Obituaries

Oct 3, 2018

James Matthew “Dick” Williams, 79, of Roanoke Rapids died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Signature Health Care in Roanoke Rapids, N.C.  He had been a resident of Signature Health Care for several months.

Mr. Williams was born July 20, 1939 to the late Henry and Genevia Hardison Williams in Martin County, Jamesville, N.C.  As a young boy...

Sep 29, 2018

Gene Edward Butts, Sr. 77, died September 29, 2018 at WakeMed Raleigh Hospital.

He was born July 10, 1941 in Halifax County, the son of Jack Moss Butts, Sr. and Anna Belle Cox Butts.  Mr. Butts was a painter; he was an avid fisherman and loved to play music.

Survivors include his son, Flash Butts...

Sep 26, 2018

Claude Eston Meadows, Jr., 84, of Roanoke Rapids died September 26, 2018 at Signature Health Care in Roanoke Rapids. Claude was born in Buncombe Co., NC on July 28, 1934, to Claude E. Meadows, Sr and Ella Irene Fisher Meadows. He worked as a shipping clerk, and retired from Champion after 43 years of service. Claude was a member...

Sep 25, 2018

Mary Lou Harrington Karnehm, 63, of Gaston died September 25, 2018 in her home. Born in Norfolk, VA on September 27, 1954, she was a daughter of Willie Lee and Betty Jane Brent Harrington, both whom preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, a son, Billie Lee Cleveland; and, two sisters, Ella Sullivan and Pauline Salyers, also...

Sep 23, 2018

Don Herbert Heustess, 74, of Roanoke Rapids died September 23, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Born January 4, 1944 in Halifax County, Don was the son of Samuel Herbert and Louise Shearin Heustess. He was a maintenance coordinator for Georgia Pacific. Don loved his family and his dogs. He enjoyed the beach, fishing, and eating. Don was...

Sep 21, 2018

Dorothy J. Lee, 98 of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, September 21, 2018.

Dorothy was born on Christmas Day in 1919 in Greensville County Va.  She worked at J.P. Stevens in Roanoke Rapids.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Romie Lee; and their son, Albert Lee.  She also preceded in death by her...

Sep 19, 2018

Adele Taylor Fox, 78, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

Adele was born November 26, 1939 in Halifax County to the late Joe Pender Taylor and Nancy Bass Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Bobby J. Fox; her brother, Joe Taylor; her sisters, Grace Crowder and Kathleen...

Sep 19, 2018

Katherine Taylor, 84 of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Magnolia Gardens in Warrenton.

Katherine was born February 12, 1934 in Halifax County to the late Gerald Taylor and Jennie Jarrell Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her cousins, Thomas Lee Wood and Sanford Wood.

She was a very devoted...

Sep 19, 2018

Thomas Fen Weatherwax, 55, died September 19, 2018.  The family will have a private graveside service on Friday, September 28, 2018.  Online condolences may be made by visiting www.hockadayfs.com, select Obituaries.

Sep 15, 2018

Airman 1st Class Austin Michael Vaughan, 20, departed this earthly life much too soon on September 15, 2018. Austin was born September 10, 1998 Goldsboro, NC. He spent much of his childhood at RAF Lakenheath in England, then moved back to the United States with his family to Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota. In 2010, Austin returned to North...

Sep 14, 2018

Wilbert Voyd “Sonny” Warren, 87, died September 14, 2018 in his Roanoke Rapids home.

Born in Weldon on February 18, 1931, he was a son of Claude Voyd Warren and Pauline Cooper Warren.

He is survived by is wife of 70 years,  Lillian Marie Webb Warren , whom he married January 17, 1948.

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Sep 7, 2018

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Clarence W. Bradford, III (Brad) passed away on September 7, 2018.

He was born in Newport News, VA July 8,1943 to the late Clarence Bradford, Jr and Lallie Bradford.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Michael Bradford.

Brad is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pauline,...

Sep 7, 2018

Mabel Dunston White, 91 of Roanoke Rapids went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 7, 2018 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.

Mabel was born May 12, 1927 in Halifax County to the late George Washington Dunston and Susie Johnson Dunston. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd White; her son,...

Sep 6, 2018

Robert John Agoglia, 86, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 11, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Rocco and Rose DelNegro Agoglia.

Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. He helped write the Bios for IBM PC AT....

Sep 4, 2018

Milton Johnson Martin, 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

Milton was born November 18, 1948 in Northampton County to the late Lonza Johnson Martin and Annie Marie Lacks Martin.

Milton was a member of Liberty Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather....

Sep 3, 2018

Faye Passmore Bohanon, 92, of Roanoke Rapids, died Monday, September 3, 2018 at Signature Health Care. Faye was born June 5, 1926 in Haywood County, NC, a daughter of Horace Greeley and Ora Mae Revis Passmore, who preceded her in death. She was an independent, strong woman, raising three children after unexpectedly becoming widowed following the death of her...

Aug 30, 2018

Scotland Neck

Eleanor Kay Padgett Jones, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center.

Mrs. Jones was born March 27, 1947 in Wake County to the late Horace Padgett and Annie Sue Batchelor Padgett. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Rose Staton.

Aug 20, 2018

Jean Downing Long Bowers of Roanoke Rapids left this earth peacefully to be with the Lord August 20 th , from Signature Health Care.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ruey N. Downing; her mother, Amanda Bennett Downing; her beloved daughter, Deborah Long Burgess; her husband, Dale Bowers; and two sisters, Maxine Tripp and Madeline...

Aug 17, 2018

Gary Thomas Harris, 37, of Roanoke Rapids died Friday, August 17, 2018 at his residence.

Born in Beaufort County, NC on August 21, 1980, Gary is the son of Billy Harris and Loretta Blake.

Gary was a loving son, husband and father; and loved his children more than anything.  He lived life to the fullest,...

Aug 15, 2018

FREDERICK “FRED” WAYNE PEARSON

Fred Pearson, age 75, went home to be with his Lord Savior Wednesday, August 15, 2018.  A life-long native of Halifax County, Fred passed away at Hampton Manor in Gaston, NC, with his family by his side.

Fred was born July 31, 1943 in Halifax County to the late Marvin and...