapids-

Arthur Nelson Jones, Jr. (Nelson), 70, died peacefully at his home on November 7 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Kathy; his daughter, Elizabeth Edwards (Mark) of Nashville, NC; his son Artie (Josie) of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren Brianna Smith (Logan) of Winterville, Anthony of Roanoke Rapids, and Spencer and Daniel Edwards...

Morene Miles Little

Morene Miles Little

Nov 5, 2022

Morene Miles Little passed from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on Saturday, November 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Betty Brown Miles; her husband of 67 years, Bobby Earl Little, who died June 23, 2020; brothers, Wilson (Lois), Raymond, Douglas (Edna); and sisters, Josie...

Dr. Ronald Elliott Walker

Dr. Ronald Elliott Walker

Nov 3, 2022

Dr. Ronald Elliott Walker, PhD, 93, died Thursday morning, November 3, 2022 in his Littleton residence.

Dr. Walker will be cremated; any service will be private.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Cmsgt Billy Joe Wicker, Usaf (Ret)

Cmsgt Billy Joe Wicker, Usaf (Ret)

Nov 1, 2022

CMSgt Billy Joe Wicker, USAF (Ret), 91, died in his Littleton residence on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Mr. Wicker will be cremated and his remains returned to his native Kentucky.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Neil Southard

Neil Southard

Oct 31, 2022

Neil Southard, 53, died Monday morning, October 31, 2022 in his Littleton home following an extended illness.

A native of Craven County, Neil was born April 28, 1969, to Worth Junior (Pug) and Glenda Sue Page Southard.  His parents; a sister, Laura Dupree; first wife, Michelle Brill Southard; and a nephew, Trey Inman, all preceded him in...

Dr. Andrea G. Watson

Dr. Andrea G. Watson

Oct 24, 2022

This is a Courtesy Obituary Post for:  Dr. Andrea G. Watson DVM; Arrangements are under the care of Nicholson Funeral Home of Statesville, N.C. Dr. Andrea G. Watson (DVM), passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at her residence in Battleboro, NC. She was 33 years old. Andrea was born on May 16, 1989 to Gregory and Kathleen Watson in...

Hassell Ray Wardsworth

Hassell Ray Wardsworth

Oct 24, 2022

Roanoke Rapids-

Hassell Ray “Ray” Wardsworth, Jr., 75, died, October 24, 2022, in Greenville, NC at ECU Healthcare.

Mr. Wardsworth Jr., was born in Edgecombe County, NC, July 15, 1947, son to the late Hassell Ray and Kathaleen Sadie Griggs Wardsworh, Sr. He was a good Christian man and attended Victory Baptist Church until his...

Elaine Abernathy Whitby

Elaine Abernathy Whitby

Oct 19, 2022

Elaine Abernathy Whitby, of Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Nashunc Healthcare.  She was 73 years old.

Elaine was born in Halifax County on July 27, 1949, the daughter of Bennie and Mildred Davis Abernathy.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Green Whitby; and three siblings, Ronald Lee Abernathy, Nancy...

Edward Arthur Branch

Edward Arthur Branch

Oct 17, 2022

Colonel Edward Arthur Branch, USAF, Ret., 86, of Lake Gaston passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Branch was born on October 26, 1935, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Roy Lee Branch and Dorothy Roberts Griffin Branch.

He graduated from Cradock High School in Portsmouth, VA. He graduated from the University...

Hazel Cannon Cooke

Hazel Cannon Cooke

Oct 17, 2022

Hazel Cannon Cooke, 92, of Roanoke Rapids died October 17, 2022 in Liberty Commons in Weldon.

The daughter of Billie and Florence Wright Cannon, Hazel was born December 16, 1929 in Virginia.  Her parents; and her husband, Calvin Ivey Cooke, preceded her in death.

Hazel was a homemaker.  She was an active member of Smith...

Allen Butts, Jr.

Allen Butts, Jr.

Oct 16, 2022

Marvin Allen Butts, Jr., 71, died October 16, 2022 at ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.

Allen was born in Halifax County on November 16, 1950, the son of Marvin A. Butts, Sr. and Irene Arrington Butts, both whom preceded him in death.

He was a member of Tabor United Methodist Church.  Allen spent most...

Katherine G Lewis

Katherine G Lewis

Oct 14, 2022

Roanoke Rapids-

Katherine Gertrude Davenport Lewis, 98, died in Warren Hills Nursing Facility, Friday, October14, 2022.

Katherine was born in Richmond, VA, daughter to the late Edgar Leon Davenport and Addie Lee Davenport, October 17, 1923. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Lewis.

Surviving is...

Johnnie Lee Pope

Johnnie Lee Pope

Oct 13, 2022

Johnnie Lee Pope, 89, of Roanoke Rapids passed away after a long illness at his home Thursday, October 13, 2022, at home.

Johnnie was born March 9, 1933 in Northampton County to the late Reddick Pope and Betty Hooper Pope. He was also preceded in death by his Aunt and Uncle, Robert and Mamie Pope Draper, who...

John Franklin Pierce

John Franklin Pierce

Oct 11, 2022

John Pierce, a love and respected member of Good Samaritan Baptist fellowship Church died on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in Halifax county North Carolina, at the age of 89. John is survived by his children; Tim Pierce, Mark Pierce (Sherry), Barry Pierce (Carrie), and Kathryn Rhodes; His sister marry huff; His grandchildren; Tyler (Amanda), Brandon (Ady), Lauren (Michael); His great...

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