Sandra Jones Wilburn
May 3, 2026
Sandra Gail Jones Wilburn, 84, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Mrs. Wilburn was born in Lynchburg, VA, the daughter of the late Evelyn Pauline Divers and Woodrow Wilson Jones.
Surviving include her husband Rayford Carroll Wilburn, her daughters Vicki Lynn Carros (Eddie) and Holly Mosley (Bobby), her sons Benjamin Todd Wilburn (Debbie) and Scott Wilburn, her brother Timothy Wayne...
Dennis Wayne Crawford
Apr 27, 2026
Dennis Wayne Crawford, 67 of Seaboard passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at ECU Health North Hospital. Mr. Crawford was born in Norfolk, VA on July 17, 1958, the son of the late Helen Wells and Cecil W. Crawford. He was also preceded in death by his sister Cecelia Crawford Taylor and his niece Pamela Taylor Hall.
Dennis worked as...
John J.C. Carter
Apr 26, 2026
John J.C. Carter (“Jim”) passed away peacefully in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia on February 21, 1934.
Jim is survived by his devoted wife and soulmate Barbara Johnson Carter, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina; his beloved daughters, Marie Carter Warren, Judith Gaborik Aldridge (deceased),...
Kenneth "Fuzzy" Lee Conner
Apr 25, 2026
Kenneth “Fuzzy” Lee Conner, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his home. Mr. Conner was born in Halifax County on November 1, 1954. He was preceded in death by his mother Elma E. Clark, his son Christopher L. Conner, his brother Clifton R. Clark, his brother-in-law Jerry Casey, and two long time friends Freddy...
Fannie Stone Tompkins
Apr 20, 2026
Fannie Loretta Stone Tompkins, 90, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Signature Healthcare.
She was originally from Gaston, NC and moved to Panama after her marriage to join her husband (Marion Francis Tompkins, Jr.). They moved to Roanoke Rapids after he was discharged from the Army.
She was a devoted wife (Married March 11th, 1950) to Marion Francis...
Karen Jean Patteson Lassiter
Apr 20, 2026
Karen Jean Patteson Lassiter, 67 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Signature Healthcare and Rehab on Monday April 20, 2026. Karen was born on February 2, 1959, in Bluefield West Virigina. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Lassiter, son Erik Lassiter, parents James and Norma Patteson.
She is survived by her sons Patrick Skeens (Sara...
Teresa Lynne Carter
Apr 19, 2026
Teresa Lynne Carter, 67, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her home.
Teresa was born September 5, 1958, in Halifax County. Teresa was a loving mother and Maw Maw. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Her favorite color was yellow. She was full of fire, and she always lit up the room. My sunshine. Teresa was...
Alice & James "Jimmy" Darlington
Apr 15, 2026
Alice and James "Jimmy" Darlington's Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Good News Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy King officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church beginning at 1:00 PM. Friends may sign the online register by visiting www.hockadayfs.com. Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service...
Alice Lancaster Darlington
Apr 15, 2026
Alice Lancaster Darlington, 79, of Roanoke Rapids passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at her home.
Alice was born in Halifax County on July 27, 1946, to the late George R. Lancaster and Ellen Lovegrove Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her husband James “Jimmy” Darlington; her brothers, Sankey, Leroy, Donald (her twin)) and Ronald Lancaster; her sisters, Lillian...
James "Chuck" Willard Peterson
Apr 10, 2026
James “Chuck” Willard Peterson, 69 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at ECU-North surrounded by family on Friday April 10, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1956, in Halifax County, North Carolina. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents James Allen and Ruby Peterson, wife Donna Peterson, and brother Jack Allen.
He is survived by his sons...
William Keith Delbridge
Apr 9, 2026
William Keith Delbridge, 68 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday April 9, 2026. He was born on August 19, 1957, in Halifax County, North Carolina. Keith was preceded in death by his parents Jodie and Martha Delbridge and brother Jodie B. Delbridge Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 46...
Patricia "Pat" Irby Henderson
Apr 8, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Irby Henderson, 84 of Littleton, North Carolina passed away peacefully at The Carrolton of Nash surrounded by family on Wednesday April 8, 2026. Pat was born on April 19, 1941, in Nash County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Alice Irby, daughter Tracey A. Henderson, brothers Ben F. Irby, James A. Irby,...
Beverly Ann Mullis Howell
Apr 6, 2026
Beverly Ann Mullis Howell, 75 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at ECU North surrounded by family on Monday April 6, 2026. Beverly was born on July 31, 1950, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents Johnny and Onie Mullis, Grandmother Nora Leona Hock, son Gregory Neal Howell, brother Michael Wayne Sheppard...
Judy Reeves Erardi
Apr 2, 2026
Judy Reeves Erardi, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in ECU North Hospital. Ms. Erardi was born on April 27, 1954, in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Rachel Towery and James Thomas Reeves. She was also preceded by her cousins John Towery (JT) and Billy Towery.
Surviving include her son Charles Thomas Erardi, her cousins:...
William "Tommy" Thomas Bolton
Mar 29, 2026
William “Tommy” Thomas Bolton, 61 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday March 29, 2026, at Signature Health & Rehab. He was born on June 22, 1964, in Halifax County, North Carolina. Tommy was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Jean Bolton, his parents William and Rubie Bolton, sister Annie Smith and brother Billy Bolton.
He is survived...
Shirley Beazley Taylor
Mar 23, 2026
Shirley Beazley Taylor passed away peacefully on March 23rd, 2026. She now rests in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Born on Feb. 13, 1934, she was the daughter of Lebbeus and Laurene Beazley. Shirley was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Ethel Byrtus, Hunter Beasley, Bessie Dowdy, Julian Beazley and Caroline Paeplow.
Surviving include her husband...
Ronnie Laverne Matthews
Mar 22, 2026
Ronnie Laverne Matthews, 68 of Littleton, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday March 22, 2026. Ronnie was born on December 11, 1957, in Halifax County. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie Jack Matthews and Myrtie Louise Spence and his brother Dennis Matthews.
He is survived by his brothers Charles Randolph Matthews (Alice),...
Cheryl Johnson Acrey
Mar 22, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Johnson Byrd Acrey, 69, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her home.
Cheryl was born October 27, 1956, in Halifax County to the late Marvin Frankin Johnson and Doris Gray Mason Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her children, Anthony Byrd and Jessica Byrd.
Cheryl graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School class of 1974....
Richard McCrae Odom
Mar 21, 2026
Richard McCrae Odom, 80 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday March 21, 2026. Richard was born on July 18, 1945, in Warren County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death his parents Herbert and Margaret Odom and his brother Charles F. Odom.
He is survived by his wife Ann, stepson Kevin Smith (Jennie), sisters Patricia Odom Hawkins (Richard),...
Oswald Wixon Edwards
Mar 15, 2026
Oswald “Ozzie” Wixon Edwards, 88 of Seaboard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at The Landings of Lake Gaston. He was born in Halifax County on December 31, 1937. He is preceded in death by his wife Norma M. Edwards, parents William and Thelma Edwards, brothers William “Billy” Edwards, Tony Manry, and grandson Chris Ferrell.
He is survived by his sons Timothy...
