Obituaries

Feb 1, 2018

Mrs. Bettie Wright Dixon, 89, of Roanoke Rapids died February 1, 2018 in her home. A Halifax County native, she was born September 27, 1928 to Johnny Givens Wright and Patsy Lynch Wright. Bettie worked in sales most of her career.  She enjoyed cooking and working puzzles, and love spending time with her grandchildren.   Bettie was a member of First...

Jan 30, 2018

Robert Alvin Harper went to be with his Lord on Jan. 30, 2018 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born Feb. 26, 1942 to Albert Harper and Pansy Wilson Harper Hasty.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Retha Pilgreen; step-dad, Clinton Hasty; and a niece, Linda Burris.

Alvin...

Jan 19, 2018

Elizabeth Gilliam Lyles, 85, of Charlotte Street passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Warren Hills Nursing Home in Warrenton.

Elizabeth was born February 3, 1932 in Weldon to the late Will Gilliam and Alice Padgett Gilliam. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Lyles; and her son, Douglas Lyles.

She was...

Jan 17, 2018

Steven Jackson DuRant

Born August 14 th , 1951; Departed this life January 17 th , 2018

Roanoke Rapids — Steven J. DuRant, age 66, passed from this existence surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with liver cancer.  Our friend, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and uncle inspired us with his uplifting spirit, sense...

Jan 15, 2018

Teresa Lynn Shearin, 42, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at her home.

Teresa was born July 21, 1975 in Halifax County to the late Earl Bernard Sanders and Judy Shearin Sanders. She was also preceded in death by her brother Earl Sanders, Jr.

Teresa was a loving mother, daughter, sister and...

Jan 15, 2018

Mr. Phillip Earl Rooke, Jr. 50, of Roanoke Rapids died unexpectedly on January 15, 2018. Born November 11, 1967 in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of Phillip Earl Rooke, Sr. and Edith Moore Rooke. Phillip was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School.  A welder by trade, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, and was a member of the Dixie Devils...

Jan 13, 2018

Peggy Jean Liles Johnson, 80, of Littleton passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Phoenix Assisted Living in Cary.

Peggy was born February 23, 1937 in Halifax County to the late Joseph b. Liles and Louise Aycock Liles. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Stanley M. Johnson, Sr.

Peggy...

Jan 6, 2018

Donald Gene Henry went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2018 at Duke University Hospital.

He was born on February 24, 1935 at his family home in Great CaCapon, WV to the late Edwin William Henry, Sr. and Mabel Hess Henry. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Connie; his stepmother, Jane; and...

Jan 5, 2018

Mr. Larry Wilson Parks,  70, died January 5, 2018 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Larry was born in Northampton County on August 6, 1947 to James Loyd and Carrie Ellen Coggins Parks. He was a member of Bread of Life Church.  Larry retired from JP Stevens; he enjoyed helping people.  He liked working on heat & AC units, washers and...

Jan 5, 2018

Charles Ray Smith, 71, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.

Charles was born November 25, 1946 in Halifax County to the late Lee Mack Ray Smith and Martha Jane Flora Smith and his sister, Carolyn Smith.

He was a loving father and grandfather.

Charles is survived by...

Jan 5, 2018

Mr. Vergil LaPrade, 49, of Roanoke Rapids, died January 5, 2018 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Vergil was born October 5, 1968 in Orange County, NC, the son of William Henry and Marie Williams LaPrade.  He was a retired paramedic, and was a volunteer for the Vance County Rescue Squad as well as the Afton - Elberton Fire Department....

Jan 3, 2018

Betty Gossett Cooper, 73, of Thelma Road, Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

Betty was born August 31, 1944 in Halifax County to the late Johnny Gossett and Nellie Sykes Gossett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wade Cooper.

Betty was a longtime member of South Rosemary United Methodist...

Dec 31, 2017

Marie Reid May,77, of Bullington Road, Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home.

Marie was born December 28, 1940 in Warren County to the late James Howard Reid and Viola Carter Reid. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Howard Reid and James Thomas Reid; three sisters, Marylou Green, Sally...

Dec 31, 2017

Joyce "Linda" Goins-Burnette was born on February 18, 1960 in Halifax County to the late Dorsey & Bertha Goins. She departed this life to eternal rest on December 31, 2017.

Linda, as she was affectionately called, was a lifelong resident of Halifax County. She served in the United States Army, where she served her country until she...

Dec 30, 2017

Charles Thomas “Tommy” Allen, 78, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.

Tommy was born October 31, 1939 in Halifax County to the late Charles Arthur Allen and Ollie Gums Allen.

He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and served in the US Army.

Dec 29, 2017

Pleasant Hill

Shirley Jean Lassiter Edwards, 74, of Big John Store Road passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at her home.

Shirley was born January 16, 1943 in Johnston County to the late Zacheriah Lassiter and Martha Nola Bryant Lassiter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas Edwards.

She...

Dec 28, 2017

Mr. Ralph Steve Turner, 62, of Jackson, died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Mr. Turner was born in Northampton County on May 5, 1955, the son of James Henry Turner and Trevor Faison Turner. In addition to his parents, a great grandchild, Casen Weeks; and two brothers, also preceded him in death. Mr. Turner was...

Dec 23, 2017

Jean Patterson Somogyi, 43, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, December 23, 2017 at her home.

Jean was born August 20, 1974 in Halifax County to Gene Ray Patterson and the late Paula Hux Patterson.

Jean loved her babies and always said the only steps in her house were those that led to the front...

Dec 22, 2017

Rebecca “Becky” Dickens Moore, 95, of Roanoke Rapids, died Friday, December 22, 2017, at home after a brief illness. Mrs. Moore, a native of Halifax County and the daughter of the late Forrest Dickens and Bessie C. Dickens was a long time member of Rosemary Methodist Church where she taught the four-year-old Sunday School class for over 30 years.  Mrs....

Dec 19, 2017

Ms. Dinah Cottle Swingle, 61, of Garner and formerly of Roanoke Rapids died December 19, 2017. She was born May 8, 1956 in Halifax County, the daughter of Ray Cottle and Evangeline Brown Cottle.  Mrs. Swingle was retired from Boddie-Noell. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm Friday at Crestview Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Steven...