Mary Elias Mountford
Jun 23, 2019
Mary Elias Mountford, 85, of Weldon died June 23, 2019 at Nash UNC Hospital.
A native of Halifax County, Mary was born September 5, 1933 to Assad Joseph and Betty Merritt Elias. She loved animals and especially enjoyed feeding and watching birds. Mary was an avid fan of the NC State Wolfpack and the Washington Redskins. She...
Todd Davis
Jun 21, 2019
James Randall Todd Davis, 27, died June 21, 2019 at home.
He was born in Halifax County on August 18, 1991 to Donald Ray “Turtle” Davis Jr. and Tracy Edwards.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Tracy and Jason Wilmouth; father, Donald R. “Turtle” Davis, Jr; brothers, Michael May (Beth), Nicholas Davis (Linda), Jay Wilmouth,...
Cherry Beth Moseman Sanders
Jun 21, 2019
Cherry Beth Moseman Sanders, 59, died June 21, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, just ten days after her husband, Doc Sanders, died.
Cherry was born September 24, 1959 in Stamford, NY, a daughter of Percy Moseman, Sr and Fredricka Wayman Moseman. She was a homemaker and a loving wife , mother and grandmother.
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Tommy Ray Morgan
Jun 15, 2019
Tommy Ray Morgan, 43, of Darlington passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his home.
Tommy was born December 27, 1975 to Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson Morgan and the late Charlie Ray Morgan. He was also preceded in death by his baby girl Tubby.
Tommy was a loving son and fiancé. He loved his trucks and...
Sheila Doty Dilmore
Jun 15, 2019
Sheila Doty Dilmore, 76, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2019, after a courageous 5 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was Born 7/29/42 to Richard Evans Doty and Jeanne Louise Zinn Doty, and was raised by Clarence and Veronica “Bonnie” Bercher.
Sheila graduated from Southside High School, in Elmira, NY in 1960, and then...
Michael Patrick Rowland
Jun 14, 2019
Michael Patrick Rowland, 69, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Duke University Hospital in Durham.
Michael was born May 10, 1950 in Halifax County to the late John K. Rowland, Jr and Nishia Dickens Rowland. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John K. Rowland, III and Norman “Daryl” Rowland.
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Christine Justice Polston
Jun 14, 2019
Christine Justice Polston, 83, joined her heavenly family June 14, 2109 surrounded by her loving family.
Born September 20, 1935 to George & Hattie Cooper Justice, she was the baby of two siblings, Stella & Dick. Chris grew up on the 700 block of Franklin St. and commented everytime she passed it. She attended RRHS and played...
"Doc" Sanders
Jun 11, 2019
Darwin “Doc” Edward Sanders, Jr. 69, died June 11, 2019 in his Roanoke Rapids home, surrounded by his loving family.
Doc was born January 3, 1950 in Richlands (Onslow County) NC, the son of Darwin Edward Sanders, Sr. and Gladys Carol Taylor Sanders, both of whom preceded him in death.
He was employed as a...
Keith Wheeler
Jun 4, 2019
Richard Keith Wheeler, 57, died June 4, 2019 at home.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Halifax Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Jones presiding.
Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com
Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.
Shirley Hancock Carter
Jun 1, 2019
Shirley Joyce Hancock Carter, 83, formerly of Halifax, died June 1, 2019 at PruittHealth Carolina Point in Durham.
She was born December 11, 1935 in Okeechobee, FL, the daughter of Henry Milton and Ada Thomas Hancock. Her parents; husband, Wilburt Carter; and a brother, all preceded Shirley in death.
A registered nurse, she worked for...
Bet Walston
May 31, 2019
Carrie Elizabeth “Bet” Garner Walston, 99, died Friday, May 31, 2019 at Carolina Rest Home.
Born April 15, 1920 in Halifax County, she was one of twelve children born to Charlie Ashley and Kate Lee Medlin Garner.
Bet was the widow of the late Roland Earl Walston, and was also preceded in death by her...
Jonelle Faye Hopkins
May 30, 2019
Jonelle Faye Hopkins, 37, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday, May 30, 2019.
She was born in Halifax County on March 9, 1982, the daughter of John Hopkins and Debra Wooten Hopkins. Jonelle was employed at WestRock in Roanoke Rapids.
She is survived by her mother, Debra; daughter, Jasmine Allen; sons, Chase Allen and Bryson Hopkins;...
Chuck Allsbrook, Iii
May 29, 2019
Chester F. “Chuck” Allsbrook, III
May 26, 1957 – May 29, 2019
Chester F. “Chuck” Allsbrook, III, 62, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, died May 29, 2019 at his home in Spartanburg, SC.
He was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, class of 1976. Chuck studied pre-education at Chowan in 1978; he also...
Russell Paul Rose
May 27, 2019
Russell Paul Rose, 68, of Roanoke Rapids died May 27, 2019 in his home.
Mr. Rose was born July 18, 1950 in Halifax County, the son of Howard Paul and Edna Taylor Rose. He served in the US Army, and was a retired security guard.
Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Rose; grandson, Jacob Bullock; his...
Betty Jo Moree Francis
May 26, 2019
Betty Jo (Moree) Francis, 86, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC, but currently residing in Conway, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Betty Jo was head cashier for Kroger’s and Farm Fresh Stores in Roanoke Rapids for many years. Born in Angelus, SC, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Eddie...
Margaret Lassiter Morris
May 22, 2019
Margaret Lassiter Morris, 97, formerly of Weldon died May 22, 2019 at the Oliver House in Wendell.
Margaret was born March 19, 1922 in Halifax County, the daughter of Willie H. and Helen Askew Lassiter. Her parents; her husband, Carlton Robert Morris; sons, Carlton Robert Morris, Jr. and Wayne Morris; sisters, Macy Shay, Joy Moseley, Jewel Lee...
Rose Lucas
May 20, 2019
Rosaleen “Rose” Ennis Lucas, 85, died May 20, 2019 in her Roanoke Rapids home, while surrounded by her family.
Rose was born April 4, 1934 in Halifax County, the daughter of James B. and Sallie Kay Bobbitt Ennis. She retired from the Office of the Halifax County Clerk of Superior Court, where she was an Assistant Clerk. ...
Joe Nathan Pepper
May 18, 2019
Joe Nathan Pepper, 96, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home.
Joe was born May 25, 1922 in Halifax County to the late Bernard William Pepper and Maggie Shaw Pepper. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Margaret Pepper and Marjorie Pepper; his daughter, Gayle P. Robinson; his sisters, Clarice...
Donna Marquette O'Brien
May 15, 2019
Donna Marquette O’Brien, 96, passed away May 15, 2019 at Carolina Rest Home.
Donna was born January 24, 1923 in Clinton County, New York to the late Charles Henry Whitman and Grace Choiniere.
She retired from The Social Security Administration in Baltimore, Maryland. She also lived in Venice, Fl before moving back to North Carolina...
Mary Millender Underdown
May 14, 2019
Mary Millender Underdown, 79, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids.
Mary was born September 6, 1939 in Franklin County, Florida, a daughter of Jessie Robert and Catherine Floyd Millender.
She was employed by the US Postal Service for a number of years, and had also worked as a...
