Obituaries

Feb 6, 2019

Thelma Cuthrell Fowler, 91, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at her home in Roanoke Rapids.

Thelma was preceded in death by both parents, Benjamin and Annie Cuthrell.  She was also predeceased by her son, Larry Smith; along with ten siblings.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved to spend time with...

Feb 4, 2019

Florence Scott Constantino, 90, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 in Henderson Nevada. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia to the late William B. Scott and Maime Scott.

After leaving North Carolina, Florence lived in New Jersey until she retired and moved to Vero Beach, FL in 1995. In 2005,...

Feb 4, 2019

Thelma Piner Fishel, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, entered her eternal home in glory on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Liberty Commons Nursing Home.

Mrs. Fishel was born in Bynum, NC, the daughter of the late Roscoe Piner and Lilly Howard Piner. Her only sibling, Arthur E. Piner, Sr; her husband, Davison Alexander Fishel, Sr; and a...

Feb 4, 2019

Florence Scott Constantino, 90, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 in Henderson Nevada. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia to the late William B. Scott and Maime Scott.

After leaving North Carolina, Florence lived in New Jersey until she retired and moved to Vero Beach, FL in 1995. In 2005,...

Feb 2, 2019

Ricky Lee Jones, 63, of Roanoke Rapids died February 2, 2019.

He was born August 21, 1955 in Halifax County, the son of BC Daniel Jones and Dorothy Dalton Thomas Jones.  Ricky was a machine operator for Kennametal.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Skeen (Chad) of Indian Trail; 5 grandchildren, Chloe Jones (14),...

Jan 31, 2019

Bob Melton Gibson, 73, of Roanoke Rapids, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Vidant Hospice in Greenville.

Bob was born April 8, 1945 in Halifax County, the son of Harry and Ethel Walters Gibson, both whom preceded him in death.  He was an electrician, and a member of Open Door Fellowship Church.  Bob liked yardwork, playing cards...

Jan 29, 2019

Gloria Dean Malone Ellis, 71 of Gaston passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.

Gloria was born July 29, 1947 in Halifax County to the late Thomas Buck Malone and Hattie Belle Finch Malone. She was also preceded in death by two brother, Floyd Tripp and Donald Ray Malone; her granddaughter, Paula Lynn...

Jan 22, 2019

Lewis “Mickey” Michael Tickel, 80, died January 22, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

Lewis “Mickey” Tickel was a Roanoke Rapids native having spent much of his working life at the Local Paper Mill as an electrician after attending the Shipyard Apprentice Program and living in Newport News.  He was liked by everyone he met and...

Jan 21, 2019

Dustin Mark Mountford, 27, of Roanoke Rapids died January 21, 2019.

Dustin was born in Wake County on February 15, 1991, the son of Timothy Mark Moseley and Melissa Yarboro.  He worked as a waiter / server in the restaurant industry.

He is survived by his father, Timothy Mark Moseley; half-sister, Emily Edwards; special friends,...

Jan 20, 2019

Kyle Douglas “Boo” Watts, Jr., 61, of Roanoke Rapids died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his residence following a prolonged illness.

A native of Lexington, VA, Kyle was born August 2, 1957 to Kyle D. (Sr) and Ethel Tomlin Watts.

Kyle and his family moved into the area in 1997.  He was a Roadmaster for...

Jan 18, 2019

Frances Coggins Leake, 81, of Roanoke Rapids, died January 18, 2019 in her home.

Frances was born in Northampton County on December 11, 1937, a daughter of Jimmie Ernest Coggins and Stella Casper Coggins.

She retired from JP Stevens, where she worked in various capacities.  She enjoyed tending the flowers in her yard, gardening and...

Jan 15, 2019

James Oliver Johnson, Sr.

October 20, 1941 – January 15, 2019

James Oliver Johnson, Jr. “Jimmy” entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2019.

Jimmy was born in Harnett County on October 20, 1941 to Linwood and Mary Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David and his wife Bette,...

Jan 14, 2019

Robert "Bobby" Gray Bowers ,96, of Jackson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on  January 14, 2019.

Bobby was predeceased by his beloved wife , Elladeane (Deanie) Lee Bowers; son, Robert Gray Bowers Jr. and son-in-law, Charles Cox.

He was a US Army veteran, serving in World War II, and was the owner...

Jan 7, 2019

Ethel Alston Glasgow, aged 92, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 7.

She was born and raised in Hollister, NC.  In addition to helping manage the family farm, Ms. Glasgow was employed as a seamstress at Cash and Carry Cleaners in Weldon, and then worked at Halifax Regional Medical center as a Nurse until her...

Jan 2, 2019

Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Bullock Mills, 51, of Roanoke Rapids died unexpectedly on January 2, 2019.

Libby was born in Medina, Ohio on January 10, 1967 to Ronald Dan “Winkey” Bullock, Sr and Margaret Ann Cutlip Bullock; both of whom preceded her in death.

Libby attended the Church of Jesus Christ.  She was a manager for...

Dec 23, 2018

Linda Smith, 74, of Wanchese, NC died Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks. Born September 17, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Agnes Strickland and Robert J. Smith.

A longtime resident of Manteo, NC, she worked in the hospitality industry as a cook and cleaner. She was also very interested in...

Dec 18, 2018

Tammy Lynette Wiggins Powell, 57, of Gaston died December 18, 2018 at her home.

Tammy was born in Pitt County, NC on May 12, 1961, the daughter of David Albert and Lucille Burroughs Wiggins.  She loved her family, and was a hard worker. Tammy was most recently employed as a waitress.

She is survived by...

Dec 13, 2018

Ruby P. Ogburn, 80, of Gasburg, VA passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, VA.

Ruby was born September 28, 1938 in Gasburg, VA to the late Fenton and Susie Wright Poythress.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ogburn; her grandson, Timbo Hobbs.

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Dec 12, 2018

Ella Mae Sparks, 99, of Littleton passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Dec 3, 2018

Herbert “Herb” Allen Edwards, Sr.,  72, of Roanoke Rapids died Monday, December 3, 2018 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond.

Herb was a native of Halifax County, born November 8, 1946, to Clyde Sidney and Eva Edwards Edwards, both whom preceded him in death. He retired from Pierce Trailer Service in Weldon.  Herb attended East 10 th...