Obituaries

Aug 9, 2018

Justine Adams of Norwich NY, died peacefully, in her sleep, Thursday morning, August 9 th . She was 94. She was born Justine Hockaday to Jerry and Nellie Hockaday in South Rosemary. Though a resident of Norwich for over 60 years she still spoke with the southern accent of her North Carolina roots. She cherished a good tomato, salted...

Aug 7, 2018

Denis Lynn Kaszubinski, 65, of Littleton died August 7, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

Born September 25, 1952  in Elyria, OH, he was a son of Walter and Lois Ann Line Kaszubinski.  Denis was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School in Elyria, OH; and, the Central School of Nursing in Cleveland, OH.

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Aug 3, 2018

Grace R. Hodges, 77, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away peacefully at home with her close family around her. She was born in Bertie County and grew up and lived in or near the Roanoke Rapids area her entire life. Grace was preceded in death by her husband James Edward “Ed” Hodges, former husband Bruce Durham Jenkins...

Jul 25, 2018

Elizabeth Ann “Libbie” Flack Pittman, 63, of Youngsville, NC, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, July 25th at Transitions Life Care following a courageous battle with cancer. Libbie was born June 1, 1955 in Marion, NC to the late Paul Eugene Flack and Lois Randolph Wilson. She attended Roanoke Rapids High School before graduating from East Carolina...

Jul 24, 2018

Mr. Littleton David Pipkin, Jr., of Roanoke Rapids, NC, died at Halifax Regional Medical Center Tuesday, July 24, 2018.  He was aged 65. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Littleton D. Pipkin, Sr. and Dora Alexandria Twiddy Pipkin. Survivors include a sister, Amber Hasty and husband Lloyd; a nephew, Lloyd Hasty, III and wife, Jane; a niece, Roxanne...

Jul 21, 2018

Bessie June Walton Willey, 95, of Roanoke Rapids died in her home on July 21, 2018, her 95 th birthday. Bessie was born in Charleston, WV on July 21, 1923, the daughter of Okey and Niatia Bailey Walton. She was an educator, primarily teaching high school students, in the Roanoke Rapids Schools system for over 19 years. A very active...

Jul 18, 2018

Bert M. Waters, 80, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Signature Healthcare.

Bert was born June 20, 1938 in Halifax County to the late Bonnie Rudolph Waters and Myrtle Keeter Waters.

He was a faithful member of New Hope United Methodist Church. He retired from Westpoint Stevens.

Bert is...

Jul 13, 2018

David Mitchel Davenport, 29, of Roanoke Rapids died July 13, 2018 in Norfolk, VA.

Born in Nash County on March 4, 1989, he was the son of Melissa Jean Scott and Mitchel Kevin Davenport.

David enjoyed reading, writing poetry and both listening to and playing music.

He is survived by his mother, Melissa...

Jul 12, 2018

Kenneth Ray Daniel, 70, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Magnolia Gardens in Warrenton.

Kenneth was born August 20, 1947 in Halifax County to the late James C. and Fay Knight Daniel. He was a furnace operator at Lee Brick in Sanford.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis M. Daniel; his son, Claude...

Jul 10, 2018

Lloyd Earl Finch, Jr. 69, of Roanoke Rapids died July 10, 2018 in his home.

Born in Halifax County on September 23, 1948, he was the son of the late Lloyd E. Finch, Sr. and Mary Frances Finch. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ginny Parrish Finch and his sister, Carol Hanna.

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Jul 6, 2018

Marshall Cole Thomason, 85, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.

Marshall was born May 7, 1933 in Halifax County to the late Rufus and Dora Clary Thomas.

Marshall served his country in the U. S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He retired after 35 years of service...

Jul 3, 2018

Ervin “Lee” Pettway, 61, passed away at his home in Littleton on July 3, 2018.

Lee was a carpenter, and was well loved by all who knew him.  His greatest passion in life was working with wood.  There are many people who have seen this in their own homes.  His biggest regret before he passed was not...

Jul 3, 2018

William Thomas Conner, Jr., 67, of Roanoke Rapids, died Tuesday evening, July 3, 2018 in his home. William was born in Halifax County on December 22, 1950. He served as a Combat Engineer in the US Army during the Vietnam war. Following his service, William worked as a pipe fitter in the construction industry. William enjoyed playing golf, fishing...

Jun 30, 2018

Mr. Willard Ray Pittman, 78, of Littleton died June 30, 2018 at his residence. Born January 11, 1940 in Halifax County, he was the son of William Ray Pittman and Violet Sue Draper Pittman. His parents, and two brothers, Curtis and Monte, preceded him in death. Willard was a skilled welder, a profession he enjoyed all his life. He...

Jun 25, 2018

Mr. Grady Lee Neal, Sr., 82, of Roanoke Rapids died June 25, 2018 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Grady was born in Nash County on August 29, 1935.  His parents were Ezzie Bacle and Sadie Rae Bryant Bacle. An enterprising entrepreneur, he began his career at Harrison Joyner, and later was involved in real estate, restoring classic cars, motorcycles,...

Jun 11, 2018

Adam Thomas Bradley, 27 of Raleigh, formerly of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday June 11, 2018.

Adam was born May 5, 1991 in Nash County to Ricky Bradley and Cynthia Wilson Bradley. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandmother, Janice Honea; his Paternal Grandparents, George and Ruth Bradley.

Adam is at peace at...

Jun 8, 2018

Mrs. Geraldine Acree "Deanie" Allen, 81, of Roanoke Rapids died June 8, 2018 in the Hospice Facility at Vidant Medical Center. Born as a twin on August 3, 1936 in Halifax County, Deanie and her sister Teanie were daughters of Lascree and Effie Beatrice Sasser Acree. Deanie was retired from the textiles industry. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Jun 5, 2018

Harvey “Gene” Miles, age 80, went home to be with the Lord at his home on June 5, 2018 in Roanoke Rapids, NC.  Gene was born April 18, 1938 to the late Wreford and Betty “Lula” Miles. He is preceded in death by his son, Bryant “Eddie” Miles, three brothers, Wreyford, Jr., Marvin and Garner Miles, and a sister,...

Jun 2, 2018

Alice Pearson Garner passed away at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Weldon, NC on Saturday, June 2, 2018.

She was born on May 20, 1924 to Dora and James Pearson as the ninth of ten children. She was the only surviving sibling of seven brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Garner was married to...

May 31, 2018

Linda Daniel Carter of Roanoke Rapids went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 31, 2018.

Linda was born on January 23, 1950 in Hertford County to the late Ruth Daniel. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, James Daniel and her brother, Randy Mitchell.

Linda was a devoted and loving...