Obituaries

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...

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...

Jul 2, 2022

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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...