Rev. Bobby Eugene Turner, Jr.
Mar 14, 2021
Rev. Bobby Eugene Turner, Jr. 65, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 in his Roanoke Rapids home.
Bobby was born November 11, 1955 in Halifax County, the son of Bobby E. Turner, Sr. and Helen Ann Oliver Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Turner.
Bobby was a...
Andrea Porch
Mar 13, 2021
Andrea Porch was born November 30, 1987 at Halifax Regional Hospital in Roanoke Rapids.
She attended Roanoke Rapids High School and from there attended Halifax Community College, studying graphic design. Anyone who knows Andrea knew she loved art and was an amazing artist.
She was fearless and strong minded, and would stand up for anyone...
Crystal Jean Fowler
Mar 12, 2021
Crystal Jean Fowler, 40, of Roanoke Rapids, died Friday, March 12, 2021.
She was born January 19, 1981 in Halifax County, the daughter of David Charles Fowler, Jr. and Patricia Jean Brown Fowler.
Crystal loved her family, especially her daughters and grandson. She enjoyed listening to music, and also liked to shop. She was especially...
Robin Dale Dickens
Mar 10, 2021
Mr. Robin Dale Dickens, 64, of Halifax died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.
The son of Lucius and Piccolla Cooper Dickens, Robin was born February 27, 1957 in Halifax County.
Robin was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He had a strong love for the Lord and made sure to read his...
Frances Hux
Mar 9, 2021
Tarboro-
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Martha Frances Herbert Hux, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
Frances was born February 5, 1932, in Enfield, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Henry Louis and Katherine Keaton Herbert. The youngest of five children, she had the blessing...
Carroll Julian Carlyle
Mar 7, 2021
Roanoke Rapids-
Carroll Julian Carlyle, 77, of Lake Gaston, born, January 10, 1944, passed of Covid early Sunday morning, March 7, 2021. He was born in Halifax County, son to Alice Marie Carroll Carlyle, now 97, and the late Jesse Julian Carlyle, who passed away December 08, 2001.
Mr. Carlyle was a pipe fitter/welder, for...
Cindy Barrett
Mar 7, 2021
Mrs. Cynthia Meadows “Cindy” Barrett, 63, of Garysburg died March 7, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital following a prolonged illness.
She was born in Halifax County on October 12, 1957, the daughter of Claude and Frances Meadows.
Cindy was retired from Roanoke Rapids High School, where she was the assistant manager in the cafeteria. She...
Walter "Butch" Real Carlisle
Mar 1, 2021
Walter “Butch” Real Carlisle, 73, of Weldon passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home.
Butch was born December 24, 1947 in Halifax County to the late James Acey Carlisle and Mary Finch Carlisle. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Alfred Acey Andrew Carlisle, II; his brother, Daniel H. Carlisle; his sister, Shirley...
Frederick Lee "Freddy" Mahaffey
Feb 17, 2021
Roanoke Rapids-
Frederick Lee “Freddy” Mahaffey, 73, died in his Roanoke Rapids home Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Freddy was born in Halifax County, NC, son to the late David Leo Mahaffey, Sr. He was raised, along with his siblings, Brenda Mahaffey Livesay who is married to Jay, and Steve Mahaffey who is married to Joan,...
Vickie Stansbury Jenkins
Feb 16, 2021
Roanoke Rapids-
Vickie Stansbury Jenkins, 69, died at her Roanoke Rapids home Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Vickie was born, July 06, 1951, in Halifax County daughter to the late Willis and Bertha Mae Gray Stansbury. She loved her friends and family and loved to play Bingo. In addition to her parents, Vickie is preceded in...
Terry Lassiter Dawes
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...
Mike Acree
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...
Robert "Bob" Collins
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...
Jc "Bo" Bissette
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...
Reuben Wendell Edwards
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...
Tommy Ray Norris, Sr.
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...
Jean Louise Childs Lagrange
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,...
Robert Earl Ruble
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.
"Brucie" Mckinney
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...
Jack Douglas Saunders
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...
