Sally Parson
Nov 26, 2017
Sally Jones Parson
Devoted Wife and Mother
Sally Jones Parson, 81, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.
She was born November 23, 1936 in Northampton County to the late Rufus Lewis Jones and Dora Harrell Jones. She was also preceded in death...
Vernon Pittard
Nov 11, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Vernon Pittard, 85, died at his home with his loving family by his side, November 11, 2017.
Vernon was born, January 23, 1932, in Halifax County to the late Sterling Wilson and Mattie May Morgan Pittard. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, uncle and friend, who loved the outdoors, especially, working in his...
Donna Moseley Keppie
Nov 9, 2017
Sharpsburg, NC-
Donna Moseley Keppie, 68, died at her home Thursday, November 9, 2017, in Sharpsburg.
Rev. Randy Martin will conduct a graveside service in Cedarwood Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids, NC Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 1:00 pm.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com
Curtis Bradford Hux
Nov 6, 2017
Curtis Bradford Hux, 75, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at his home.
A private service was held at Cedarwood Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com
Kenneth Beauford Robinson
Nov 4, 2017
Kenneth “Kenny” Beauford Robinson, 68, of Hwy 48, Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Kenny was born in Mooresville, NC on May 22, 1949 to Bill and Elsie Huffman Robinson. He is preceded in death by his father, Bill Robinson; two sons, Kevin and Jeffrey Robinson; his grandson, Brian...
Barney Lee Jones
Nov 3, 2017
Barney Lee Jones, 90, of Regency Drive in Nashville, formerly of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at home.
Barney was born June 6, 1927 in Bossier Parrish, La to the late Levi Jones and Orilla Holland Jones. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Marie Jones Kelch; his brother, Benjamin Jones; and...
Lenart Eric Bergstrom
Oct 26, 2017
Weldon- Lenart Eric Bergstrom, 83, died at his home on Longstreet Rd. Thursday, October 26, 2017.
Lenart was born in Sweden, July 30, 1934, to late Svante and Edith Turnquist Bergstrom. He served his country proudly while serving in the United States Army and he loved listening to Beethoven and loved watching classic movies. In addition to...
Linda Ann Morris
Oct 20, 2017
Linda Ann Brown Morris, 64, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017.
Linda was born July 31, 1953 in Halifax County to the late Wade Horne and Vernie Davis Horne. She was also preceded in death by her son, Gary Steven Wicker; by her sister, Judy; her brother, Richard.
She was a most caring mother and...
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....
