Obituaries

Aug 16, 2020

Phillip Hall Lee, Sr., 82, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Phillip was born March 23, 1938 in Johnston County, NC to the late Floyd Lee and Cartha Shearin Lee. He was also preceded in death by his son, Bobby Ray Lee; two brothers, Leon P. Lee and Douglas N....

Aug 10, 2020

Gail Maureen Gray Cieslinski, 75, died Monday, August 10, 2020 in her Roanoke Rapids home.

Mrs. Cieslinski was born in Michigan on June 11, 1945, a daughter of Edward and Zoa Gray.  She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard Kevin Cieslinski; grandson, Jonathan; and a sister, Kathy Hall.

An area resident...

Aug 9, 2020

Lawrence Wayne Shotwell, 61, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Emerald Isle, NC.

Lawrence was born August 8, 1959 in South Boston, VA to the late Bunnie Hugh Shotwell, Jr. and Betty Hunt Shotwell.

Lawrence was a member of Victory Baptist and a former Deacon. Employed at Lowe’s Distribution for seventeen...

Aug 9, 2020

Sandra “Sandy” Woodruff Davis, 60, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her home.

Sandy was born August 26, 1959 in Halifax County to the late Preston Cooper Woodruff and Louisa Edwards Woodruff.

Sandy was a member of First Christian Church. She was always happy, loved beach music and the beach. Sandy...

Aug 9, 2020

Margaret Birdsong Riddle of Garysburg, NC passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020.  Mrs. Riddle was born in Halifax county on December 13, 1924 to Ada Mae Sellers and Lee Birdsong.   She was a member of Weldon Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband Norwood Riddle Sr., her son Norwood Dixon Riddle, Jr. and...

Aug 8, 2020

Richard Gene Wheeler, 36 of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by his father Richard Keith Wheeler.

Surviving include his mother Diane James Powell and husband Robert; his children:  Skye Ann Wheeler, Richard “Hubba” Wheeler, and Bryan Keith Wheeler; his dog Lady Girl; his foster sister...

Aug 6, 2020

Jeffery Lynn Thursam, 63, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 in his Roanoke Rapids home.

Jeffery was born on August 6, 1957 in Seminole County, FL, a son of Henry Thursam, Jr. and Margaret Smyk Thursam.  He was retired from the US Navy, where he served as a torpedo's mate.

Survivors include his brothers, Henry Thursam,...

Aug 6, 2020

Carroll Douglas “Bo” Bohanon, 73, passed away Thursday night, August 6 th , 2020 in his Roanoke Rapids home surrounded by his loving family.

A Halifax county native, Bo was the son of James and Faye Passmore Bohanon, both of whom preceded him in death.  He was also predeceased by his sister, Barbara Faye Pittman; sister-in-law, Joyce...

Aug 3, 2020

Winfred Clarence Ayscue, Jr. (Butch) passed away on August 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Rocky Mount, NC, he was born in Vance County on February 6, 1942 to the late Winfred Clarence Ayscue and Estelle Robertson Ayscue. In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie Ayscue...

Jul 31, 2020

Ann Marie Shelton, 47, of Roanoke Rapids died Friday morning, July 31, 2020 in Duke Raleigh Hospital.

Ann was the daughter of Alfonso Lynch and Susan Hawes Lynch.  She was born November 9, 1972 in Arlington County, VA.  Preceding her in death was her father; and also her sister, Melissa Lynch.

Ann was the general...

Jul 26, 2020

Henry Lee Pulley, 79, died July 26, 2020 in his home.

Henry was born May 31, 1941, the son of Henry Lewis and Hazel Lee Pulley.   In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Linda; and a brother, Cecil Pulley.

A Halifax County native, he retired from the Halifax County Water Department. ...

Jul 26, 2020

Ann Parker Irby, 82, died Sunday night, July 26, 2020 in her Roanoke Rapids home.

A native of Pitt County, she was born January 1, 1938, the daughter of William C. Parker and Miriam Fairfax Hudson Parker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Carter; husband James Irby, and a...

Jul 25, 2020

Franklin “Bubba” D. Blanchard, 79, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Vidant North Hospital.

Bubba was born November 21, 1940 in Halifax County to the late James A. Blanchard and Virginia Cobb Blanchard. He was also preceded in death by his son, Brian Blanchard and his brother, James A. Blanchard.

Bubba...

Jul 22, 2020

Helen A. Kahler, 79, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at home.

Helen was born November 26, 1940 in Columbus, MS to the late Harold Eugene Arthur and Corrie Lee Britt Arthur. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Kahler; her sister, Patsy Ellis; her brother, Harold Arthur, Jr.

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Jul 20, 2020

Edward "Sonny" Sherman Jarratt, 77, died Monday, July 20, 2020 in his Roanoke Rapids home.

Mr. Jarratt was born in Emporia, VA on January 5, 1943, the son of John Bradford and Elsie Winfield Jarratt.  His parents and an infant brother all preceded him in death.

He retired from the accounting department at Union Camp...

Jul 19, 2020

Vernon Carl Kahler, 79, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center.

Vernon was born June 28, 1941 in Pierre, South Dakota to the late Alfred H. Kahler and Frieda W. R. Grosz Kahler. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Donald, Raymond, Kenneth and Cynthia.

Vernon was...

Jul 17, 2020

Edward, also known as Will, was preceded in death by his father Noah, his mother Rosa, his sister Diane, and his brother Donnie. He is survived by his aunt, Blanche DeBerry, his children and grandchildren.

Edward held a lifelong passion for fishing and spent many hours on Lake Gaston. In keeping with his love for fishing, Edward’s...

Jul 16, 2020

Virgie Moseley Parks, 83, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Vidant North Hospital.

Virgie was born March 5, 1937 in Brunswick County, VA to the late Charlie Moseley and Ruth Bennett Moseley. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Potter, Corine Hammack and Lois Acree.

Virgie was a...

Jul 12, 2020

Teresa Lynn Garner Brown Jones, 61, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center.

Teresa was born August 19. 1958 in Halifax County to the late Clifton E. Garner and Nettie Elizabeth Pate Garner.

Teresa loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter Reagan. Teresa was...

Jul 10, 2020

Ricky Wayne Dunlow, 64, formerly of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 in Windsor, NC.

Ricky was born September 23, 1955 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Quinton Dunlow, Sr and Adlee Edwards Dunlow. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

Ricky was one of the most loving...