Obituaries

Apr 26, 2018

Jeffrey Thomas Smith, 44, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018.

Jeff was born in Halifax County and a son to the late Dr. James Ronald “J.R.” Smith and Judy Smith Wilson (Keith) of Roanoke Rapids.

He was a graduate of Halifax Academy, Class of 1992 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Communications from East...

Apr 22, 2018

Reverend Arnold Gordon Cooper went to be with Lord Jesus on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 6:35 p.m., after a parting kiss from his beloved bride Bessie Mae Newsome Cooper. At the time of his passing, he was residing in Boonsboro, Maryland.  He had spent his last two months under the gracious care of the Veterans Hospice facility in Martinsburg,...

Apr 18, 2018

Major Richard Bly Williams, USAF, Retired, 74, of Pleasant Hill died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in his residence. Maj. Williams was born March 3, 1944 in Pulaski Co., Arkansas, the son of Jimmy Carl Williams, Sr and Emily Ragland Williams. He received a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering from Oklahoma State and a Masters Degree in Computer Science from...

Apr 18, 2018

Mrs. Joanne Claiborne, 57, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, died in Norfolk, VA. Joanne was born June 14, 1950 in Mecklenburg Co., VA, the daughter of James and Irene Parrish Thaxton. She was a retired CNA. A private memorial service is planned. Survivors include her sons, Robert King of Norlina and Anthony King of Kenbridge, Va; granddaughter, Montana King of...

Apr 9, 2018

Mr. Jamie Douglas Strickland, 37, of Halifax died April 9, 2018 at his home. Jamie was born in Halifax County on September 9, 1980, to Frankie Odell and Doris Jean Harris Strickland. He was a 1998 graduate of Northwest High School and a 2011 graduate of HCC, where he obtained his degree as a paralegal.  Jamie also worked as...

Apr 5, 2018

Mr. David Elwood "Woody" Woodard, 82, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at UNC Hospitals with his loving family by his side. Woody was born in Wayne County on May 31, 1935, the son of the late William and Estelle Woodard. He served his country in the US Army. In 1962 he moved to Roanoke Rapids,...

Mar 28, 2018

Mrs. Mae Belle Osborne Carter, 76, of Rhea - Smith Road, died March 28, 2018 at home. A Lee County native, she was born January 21, 1942, the daughter of James Clifton Osborne and Minnie Lovegrove Osborne. Mrs. Carter was retired from American Enka Textiles; and, was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....

Mar 25, 2018

Neil Stuart Lewis, 58 of Halifax passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Lewis was born October 18, 1959 in Halifax County to the late Kindred Elton Lewis and Peggy Cannon Lewis; and his uncle and aunt, Bob Jarrod Goodfellow and Beulah Goodfellow.

He was a sweet and loving husband, attended Calvary...

Mar 17, 2018

Mrs. Edna Evans Huss, 77, of Roanoke Rapids died March 17, 2018 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Edna was born May 8, 1940 in Granville County, the daughter of Archie and Sally Saunders Evans. She was a retired bank teller, working with Centura (now PNC) for well over 20 years.   A member of Victory Baptist Church, Edna was...

Mar 15, 2018

Mr. Dwight Colin Harrison, 74, of Roanoke Rapids died March 15, 2018 in his home. Dwight was born November 15, 1943 in Halifax County, the son of George Edward Harrison and Edna Powell Harrison, both of whom preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Kelly H. Harrison. He...

Mar 11, 2018

Sherman Lynn Merchant, 82, of Henrico died March 11, 2018 in his home. He is survived by his wife, Susan O. Merchant;  daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Daniel Tomlinson of Remsenburg, NY; grandchildren, Savannah and Brennan Tomlinson; a twin sister, Shirley Wood of Walton, NY; and a brother, Ken Merchant of Norwich, NY. A memorial service will be held...

Mar 10, 2018

James Henry Kleinschmidt, 75, of Littleton passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Kleinschmidt was born January 25, 1943 in Ramsey County, Minnesota to the late Henry F. Kleinschmidt and Cleone Gulsvig Kleinschmidt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Kleinschmidt; his brother, Allan Kleinschmidt.

He was a loving...

Mar 7, 2018

Maurice Neil Lucas, 88, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Lucas was born September 18, 1929 in Halifax County to the late Joe Draper Lucas and Sallie Rawlings Lucas. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Josephine Arcangelo, Thelma Hawkins, Alice Berry and Gladys Stansbury.

Maurice...

Mar 6, 2018

Patricia Gay Nethery, 84 of Halifax passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Signature Healthcare.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

Mar 4, 2018

Mr. Freddie Lee Shaw, 74, of Roanoke Rapids died March 4, 2018 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Mr. Shaw was born December 11, 1944 in Halifax County, the son of Willie Jessie Shaw and Nellie Mae Carlisle Shaw. He served in the US Army in Viet Nam, was a retired security guard and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist...

Mar 3, 2018

Mr. L. Palmer Aycock, 93, of Littleton died March 3, 2018 in his home. A native of Halifax County, he was born December 29, 1924 to Luther Doc Aycock and Pearl Hawkins Aycock. Mr. Aycock, a retired deputy, served with the Halifax County Sheriff's Department for 33 years. He also owned a logging company. He was an avid fox,...

Feb 28, 2018

Marshal Garris Collier, 76, died February 28th, 2018 at his home with his wife, brother, and children by his side.

Born May 31st, 1941, in Northampton County to Charlie E. Collier & Frances Garris Collier.

Marshal was a Harley Enthusiast and an avid pilot who loved working on anything with an engine, racing, spending time...

Feb 27, 2018

Bertrand “Bert” Hollowell Lindley Jr. passed peacefully at home with his family at his bedside in the early morning of February 27 th , 2018 at the age of 79. He was born in Vicksburg, MS to loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand H. Lindley Sr. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a member of the...

Feb 26, 2018

Mary Warren Sanders, 95, of Bullington Road, Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Carolina Rest Home.

Mary was born December 16, 1922 in Sampson County, a daughter of Moses and Ressie (Warren) Warren.   She was a graduate of Plainview School in Sampson County.

Mary was a...

Feb 23, 2018

Hilaria Theresia Gearhart, 90, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Parkridge Health in Hendersonville, NC.

She was born on March 1 st , 1927 in Carlsberg, Germany. As a military wife, she lived in many different cities in the US and eventually moved to and retired in Roanoke Rapids. She was a...