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Cathy Lynn Wallace

Cathy Lynn Wallace

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.

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Joseph Donald Coyne, Sr.

Joseph Donald Coyne, Sr.

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...

Ann B. Moseley

Ann B. Moseley

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...

Burchell B. Smith

Burchell B. Smith

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...

Wayne "Dude" Dickens

Wayne "Dude" Dickens

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.

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Syretha Pulley Medlin

Syretha Pulley Medlin

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...

Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

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,...

Edward "Ed" Carlton Smith

Edward "Ed" Carlton Smith

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...

Mack Goldman Hedspeth

Mack Goldman Hedspeth

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...

James Louis Saunders, Jr.

James Louis Saunders, Jr.

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...

Hazel Moseley Jefferson

Hazel Moseley Jefferson

Jan 24, 2021

Roanoke Rapids-

Ms. Hazel Moseley Jefferson, 74, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at Roanoke-

Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC on Sunday evening, January 24, 2021. She was one of four

children born to the late Wiley and Clarice Moseley on February 25, 1946 and was raised near

her large...

Mrs. Dean Johnson Dunlow

Mrs. Dean Johnson Dunlow

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Dean Johnson Dunlow, 74, of Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.

Dean was born in Halifax County on August 10, 1946, the daughter of Charlie Linwood and Eleanor Jean Taylor Johnson.  Her parents; husband, Edward; and brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Betty Johnson, all preceded her in death.

A...

Peter Bryant

Peter Bryant

Jan 20, 2021

Charles Raven “Peter” Bryant, 86, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.

A native of Northampton County, Peter was born November 6, 1934, the son of Charlie Purvis Bryant and Maggie Lee Birdsong Bryant, both whom preceded him in death.

Peter served in the US Army during the Korean conflict.  He was a...

Martha Deberry

Martha Deberry

Jan 20, 2021

Martha Vivian Lewter DeBerry, 90, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Carolina Rest Home.

Martha was born May 27, 1930 in Northampton County to the late Edgar Thomas Lewter and Willie Clarence Flyth. She was also preceded byher husband, Francis Foster "Buck" DeBerry; her brothers, Henry Lewter and William Lewter; her sister, Alice...

George Junior Denning

George Junior Denning

Jan 20, 2021

George Junior Denning, 69, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at MCV Hospital in Richmond, VA.

George was born September 18, 1951 in Springfield, Il to the late Junior Denning and Norma Nellie Stiles Denning. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Burgess Denning; and his son, Bradley Michael Denning.

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Freddie Wayne Floyd

Freddie Wayne Floyd

Jan 19, 2021

Freddie Wayne Floyd, 75, of Roanoke Rapids died January 19, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital.

He was born in Halifax County on September 13, 1945, the son of Ned and Elizabeth Louise Moseley Floyd.  Mr. Floyd was a retired doffer in the textiles industry.

Freddie was a great Father , Partner, husband and friend.  Freddies...

Howard Earl Jenkins

Howard Earl Jenkins

Jan 18, 2021

Roanoke Rapids-

Howard Earl Jenkins, 50, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at his home with his wife by his side.

Earl was born, September 11, 1970, in Halifax County, son to Verla Jenkins and the late Howard Jenkins. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle, father, and grandfather. In addition to his father, he...

Lee Wiltsie

Lee Wiltsie

Jan 14, 2021

Mr. Obert Lewalt “Lee” Wiltsie, Sr., 83, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 in his home in Weldon.

Lee was born in Zanesville, OH on March 2, 1937, the son of Karl Wiltsie and Dorathea McGee Wiltsie, both of whom preceded him in death.

He was a US Navy veteran, and a member of Weldon Baptist...

Doris Carpenter Blythe

Doris Carpenter Blythe

Jan 13, 2021

Doris Carpenter Blythe 86, died Wednesday, January 13th, 2020 in Roanoke Rapids.

Doris  was born October 30th, 1934 in Halifax County , the daughter of Nettie Hawkins Carpenter and Thomas Jefferson Carpenter. Her parents, her beloved  daughter Barbara Lynn Blythe and sister Margie Ann Carpenter preceded her in death.

She retired from Glover Construction in...

Herman Hillard Wood, Jr.

Herman Hillard Wood, Jr.

Jan 13, 2021

Herman Hillard Wood, Jr., 78, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in his Roanoke Rapids home.

Mr. Wood was born November 16, 1942 in Halifax County, the son of Herman H. Wood, Sr. and Claudia Newsome Wood.  His parents and a brother, Raymond Wood, preceded him in death.

He retired from CSX Railway after 36 years...

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