Obituaries

Feb 16, 2021

Mrs. Terry Lassiter Dawes, 62, died Tuesday evening, February 16, 2021 in her Henrico home.

Terry was born December 30,1958 in Halifax County.

A homemaker, she loved her family, especially her husband and 2 sons;  friends; and absolutely adored her pets.  Terry always enjoyed the family’s annual Fourth of July cookout.

She loved...

Feb 16, 2021

Jesse Michael “Mike” Acree, 70, of Gaston, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.

Mike was born October 20, 1950 in Halifax County, to Jesse Willard Acree and Lois Mae Moseley Acree, both whom preceded him in death.   He has also predeceased by his sister, Nancy Acree Elrod.

Mike was a retired truck...

Feb 14, 2021

Robert (Bob) Stewart Collins 86, passed away, Sunday February 14, 2021, at his home with his wife by his side.

Bob was born in New Bern, NC on September 29, 1934 to Aubrey and Ethel Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sons Bobby and Sean and his daughter Lisa.

He is...

Feb 14, 2021

JC “Bo” Bissette, 82, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.

JC was born February 28, 1938 in Nash County to the late Frank Alphys Bissette and Myrtie Patterson Bissette. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Bissette; his son, Jerry Bissette; his son-in-law, Ellis “Bubba” Williamson, his...

Feb 14, 2021

Reuben Wendell Edwards, 64, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Wendell was born November 11, 1956 in Halifax County to Charles Emory Edwards and Amelia Harris Edwards. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Emory Edwards and his sister, Sherree Wirtanen.

Wendell graduated from...

Feb 11, 2021

Roanoke Rapids-

Tommy Ray “Big Tom” Norris, Sr., 68, died at his home in Roanoke Rapids surrounded by his family Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Big Tom was born, December 29, 1952, in Halifax County, NC, son to the late Rayshell and Edna Mae Lynch Norris. He was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, class...

Feb 10, 2021

Jean Louise Childs LaGrange passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She was 91.

Jean was born February 5, 1930 in Syracuse, NY where she lived until 1971 when she relocated to NC. Her husband of 54 years William Frank LaGrange passed away in 2003.

Jean is survived by her four children,...

Feb 9, 2021

Robert Earl Ruble, 74, of Roanoke Rapids died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Carrolton of Nash in Rocky Mount.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Davidson Ruble; and his son, Kevin Ruble.

A celebration of Robert's life will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his residence on Cook Ruble Road in Roanoke Rapids.

Feb 9, 2021

Barbara House “Brucie” McKinney, 68, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in her Roanoke Rapids home.

Brucie was born in Nash County on October 23, 1952, the daughter of James Bruce House and Barbara House.  Her father; her husband, Dwight Ross McKinney, Sr; and an infant brother all preceded her in death.

Following her graduation in...

Feb 8, 2021

Jack Douglas Saunders, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021. He is survived by his wife Anna Saunders, his two sons Jack and Christopher, his brother Curtis Saunders, and his sister Kathryn Saunders Landen. In 1964 he graduated from Greensville County Highschool and entered the U.S. Air Force Academy where he graduated in 1968. Jack retired after...

Feb 7, 2021

Cathy Lynn Wallace, 55, of Scotland Neck formerly of Martinsville, VA passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.

Cathy was born January 2, 1966 in Martinsville, VA to Lester Noe and Mary Diane Cassidy Hawks. She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Noe; her aunts, Elaine Cassidy and Carol Blakley.

...

Feb 6, 2021

Roanoke Rapids-

Joseph Donald Coyne, Sr., 86, passed peacefully Saturday, February 06, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Joe was born, December 11, 1934, in Worcester, Mass., son to the late John Joseph and Irene Hickey Coyne. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John and James Coyne.

Joe...

Feb 5, 2021

Weldon-

Ann Boone Moseley, 83, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.

Ann was born in Vidalia, GA, daughter to the late John V. and Eva Gregory Boone. She retired from nursing after 30+ years. After nursing, she spent time doing crafts, making porcelain dolls or anything where she could...

Feb 1, 2021

Burchell B. Smith, 92, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord, on Monday, February 1, 2021, while in hospice care from Covid-19, at Signature Healthcare.

He was born in Halifax County to the late Coail Smith and Nellie Armstrong Smith. He was also preceded in death by three wonderful wives, Irene Novac Smith, Laura Smith and...

Jan 30, 2021

Loyd Wayne “Dude” Dickens, 78, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 in his Littleton home.

Dude was born on September 8, 1942, in Halifax County, to Loyd Edward and Louise Mullis Dickens.

He was the long time welding instructor at Halifax County Community College; and, was an active member of Weavers Chapel United Methodist Church.

Jan 28, 2021

Roanoke Rapids-

Syretha Pulley Medlin, 83, of Roanoke Rapids, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Syretha was born in Roanoke Rapids, the daughter of the late Odell and Albert Pulley. She was a textile worker at JP Stevens, baker, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death...

Jan 27, 2021

Michael Shane Thompson (Mike) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 27, 2021.

Mike was born on November 19,1968 to Ruby Thompson and Melvin Thompson.

He was a longtime employee of Flambeau in Weldon and greatly enjoyed his job until they closed, and yet still often spoke about it.

Mike was a wonderful father,...

Jan 27, 2021

DUE TO THE ICY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE SERVICE WILL NOT BE HELD ON SUNDAY.  IT HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FOR 3:00 PM, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 AT THE FUNERAL HOME.  VISITATION WILL BE FROM 2:00 - 2:45 PM ALSO AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

Edward “Ed” Carlton Smith, 85, of Halifax passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021at...

Jan 26, 2021

**DUE TO EXPECTED INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL NOW BE HELD IN THE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL**

Mr. Mack Goldman Hedspeth, 89, died Tuesday morning, January 26, 2021 in his Roanoke Rapids home.

Mr. Hedspeth was born on September 9, 1931 in Northampton County, the son of Reuben and Ruth Morgan Hedspeth.  His...

Jan 24, 2021

James Louis Saunders, Jr., 79, of Roanoke Rapids, died January 24, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.

Mr. Saunders was born in Halifax County on June 2, 1941, the son of James Louis Saunders, Sr. and Alice Page Saunders.

He was a 1959 graduate of Weldon High School, Hardbarger Business College in Raleigh, and he also...