Obituaries

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...

Oct 23, 2018

Alma Smith Williams, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Halifax Regional Medical C enter.

Alma Smith Williams was born October 01, 1939 in Dunn, NC. The daughter of the late James Robert and Agnes Strickland Smith. She attended Weldon High School. She was preceded in death by her late husband Robert Walter Williams (Retired USMC);...

Oct 14, 2018

Nathan Alexander Taylor, 14, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, October 14, 2018.

He was beloved by his entire family.  His mother, Patricia Melton Taylor, and father, Christopher Graham Taylor’s joy to raise.  He has two siblings, Elise and John, along with their father, John Folliard.  Nathan is also survived by his grandparents, Steve and Teresa Melton;...

Oct 12, 2018

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, service plans for Mr. and Mrs. Hudson have been revised as of today (Wednesday, October 17). A memorial service for Catherine Harris Hudson and Donald Eugene Hudson, former Weldon residents, will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, October 20, 2018 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service. A...