Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 21, 2022

With much sorrow, the family of James Edward McClung, Sr. would like all that knew and loved him to know of his passing on April 20th, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jean McClung, two sons, James "Jamie" McClung, Jr. and Kenneth "Kenny" McClung, two daughters, Angel Williams and Debra Tanner, as well as numerous...

Apr 18, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Bright Bradley, 92

Shirley Maxine Bright was born on February 14, 1930, in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. to John David and Golda Armstrong Bright.  She graduated from William R. Davie High School as Valedictorian of her class and earned an Associate Degree from Chowan College where she met her husband-to-be, Marvin Ryland Bradley, Jr.   ...

Apr 16, 2022

Edward Lee Peterson, 81, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Liberty Commons in Weldon.

Mr. Peterson was born in Virginia January 26, 1941, son to the late Algie and Dora Peterson. He was a long-time farmer in this area and was always willing to help who needed his help.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Peterson is...

Apr 14, 2022

Gerald Donald Rhodes (Don), aged 74, passed away in Roanoke Rapids, NC on April 14th, 2022.

He was a graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA. He went on to serve in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1968. He moved back to Virginia afterward, where he met his wife of...

Apr 5, 2022

Kenneth Ray Day, 49, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Kenneth was born September 2, 1972, in Durham, NC to James Parnell Day and Catherine Carpenter Turner. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and great grandparents on both sides.

Kenneth is survived by his parents, Jimmy Day (Debbie) and Cathy Turner (Dan); his...

Apr 4, 2022

Charles Linwood “Lin” Walker, 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

Lin was born February 18, 1951, in Halifax County to Charles Evans Walker and Dorothy Allen Walker Waters. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Evans Walker; his stepfather, Donald Waters.

Lin attended...

Apr 3, 2022

Heaven gained a very “Special Angel” on April 3, 2022. Our beautiful, precious Wife, Mother, NANA Peggy Coons Haskins went to be with our Heavenly Father. We know she was met by her parents and brothers and sisters and many other beloved family and friends.

Our Mother/NANA was 86 years old; May 16 th she would have...