Obituaries

Sep 21, 2022

Benjamin "Benny"  Franklin Phillips, 79, of Roanoke Rapids, died September 21, 2022 at ECU North Hospital.

Benny was born February 23, 1943 in South Boston, VA, the son of Gilbert Phillips and Truly Thomas Phillips.

Benny was employed by Heilig Myers Furniture Store in South Boston, VA, and was the manager of Heilig Myers Furniture...

Sep 17, 2022

Brenda Coates Wilson, daughter of the late lvan Ray Coates and Dorothy Carlile Coates, was born November 30, 1948.  She was a resident of Roanoke Rapids for most of her life and passed away at home with family at the age of 73 on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  While...

Sep 16, 2022

Halifax-

Haywood Ray Nelson, 80, died Friday, September 16, 2022, in ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids,

Haywood was born in Halifax County, NC, May 02, 1942, son to the late Frank and Gladys Elizabeth Nowell Nelson.  Haywood loved the outdoors, especially, coon hunting and squirrel hunting. In addition to his parents, Haywood was preceded...

Sep 16, 2022

Jane Marshall Bunn, 86, died Friday, September 16, 2022 in ECU Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie.

Mrs. Bunn was born February 28, 1936, in Chatham, VA, a daughter of the late Franklin and Minnie Gamble Kelly.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bunn was preceded in death by her husbands, Clement “Moe” Marshall, and Ellis Bunn; one...

Sep 12, 2022

Frederick Murray “Freddie” Hill, 73, was called home by our Heavenly Father on September 12, 2022.

Fred was born June 11,1949 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, the son of Frank and Elizabeth Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Robin Hill Carpenter; and brothers Mark and Stevie.

Fred was an active member of...

Sep 10, 2022

David Randall Conner, 59, of Roanoke Rapids died Saturday night, September 10, 2022 in Carolina Rest Home.

David was born July 27, 1963 in Halifax County, the son of Edward James and Sallie Ann Johnson Conner Lewis.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his step-father, Richard Lewis.

David is survived by...

Sep 4, 2022

Mr. William John Eleczko, 88, formerly of Toms River, NJ, died Sunday evening, September 4, 2022 at Carolina Rest Home in Roanoke Rapids.

He was born January 13, 1934 in Niagara County, New York, a son to John Eleczko and Harriet Nella Theal Eleczko.  Mr. Eleczko was a retired chemical production operator for Essex Chemical.  He was...

Aug 31, 2022

Dwight Bronson “Bob” Cummings, 71, died unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, August 31, 2022 in his Gaston home.

Bob was born in Preston County, WV on March 16,1951, the son of Virgil Dale and Gertrude Marie Sigley Cummings.

Bob was a retired construction superintendent.  He enjoyed his work and the cross country travel that came with...

Aug 27, 2022

Norman Leslie Brake, Jr., age 75, of Henrico, NC, died August 27, 2022 at ECU Health in Greenville, NC.

Norman was born in October of 1946 to Elsie Rhome and Norman Brake, Sr. in Halifax County, NC. A graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, Mr. Brake went on to work as a plant supervisor in the textile...

Aug 25, 2022

Heather Dawn Howell Medlin, 51, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday August 25, 2022 at ECU North Hospital.

Dawn was born on January 27, 1971 to Steve and Glenda Horne Howell of Halifax County, NC. She worked as a waitress at Logan’s Roadhouse. Dawn was a hard worker. She was a tough, independent person who loved her family,...

Aug 24, 2022

Mrs. Norma Jean Mason Edwards, 81, of Seaboard died Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Signature Healthcare in Roanoke Rapids.

Norma Jean was the daughter of Jasper and Goldie Mason, and was born December 18, 1940 in Northampton County.

A homemaker, she was a member of the Greensboro Church of God; attended the Roanoke Rapids Church...

Aug 23, 2022

Alward Wade Fox, 57, of Wilmington passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Wade was born October 27, 1964, in Halifax County to Cecil Alward Fox and Linda Smith Fox. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Alward Fox; his son, Alex Hayes Fox.

Wade graduated from Northwest...

Aug 22, 2022

Larry Troy Carter, 71, died Monday, August 22, 2022 in his Littleton home.

Troy was born in Halifax County on September 25, 1950, a son of George and Nettie Carter.

He worked for a number of years in the textiles industry, then later worked as a logger.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Troy was quite...

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...