William "Bill" Braxton Evans
Feb 5, 2022
Roanoke Rapids-
William “Bill” Braxton Evans, 92, died at Signature Health & Rehab of Roanoke Rapids Saturday, February 05, 2022.
Mr. Evans was born in Halifax County, North Carolina, son to the late Paul Child and Elizabeth Tudor Evans. In addition to his parents, Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Evans;...
Gladys Glasgow Payne
Feb 5, 2022
Halifax-
Gladys Glasgow Payne, 69, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.
Mrs. Payne was born in Halifax County, NC, daughter to the late Louis Edward and Annie Harris Glasgow. She loved her family and animals (who were like family), country music and camping. In addition to her parents, Mrs....
Gilbert W Chichester
Feb 5, 2022
Gilbert Wilson Chichester, 75, of Jarvisburg, North Carolina and previously from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2022 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Crawley Chichester, his father, Nathaniel Wilson Chichester, his brother Raymond Chichester, his sisters Dorothy Dalton and Wilma Athey.
He...
Dorothy Mountford Smith
Feb 4, 2022
Dorothy Mountford Smith, 91, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.
Dorothy was born in Halifax County to the late Rufus T. Mountford and Ione Sledge Mountford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Smith; her sister, Mariam York; her brothers, Tucker Mountford and Buckeye...
Brandon Lee Haislip, Sr.
Feb 2, 2022
Brandon Lee Haislip, Sr. 42, of Emporia died February 2, 2022 at VCU School of Medicine in Richmond.
Brandon was born December 11, 1979 in Halifax County, the son of John Henry Haislip and Wanda Warren Haislip. Brandon was preceded in death by his father.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator and also a...
Marvin E. Wilson
Feb 2, 2022
Roanoke Rapids-
Marvin Edward Wilson, 78, died February 02, 2022, at his residence.
Mr. Wilson was born in Halifax County, NC, March 20, 1943, son to the late Robert Lee and Effie Blanche Stansbury Wilson. He proudly served his country while in the United States Navy with 25 years of service. He was also a...
Joseph Elmer Edwards
Jan 31, 2022
Joseph Elmer Edwards, 83, of Littleton passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at home.
Joe was born May 15, 1938, in Henry County, Virginia to the late Charles Elmer Edwards and Mazie Jennings Edwards. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jonathan David Edwards; his sisters, Clovie Jarrett, Wanda McCandless, Nellie Dawkins, and Trudy Turner;...
Thomas Earl Scott
Jan 31, 2022
Thomas Earl Scott, 67, of Garysburg passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.
Earl was born January 6, 1955, in Halifax County to the late Adam Scott, Sr. and Martha Jarrell Scott. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret S. Beam, Mavis S. Tart, Maxine S. Nelson, Minnie...
William Ron Rivers
Jan 31, 2022
William Ron Rivers, 58, of Roanoke Rapids died January 31, 2022 at Vidant North Hospital.
Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
Donald Wayne Clay
Jan 30, 2022
Enfield-
Donald (Dee) Wayne Clay, 77 of Enfield, NC passed away on Sunday, January 30th, 2022.
He was born in Halifax County in 1944 to the late George Halley Clay and Edna Earle Thompson Clay and was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Clay and Sidney Clay and his sisters, Louise Clay Henry and...
Cody O'Neall Pearson
Jan 29, 2022
Cody O’Neall Pearson, 29, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022.
Cody was born July 14, 1992, in Roanoke Rapids to Walter T. Pearson, Jr., and Tammy Nowell Pearson.
Cody was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter T. Pearson, Sr., and Erma Mae Pearson and a special friend, Joanne Draughan.
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Rose Conner Grant
Jan 27, 2022
Mrs. Rose Conner Grant, 73, died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Vidant North Hospital.
A daughter of William Thomas Conner, Sr. and Marion Elizabeth Irish Conner, she was born December 12, 1948 in Halifax County. She retired from the Medical Records Department at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Grant is survived by her son Jonathan...
Wesley Clee Harsh
Jan 27, 2022
Wesley Clee Harsh, 80 of Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his home.
Wesley was born August 16, 1941, in Halifax County to the late Odbert Clee Harsh and Susie I. Shaw Harsh.
Wesley was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. He retired from International Paper after forty-four years. He...
Michael Reid Crowder
Jan 26, 2022
Michael Reid Crowder, 38, of Roanoke Rapids died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from injuries he sustained in a vehicle crash.
He was born August 7, 1983 in Halifax County, the son of Michael and Michelle Livesay Crowder.
He loved to fish, and also riding four wheelers and dirt bikes. He worked for Mike Love in...
Joanne Delosh Gentile
Jan 25, 2022
Mrs. Joanne Delosh Gentile, 84, died January 25, 2022 at Vidant North Hospital.
Born August 20, 1937 in Yonkers, NY, Joanne was a daughter of Cyril and Helen Strelecki Delosh. Her parents, and her husband Armando Gentile, preceded her in death.
She was a 1955 graduate of Commerce High School. Joanne moved to Halifax County...
Raymond Lister Davis
Jan 25, 2022
Raymond Lister Davis, 83, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Vidant North Hospital.
Raymond was born August 4, 1938, in Northampton County to the late Ernest Davis and Mamie Jenkins Davis. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robin Davis; his grandson, T.J. Davis; three sisters and one brother.
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Frances Bryant Ward
Jan 24, 2022
Frances Elizabeth Bryant Ward, 89, of Urbanna, VA gained her angel wings on January 24, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.
Frances was born August 20, 1932 in Middlesex County, VA to the late Arthur W. Bryant and Garnett Thrift Bryant.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Deborah W. Le,...
Kenneth Ray Lane
Jan 21, 2022
Kenneth Ray Lane, 82 years old, departed this world January 21 st , in the early morning hours surrounded by his children.
Ken was known for his sense of humor – oftentimes many did not know whether to take him serious. He had a love for Kentucky and Duke Basketball (how can one man root for two...
Donald Ray Jones
Jan 20, 2022
Donald Ray Jones, 90, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022.
Donald was born in Halifax County on January 2, 1932, to the late Charlie Wesley Jones and Oliver Pearl Outland Jones.
Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Donald is survived by several nieces and nephews.
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Gene Russell Conner
Jan 19, 2022
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE AT HOCKADAY FUNERAL HOME. FOR THE SAFETY OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS, FOLLOWING THE SERVICE THE BURIAL WILL BE PRIVATE WITH ONLY FUNERAL HOME PERSONNEL GOING TO THE CEMETERY.
Gene Russell Conner, 66, passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022. He was born September 18, 1955,...
