Mary Tripp Jones
Jul 23, 2021
Mary Alice Rawls Tripp Jones, 76, of Weldon, passed away in the early evening hours of Friday, July 23, 2021, in Greenville, at Vidant Medical Center. Mary, the daughter of Fleetwood “Red” Rawls and Gladys Vivian Davidson, was born on November 29, 1944 in Portsmouth, Virginia. On June 9, 1963, Mary wed the first love of her life, Wesley...
Gilbert Cephus Allen
Jul 22, 2021
Mr. Gilbert Cephus Allen, 90, died Thursday morning, July 22, 2021 in his Roanoke Rapids home.
Gilbert was born August 28, 1930 in Halifax County, the son of Gilbert Lamar and Ida Sue White Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; and his wife of 59 years, Wilma Allen.
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Margaret Louise Nethery Keeter
Jul 20, 2021
Margaret Louise Nethery Keeter, 81, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in her Roanoke Rapids home.
Margaret was born November 24, 1939 in Halifax County, the daughter of Cicero and Opal Cobb Nethery. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Danny James; and brother, Sonny Nethery.
She and her husband...
Max Verl Terrien
Jul 20, 2021
Lt. Col. Max Verl Terrien, US Army (Ret.), 74, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in his Littleton home.
In accordance with his wishes, Max will be cremated and his remains inurned at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
Martha Jane Lane
Jul 18, 2021
Martha “Ruth” Lane, 64, of Lake Gaston was called to heaven on July 18, 2021.
Ruth was born September 23, 1956 to Ralph Lane, Sr. and Martha Eaton Lane Courser. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Lane, Sr.; stepfather, Richard Courser; and stepbrother, Kevin Courser.
During her life, Ruth accomplished an associates...
David Charles Fowler, Sr.
Jul 15, 2021
David Charles “Charlie” Folwer, Sr., 90, also know as “Shorty” or “Pops” died July 15, 2021 in his Roanoke Rapids home.
He was born in Rockingham County, NC on September 6, 1930, the son of Marvin S. and Ora Glasgow Fowler, both of whom preceded him in death. His wife, Thelma; sister, Elizabeth Gardner; brothers, Marvin S....
William Stanley Brantley
Jul 14, 2021
William Stanley Brantley, 63, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in his Roanoke Rapids home.
Mr. Brantley was the son of Willie and Mary Kathryn Hatchell Brantley, both of whom preceded him in death. He was born September 20, 1957 in Halifax County. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his son, Nick Brantley (Adrienne); his...
Susan Hope Twisdale
Jul 13, 2021
Susan Hope Twisdale, 56, of Weldon, died Tuesday morning, July 13, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham.
Susan was born March 8, 1965 in Halifax County, the daughter of Bland Twisdale and Mary Lee Daniels Twisdale. Her father; step-father, Sonny Jones; and grandparents, Mary Etta Tidwell and Woodrow Daniels all preceded her in death.
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Robert Gary Barmer
Jul 9, 2021
Halifax-
Robert “Bobby” Barmer, 69, of Halifax departed this life, July 9, 2021, at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.
Bobby was born, November 09, 1951, in Halifax County, son to the late James and Doris Lewis Barmer. He was a veteran of the United States Army, was retired from the Department of Corrections, where...
Karen Nicole Alston
Jul 9, 2021
Halifax-
Karen Nicole Alston, 22, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021, at Vidant Health Center in Greenville, NC.
Karen was born in Nash County, NC, May 9, 1999, daughter to Anthony “Tony” Alston and Laura Johnson Alston. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, David and Bette Johnson and paternal grandmother, Doris Alston....
Shirley Mae Saunders
Jul 8, 2021
Roanoke Rapids-
Shirley Mae Warren Saunders, 80, died in Rocky Mount, NC, July 8, 2021.
Shirley was born in Halifax County, NC, June 27, 1941, daughter to the late Hassel and Emma Mae Dickens Warren. She was a lady who was very handy and loved sewing and stitch work; she also loved yard sales and...
Judy Moore Radford
Jul 3, 2021
Mrs. Judy Moore Radford, 71, of Gaston, died Saturday morning, July 3, 2021 in Vidant North Hospital.
Judy was born in Halifax County on June 16, 1950, the daughter of Gerald Boulden and Rosa Lee Conner Boulden. Her father, Gerald; grandson, Brian Bradley; and sister, Gerta Lee, all preceded her in death.
Judy spent most...
Ivey Gibson, Jr.
Jul 3, 2021
Mr. Ivey Ernest Gibson, Jr., 92, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.
He was born in Halifax County on July 18, 1928, the son of Ivey E. Gibson, Sr. and Dora Mae Gregory Gibson; and was raised in the Darlington community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson,...
Jaye Jones
Jul 3, 2021
Mr. James Wayland “Jaye” Jones, 85, of Weldon, died Saturday evening, July 3, 2021 at Vidant Pitt Medical Center in Greenville.
Jaye was born in Columbus County, NC on August 18, 1935, the son of James Wayland and Lillie Mae Hill Jones. His parents; great-granddaughter, Lillie Aiyana Bright; and brother, Larry C. Jones, all preceded him in...
Joseph Michael Balling
Jul 1, 2021
Joseph Michael Balling, 47, of Littleton died July 1, 2021 at Vidant Pitt Hospital in Greenville, NC.
He was born in Jacksonville, FL on August 2, 1973, the son of Richard F. Balling and Georgiana Steveson Balling. Mr. Balling was a retired contractor.
Survivors include his mother, Georgiana Balling; a brother, Richard F. Balling, Jr.;...
Barbara Joyce Kondratiw
Jun 29, 2021
Barbara Joyce Kondratiw, 72, died June 29, 2021 in her Roanoke Rapids home.
Barbara was born in Danbury, CT on February 14, 1949, the daughter of Samuel and Tessie Kondratiw . She was a public school teacher before leaving the profession to join her husband's business.
She is survived by her husband, John Bartus.
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Happy Smith
Jun 25, 2021
Ivan "Happy" Wayne Smith, 61 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 in Vidant North Hospital.
Mr. Smith was born on January 5, 1960 to the late Millard Smith and Frances Harrell.
Surviving include his children: Tabitha Mitchell (Robert), Joseph “Bubba” Smith (Lauren), Brenda Everette (Troy), and Jami Everette (Teon); his stepchildren: ...
Helen Corinne Fuller Wheeler
Jun 19, 2021
Mrs. Helen Corinne Fuller Wheeler, 87, of Hendersonville, NC and formerly of Roanoke Rapids, died June 19, 2021 at Pardee Memorial Hospital in Hendersonville.
A long time member of Calvary Baptist Church, her career covered over 20 years in motel management on the Outer Banks of NC; and, 10 years with the H&R Block Tax office. Her...
Louise Powell Roach
Jun 16, 2021
Louise Powell Roach, 74, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away June 16, 2021.
Louise was born September 2, 1946, in Roanoke Rapids, to Robert Lee and Jessie Harrell Powell. She grew up with two brothers and three sisters. She became the wife of Charles “Nicky” Franklin Roach in 1969 and was deeply in love with him when he...
Gary "Baby" Stephen Hooker, Jr.
Jun 9, 2021
Gary “Baby” Stephen Hooker, Jr. 47, of Gaston passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at home.
Gary was born November 18, 1973 in Pasquotank County, NC to Debbie Lee Barefoot.
Gary Hooker was full of life, spirit and willingness to help others. He was a dedicated son, brother, husband, father, cousin, uncle and friend that...
