Obituaries

Jul 1, 2025

Douglas MacArthur Brown Sr., 80 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at UNC Rex Hospital surrounded by family on Tuesday July 1, 2025.  Douglas was born on January 27, 1945, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Thelma Brown, his brothers Oliver Brown, John Brown, Howard Brown and Larry Brown, and...

Jun 29, 2025

Janice Hawkins Pittard, 89 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in ECU North Hospital.  Ms. Pittard was born on May 30, 1936, the daughter of Maidie Keeter and Edward Deward Hawkins, Sr. and was the widow of the late Vernon Pittard.

Surviving include her sons, Mike Pittard and wife Jean, of Roanoke Rapids...

Jun 28, 2025

Judy Morgan Sullivan, of Roanoke Rapids, died Tuesday, June 25, 2025, at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Robert Morgan and Eula Norris. Judy was born January 21, 1949, in Gaston, NC.

Preceding her in death were her sisters Amy Roberta Morgan and Dianne M. Richardson and her nephew, Tony Moore.

Jun 25, 2025

Alice Virginia Gupton, 84 of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.

Virginia was born September 24, 1940, in Martin County to the late Johnny and Alice Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Gupton; her son, Ken Gupton; her granddaughter, Jessica Clay Clements and her...

Jun 23, 2025

Pauline Freeman Conwell, 80, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 in ECU North Hospital.  Ms. Conwell was born on September 17, 1944 in Poquoson, VA, the daughter of the late Bertha and Robert Harold Freeman, Sr.   She was also preceded in death by her Son Earl Barnard Sanders, Jr. and her grandchildren Jonathan Lynn Johnston,  ...

Jun 23, 2025

Marvin C Harris, Jr of Roanoke Rapids NC, passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2025.  Born on September 19, 1942 in Garysburg NC, he was a devoted husband for 57 years to his beloved Lou, and a loving father to his two sons; Dennis and Jeff.

Dad was a saved Christian and loved God.  He was a...

Jun 14, 2025

Maggie Bass Turner, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Ms. Turner was born on May 15, 1936, the daughter of the late Wayland David Bass and Lena Matthews Bass.  She was also preceded in death by her spouse, Presley Turner, her siblings Lilly Mae Paul, David Bass, Nita Spence and Herman Bass....

Jun 13, 2025

Peter “Pete” Anthony DiPrima, 65, of Littleton, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 in his home.   Mr. DiPrima was born on March 17, 1959 in Manhattan, NY, the son of the late Peter DiPrima and Angela DiGregorio.  He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and faithfully served with the Knights of Columbus.

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Jun 12, 2025

Johnny Wayne Coggins, 75 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Wilson Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by family on Thursday June 12, 2025.  Johnny was born on August 28, 1949, in Halifax County North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Mittie Coggins, brothers Harvey Coggins and Jimmy Coggins, his sister Anne Hux....

Jun 10, 2025

Hazel Boseman Shaw, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in her home.  Mrs. Shaw was born in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Maggie Garner and Major Boseman.  She was also preceded in death by her sister Margie Newsome and her brothers Charlie Boseman and Wayne Boseman.

Surviving include her husband...

Jun 7, 2025

James Earl “Bud” Capps, 82 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on Saturday June 7, 2025.  James was born on October 2, 1942, in Pine Level, Johnston County North Carolina. He was preceded in death by first wife Norma Shearin Capps and his parents Kelly Capps and Mildred Perry.

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Jun 5, 2025

Margaret Elaine Passmore Turner, 78 of 629 Dog Pound, Halifax, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 5, 2025.  Margaret was born on December 30, 1946, in Halifax County. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Edwin Turner, her parents Horace Greely and Ora May Passmore, sisters Frances Mead Godwin, Betty Sue Castle, Faye Passmore Bohannon,...

Jun 1, 2025

Oliver “Gene” E. Haskins, 92 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s house surrounded by family on Sunday June 1, 2025.  Gene was born on November 11, 1932, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by loving wife of 69 years Peggy Coons Haskins, his parents Ovid and Lila Haskins, his brothers William “Bill”...

May 20, 2025

Robert Christopher Letters, known as Chris, 48, passed away at his home in Littleton, NC.  He was born May 4, 1977, in Miami, FL.  He is preceded in death by his father Robert B Letters.  He is survived by his Mother Barbara Dickens, his sister Shawn Moriarty (Matt).  His memory will live on through his three beloved children Brooks,...

May 17, 2025

Johnny “Papa-Bear” “Abby” Wayne Abernathy, 75 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh on Saturday May 17, 2025.  Johnny was born on October 19, 1949, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by parents John Smith Abernathy and Rosa Love Abernathy, his grandparents Grover Lee Love and Lena Mae Love.

May 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Donna Michele Lorence. After a brief illness, she passed peacefully in her sleep while surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Donna was born October 6, 1964, and is survived by the lights of her life, her daughter, Olivia...

May 6, 2025

Anne M. O'Neill, 79, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2025 and was surrounded by her adoring family. Anne's love for the Lord and her family were evident until her very last breath.

Anne is survived by her husband, Thomas, and her three children Bethanne Allen (Troy Allen), Kathleen Hugh (Wesley Hugh), and...

Apr 28, 2025

Patricia “Patty” Ann Clark, 76 of Littleton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday April 28, 2025.  Patricia was born on June 28, 1948, in Nash County. She was preceded in death by parents John and Christine Clark.

She is survived by her brothers John Daniel Clark Jr. (Becky), Kenneth Donald Clark, Morey Allen...

Apr 25, 2025

Addie Mae Harris Stratton age 89, departed this life and stepped into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2025. Addie was born on June 11, 1935, in Halifax County. She was the daughter of Thomas and Northia Harris. She is also preceded in death by her husband Edward Earl Stratton, son David Wayne Stratton, and...

Apr 25, 2025

Faye Liles High, 78, of Aurelian Springs, NC, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC of complications from a prolonged illness.

Faye was born on September 6, 1946, in Halifax County, NC to the late Billy Mohorn and Ophelia Isles Liles.

She is survived by her only daughter Brenda...