Pete Brown
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...
Joe Andrew Fowler
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...
Fonda Martin Bolt
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...
Lillian Hasty Briggs
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...
Troy Long Keeter
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...
James Edward Mcclung
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...
Shirley Bright Bradley
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. ...
Edward Lee Peterson
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...
Donald Gerald Rhodes
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...
Kenneth Ray Day
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...
Charles "Lin" Linwood Walker
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...
Peggy Coons Haskins
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...
Ganell Huey Pittman
Apr 1, 2022
Ganell Huey Pittman went to her home in Heaven on her 92 nd birthday, April 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Louella Huey, her husband of 44 years, James A. Pittman, her brother Albert Huey, Jr., sister Nadell Blake and stepdaughter, Deb Weeks.
Surviving to cherish Ganell’s love and memory is...
Connie Grubb
Mar 31, 2022
Mr. Connie Grubb, 64, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Vidant North Hospital.
Connie was born in Davidson County, NC on September 16, 1957, the son of Richard Grubb, Sr. and Susie Mahala Grubb.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Corey Johnson; and a sister, Caloua Snider and...
Emma Louise Conwell
Mar 28, 2022
Roanoke Rapids-
Emma Louise Carter Conwell, 87, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation in Weldon, NC.
Mrs. Conwell was born, April 6, 1934, in Halifax County, NC, daughter to the late Thomas and Harriet Carter. Mrs. Conwell was a member, of over 70 years, to Roanoke Rapids First Pentecostal Holiness...
Jessica Lynn Wells
Mar 27, 2022
Jessica Lynn Mabrey Wells, 28, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington.
Jessica Was born in Halifax County on September 26, 1993, to Jeffery A. Mabrey and Margie Williams Mabrey. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jimmy Williams, Sr., her father-in-law, Mike Jones.
Jessica is survived...
Charles "Charlie" S. Wells, Iii
Mar 24, 2022
Charles Samuel “Charlie” Wells, III, 73, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday, March 24, 3033 at Vidant North Hospital.
Charles was born in Halifax County on April 24, 1948. His parents were Hubert Moore and Agnes Bass Moore.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wilma Sharon Wells; sons, Kelly Parrish and Billy...
Frankie Odell Strickland
Mar 22, 2022
Frankie Odell Strickland, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Frankie was born December 16, 1950, in Halifax County, NC, the son of Johnnie Strickland, Sr. and Gladys Kittrell Strickland.
Frankie graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School and went straight into the House Painting business with his...
Roger Spence
Mar 22, 2022
Clinton Roger Spence, 73, formerly of Vance Street in Roanoke Rapids died March 22, 2022 at Rose Vista Assisted Living in Kinston.
Roger was born June 9, 1948 in Halifax County, the son of Thomas L. and Annie Balmer Spence. He was preceded in death by his parents and, also by a brother Thomas Spence.
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Virginia C. Shearin
Mar 19, 2022
Virginia Capps Shearin, 92, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Virginia was born November 27, 1929, in Vance County to the late Charlie Edward Capps and Rosa Mae Belch Capps. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Grady I. Shearin; her sons, Gary Wayne Shearin...
