Barbara Garriss Jones
Jul 4, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Garriss Jones announce her passing. Barbara left her earthly home on July 4 th , 2022. She was born on September 21, 1950. She was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and attended Fardell Hall College and Halifax Community College thereafter. In her early years, Barbara worked as...
William Vaiden Pearson
Jul 2, 2022
Roanoke Rapids-
William Vaiden “Old Maytag” Pearson, 81, departed this world on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.
He was born in Greensville County, Virginia on, October 16, 1940, to William Benjamin Pearson and Mary Gertrude “Taylor” Pearson, whom both preceded him in death. In addition to his parents,...
Robin Edd Lancaster
Jul 1, 2022
Surrounded by love and comfort, Robin Edd Lancaster, 49, passed away peacefully the morning of July 1, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Since his cancer diagnosis in October 2019, he approached his treatment with fortitude and heart, seeking to maximize the longevity of the life he loved living. While the many family members and friends he...
Wayne Arnold Keeter
Jun 26, 2022
Mr. Wayne Arnold Keeter, 84, reached his home in Glory on Sunday morning, June 26, 2022 from his Roanoke Rapids home.
Wayne was born April 26, 1938 in Halifax County, the son of John Raymond and Myrtle Walker Keeter. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret Nethery Keeter; a daughter, Lynn James; and...
Tony Ray Green
Jun 17, 2022
Tony Ray Green, 61, passed away Friday, June17, 2022, after being involved in a traffic accident.
Tony was born December 8, 1960, at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman Dee Green and Joyce Aycock Page both of Durham, three brothers, Timothy Dee Green of Benson, Kenneth James Green of...
Helen Smith
Jun 12, 2022
Helen Owens Brandt Smith went home to her Lord and Savior on a beautiful Sunday morning June 12, 2022. She had lived, taught and shared her Lord with others for over seventy five years. When Helen accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior, the Reverend Daniel Hux, a local minister, was organizing the Darlington Baptist Church in Halifax County....
David Lynn Carter
Jun 11, 2022
David Lynn Carter, 51, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
David Lynn was born on Nov. 16, 1970, son to Samuel David Carter and Edith Jones Carter. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Sherman Jones; and paternal grandparents,...
Lee Ainsworth Hughes, Ii
Jun 9, 2022
Lee Ainsworth Hughes, II, 72, of Roanoke Rapids died June 9, 2022 at ECU Health in Greenville.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Puckett; daughter, Michelle Knudson (Steve); son, Lee A. Hughes, III (Bobbie); 8 grandchildren; and two sisters, Buena Humble and Meyressa Schoonmaker.
Private water burial of the remains will be held with...
Scott Nelson Smith
Jun 7, 2022
On June 7, 2022, Scott Nelson Smith went to live with his Heavenly Father.
His 64 years on this earth were filled with numerous experiences, starting with his growing up the only son of Nelson and Thelma (Lee) Smith with four sisters in Defiance, Ohio. Following graduation from Tinora High School in 1976, he joined the U...
James Edward Johnson
Jun 6, 2022
Mr. James Edward Johnson, 60, of Henrico, died June 6, 2022 at ECU North Hospital.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service of Roanoke Rapids.
Gerald John Lesak
Jun 4, 2022
Gerald John Lesak, 83 died June 4, 2022 at Liberty Commons in Weldon.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service in Roanoke Rapids.
Jesse Ray Thomas, Sr.
Jun 1, 2022
Mr. Jesse Ray Thomas, Sr., 73. died Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022 in his home in Garysburg.
At his request, no public services will be held.
Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
Joseph Don (Joe) Dills
May 29, 2022
Joesph Don (Joe) Dills, 84, died on Sunday May 29 th , 2022.
Joe was born May 19 th , 1938, a son of the late Mac and Essie Ledford Dills of Franklin, NC. He was proceeded in death by his parents, a sister Louise Dills Sprinkle, brothers Frank Dills, Barney Dills, Bob Dills, and Jerry Dills,...
Joseph "Joe" Walter Thomas
May 28, 2022
Joseph Walter “Joe” Thomas, 75, of Roanoke Rapids died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at ECU Health North Hospital.
Joe was born February 5, 1947 in Wilson County, the son of Hubert Roland Thomas and Margaret Jane Bullock Thomas, whom Joe loved dearly. They preceded him in death.
Joe was a retired fire fighter from the...
Patsy E. Lynch
May 17, 2022
Patsy Ennis Menter Lynch, 83 of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Grandview Height Nursing Home in Marshalltown. Patsy was born January 1, 1939, to Cleve and Selma (Martin) Ennis in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. She attended Roanoke Rapids High School, graduating in 1957. Patsy loved getting together with her classmates and going to...
Pete Brown
May 15, 2022
Ruffin E. “Pete” Brown, 83, formerly of Roanoke Rapids died May 15, 2022 in Hampton Manor in Gaston.
Pete was born in Halifax County on September 27, 1938, the son of William Henry Brown and Maggie Neathery Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
Pete was employed for...
Joe Andrew Fowler
May 3, 2022
Joe Andrew Fowler, 62, of Roanoke Rapids died May 3, 2022 at Vidant North Hospital.
Joe was born March 17, 1960 in Halifax County, the son of David Charles Fowler, Sr., and Thelma Cutrell Fowler. He was preceded in death by his parents; his niece, Crystal Fowler; and a half-brother, Larry Smith.
He had a...
Fonda Martin Bolt
May 2, 2022
Fonda Martin Bolt, 69, of Littleton passed away Monday, May 2, at Duke Hospital with her daughter by her side.
Fonda was a retired real estate agent and member of Enterprise Baptist Church. She was a fighter and fought illness many years in order to be here with her family and friends. Her circle of support and...
Lillian Hasty Briggs
Apr 30, 2022
Lillian Hasty Pearce Briggs, 86, of Jackson passed away Saturday, April 30 th , 2022 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.
A native of Northampton County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Morris Ashley Hasty and Blannie Mae Hasty and the niece of Ina Love Hasty. Lillian left her mark on the county as the...
Troy Long Keeter
Apr 26, 2022
Mr. Troy Long Keeter, 81, of Roanoke Rapids died Tuesday afternoon, April 26, 2022 at Vidant North Hospital.
He was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on August 24, 1940. He had a love for classic cars and being with his family. Troy worked for a service station and JP Stevens while building his home in Roanoke...
