Marie Horne Barkley
May 12, 2020
Marie Horne Barkley, 74, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at Vidant North Hospital.
Mrs. Barkley was the daughter of Joseph Bartley Horne and Priscilla Balmer Horne. She was born February 21, 1946 in Halifax County.
The widow of Aubrey Martin Barkley, Sr., she and her husband were the owner / operators of Barkley’s Frame Shop. ...
Bonnie Faye Massey
May 11, 2020
Bonnie Faye Jones Massey went to be with her Lord Monday, May 11, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Bonnie was born October 15, 1950 in Symrna, TN to the late James Lester Jones, Sr. and Eula Litha Capps Jones. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Butts and her granddaughter, Victoria Lynn Massey.
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Gregory Greer
May 8, 2020
GREGORY GREER (58) of Roanoke Rapids, NC
Born February 27, 1962 in Whiteville, NC; he met Jesus on the evening of May 8, 2020 in Greenville, NC at Vident Hospital. He died of complications resulting...
Charles Michael Snipes
May 5, 2020
Charles Michael Snipes, 73, was born July 4, 1946 in Roanoke Rapids, and passed away May 5, 2020 at Bryan Health and Rehab in Scotland Neck.
He was retired from the Bibb Company, and from WalMart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Monroe Snipes and Marie Merritt Snipes; his loving wife, Margaret...
Jesse Ray Watts
Apr 30, 2020
Jesse Ray Watts, Sr. 78, of Jarrett VA, went home to Heaven on April 30, 2020. He was born on December 23, 1941 to A.G. and Mattie Vaughan Watts of Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Jesse attended William R. Davie High School in Halifax County. He began his work life in the local textile plants and then moved on...
L. C. King
Apr 29, 2020
Linwood “L.C.” Clyde King, 62, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home.
L.C. was born July 29, 1957 in Halifax County to the late Herbert Wilson King, Sr. and Lula Mae Daniel King. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Michael D. King, Dennis R. King and Winky Bullock; his...
Bernice Beatrice Cook
Apr 26, 2020
Bernice Beatrice Cook, 78, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Vidant North Hospital.
Bernice was born August 26, 1941 in Halifax County to the late Charlie Anderson Miles and Ida Lee Knox Miles. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Gene Porch and Millard “Bubba” Cook; her brother, Sonny Miles.
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Betty Godsey Tucker
Apr 23, 2020
Betty Godsey Tucker, 64, died Thursday April 23, 2020 in her Roanoke Rapids home.
Born in Halifax County on December 22, 1955, she was the daughter of Claude Clint and Ada Matthews Godsey. Her mother, and her husband, James Vernon “Jimmy” Tucker, Jr., both preceded her in death.
Betty was a faithful member of Gaston...
Jerry Duane Hudson
Apr 20, 2020
Jerry Duane Hudson, 69, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. Mr. Hudson was born on February 6, 1951 in Halifax County and he served our country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his father Deaville Duart Hudson and his sister Nelda Aleta Keesee.
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Otho Gray Smith
Apr 18, 2020
Otho Gray “O.G.” Smith, 72, passed away on April 18, 2020 in his home. Mr. Smith was born on March 26, 1948 in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Margaret Lee Strickland and Otho Bunn “Toby” Smith. He served our country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army.
He is survived by...
Mary Warren Harrell
Apr 17, 2020
Mary Warren Harrell, 69 of Jackson, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 in The Scotland House. Mrs. Harrell was born on February 22, 1951 in Halifax County to the late Hassell Warren and Emma Taylor.
She is survived by her husband Stuart R. Harrell of the home; her daughter Melissa Heustess of Pinehurst and her grandson...
Lurleen Walker Wilson
Apr 16, 2020
Mary Lurleen Walker Wilson
May 31, 1928- April 16, 2020
Lurleen Walker Wilson, 91, passed peacefully at home on April 16, 2020. She was born May 31, 1928 in Littleton, NC to the late Leonard and Lena Jenkins Walker.
After working in retail sales for several years she returned to the home and...
Roy Justis Stansbury
Apr 15, 2020
Roy Justis Stansbury, 82, of Roanoke Rapids, departed from this life on Wednesday afternoon April 15, 2020 surrounded by his family after a courageous and long fight with cancer. Mr. Stansbury was born in Halifax County on October 14, 1937, the son of Etta Smith Stansbury and James Lee Stansbury.
Stansbury, a United States Army Veteran was...
Ellen Baker Wagner
Apr 14, 2020
Ellen Baker Wagner, 97, formerly a 15 year resident of Hertford, died April 14, 2020 in her Roanoke Rapids home. She was born in Alliance, OH on September 18, 1922, to Warren and Zella Lower Baker. Her parents, and husband, Glen Wagner, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Wagner was a 40 years plus resident of Norfolk and...
John Raymond Peffer, Jr.
Apr 13, 2020
John Raymond Peffer, Jr., 71, died April 13, 2020 in his Roanoke Rapids home after a long illness.
John was born in Norfolk, VA on February 26, 1949, the son of John R. Peffer, Sr. and Lillie Kennedy Peffer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Netz Peffer; and his...
Davidson Alexander Fishel, Jr.
Apr 13, 2020
Davidson Alexander Fishel, Jr., 66, also known as “Dave” or “Fishel” to many family and friends, passed away with his daughter singing by his side on April 13, 2020 at Liberty Commons Nursing Home.
Dave grew up an often mischievous, yet big-hearted boy in Thelma, NC with his late parents, Davison Alexander Fishel, Sr. and Thelma Piner...
Timothy Rose
Apr 13, 2020
Timothy Lee Rose, 63, died April 13, 2020 in his home in Scotland Neck.
He was born June 28, 1956 in Halifax County, the son of Floyd C. Rose and Blanche Sadler Rose.
Timothy was a 1974 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School. He attended ECU. A registered nurse, he loved playing golf and enjoyed...
Jesse Claude Banty, Jr.
Apr 12, 2020
Jesse Claude Banty, Jr., 74, died April 12, 2020 at Vidant North Hospital.
Mr. Banty was born November 5, 1945 in Halifax County, the son of Jesse C. Banty, Sr. and Lottie Gertrude Johnson Banty.
He attended Weldon High School, and retired from Coastal Lumber Company after 48 years of service. Mr. Banty enjoyed NASCAR,...
Dolly Ann Hairfield
Apr 9, 2020
Dolly Ann Hairfield, 75, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at PAM Specialty Hospital in Rocky Mount.
Dolly was born in Fredricksburg, VA on March 4, 1945, to Carl B. Hairfield and Myrtle Pritchard Hairfield. Her mother preceded her in death.
She was retired from the lawn care service profession.
Survivors...
James A. Pittman
Apr 7, 2020
James A. Pittman, 95, of Roanoke Rapids, NC went to his Heavenly reward on April 7, 2020, surrounded by loved ones at his home.
James was born February 11, 1925, to John C. Pittman and Alice S. Pittman Fleming in Whitakers, NC. When he was a child his family moved to Halifax, North Carolina. He served his...
