Obituaries

Apr 20, 2021

Mr. Terry Lee Strickland, Sr. 75, died April 20, 2021 in his Garysburg home.

He was born January 27, 1946 in Florence, SC, the son of Lloyd Strickland and Marcene Massey Nicholson .   He was a retired truck driver for Price Construction.

Survivors include his sons, Terry Strickland, Jr., daughters, Donna Kite and Crystal Moss;...

Apr 9, 2021

James Millard “Uncle Buck” Walker, 74, of Littleton, died Friday evening, April 9, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.

He is survived by his loving family: April W. King, Brenda Kaye Smith, Montana King, Robin Walker, Haley Martin, Lailynn Luce, Wayne Campbell and John Campbell.

Uncle Buck worked as a tower painter for a number of...

Apr 9, 2021

Michael Wayne Baird, 49, of Littleton, died Friday, April 9, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Michael was born April 26, 1971 in Halifax County, the son of Cecil Calvin and Betty Horton Baird.

He was a 1991 graduate of Northwest Halifax High School, and worked with Shelton Roofing.  He loved “KISS”; enjoyed hunting...

Apr 7, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Chase Rook, 72,  died Wednesday afternoon, April 7, 2021 in her Halifax home.

The daughter of George William Chase and Edna Mae Cloud Chase, Evelyn was born July 28, 1948 in Dover, Delaware.

She attended cosmetology school, and later retired from JP Stevens where she worked as a weaver.  She was a member...

Apr 3, 2021

Marjorie “Margie” Mae Wayne Tickel, 81, died April 3, 2021 at The Addison of Fuquay Varina.

Margie was born the youngest child to Ina Mae Wayne and William Wright Wayne on November 8, 1939 in Roanoke Rapids, grew up there and married her high school sweetheart Mickey Tickel. She spent much of her working life working in...

Apr 3, 2021

Virginia Cousins Barber   (1943-2021)

Virginia Cousins Barber of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully on April 3 rd , 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was 77 years old. Mrs. Barber also known to many as Aunt Jenny, Grandma Barber and Nana was born on July 28 th ,...

Mar 28, 2021

Roanoke Rapids-

Charlie Benford Boseman, 86, died Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.

Mr. Boseman was born, August 27, 1934, son to the late Major and Maggie Garner Boseman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Newsome and his brother, Carlton Wayne Boseman....

Mar 27, 2021

Mr. James Michael (Jimmie) Bohannon, 77, passed away on March 27, 2021.  Jimmie was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was born on April 9, 1943 to James and Faye Bohanon.  Family was always first in his life. He spent his life loving and providing for his family.  He helped take care of...

Mar 26, 2021

Ms. Norma Jean Conner Clemmons, 73, died Friday evening, March 26, 2021 at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh.

The daughter of William Thomas Conner and Marianne Irish Conner, Norma was born April 22, 1947 in Flushing, NY.

Norma was a member of Community Church of Christ.  She was a nurse’s aide, retiring from Carolina Rest Home...

Mar 25, 2021

Mr. Graham Allen “Booster” Ray was born July 18, 1934 in Roanoke Rapids, NC.  He left this world for his eternal life on March 25, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mattie Hudson Ray and Otis Franklin Ray; and 9 sisters and brothers.  He was the last of 10 children.

For the...

Mar 21, 2021

Mr. John Cutchin Brown, 72, died Sunday evening, March 21, 2021 in Vidant North Hospital.

A son of Robert Lee Brown, Sr., and Thelma Acrey Brown, he was born January 3, 1949 in Halifax County.  His parents; and brothers, Oliver Brown, Larry Wayne Brown and Howard Brown Sr. preceded him in death.

John retired from...

Mar 21, 2021

Brenda Olis Wells, 64, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Brenda was born March 15, 1957 in Halifax County to the late Charles Wells and Ruby Isles Wells. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Hubert H. Isles and Pattie Hawkins and Willis Wells and Erma Hardee Wells.

Brenda was...

Mar 20, 2021

Roanoke Rapids-

Jesse Ray “Long John” Taylor, 64, died Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

Jesse was born in Halifax county, September 12, 1956, son to Dean Taylor and the late Charles Taylor, Sr.

Surviving Ray are his mother, Dean Taylor; a son, Jesse Ray Aycock; brother, Charles...

Mar 17, 2021

Thomas Jackson Ellis, 73, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

Thomas was born May 10, 1947 in Halifax County to the late Willie Charles Ellis and Pearl Lelia Malone Ellis. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Waverly and Willie; two sisters, Glenda and Ida.

Mar 16, 2021

Brenda Yvonne Nowell, 70, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Brenda was born in Halifax County on August 28, 1950 to the late Robert Willis Nowell and Virginia Dare Walker Nowell. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Nowell.

Brenda was a down to earth, very sweet and kind...

Mar 14, 2021

Rev. Bobby Eugene Turner, Jr. 65, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 in his Roanoke Rapids home.

Bobby was born November 11, 1955 in Halifax County, the son of Bobby E. Turner, Sr. and Helen Ann Oliver Turner.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Turner.

Bobby was a...

Mar 13, 2021

Andrea Porch was born November 30, 1987 at Halifax Regional Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.

She attended Roanoke Rapids High School and from there attended Halifax Community College, studying graphic design. Anyone who knows Andrea knew she loved art and was an amazing artist.

She was fearless and strong minded, and would stand up for anyone...

Mar 12, 2021

Crystal Jean Fowler, 40, of Roanoke Rapids, died Friday, March 12, 2021.

She was born January 19, 1981 in Halifax County, the daughter of David Charles Fowler, Jr. and Patricia Jean Brown Fowler.

Crystal loved her family, especially her daughters and grandson.  She enjoyed listening to music, and also liked to shop.  She was especially...

Mar 10, 2021

Mr. Robin Dale Dickens, 64, of Halifax died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.

The son of Lucius and Piccolla Cooper Dickens, Robin was born February 27, 1957 in Halifax County.

Robin was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  He had a strong love for the Lord and made sure to read his...

Mar 9, 2021

Tarboro-

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Martha Frances Herbert Hux, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Frances was born February 5, 1932, in Enfield, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Henry Louis and Katherine Keaton Herbert. The youngest of five children, she had the blessing...