Evelyn "Patsy" Paige Starke-Hall
Jan 1, 2021
Evelyn Paige “Patsy” Starke-Hall passed away on January 1, 2021 at the age of 81.
She was born to the late Ashby Child Starke and Florence Nelson Starke. Patsy was also preceded in death by her brothers, William “Bill” Starke of Manakin Sabot, VA, Donald Starke of Emporia, VA; her sister, Loretta Starke Jordan of Williamsburg, VA;...
Josephine Batts Myrick
Dec 31, 2020
Josephine Batts Myrick 91, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Carolina Rest Home.
Mrs. Myrick was born June 18, 1929 in Nash County, the daughter of William Benjamin Batts and Naomi Flowers Batts. Her parents, as well as husbands, Johnnie Strickland and James Oliver Myrick, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Myrick worked as a CNA...
Juanita Shaw Love
Dec 30, 2020
Juanita Shaw Love, 90, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, died December 30, 2020 in the home of her daughter, Pam, in Arizona.
Mrs. Love was retired from Roses Department Store. She was a loving Christian mother and grandmother, and was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids.
Survivors include her daughter, Pamela L....
Van Douglas Barfield
Dec 30, 2020
Van Douglas Barfield, 72, of Littleton died December 30, 2020 at PAMS in Rocky Mount.
He was born in Dillon, SC on February 21, 1948, the son of Carlton and Gertrude Caulder Barfield, who preceded him in death. A sister, Darlene, also predeceased him.
Van loved fishing and cars. He retired as a Lieutenant from...
Jose Ramon Torres
Dec 27, 2020
Roanoke Rapids-
Jose Ramon Torres, Sr., 73, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Rev. Steve Bocklage will conduct a graveside service Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 12:00pm in the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Emporia, VA.
Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service is handling arrangements.
Jimmy Lee Moore
Dec 27, 2020
Jimmy Lee Moore, 79, died December 27, 2020 in his home in Gaston.
Jimmy was born in Tarboro, NC on February 17, 1941, the son of Obey and Isolene Gardner Moore. His parents; daughter, Connie Frances Bell; and sisters, Irene Harris, Magaline Stone, Isabel Brown and Madalen Moore, all preceded him in death.
Jimmy owned...
Perry Wilson Parks, Jr.
Dec 27, 2020
Perry Wilson Parks, Jr. 47, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, died December 27, 2020 at his home in Rocky Mount.
Perry was born October 7, 1973 in Halifax County, the son of Perry W. Parks, Sr. and Aldine Cobb Parks. His mother preceded him in death.
He was a career law enforcement officer, most recently serving...
Barbara Adkins Keeton
Dec 25, 2020
*Service Update: Due to possible Covid exposure the family has decided to postpone the services for Barbara A. Keeton. Future details will come at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in honor of Barbara A Keeton to the Kitty Askins Hospice Center; 107 Handley Park Court,...
Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Morgan
Dec 23, 2020
Thomas “Tommy” Eugene Morgan, 69, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, went to be with the Lord, December 23, 2020, in St. Augustine FLA.
He was born in Northampton County, December 19, 1951, son to the late Aubrey Thomas Morgan and Betty Jean Morgan. He was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, Class of 1970. In addition to...
Winford Bland Dickens
Dec 22, 2020
Winford Bland Dickens, September 12, 1925 – December 22, 2020.
Winford Bland Dickens of Lake Gaston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. The fourth of nine children, he was born in Boykins, Virginia, but soon moved to NC, where he would spend his growing up years in Darlington, NC, affectionately known as “Buzzard Town”. Although...
Glenn "Cowboy" Williams
Dec 21, 2020
Edward Glenn “Cowboy” Williams, 54, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020.
Glenn was born March 1, 1966 in Halifax County to Katharine Horne Williams and the late Wayne Williams.
Glenn was a longtime employee of Perdue Hatchery in Halifax, NC and was a member of Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church.
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Doris Jean Miles
Dec 20, 2020
Doris Jean Seagroves Miles, 88, of Aurelian Springs passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Jean was born May 26, 1932 in Wake County to the late Eugene Burt Seagroves and Bessie Baird Seagroves. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John; three brothers and two sisters....
Joanne C. Barnett
Dec 20, 2020
Joanne Carver Barnett, entered Eternal Life on December 20, 2020 from The Greens Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pinehurst, NC.
She was loved and cherished by all who knew her, she gave of herself tirelessly to others always.
She was a shining light unto the world, there will never be another like her. She was...
Nora Elizabeth Iles Hockaday
Dec 19, 2020
Nora Elizabeth Iles Hockaday, 87, died peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Liberty Commons in Weldon.
“Libby” as she was affectionately known, was born May 28, 1933 in Halifax County, NC to the late David Edgar Iles and Helen Copeland Iles. She was married to the late James Edward “Jimmie” Hockaday on July 20, 1958 at Littleton...
John Edgar Johnston
Dec 18, 2020
John Edgar Johnston, 82, died Friday night in his Roanoke Rapids home.
A native of Halifax County, he was born May 2, 1938, the son of James Russell and Nellie Belle Reese Johnston.
John was a very health conscious man that enjoyed walking and working out almost daily. He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed...
Charles Michael "Mike" Butler
Dec 17, 2020
Roanoke Rapid-
Charles Michael “Mike” Butler, 66, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.
Mike was born, December 28, 1953, in Texas to the late Charles “Boo Boo” Butler and Frances “Peggy” Butler. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Sammy Butler.
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Fred Earnest Blanton
Dec 13, 2020
Roanoke Rapids-
Fred Earnest Blanton, 93, died at his home Sunday, December 13, 2020.
Fred was born, September 06, 1927, in Halifax County, NC, son to the late E.B. and Mamie Woodard Blanton. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy. Fred loved fishing in Bass Tournaments, as well as, working outdoors...
Lloyd Francis Pepper
Dec 11, 2020
Lloyd Francis Pepper, 93, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Liberty Commons.
Francis was born in Halifax County to the late Bernard William Pepper and Maggie Shaw Pepper. Francis was also preceded in death by his wives, Erma Edwards Pepper and Irma Barham Pepper; his brothers and sisters, Lillie Andleton, Reginald Pepper, Clarice...
Doris Ann Collins
Dec 10, 2020
Doris Ann Ford Collins, 82, of Roanoke Rapids passed away December 10, 2020 at Vidant North Hospital.
Doris was born February 11, 1938 in Nash County to the late George Ernest Ford and Edna Sexton Ford. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Ford; and her granddaughters, Ariel Parrish and Rebecca Ann Collins.
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Howard Russell Brown, Sr.
Dec 7, 2020
Roanoke Rapids-
Howard Russell Brown, Sr., 67, died Monday, December 07, 2020, at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.
Mr. Brown was born in Halifax County, NC, October 21, 1953, son to the late Robert Lee Brown, Sr. and Thelma Louise Acrey Brown. He loved being outdoors, especially working in his garden. When he was...
