Obituaries

Dec 2, 2022

Robert Edwin Turner, 79, of Halifax, passed away on Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Turner was born in Halifax County on September 23, 1943, the son of the late Myron Albert Turner, Sr. and Mary Lee Cook Turner.  He is also preceded in death by his brother Joel Turner.

Mr. Turner was...

Dec 2, 2022

Barbara Jean Smith Ellis, 79 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 in her home.

Ms. Ellis was born in Enfield, the daughter of the late Ernest Edward Smith and Sally Victoria Parker.  She was the widow of the late Harold Thomas Boone, Sr. and Richard Lee Ellis.

Surviving include her three...

Nov 30, 2022

Harry “Hubert” Timothy King, 94, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at home.

Mr. King was born March 14, 1928, in Roanoke Rapids, the son of the late Lucy Estelle Allen and Willie Thomas King.  He was the widower of the late Florist Howell King.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Sam King, his sister...

Nov 26, 2022

Anne Ross Emery, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at The Landings of Lake Gaston in Littleton, NC.  She was born on December 1, 1935, in Grimesland, NC, to Curtis Mack Ross and Mary Outlaw Ross.  She married Elridge Lee Emery, Sr., on March 21, 1958, in Greenville, NC.  She is preceded in death by her...

Nov 26, 2022

Mary Frances Cohen Grubb, 92 of Littleton passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in ECU Health North.

Ms. Grubb was born in Pembroke County, MA, the daughter of the late Margaret Kelleher and John Cohen.  She was the widow of the late Earnest Max Grubb and she was also preceded by her grandson Andrew Grubb, six...

Nov 25, 2022

Carol Lorraine Reichert, 58, died Friday, November 25, 2022 in her home in Roanoke Rapids.

Carol was born in Emporia, VA on March 8, 1964, the daughter of Carl Reichert and Edna Peffer.   Her father preceded her in death.

She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.  Carol worked for a number of years as...

Nov 20, 2022

Arnold Hugh Hall, Sr. 78 of Gaston passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Hampton Manor in Gaston.

Services will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

Nov 16, 2022

Judy Ann Leaders Futrell, 76, of Roanoke Rapids died November 16, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

Judy was born October 16, 1946 in San Mateo, CA, the daughter of Ehlert August Leaders and Helen Eileen Schlinder Leaders.

She was a resident of Conway since 1978, before moving to Roanoke Rapids eight years...

Nov 15, 2022

Janice Collins Gibson, 75, of Roanoke Rapids died November 15, 2022 at ECU North Hospital.

Janice was born in Halifax County on November 30, 1946, the daughter of John P. and Odell Allen Collins.  In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Melton Gibson, who died January 31, 2019.

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Nov 14, 2022

Mary Killebrew Brewer, 84, died Monday, November 14, 2022 in her Roanoke Rapids home.

Mary was born April 13, 1938 in Roanoke Rapids, the daughter of John Lindsey and Annie Askew Killebrew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alton Phillips “AP” Brewer; a daughter, Joann Rook; grand-daughter, Brenda Allen; and a...

Nov 9, 2022

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Katherine Byrum Hathaway of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, November 09, 2022 at Warren Hills Nursing Center at the age of 87. She was born September 28, 1935 in Windsor, Bertie County, NC.  She was the last surviving child out of the 12 children born to Charlie Moss and Nellie Elizabeth Byrum.

Katherine...

Nov 7, 2022

Roanoke Rapids-

Arthur Nelson Jones, Jr. (Nelson), 70, died peacefully at his home on November 7 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Kathy; his daughter, Elizabeth Edwards (Mark) of Nashville, NC; his son Artie (Josie) of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren Brianna Smith (Logan) of Winterville, Anthony of Roanoke Rapids, and Spencer and Daniel Edwards...

Nov 5, 2022

Morene Miles Little passed from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on Saturday, November 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Betty Brown Miles; her husband of 67 years, Bobby Earl Little, who died June 23, 2020; brothers, Wilson (Lois), Raymond, Douglas (Edna); and sisters, Josie...

Nov 3, 2022

Dr. Ronald Elliott Walker, PhD, 93, died Thursday morning, November 3, 2022 in his Littleton residence.

Dr. Walker will be cremated; any service will be private.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Nov 1, 2022

CMSgt Billy Joe Wicker, USAF (Ret), 91, died in his Littleton residence on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Mr. Wicker will be cremated and his remains returned to his native Kentucky.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Oct 31, 2022

Neil Southard, 53, died Monday morning, October 31, 2022 in his Littleton home following an extended illness.

A native of Craven County, Neil was born April 28, 1969, to Worth Junior (Pug) and Glenda Sue Page Southard.  His parents; a sister, Laura Dupree; first wife, Michelle Brill Southard; and a nephew, Trey Inman, all preceded him in...

Oct 24, 2022

This is a Courtesy Obituary Post for:  Dr. Andrea G. Watson DVM; Arrangements are under the care of Nicholson Funeral Home of Statesville, N.C. Dr. Andrea G. Watson (DVM), passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at her residence in Battleboro, NC. She was 33 years old. Andrea was born on May 16, 1989 to Gregory and Kathleen Watson in...

Oct 24, 2022

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Hassell Ray “Ray” Wardsworth, Jr., 75, died, October 24, 2022, in Greenville, NC at ECU Healthcare.

Mr. Wardsworth Jr., was born in Edgecombe County, NC, July 15, 1947, son to the late Hassell Ray and Kathaleen Sadie Griggs Wardsworh, Sr. He was a good Christian man and attended Victory Baptist Church until his...

Oct 19, 2022

Elaine Abernathy Whitby, of Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Nashunc Healthcare.  She was 73 years old.

Elaine was born in Halifax County on July 27, 1949, the daughter of Bennie and Mildred Davis Abernathy.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Green Whitby; and three siblings, Ronald Lee Abernathy, Nancy...

Oct 17, 2022

Colonel Edward Arthur Branch, USAF, Ret., 86, of Lake Gaston passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Branch was born on October 26, 1935, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Roy Lee Branch and Dorothy Roberts Griffin Branch.

He graduated from Cradock High School in Portsmouth, VA. He graduated from the University...