Marion Francis Tompkins, Jr.
Sep 9, 2019
Marion Francis Tompkins, Jr. 86, died Monday morning, September 9, 2019 in his Roanoke Rapids home.
Mr. Tompkins was born in New Hanover County on October 15, 1932, the son of Marion F. Tompkins, Sr. and Fannie Margaret Harrington Tompkins.
He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Following his military...
Cindy Barber Collins
Sep 7, 2019
Cynthia “Cindy” Virginia Barber Collins, 53, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Cynthia was born February 1, 1966 in Roanoke Rapids to Tilghmon W. Barber, Sr and Virginia Cousins Barber. She was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and also attended community college for a degree as a teacher...
Sonny Norris, Sr.
Aug 29, 2019
Walter Elbert “Sonny” Norris, 79, died Thursday morning, August 29, 2019 in his Gaston home.
Sonny was born in Halifax County on July 1, 1940, the son of Elbert Latham and Dorothy Borrell Norris. He got the name Sonny because he was the firstborn grandchild in the family and was considered everyone’s ray of sunshine.
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Samuel "Dickie" Jordan
Aug 28, 2019
Samuel Thomas "Dickie" Jordan, Jr., 76, of Carolina Street in Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday evening, August 28, 2019 in his home.
Dickie was born October 26, 1942 in Halifax County, the son of Samuel Thomas Jordan, Sr and Medie Iola Woodruff Jordan. He was a retired boiler operator at the paper mill.
Dickie grew up...
Glenn Eugene Letchworth
Aug 28, 2019
Glenn Eugene Letchworth, 61, of East 14th Street in Roanoke Rapids died Wednesday evening, August 28, 2019 in his home.
He was born January 10, 1958 in Halifax County, the son of Joseph James Letchworth and Helen Dunston Letchworth, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Letchworth was a retired drywall contractor.
Mr. Letchworth...
Mary "Beanie" Alice Harlow
Aug 20, 2019
Mary Alice Bryant “Beanie” Harlow, 67 of Enfield passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Nash General Hospital.
Beanie was born May 15, 1952 in Northampton County to the late Charlie Bryant and Annie Whitehead Bryant. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Click, Robert Earl and Shelton Ray; her sister, Betty Sue Harlow.
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David Wayne Conwell
Aug 18, 2019
David Wayne Conwell, 66, of Bridal Trail in Youngsville, died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh.
David was born in Halifax County on March 5, 1953, the son of David Graham Conwell and Josephine Harris Conwell, both of whom preceded him in death.
He attended the Church of God; he enjoyed all...
Ronnie E. Price
Aug 17, 2019
Ronald Edward “Ronnie” Price, 71, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2019.
He was born in Northampton County on December 29, 1947, to the late Berry and Susie Price. Ronnie was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael; his sister, Peggy Taylor; and his granddaughter, Heather Barham.
Ronnie was a retired...
Virginia Keirn Murray
Aug 14, 2019
Virginia Keirn Murray
1-28-1927 - 8-14-2019
Virginia Murray passed away August 14, 2019. Virginia was a loving Mother, Wife and entrepreneur and will never be forgotten. Virginia is survived by her wonderful husband, Ed Murray. She has surviving children, Eddie Murray and Ronnie Sutton. Grand children Katie, Laura and Hannah Murray of Roanoke Rapids and...
Connie Gommer
Aug 14, 2019
Constance Jeanette “Connie” Gomer, 80, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in her Roanoke Rapids home.
Connie was born in Halifax County on March 20, 1939, the daughter of Thomas Martin and Edith King, both of whom preceded her in death.
She was a member of Victory Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. Connie...
Heather Lee Fleming - Wells
Aug 12, 2019
HEATHER LEE WELLS
APRIL 5, 1980 – AUGUST 12, 2019
Most obituaries are cut and dried and very statistical. This will not be such.
My beautiful angel, Heather entered this world at 11 pounds 5 ounces and 22 inches long. Heather was always a happy, pleasant and sometimes mischieveous child and...
Ann Snipes
Aug 5, 2019
Margaret (ANN) Faucette Snipes Born November 4 1946 - Died August 5 2019 Mrs. Snipes was born to Mr Jesse Edward Faucette Sr. and Arlene Carol Faucette both of Roanoke Rapids, NC. She was preceded in death by her brothers Donald Gene Faucette and William Elmo Faucette. She is survived by her husband Charles Michael Snipes and her "baby...
Mary Jordan Harris
Aug 5, 2019
Mary Jordan Harris, 87, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at Signature Healthcare.
Mary was born July 31, 1932 in Halifax County to the late Joseph L. Jordan and Rosa Carroll Jordan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Harris; her daughter, Vickie Burton; her sisters, Lillain Roberts, Carolyn Fulsom and Dorothy Hendron; her...
Gene Clark Nelson
Aug 3, 2019
Gene Clark Nelson passed from this life on August 3, 2019. Born to Mamie and Buxton Nelson of Rich Square, North Carolina, on August 23, 1934, Gene was in his 63rd year of marriage with Dorothy Baisey Nelson, whom he fiercely loved and honored with his loyalty and dedication. They proudly parented three sons: Rodney, Greg, and Doug.
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Tommy Riggan
Aug 1, 2019
Thomas “Tommy” Willis Riggan, a long-time resident of the Aurelian Springs area, died Thursday the 1st of August at the Hock Family Pavilion Hospice Facility in Durham.
Born on January 30 th , 1966 in Greensboro, NC, to the late Thomas Willie Riggan and Paula Rebecca Liles Riggan, Tommy graduated from Halifax Academy in 1984.
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Paula Liles Riggan
Jul 24, 2019
Paula Rebecca Liles Riggan, a long-time resident of the Aurelian Springs area, died Wednesday the 24 th of July at home.
Born on May 10 th , 1937 in Norfolk, VA, to the late Willis Johnston Liles and Louise Griffin Liles, Paula attended Peace College and received a Degree in Education from Barton College.
Paula...
Ovid "Rat" Daniel Carroll
Jul 24, 2019
Ovid “Rat” Daniel Carroll, 77, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
A memorial service to celebrate Rat’s life will be held 6:00 P.M. Friday, July 26, 2019 at Fresh Fire Assembly or God, 46 Pittman Street, Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Chris Howerton officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 –...
Frances Woodard Barnes
Jul 23, 2019
Frances Woodard Barnes, 80, of Bradley St. in Halifax died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her home.
She was born in Wilson County on February 2, 1939, the daughter of John Sidney and Gaynell Renfrow Woodard. Mrs. Barnes was the widow of Wiley Rexford Barnes. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death...
Arnold Ray Hux
Jul 21, 2019
Arnold Ray Hux, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home.
Ray was born April 20, 1941 in Halifax County to the late Haywood James Hux and Francis Gertrude Gurganus Hux. He was also preceded in death by his three brothers, James Alton Hux, Curtis Bradford Hux and Steve Hux; his sister, Portia Faye...
Louise Bradley Flythe
Jul 20, 2019
Mrs. Louise Bradley Flythe, 94, formerly of Halifax died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Life Care of Cleveland in Cleveland, TN.
Born November 2, 1924 in Halifax County, she was the daughter of Ernest and Lucille Twisdale Bradley. Mrs. Flythe was a homemaker; she liked watching western programs as well as sleeping. She was a member of...
