Bobby Francis Clements
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.
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Wade Fred Barracato
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...
Gladys Boseman Podruchny
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...
Noah Joyner, Jr.
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...
Meredith Burchett Adams
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...
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...
