Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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;...