Obituaries

Dec 1, 2018

Barbara J. Burm entered into rest on December 1, 2018. She was 71. Mrs. Burm was born on June 24, 1947, to her parents, Sidney and Bernice Cannon. She married Victor Burm on July 5, 1972. Mrs. Burm is survived by her husband of 46 years, Victor Burm, Jr.; her brother, Billy Cannon of Charlotte, NC; her daughters, Beverly...

Nov 29, 2018

Mr. Willie Eugene Moore, 90, of E. 13 th Street, died Thursday, November 29, 2018 in his home.

Mr. Moore was born in Harnett County on June 19, 1928, to the late Archie and Mamie Bledsoe Moore.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary Eugene Eason Moore;...

Nov 26, 2018

James Allen “JA” Irby, Jr.,  84, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.

JA was born in Wake County on September 11, 1934 to JA Irby, Sr. and Alice Lee Wade Irby, both of whom preceded him in death.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Benji; an...

Nov 24, 2018

Corey Allen Johnson, 20, of Gaston, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018.

Corey was born December 7, 1997 in Nash County.  He was a kind and compassionate young man and will truly be missed by all who loved him.  He was our sunshine on a rainy day.  Corey cared deeply for those he loved, but sometimes had...

Nov 22, 2018

Mark Allen Chappell, 38, of Whitakers died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 22, 2018.

Mark was born February 13, 1980 in Alamogorda, NM, the son of Willie Wade Chappell and Patricia Gail Rowell Chappell.   He worked in the construction industry doing electrical work, and was about to begin a new job with Food Lion.

Mark was...

Nov 19, 2018

Mary Kate Simmons, 96, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Liberty Commons in Weldon.

She is survived by her nieces, Sharron Birch and her husband Ray and Hazel Allen and her husband James both of Henrico; her great-niece, Melissa Birch.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Crestview Memorial...

Nov 18, 2018

Thomas Lee Moore, 75, departed earth to his home in heaven Sunday, November 18, 2018.

He was born in Halifax County on February 24, 1943 to the late Van Exum Moore and Laura Miles Moore. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony Moore; his brothers Hubert, Dick, Wayne, and Harold Moore; and his sister, Peggy...

Nov 12, 2018

Deborah “Debbie” Inscoe, 63, died peacefully at her home on November 12, 2018.

Debbie was born in Halifax County on November 23, 1954 to Ned J. and Mable Cullom Dickens .  She loved her family and her husband, Howard.  Holidays and being with her family brought her much joy and happiness.  Debbie was also an amazing cook. ...

Nov 10, 2018

Harry Eugene “Gene” Moore, 77 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday November 10, 2018.

Gene was born in Halifax County December 30, 1940 to the late John L. Moore Sr. and Ruth Moore.  He attended William R. Davie and retired from Westpoint Stevens, where he worked as a supervisor.

He...

Nov 9, 2018

*** D u e to the cold and inclement weather, the service will now be held at Hockaday Chapel at 11 am Tuesday.** Samuel Thomas Dickens, 76, of Littleton, NC died November 9, 2018 at his home.

Sam was born in November of 1942 to Gordon and Florence Nethery Dickens of Weldon, NC....

Nov 8, 2018

Loyd Stanley “Steve” Hasty, Jr.,  69, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday, November 8. 2018 at Rex Hospital.

Steve retired from the NC Dept of Corrections with 31 years of service at Caledonia Correctional Institution.   He was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2008 by Gov. Michael Easley.  Steve also volunteered with the Roanoke Valley...

Nov 1, 2018

Ann Pepper Tidwell, 94, of Roanoke Rapids, died November 1, 2018 at Liberty Commons in Weldon, NC.

Ann was a very strong person who overcame cancer 5 times.  She was very loving  and caring person.  As a 50+ year member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Ann served as a Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir, and was...

Nov 1, 2018

Kelly Louis Parrish, 50, of Rocky Mount died November 1, 2018 at South Village of Rocky Mount.

Kelly was born January 1968 to William Carlton Parrish and Sharon Brewster Parrish Wells in Richmond, VA.  He was an excellent electrician and worked in the construction industry.  Kelly was a loving and giving person who cared deeply for his...

Oct 31, 2018

Kevin Wagner O'Connell, 70, of Roanoke Rapids died October 31, 2018 in his home. Kevin was born April 2, 1948 in Washington, DC, the son of Frank and Louise Schutt O'Connell.  He was a retired automobile salesman. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Kara and Brady Nolan; and three grandchildren. Mr. O'Connell will be cremated and services will be...

Oct 31, 2018

Glenda Case Harris, age 82 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Raleigh.

She was born August 14, 1936 to Herbert and Christine Case.  She was a graduate of William R. Davie and East Carolina University.  Glenda touched many lives as a teacher in the Halifax County School system, she retired in...

Oct 31, 2018

Sonny Harris, former mail and newspaper carrier, passed away October 31, 2018.  He was born on the Harris family farm in Garysburg, NC, in December 1938, to Marvin C. Harris and Sarah (Sweet) Turner Harris.

Early in life, he moved to Weldon, NC where he attended school, worked, and retired.  After graduating from high school, Sonny enlisted...

Oct 31, 2018

Donald James Price, 56, of Nashville and formerly of Northampton County, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his residence. Born in Columbus, MS on March 24, 1962, he was the son of Raymond Charles Price and Darlene Peggy Brown Price.   Donald was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Susan Johnson Price; sons, Jonathan Clark JC" Price...

Oct 29, 2018

Thomas Rugine Lewis, 82, and his loving wife Carole Landis Shearin Lewis, 77, both went home to be with our Lord.  Thomas passed on Monday afternoon, October 29, 2018 at his home in Roanoke Rapids, NC; Carole passed on Wednesday afternoon, October 31, 2018 at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC following an illness.

Thomas and Carole are survived...

Oct 28, 2018

David Wayne Hargrave, 36, of Rocky Mount (formerly of Roanoke Rapids) died October 28, 2018.

David was born in Halifax County on January 26, 1982, to Teresa Jean Walker and Cliff Hargrave.  He was a graduate of Durham Culinary Arts School.  He enjoyed food service and bartending.  At the time of his death, David was working at...

Oct 25, 2018

Brittany Nicole Matthews, 28, died on October 25, 2018.

She is survived by her son, Jayden McKenzie of Littleton; father, Bryant Matthews (Jettie) of Roanoke Rapids; mother, Tammy Carroll (Ken) of Littleton; a brother, Randy Davis of Roanoke Rapids; boyfriend, Josh Daniels of Littleton; and many extended family members and friends.

Brittany worked as a...