Obituaries

Aug 22, 2022

Shirley Butler Skinner, 91, of Lake Gaston left this world to join her beloved husband, Sterling on August 22, 2022 wrapped in the everlasting love of her family.

She was born August 15, 1931 in Bladen County, North Carolina to Bert and Martha Gause Butler.  In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her...

Aug 21, 2022

James Warren “Jim” Bishop, Sr., 73, died August 21, 2022 at ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.

Jim was born April 1, 1949 in Petersburg, VA, the son of Lawrence O’Neal Bishop and Audrey Slater Bishop.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Amanda Gail Brown; and brothers, Kenny and Larry.

He was...

Aug 20, 2022

Larry Wayne Morrison, 68, of Harkers Island, N.C. was born the third son of John Wesley and Tempie Pearson Morrison.

His mother’s family has lived in Halifax County, N>C. since colonial times. His father, likewise, was a native of Chesterfield County, S.C., whose family migrated from Scotland in 1761.

Larry died at UNC Hospital, Chapel...

Aug 17, 2022

Geraldine Ferguson Hannah, also known as “Queenie Deenie,” 79, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on August 17, 2022. She died at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.

She was predeceased by her parents, Moses Ferguson and Virginia Allen Ferguson, as well as her siblings Linwood Ferguson, Carlton Ferguson, Amerlius Miles, and Virginia Diane Ferguson.

Furthermore, she is survived...

Aug 15, 2022

Leora Pulley Shelburne, 81, of Pleasant Hill passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at her home.

Leora was born December 18, 1935, in Halifax County to the late Frank James Pulley and Eunice Rose Crowder Pulley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lee Shelburne, Sr. and a brother, Leonard T. Pulley.

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Aug 15, 2022

Mrs. Linda Barnes Sparling Boswell, 75, of Littleton died August 15, 2022 at ECU North Hospital following a sudden illness.

She is survived by her husband, James D. "Jim" Boswell; her four children in Indiana; and also by a sister, Virginia Doyle, of Knightdale.

Mrs. Boswell will be cremated and her remains will be returned...

Aug 13, 2022

Joseph Elmer "Joe" Floyd, age 81, passed away on August 13, 2022, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with his children and Joyce's children by his side.

He was born on November 9, 1940, in Bertie County, N.C., to Robert "Woody" and Emily B. Floyd. Joe was the youngest of six boys who loved fishing, playing music, and...

Aug 9, 2022

Fred Gatewood Ward, Jr., 89, of Roanoke Rapids, NC was called home by his Heavenly Father August 9 th , 2022.

Fred was born December 31st, 1932 in Middlesex County, VA to the late Fred G. Ward, Sr. and Grace Carlton Ward.

He was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Navy during...

Aug 9, 2022

Maxine Elizabeth Case Fulghum Holloman, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at ECU Health Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.

Maxine was born June 2, 1933 in Gaston County, NC, the daughter of Herbert and Christine Moody Case.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, John Wesley Fulghum, Jr., and Claude Douglas Holloman;...

Aug 7, 2022

Joseph Alan Harvey, 55,  formerly of Emporia, Virginia, died on August 7, 2022, at his home in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Although a man of few words, Alan demonstrated his love for family and friends daily in his actions.

Alan was predeceased by his father, James Clifton Harvey.

He is survived by his wife, Kelly...

Aug 6, 2022

Kathryn Bradley Pike, 70, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home.

Kathy was born April 21, 1952, in Halifax County to the late Milton Devon Bradley and Dorothy Kearney Bradley.

Kathy always had a smile and was easy going. She would never hurt anyone’s feelings, always willing to help others,...

Aug 3, 2022

Carl Victor Martin, 83, died Wednesday, August 03, 2022, at ECU Healthcare in Greenville, NC.

Mr. Martin was born in Halifax County, September 16, 1938, son to the late Robert and Lessie Gay Martin.  He was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy, and dearly loved his family.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Martin...

Aug 1, 2022

Loretta Rose Jean, 73, of Roanoke Rapids, died August 1, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

Loretta was born in Halifax County on October 3, 1948, the daughter of Robert Raymond Rose and Pauline Waters Rose.  She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Angela Sykes; and a brother-in-law, Dave Clairmont.

Aug 1, 2022

Jonathan Dewayne Carter, 27, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, August 1, 2022.

Jonathan was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jane Brown Carter and his special great uncle, Joseph Brown.

Jonathan is survived by his parents, George and Ginny Lewis, his siblings, Heather Carter, Ann Marie Bolton (James),  Le'Trisha Lewis Dillinder (Danny),  Dr....

Jul 30, 2022

F. Marshall Merritt, 79, of Roanoke Rapids, NC died Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Northampton County.  Mr. Merritt was born in Robeson County, NC on September 3, 1942, and was the son of the late Wilbur Ray and Lucille Carter Merritt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Gail Merritt and Sue Bailey,...

Jul 29, 2022

Mr. Bobby Francis Clements, 82, died Friday morning, July 29, 2022 in his Roanoke Rapids home.

He was born in Greensville County, Virginia on March 31, 1940, the son of Jesse and Hattie Taylor Clements.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cindy Pitsenbarger; and brothers, Richard, Tom, Carter Neal and Nat Clements.

Jul 28, 2022

Mr. Wade Fred Barracato, 86, of Halifax, died Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount.

Wade was born November 12, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of Rosario and Adell Barracato, and shortly thereafter moved with his family to Staten Island, NY, where he spent his life growing up.  Following high school...

Jul 27, 2022

Gladys B. Podruchny,  R. N., died on July 27, 2022, surrounded by her family at home in a suburb of Washington D.C., from dementia. She was born in Halifax County in December, 1932 to Blanche and Leon Boseman, and lived most of her life in the Roanoke Rapids area.

She was an amazing, brave, loyal, and impressive...

Jul 15, 2022

Noah Joyner, Jr. 96, passed away peacefully at home on July 15 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Lenoir County, Noah admirably served his country in the United States Military from 1942 to 1963. Noah enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 serving as a signalman. Following a brief assignment aboard a subchaser and mine tender on...

Jul 4, 2022

Meredith Burchett Adams, 86, died July 4, 2022 in his Halifax home.

Mr. Adams was born in Nash County on July 13, 1935, the son of Theophelus and Annie Lee Burchett Adams.   He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, David Eugene Adams; and also by several brothers and sisters.

Mr. Adams was...