Mack Howell
Dec 8, 2019
William Mack Howell, 93, died Sunday, December 8, 2019 in his Roanoke Rapids home.
Mack was born in Northampton County on November 16, 1926, to Rufus B. Howell, Sr and Carrie Belle Long Howell.
He was the long time herdsman for the cattle stock at Caledonia Prison. Mack was a member of Rosemary Baptist Church,...
Richard T Sneed
Dec 8, 2019
Richard T. Sneed, 92, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Richard was born to the late Truman and Nonnie Sneed in Winston-Salem, NC.
Richard retired in December 1988 as Postmaster in Halifax, NC. He also served his country during World War II in the US Navy.
Richard is survived...
Helen Simpson White
Dec 7, 2019
Helen Simpson White, 79, of Roanoke Rapids, died Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Helen was strong and centered in her testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It touched every aspect of her life, and she was passionate about her beliefs, sharing them with both family and strangers alike. She had a deep love for the...
Howerton "Praying Man" Chester Finch
Dec 6, 2019
Howerton Chester “Praying Man” Finch, 85, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at his Weldon home.
Mr. Finch was born in Halifax County on April 9, 1934, a son of Grover and Lilly May Kittrell Finch. He was a retired painting contractor. Mr. Finch liked to tinker with machinery, was an old time hunter and fisherman, and had...
Elaine Ellis Bell
Nov 27, 2019
Elaine Ellis Bell, 66, of Roanoke Rapids died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 in her home.
Elaine was born in Littleton on February 4, 1953, the daughter of Garnet Dalton Ellis and Susie King Ellis, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by a sister, Dixie Connor; and a brother, Jimmy Murray.
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Dorothy Salter Crew
Nov 25, 2019
Dorothy Salter Crew, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, in Raleigh, NC. She had previously lived in Roanoke Rapids, NC for over 60 years. She is predeceased by her husband of 33 years, William Lunsford Crew, the City Attorney, who died in October of 2004 and is buried in Skippers, Virginia at his old family church yard.
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Myrtle Hux Reaves
Nov 17, 2019
Myrtle Hux Liles Jenkins Reaves, 95 of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Warren Hills Nursing Home.
Myrtle was born May 18, 1924 in Halifax County to the late Balaam Thomas Hux and Myra Ruth Hux Hux. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Frederick “Bill” Liles, Edward Jenkins and Wiley Reaves;...
Vicky Dean Hyman
Nov 15, 2019
Vicky Dean Walker Hyman, 39, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at Signature Healthcare in Roanoke Rapids.
Vicky was born February 2, 1980 in Halifax County to the late Steven Walker and Connie Chambliss Walker. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Edith Chambliss and Hazel and Ralph Hamill; her brother, James...
Alfred "Drew" Acey Andrew Carlisle, Ii
Nov 7, 2019
Alfred Acey “Drew” Andrew Carlisle, II, 23, of Halifax passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his home.
Drew was born July 30, 1996 to Thomas Long Rainey, Jr. and Janie Carlisle Patterson. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas L. Rainey, Sr., JimPa and Dolly Liles; his aunt, Rose Vaughan.
Drew...
Ann Closson
Nov 7, 2019
Elizabeth “Ann” Closson, 80, of Roanoke Rapids passed away November 7, 2019 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 19, 1939, to the late Robert and Elizabeth Grymes.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Closson, Sr; son, Barney M. Hobbs, Jr.; two brothers, Roy and...
Shirley Joan Keefer
Nov 6, 2019
Shirley Joan Keefer, 82, of Roanoke Rapids died November 6, 2019, at home.
Born August 19, 1037 in Parkersburg, WV, she was the daughter of Richard and Virginia Weaver Dowler. Mrs. Keefer was a homemaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Dickey of Roanoke Rapids; and her son, Mark Lambert of Rogersville, TN.
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John Cephus Pittman, Jr.
Nov 5, 2019
John “Johnny” Cephus Pittman, Jr., 91, of Weldon passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
John was born June 22, 1928 in Halifax County to the late John Cephus Pittman, Jr. and Alice Staton Pittman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mincher Pittman.
John loved his wife...
Lawrence Van Skipper
Nov 3, 2019
Lawrence Van Skipper, 75, of Dickens Store Road in Littleton died in his home on Sunday, November 3, 2019.
Mr. Skipper was born in New Hanover County on June 14, 1944, a son of Martin Van Skipper, Jr. and Katherine Lucille Watson Skipper, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his wife,...
Shelby Daughtry Aycock
Nov 1, 2019
Shelby Daughtry Aycock “Big Time” “Doots” and Later “Old Pa Pa”, 89, of Aurelian Springs passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at home.
Shelby was born April 24, 1930 in Halifax County to the late Luther Palmer Aycock and Pearl Hawkins Aycock. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Aycock; his son, Butch Aycock;...
Mary Belle Wheeler Davis
Oct 26, 2019
Mary Belle Wheeler Casper Davis, 100, of Margarettsville passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at home.
Mary was born August 3, 1919 in Northampton County to the late James Henry Wheeler and Jennie Belle Paris Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph L. Casper and Linwood Lawrence Davis, Sr.; her brother, Lewis Wheeler;...
James Anthony Mondshour
Oct 24, 2019
James Anthony Mondshour, 74, formerly of Baltimore died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his daughter's residence in Roanoke Rapids.
Mr. Mondshour was born January 3, 1945 in Baltimore, the son of Carroll and Emma Decker Mondshour. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel, where he worked as a chipper.
The family will receive friends from 3...
Frank Santoiemma
Oct 24, 2019
Frank Santoiemma, 91, formerly of New York, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 in his Roanoke Rapids home.
Frank was born in the Bronx, NY on April 20, 1928, the son of Giovanni and Luretta Buttiglioni Santoiemma, both of whom preceded him in death.
Frank's father signed permission for him to join the Coast Guard when...
Clinton Lamar Clay
Oct 20, 2019
Clinton Lamar Clay, 56, of Pinewood Acres Road in Henrico died October 20, 2019 at Ahoskie Assisted Living Center.
Clinton was born in Sampson County on March 23, 1963, the son of Clifford L. and Inez Cox Clay. His mother, and brother, David L. Clay, preceded him in death.
He was retired from JP Stevens...
Brenda Gail Shearin
Oct 19, 2019
Brenda Gail Shearin, 77, of Littleton passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at her home.
Brenda was born August 5, 1942 in Norfolk, VA to the late James Benton Porter and Kathleen Holloman Porter.
Brenda was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Brenda can never be replaced, she was a friend to everybody....
Butch Englehart
Oct 17, 2019
Morris ”Butch” Patrick Englehart, 73, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his residence in Gaston.
Butch was born in Henrico, VA on September 28, 1946, the son of George D. and Suzie Englehart.
A member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, he was a retired truck driver for Parker Oil Company. Butch umpired softball for 25 years. ...
