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Maggie Bass Turner
Jun 14, 2025
Maggie Bass Turner, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Ms. Turner was born on May 15, 1936, the daughter of the late Wayland David Bass and Lena Matthews Bass. She was also preceded in death by her spouse, Presley Turner, her siblings Lilly Mae Paul, David Bass, Nita Spence and Herman Bass....
Pete Anthony Diprima
Jun 13, 2025
Peter “Pete” Anthony DiPrima, 65, of Littleton, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 in his home. Mr. DiPrima was born on March 17, 1959 in Manhattan, NY, the son of the late Peter DiPrima and Angela DiGregorio. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and faithfully served with the Knights of Columbus.
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Johnny Wayne Coggins
Jun 12, 2025
Johnny Wayne Coggins, 75 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Wilson Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by family on Thursday June 12, 2025. Johnny was born on August 28, 1949, in Halifax County North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Mittie Coggins, brothers Harvey Coggins and Jimmy Coggins, his sister Anne Hux....
Hazel Boseman Shaw
Jun 10, 2025
Hazel Boseman Shaw, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in her home. Mrs. Shaw was born in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Maggie Garner and Major Boseman. She was also preceded in death by her sister Margie Newsome and her brothers Charlie Boseman and Wayne Boseman.
Surviving include her husband...
James Earl "Bud" Capps
Jun 7, 2025
James Earl “Bud” Capps, 82 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on Saturday June 7, 2025. James was born on October 2, 1942, in Pine Level, Johnston County North Carolina. He was preceded in death by first wife Norma Shearin Capps and his parents Kelly Capps and Mildred Perry.
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Margaret Elaine Passmore Turner
Jun 5, 2025
Margaret Elaine Passmore Turner, 78 of 629 Dog Pound, Halifax, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 5, 2025. Margaret was born on December 30, 1946, in Halifax County. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Edwin Turner, her parents Horace Greely and Ora May Passmore, sisters Frances Mead Godwin, Betty Sue Castle, Faye Passmore Bohannon,...
Oliver "Gene" E Haskins
Jun 1, 2025
Oliver “Gene” E. Haskins, 92 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s house surrounded by family on Sunday June 1, 2025. Gene was born on November 11, 1932, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by loving wife of 69 years Peggy Coons Haskins, his parents Ovid and Lila Haskins, his brothers William “Bill”...
Robert Christopher Letters
May 20, 2025
Robert Christopher Letters, known as Chris, 48, passed away at his home in Littleton, NC. He was born May 4, 1977, in Miami, FL. He is preceded in death by his father Robert B Letters. He is survived by his Mother Barbara Dickens, his sister Shawn Moriarty (Matt). His memory will live on through his three beloved children Brooks,...
Johnny Wayne Abernathy
May 17, 2025
Johnny “Papa-Bear” “Abby” Wayne Abernathy, 75 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh on Saturday May 17, 2025. Johnny was born on October 19, 1949, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by parents John Smith Abernathy and Rosa Love Abernathy, his grandparents Grover Lee Love and Lena Mae Love.
...Donna Michele Lorence
May 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Donna Michele Lorence. After a brief illness, she passed peacefully in her sleep while surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Donna was born October 6, 1964, and is survived by the lights of her life, her daughter, Olivia...
Anne Margaret O'Neill
May 6, 2025
Anne M. O'Neill, 79, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2025 and was surrounded by her adoring family. Anne's love for the Lord and her family were evident until her very last breath.
Anne is survived by her husband, Thomas, and her three children Bethanne Allen (Troy Allen), Kathleen Hugh (Wesley Hugh), and...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Clark
Apr 28, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Ann Clark, 76 of Littleton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday April 28, 2025. Patricia was born on June 28, 1948, in Nash County. She was preceded in death by parents John and Christine Clark.
She is survived by her brothers John Daniel Clark Jr. (Becky), Kenneth Donald Clark, Morey Allen...
Addie Mae Stratton
Apr 25, 2025
Addie Mae Harris Stratton age 89, departed this life and stepped into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2025. Addie was born on June 11, 1935, in Halifax County. She was the daughter of Thomas and Northia Harris. She is also preceded in death by her husband Edward Earl Stratton, son David Wayne Stratton, and...
Brenda Faye High
Apr 25, 2025
Faye Liles High, 78, of Aurelian Springs, NC, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC of complications from a prolonged illness.
Faye was born on September 6, 1946, in Halifax County, NC to the late Billy Mohorn and Ophelia Isles Liles.
She is survived by her only daughter Brenda...
Thomas "Tommy" Graham Moseley
Apr 23, 2025
Thomas Graham Moseley, 71, of Gasburg passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Evelyn Lassiter Moseley and Thomas Elgin Moseley.
Tommy retired from Lawrenceville Building after 39 years of service.
Tommy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Wanda Butler Moseley; his...
Arthur "Tommy" King
Apr 23, 2025
Arthur “Tommy” King, 76, of Littleton, NC passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at ECU Health Hospice House in Greenville, NC. Tommy was born September 17, 1948, in Halifax County to the late Arthur Nathaniel King and Phyllis Geraldine Crawley King. He is preceded in death by his wife Ann King, his son Jason King.
Tommy worked...
Cynthia "Cindy" Turner Phipps
Apr 23, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Turner Phipps, 63, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.
Cindy was born November 19, 1961, in Florida to the late Ronald Quay and Elizabeth Rooker Quay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Phipps, Sr. and her son, Jarret Phipps.
Cindy...
Holly Faith Moore Petteys
Apr 22, 2025
Holly Faith Moore Petteys, 30, passed away April 22, 2025, in Wilmington, NC.
Holly was born June 15, 1994, in Nash County, NC. She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony (Tony) Moore and her grandmother Barbara Inscoe Speed (Nanny).
Left to cherish her memory are her daddy and mama, Timmy and Sonya Smith,...
Morena Jeaneth Castillo
Apr 20, 2025
Morena Jeaneth Castillo, de 43 años y residente de Roanoke Rapids, falleció el domingo 20 de abril de 2025 en el Centro Médico UNC. Le precedieron en la muerte su madre, Celia Adelsa Castillo Ramírez, y su mascota, Princess.
A la Sra. Castillo le encantaba la jardinería, su familia y sus mascotas, y era miembro de Monte...
Michael George Conroy
Apr 19, 2025
Michael George Conroy, 71 of Littleton, NC passed away peacefully at ECU North Hospital on Saturday April 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Conroy, parents Lorraine and Luellen Conroy, his brother Dana Scott Conroy and sister Lahni Harshaw.
He is survived by his daughter Catherine Elizabeth Baldwin of Denver, Colorado, brother Richard...
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