Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Millen
Oct 18, 2017
Roanoke Rapids-
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Millen, 73, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Nash UNC Hospital in Rocky Mount.
Betty was born in Halifax County, November 17, 1943, to the late James L. and Adele Davis Wood. She was a long-time member of Little Country Baptist Church and loving mother and grandmother. In addition to...
Arthur Lee Wollett, Sr.
Oct 14, 2017
Wake Forest- Arthur Lee Wollett, 84, died Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Universal Healthcare/North Raleigh. Arthur was born in Halifax County, November 12, 1932, to the late Henry and Maude Alston Wollett. He was a veteran and proudly served his country with the United States Army. Arthur was preceded in death by his brother Bob Wollett of Lynchburg, VA...
Priscilla C. Dickens
Oct 11, 2017
Priscilla C. Dickens, 74, of Littleton passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at her home.
She was retired from J.A. Jones Group out of Charlotte, NC after many years. She loved spending time on the lake, working in her yard and riding her golf cart around the neighborhood socializing with her friends. She especially loved traveling on...
Mary Ann Clary Hinson
Oct 10, 2017
Whitakers-
Mary Ann Clary Hinson,86, departed this life on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at home surrounded by her family at bedside.
She was born February 11, 1931, to Louis B. and Sallie T. Clary, in Brunswick County, Virginia.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her infant son, Paul, husband, Robert...
Hilda Gray Jenkins
Oct 7, 2017
Hilda Gray DeBerry Jenkins, 74, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, October7, 2017 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Hilda was born August 26, 1943 in Halifax County to the late Henry Carless DeBerry and Mary Magdalene Gerringer DeBerry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. Jenkins.
She was a loving...
Marilyn C. Pepper
Oct 4, 2017
Marilyn Rose Chambliss Pepper, 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017.
She was born December 20, 1945 in Halifax County to the late Kenneth Chambliss, Sr. and Wilma Edwards Chambliss. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Chambliss, Jr.; her sister, Ramona Chambliss; her sister-in-law, Gayle Robinson.
Marilyn was...
Stanley Arrington Lewis, Sr.
Sep 30, 2017
Stanley Arrington Lewis, Sr. 90, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at home. Mr. Lewis was born September 15, 1927 in Halifax County to the late Chester Layman Lewis and Lillie Dickens Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris C. Lewis; his brother, William L. Lewis; his sisters, Beatrice Johnson and Imogene...
William "Bill" Worley Shelton
Sep 30, 2017
Portsmouth-
William “Bill” Worley Shelton, 90, died Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Greensville Health and Rehabilitation Center, Emporia.
Bill was born in Madison County, NC, January 15, 1927, to the late Henry and Dora Edmonds Shelton. He was a retired veteran having served with the United States Navy and had tours in World War II,...
Louise Burton Gorham Jones
Sep 27, 2017
Louise Burton Gorham Jones, 88, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Wednesday September 27, 2017.
Louise was a member of Rosemary United Methodist Church for 46 years and a member of Battleboro Methodist Church for 40 years. She was employed with the City of Roanoke Rapids and with RBC Centura Bank in Rocky Mount.
...
Geneva Jewel "Jo" Crawley
Sep 27, 2017
Geneva Jewel “Jo” Crawley, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at her home.
She was born October 28, 1927 in Halifax County to the late Olin Crawley and Jessica Dickens Crawley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sebastian Cabot Crawley, Jr.; her son Hugh Cabot Crawley; her grandson, John Sebastian...
Sue Ellen Pope Keeter
Sep 27, 2017
Sue Ellen Pope Keeter, 61, died Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Signature Healthcare of Roanoke Rapids.
The family will receive friends at the home of Bobby Martin, 306 Carolina St, Roanoke Rapids, Saturday, September 30, 2017, from 4-6 pm.
Arrangements are being handled by Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services.
Norma Jean Wall Barlowe
Sep 26, 2017
Roanoke Rapids-
Norma Jean Wall Barlowe, 83 years young, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
Norma was born in Halifax County, June 5, 1934, to the late Chester and Leacy Wall. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister....
Delores Jane Peele
Sep 24, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Delores Jane Peele, 60, died at her home Sunday, September 24, 2017. Delores was born in Suffolk, VA, December 23, 1956, to the late Otto and Mary Carpenter Asbell. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family. In addition to her parents, Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Gene Peele...
Ervin "Shorty" Marshall Lee
Sep 24, 2017
Ervin Marshall Shorty Lee, 72, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Liberty Commons in Weldon. Mr. Lee was born July 16, 1945 in Halifax County to the late Henry Edward Lee and Jenny Wood Lee. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Emma Jean Lee; his grandson, T.J. Nelson. He was a member...
Joie Lynn Appleton
Sep 19, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Joie Lynn Appleton, 42, died at her residence Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Joie was born in Punxsutawney, PA, June 6, 1975, to James Paropacic and Karen Agnello Tanner. In addition to her father, Joie was preceded in death by her brother, Joshua Green. Surviving are her mother, Karen E. Tanner and husband, William; son, Frankie G. Scott;...
Georgia Lynn Reveal Clay
Sep 18, 2017
Georgia Lynn ReVeal Clay, 54, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at her home. Georgia was born August 14, 1963 to George Warren ReVeal and Margaret Moseley ReVeal. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret ReVeal; her brother, Vernon ReVeal; her sisters, Brenda Colston and Sheila Hux. Georgia loved her family and had many...
Eleanor Price Causey
Sep 17, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Eleanor Price Causey, 80, died at her home Sunday, September 17, 2017. Eleanor was born, November 19, 1936, in Tarboro, NC to the late Jesse Lee and Bessie Cooper Price. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Allen Causey. Surviving are sons, Terry Allen Causey and wife, Deborah, of Chapel...
Bradford "Brad" Raymond Dodway Jr
Sep 12, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Bradford Brad Raymond Dodway, Jr., 49, died at his residence Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Brad was born in Albany, NY, December 18, 1967, to the late Bradford Raymond, Sr. and Jeanne Stevens Dodway. He loved hanging out with his family and friends and riding his motorcycle. Brad had a big heart and was always helping others. Surviving...
William "Billy" Cole O'Neal
Sep 11, 2017
William Billy Cole ONeal, Sr., 82, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 at his home. Billy was born November 17, 1934 in Halifax County to the late William Herbert ONeal and Shirley Livingston Pittman ONeal. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Melanie ONeal and Dustin Cole ONeal; his brother, Wiley Sidney ONeal, Sr....
Henry Nicholas Closson Sr
Sep 5, 2017
Henry Nicholas Closson, Sr., 71, of Franklin Street, Roanoke Rapids passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Mr. Closson was born in Rockingham County, North Carolina on December 25, 1945 to the late Roscoe Eston Closson, his step-father, Vernon Stantliff and Lorraine Hodges Stantliff. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Closson....
