Diane Lynn Farnham Williams
Dec 30, 2025
Diane Lynn Williams, 62 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at ECU North Hospital on Tuesday December 30, 2025. Diane was born on July 3, 1963, in Rutland County Vermont. She was preceded in death by her parents Maurice and Martha Farnham.
She is survived by her husband Stephen, son Rami Yousef, daughter Kristin Williams, grandchildren Kara Yousef, Kimberly...
Jailany Yasmin Perez Hernandez
Dec 28, 2025
Jailany Yasmin Perez Hernandez passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025.
She is survived by her parents, Luis Perez and Carolina Hernandez; her grandparents, Maritza Hernandez and Kenneth Turner; her grandmother, Modesta Sotero; her great grandmother, Ablia Hernandez; her aunts, Katherine Hernandez and Tomasita Hernandez; her uncles, Gabe Mejia and Ricardo Hernandez; her cousins David and Erica Hernandez.
Graveside services will be held...
Mary Katherine Brown-Peterson
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Katherine Newton Brown-Peterson, 65, of Boykins, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at her home. Mrs. Brown-Peterson was born on February 2, 1960, the daughter of Beatrice Harris Newton. She was preceded in death by her brothers Walter “Rooster” Newton, Hugh Morris Newton, and Kevin Scott Newton.
Surviving include her husband Richard Ira Peterson, her children Meghan Marie...
Harold Ray Powell
Dec 27, 2025
Harold Ray Powell, 77, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Bon Secours-Southern Virginia Medical Center. Mr. Powell was born on November 3, 1948, the son of the late Courtney Lou Baird and Milton Jeff Powell. He was preceded in death by his brothers Roy Powell, J.W. Powell, Melvin Powell, and Freddie Powell.
Mr. Powell attended Harvest...
Philip Lloyd Farrell
Dec 26, 2025
Philip Lloyd Farrell, 72 of Roanoke Rapids, departed this life on December 26, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Philip was born on February 21, 1953 to the late George and Ruth Farrell. He was preceded in death by his son, Phil and his grandchildren Emily and Luke McDermott.
Philip enjoyed his career as a crane operator until he...
Flossie Letchworth Lloyd
Dec 26, 2025
Flossie Letchworth Lloyd, 99, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 in The Landings of Lake Gaston.
A naïve of Goldsboro, NC, born to her late parents; Minnie Peyton Letchworth and Frank Floyd Letchworth, Sr. She was also preceded by her two husbands: James Clayton Lynch of 37 years, father of her three children, and Thomas David Lloyd...
Fleetwood Wilson "Billy" Culpeper
Dec 16, 2025
Fleetwood “Billy” Wilson Culpeper Jr, 89 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday December 16, 2025. Fleetwood was born on August 17, 1936, in Chesapeake Virginia. He was preceded in death by parents Fleetwood and Vivian Culpeper and sister Barbara Curles.
He is survived by his wife Kathy Culpeper, sons Gene Culpeper (Nola), Henry Culpeper (Dawn), James Culpeper, daughter...
Patricia "Snookie" "MawMaw Pat" Harris Harlow
Dec 14, 2025
Patricia Harris “Snookie” “MawMaw Pat” Harlow, 76 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away at ECU Health in Greenville on Sunday December 14, 2025. Patricia was born on March 2, 1949, in Halifax County. She was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Mamie Harris and sister-in-law Frances Bowser.
She is survived by her husband Charlie “Buddy” Harlow, daughters Belinda...
Nancy Sue Smith
Dec 4, 2025
Nancy Sue Taylor Smith, 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home.
Nancy was born March 8, 1954 to the late Thurman Carl Taylor and Rachel Davis Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kay Taylor Coggins.
Nancy attended Atlantic Christian College where she obtained her teaching degree. She taught school at Everette's Elementary...
Arthur Morris
Dec 3, 2025
Arthur Macon Morris, 85, passed away suddenly on December 3, 2025, from a heart attack while hunting.
Born to Arthur Elmo Morris and Mildred Hawkins Morris of Halifax, NC. Arthur graduated from Weldon High School, attended East Carolina University, and later earned his degree from N.C. State University.
Arthur built a distinguished career as a Paper Mill Superintendent, working with Owens Illinois...
Gwendolyn Odell Baird Powell
Dec 3, 2025
Gwendolyn Odell Baird Powell, 88 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday December 3, 2025. Gwendolyn was born on April 24, 1937, in Halifax County. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Powell Jr., parents Richard Sims and Odie Rook Baird, her brothers Graham, Bill, Buck, Ronald, and...
Ann Bradley Ford
Dec 1, 2025
Ann Bradley Ford, 81, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 in Northampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jackson. Mrs. Ford was born on March 20, 1944 in Roanoke Rapids, the daughter of the late Maria Bradley and James Robert Bradley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Henry S. Ford, Sr.
Ann was very creative; she loved coloring...
Cynthia "Cindy" Diane Bissette
Nov 28, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Bissette, 63, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 in her home. Ms. Bissette was born in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Hazel Odell and JC Bissette. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Jerry Carl Bissette and Glenn Eugene Bissette and his wife Barbara, her brother-in-law Ellis “Bubba” Williamson...
Micheal Forte Edwards
Nov 24, 2025
Micheal Dean Forte Edwards, 68, passed away on November 24, 2025. Mrs. Edwards was born on July 7, 1957 in Roanoke Rapids, the daughter of the late Mary Dean Hurst and Joseph Michael Forte. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Eddie Forte, Brenda Shaw, and Peyton Parham.
Surviving include her husband James L. Edwards, her bonus children Brittany...
Edna Merritt Hudson
Nov 22, 2025
Edna Diane Merritt Hudson, 69, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in UNC Rex Hospital. Mrs. Hudson was born on February 19, 1956 in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Rachel Jones Merritt and William Sam Merritt. She was also preceded in death by her bother Donald Merritt.
Surviving include her husband Horace Mack Hudson, Jr.,...
Thomas "Tommy" Edward Francis Jr.
Nov 20, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Edward Francis Jr, 74 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on Thursday November 20, 2025. Tommy was born on January 21, 1951, in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by parents Thomas Edward and Betty Jo Francis.
He is survived by his wife Deborah P. Francis, son Thomas...
Charles "Bobby" Robert Cox
Nov 19, 2025
Charles Robert “Bobby” Cox, 81, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home.
Bobby was born February 5, 1944, in Halifax County to the late John and Gertrude Harrell Cox. Bobby was also preceded in death by his daughters, Terri Cox and Sherri Cox; his grandson, David Wayne Cox; his brothers, Billy Cox and James Cox; and...
Frank "Buddy" Delbert Hudson
Nov 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Frank D. “Buddy” Hudson on November 15, 2025. His kindness, compassion, and gentle spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Buddy brought joy to a remarkable one hundred years of life.
Born on August 4, 1925, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, Buddy grew up...
Brenda Ann White
Nov 14, 2025
Brenda White, beloved daughter, mother, aunt and grandmother, entered her eternal home in heaven on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born the eldest daughter to Octavia Ward (Flushing, MI) and the late Johnny Cayton (Montrose, MI) on December 5, 1955. Brenda possessed an innate capacity for selflessness and compassion. Raised by a clan of strong and beautiful women, she...
Crystal Ann Peffer
Nov 8, 2025
Crystal Ann Peffer, 42 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday November 8, 2025. Crystal was born on August 28, 1983, in Halifax County North Carolina. She was preceded in death by father David Peffer.
She is survived by her sons Jayden Johnson, Attikus Johnson, mother Paula Peffer, brother Travis Peffer, father of her children...
