Obituaries

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....

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...

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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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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.;...

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.

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: ...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 9, 2021

On Wednesday June 9th 2021, Joe Dean Huss, unforgettable loving husband and Daddy of four and friend to all, entered into eternity at the age of 84 years young at heart.

He was born on March, 8th 1937 in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Vernon Carroll Huss and  Leona Costner Huss.

Joe Huss...

Jun 6, 2021

George “Chuck” Ovid Hux, III, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his home.

Chuck was born July 22, 1959 in Halifax County to the late George O. Hux, Jr. and Betty Doughtie Hux. He was also preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Bernice Braswell Doughtie and George T. Doughtie, Sr.; his paternal grandparents, George O....

Jun 5, 2021

Dawn Marie Dills, 51, died Saturday, June 5, 2021 in her Roanoke Rapids home.

Dawn was born in Defiance, OH, on January 24, 1970, a daughter to Robert Allen Bradford and Nancy Lee Fender Bradford, both of whom survive.

Dawn was the assistant manager of Lynch’s Office Supply, where she was employed for nearly 30...

Jun 2, 2021

Mrs. Dean Manning Taylor, 87, of Roanoke Rapids died Wednesday morning, June 2, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.

Mrs. Taylor was born September 28, 1933 in Warren County.   Her mother, Ruby; husband, Charles L. Taylor, Sr.; son, Jesse Ray Taylor; and brother, Don Manning all preceded her in death.

She was a member of Harvest...

Jun 1, 2021

Annie Willey "Anne" Matthews, 78, died June 1, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.

Anne was born June 28, 1942 in Portsmouth, VA, a daughter to Claude Ruffin Willey, Sr. and Margaret Claudell Barnes Willey.

She was a retired bookkeeper for Jack Boseman Nationwide Insurance Company.  Anne volunteered at the Roanoke Valley Veterans Museum; enjoyed NASCAR...