Glossie Mae Grizzard
Nov 24, 2021
Gaston-
Glossie Mae Grizzard, 87, of Gaston died Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
Mae was born January 11, 1934, in Ebony, VA, daughter to the late Charlie Bee and Ellen Clary King. She loved making fruit cakes and cooking. Along with her cooking, she loved working in her flower beds and spending time with her grandchildren....
Jean Frances Craun Mclamb
Nov 23, 2021
Jean Frances Craun McLamb, 84, of Roanoke Rapids died November 23, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.
Jean was born October 17, 1937 in August County, VA. She retired from Truck Stops of America, where she worked at a cashier. She enjoyed being a homemaker and was a loving mother and grandmother. Jean enjoyed visiting Florida to see...
Charles Granville Tuders
Nov 19, 2021
Charles Granville Tuders, 87, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19 th at Signature Health Care in Roanoke Rapids.
Born on May 10, 1934 in Wichita, Kansas, he was preceded in death by his parents, Orville Lester Tuders and Alice Faye Whitney; and two brothers, Bob and Gene.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Cecelia; and...
Leroy Wilder, Sr.
Nov 18, 2021
Herman Leroy Wilder, Sr. 83, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.
Leroy was born September 4, 1938, in Halifax County to the late Elwood Shelton Wilder and Annie Bell Clark Wilder. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Laura Wilder; and his brother,...
Alice Bell Knight Standafer
Nov 15, 2021
Alice Bell Knight Standafer, 77, of Roanoke Rapids, died Monday night, November 15, 2021, at Vidant North Hospital.
Mrs. Standafer is survived by her husband, Lynn; daughter, Nealy Seibel, and husband Kevin, of Richmond, VA; son, Lynnie, of Sweden; grandchildren, Lux, Zoe, Aselyn, Killian and Ellie; brother, Robert Knight, of Alexandria, VA; and sister, Betty Martin, of...
Mark Harvey Meadows
Nov 13, 2021
Roanoke Rapids-
Mark Harvey Meadows, 69, died at his home Saturday, November 13, 2021.
Mr. Meadows was born in Edenton, NC, August 9, 1952, son to Rose Katona Meadows and the late Harvey Meadows, Jr. Everyone he met or encountered said he had such an infectious smile and Big Laugh. When Mr. Meadows was not...
Timothy Dean Downing
Nov 8, 2021
Timothy Dean Downing age 60, of Gray TN, passed away on November 8th, 2021, due to complications from diabetes. Timothy was born on September 21, 1961, to Josephine Hope Downing, and Carlton Ray Downing Sr. in Roanoke Rapids NC. Tim served his Country in the Army as a Sergeant E-5 and was a member of the 101st Airborne. He...
Harvey Allen
Nov 5, 2021
Harvey Eugene Allen, 93, died Friday afternoon, November 5, 2021 in his Roanoke Rapids home following a period of declining health.
A native of Halifax County, he was born June 1,1928 to Robert “Bob” Allen and Kate Love Allen. He was the youngest of their 10 children. His parents, as well as all of his siblings, preceded...
Becky R. Abernathy
Nov 3, 2021
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Roughton Abernathy, 74, of Roanoke Rapids, died November 3, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.
Becky was born September 23, 1947 in Halifax County, the daughter of Jack Roughton and Ella Rebecca Woodruff, both whom preceded her in death.
Raised by her grandparents, Rufus and Troy Bolton, Becky was a 1965 graduate of...
Linda Liles Pittard
Nov 2, 2021
Linda Undine Liles Pittard, 73, of Aurelian Springs, NC, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2021 after a courageous battle with Leukemia for over a year. She was a devoted wife, and a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Anyone who knew Linda was touched by her kindness, strength and endurance. She loved her family...
Charles Raymond Carlyle
Nov 1, 2021
Charles Raymond Carlyle, Sr., 76, of Weldon, passed away early Monday morning on November 1, 2021. He was born on August 7, 1945 in Portsmouth, VA, the son of Alice Marie Carroll Carlyle, now aged 98, and the late Jesse Julian Carlyle, who passed away December 8, 2001. His only brother, Carroll Julian Carlyle, preceded him in death on...
Jarret J Phipps
Oct 29, 2021
Roanoke Rapids-
Born August 10 th , 1990, to the late William Henry Phipps Sr. and Cynthia Turner Phipps, Jarret passed away at his Roanoke Rapids home October 29 th , 2021. JJ is preceded in death by his father.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister Crystal Horne (Chris), Brothers...
Jeanene L. Leonard
Oct 25, 2021
Jeanene Locklear Leonard, 86, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., passed away at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on October 25,2021. Jeanene was born on September 19, 1935, in Lumberton, N.C. to the late Burney Locklear, Sr. and Edith Lowry Locklear.
Jeanene graduated from Coker University, University of Greensboro and attended East Carolina University. She married...
Bobbie Brown Twisdale
Oct 22, 2021
Mr. Bobbie B. Twisdale, 83 of Roanoke Rapids passed peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021.
Born March 7, 1938 in Halifax County, he was the son of Benjamin Hale and Virginia Neville Twisdale. His parents, as well as siblings Sam Twisdale, David W. Twisdale, Betty Twisdale Dickens, Albert Roy Twisdale, Ann Hope Twisdale Awaltt, Virginia Lucille Twisdale,...
Paul Ray Tuggle
Oct 21, 2021
Paul Ray Tuggle, 76 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021.
He was born on July 19, 1945 to the late Paul Eugene and Helen Nichols Tuggle. Paul Ray was predeceased by his parents; his parents-in-law, Avery and Ethel Jarrell; his sister, Anita Faye Mitchell; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Paul Ray...
Nancy Gail Finch
Oct 18, 2021
Nancy Gail Abernathy Finch, 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Vidant North Hospital.
Nancy was born October 12, 1950, in Halifax County to the late Benjamin Cornelius Abernathy and Mildred Lee Davis Abernathy. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dale Abernathy.
Nancy was a great mom and...
Lawrence C Webb
Oct 18, 2021
Lawrence C. Webb, 73, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, October 18, 2021.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.
Diane Schaaf Medlin
Oct 16, 2021
Diane Schaaf Medlin, 63, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Rich Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Diane was born in Halifax County on May 20, 1958 to the late Roy Schaaf and Pearl Lawrence Schaaf.
Diane is survived by her husband Richard Dale Medlin of the home; her sister, Regina Dickens of Littleton.
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Michael Ray Faison
Oct 16, 2021
Michael Ray Faison, 63, died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.
Sometimes called “The Boxman”, Michael was born in Halifax County, September 27, 1958, son to the late Elmo Faison, Jr. and Annie Louis Shell Faison. Michael was a talented woodworker and cabinet maker and was a huge fan of the North...
Jack B. Patrick
Oct 12, 2021
Roanoke Rapids-
Jack Barney Patrick, 90, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in Rocky Mount, NC.
Mr. Patrick was born, November 21, 1930, in Halifax County, NC, son to the late Edgar and Della R. Patrick. He was a Charter Member of Davie Vol. Fire Department and worked for Home Security Life Insurance Company for 38...
