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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Donnie Ray Vaughan
Oct 10, 2022
Gaston, NC-
Donnie Ray Vaughan, 66, died in Rocky Mount, NC at UNC Health Hospital Monday, October 10, 2022, formerly Nash General Hospital.
He was born in Warren County, NC, son to the late Fred Holden Vaughan and Nellie Overby Vaughan. In addition to his parents, Donnie Ray is preceded in death by, Nellie and...
Herman Lee Massey
Oct 3, 2022
Herman Lee Massey, 91, died Monday, October 3, 2022 in his Roanoke Rapids home.
The son of Paul Green Massey and Alice Elizabeth Harrison Massey, he was born on April 28, 1931 in Halifax County.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He loved his church, and enjoyed working outside. Mr. Massey retired from...
Alton "Al" Wayne Haskins
Oct 2, 2022
Alton “Al” Wayne Haskins, 75, died Sunday October 2, 2022, at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC.
The son of Ovid James Haskins and Lila Keeter Haskins, he was born on July 3, 1947, in Halifax County.
Mr. Haskins was “The Voice of the Roanoke Valley” and was well known, across...
Holly Alicia Suggs
Oct 2, 2022
Holly Alicia Suggs, 43, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Holly was born July 4, 1979 in Halifax County to the late Donald Edward Suggs and Shelia Lynn Horrell Suggs Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Rev. B.C. Horrell and Margaret E. Horrell.
Holly was a loving...
Henry Webster Tompkins
Oct 1, 2022
Mr. Henry Webster Tompkins died October 1, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Tompkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion F. Tompkins, Sr. and Fannie Margaret Harrington Tompkins; and also by a brother, Marion F. Tompkins, Jr.
A memorial service for Mr. Tompkins will be held at 1:00...
Randy Lee Norwood
Sep 28, 2022
Randy Lee Norwood, 68, died September 28, 2022 in his Roanoke Rapids home.
Randy was born September 26, 1954, in Halifax County, a son of Joseph W. and Irene Marshall Norwood. His parents, and a brother, Wallace Norwood, preceded him in death.
He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. Randy was a retired automobile parts service...
Ethan Brian Spence
Sep 22, 2022
Ethan Brian Spence, 59, of Roanoke Rapids, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.
Ethan was born in Pensacola, Florida on April 13, 1963, the son of Edward Beryl Spence, Sr. and Sylvia Jean Walker Spence Handley, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his wife, Jeannie...
