Obituaries

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...

Oct 9, 2018

Jean Eleanor Hastings Bessent, 94, of Roanoke Raipds died October 9, 2018 at her residence.

Jean was born in Washington, DC on September 19, 1924, the daughter of William Leonard and Mamie Florence Ritenour Hastings.   She was a retired pharmacy tech.  Jean moved to the area in 1980; she was a member of Freshfire Assembly of God....

Oct 8, 2018

Frederick Keith Banty, 73, passed away at his home on October 8, 2018.

Keith was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC on January 2, 1945 to the late Madeline Strickland Banty Poole and James Leroy Banty.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Ronald Banty.

Keith is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joy Johnson...

Oct 7, 2018

Horace Ray “Bill” Longmire, Jr., 85, died Sunday, October 7, 2018 at his residence.

Bill was born in Halifax County on October 24, 1932, the son of Horace Ray Longmire, Jr. and Ruth Longmire.  Bill served in the US Navy.  A chip station operator, Bill retired from Champion in 1998 after 40 years of service.   He was...

Oct 5, 2018

The family of Barbara Anne Cook of Roanoke Rapids regretfully must announce her passing after a short, painful, yet courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.

Barbara was born December 24, 1956 to Steve Butcherine and the late Anna F. Butcherine in Grove City, Pa and resided in Boyers, PA where she was also predeceased by her sister, Shirley....

Oct 3, 2018

Bettie Casper Harrison, 80, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

Bettie was born January 26, 1938 in Gates County, NC to the late Arthur Casper and Elizabeth Pierce Casper.

She was a former employee of J. P. Stevens, Wonder Bread, M & M Grocery in Gaston, Village Grocery, and a homemaker.

Oct 3, 2018

Robert Lee “Bobby” Powell, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 3, 2018, with his loving family by his side. Bobby was born May 1, 1936, in Halifax County to the late Robert Lee Powell and Jessie Harrell Powell. He graduated from William R. Davie High School, was an active member of Smith United Methodist Church and a...

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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