Elladeane Lee Bowers
May 20, 2017
While at home on May 20, 2017, Elladeane Lee Bowers, 91 years old, went to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. Elladeane, known as Deanie to most, was born in 1925 in Columbus, GA., to the late Heath and Gladys Lee. Deanie, who grew up in Roanoke Rapids, NC, received her Early Childhood Education degree from Marjorie...
Levi Terrance Murphy
May 18, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Levi Terrance Murphy and Harrison Robert Murphy, infant twins of Hayden Terrance and Whitney Parham Murphy, died at Halifax Regional Medical Center Thursday, May 18, 2017. Bishop Randall Lawrence will conduct funeral services Monday, May 22, 2017 at 11:00 am at River City Church on Washington St. in Roanoke Rapids.
Sybel Lee Lewis
May 17, 2017
Sybel Lee Lewis, 84, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. She was born November 30, 1932 in Halifax County to the late Vernon Lee and Evelyn Keeter Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, E.A. Pro Lewis. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Roanoke Baptist where she also...
Charles L "Lind" Glasgow Jr
May 11, 2017
Elkins, WVa- Charles L. Lind Glasgow, Jr., 57, passed away, May 11, 2017 in Elkins, West Virginia. Lind was born in Rocky Mount, NC, June 19, 1959, to the late Charles Lindburg, Sr. and Leatha Alston Glasgow. Surviving are his son, Charles Robert Glasgow and wife, Tubby, and daughter, Barbara Ann G. Barkley and husband, James, both of Elkins,...
Maebell Carroll Rooker
May 8, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Maebell Carroll Rooker, 95, died Monday, May 08, 2017, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Rooker was born in Brunswick County, VA, November 27, 1921, to the late George N. Carroll and Nannie Carroll. She was a hard worker on the family farm and loved to crochet. Her family was most important in her life and they...
Van Douglas Tanner
May 7, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Van Douglas Tanner, 62, died Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Van was born in Roanoke Rapids, May 25, 1954, to the late Luther Lee Tanner, Sr. and Clovene Overton Tanner. He loved working with wood and loved fishing. He had a big heart and everything he did was for his family....
Hazel Deberry Hamill
Apr 27, 2017
Weldon- Hazel Deberry Hamill, 91, died peacefully at her home Thursday, April 27, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Hamill was born in Northampton County, April 25, 1926, to the late Millard and Daisy Birdsong Deberry. She loved her family and loved cooking Sunday soup for them all to enjoy. She also was a devoted Christian and loved...
Danny Fleetwood Harris Sr
Apr 24, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Danny Fleetwood Harris, Sr., 68, died at his home Monday, April 24, 2017. Danny was born in Halifax County, November 21, 1948, to the late Jesse Bernard and Jewell Wall Harris. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps and was a part of the Tet Offensive, 1968. He also was the...
Richard Edric Courser
Apr 20, 2017
Richard Edric Courser, 68 of Littleton passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Nash General Hospital. Richard was born March 19, 1949 in Goffstown, New Hampshire to the late Tracey Aldrich and Ilene Kenyon Aldrich. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Courser; his sister, Elaine Lemieux; his brother David Courser. Richards passion was owning and...
Brenda Lee Hagan Carroll
Apr 20, 2017
Brenda Lee Hagan Carroll, 57, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Tower Nursing Home in Raleigh. She was preceded in death by her father, William Daniel Hagan; her mother, Carole Sofield Duke; her brother, Butch Hagan. Brenda was a motel manager with local motels. She was very active in the Chamber of Commerce, the Pilot Club and Crime...
Constance Whitt Shotwell
Apr 17, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Constance Whitt Shotwell, 87, died at her home Monday, April 17, 2017. Mrs. Shotwell was born July 21, 1929 in Halifax County, VA to the late Jack Holt and Lucy Z. Hudson Whitt. She was a dedicated pastors wife for 60 years and always had a smile on her face. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shotwell...
Constance Whitt Shotwell
Apr 17, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Constance Whitt Shotwell, 87, died at her home Monday, April 17, 2017. Mrs. Shotwell was born July 21, 1929 in Halifax County, VA to the late Jack Holt and Lucy Z. Hudson Whitt. She was a dedicated pastors wife for 60 years and always had a smile on her face. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shotwell...
Alfred Gene "Sparkie" Watts
Apr 12, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Alfred Gene Sparkie Watts, 77, died at his home on Harrells Cove Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Mr. Watts was born in Halifax County, January 04, 1940, to the late Alfred Gus and Mattie Vaughan Watts. He was a wonderful father, World Class fisherman and an avid guitarist. In addition to his parents, Mr. Watts was preceded in...
Harvey Harding Ivey
Apr 7, 2017
Harvey Harding Ivey, 95 of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, April 7, 2017. Harvey was born May 8, 1921 in Halifax County to the late George Frank Ivey and Mattie Lou Ivey.He was also preceded in death by his wife of 72 years Lillie Mae Collier Ivey. Mr. Ivey was a longtime member of New Testament Christian Church.He served...
Trevor Faison Turner
Apr 5, 2017
Jackson- Trevor Faison Turner, 86, died Wednesday, April 05, 2017, in Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Mrs. Turner was born in Northampton County, November 05, 1930, to the late Mack and Betty Allen Faison. She loved the Lord, the Bible and her family. She also loved her gardening. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Turner was preceded in...
Braden Shelby Wingate
Apr 5, 2017
Riverview, FL Braden Shelby Wingate, born 2 June, 1981 age 35, passed away 5 April, 2017 at Brandon Regional Hospital. Braden loved NASCAR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Rays, traveling with his fianc Tara.He loved to cook, do computer work and could play a good game of golf with his mom. Braden served his country proudly in the...
Shelby Jean Adams Werner
Apr 3, 2017
Shelby Jean Adams Werner, 80, of Rapids Street passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at her home. Shelby was born June 17, 1936 in Halifax County to the late Raymond M. Adams and Alma Lee Thomas Adams.She was also preceded in death by husband, Acey G. Turner. Shelby Was a longtime member of the Roanoke Rapids Church of God...
Steven Warren Dickens
Apr 1, 2017
Steven Warren Dickens, 65, of Pittsboro, formerly of Gaston and Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017. Steven was born December 6, 1951 in Richmond, VA to Allen and Thelma Dickens. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Dickens; his first wife, Norma Little Dickens. Steven was a lifelong farmer.He was a loving husband, father and...
Frances "Sally" Haskins Davis
Mar 30, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Frances Sally Haskins Davis, 86, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Ahoskie House in Ahoskie, NC. Mrs. Davis was born, May 7, 1930, in Halifax County to the late Ovid J. and Lila Keeter Haskins. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Faye Davis, and son, Gary Joe Beau...
Paul Elmer Pierce
Mar 29, 2017
Roanoke Rapids- Paul Elmer Pierce, 80, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pierce was born in Orange County, NC, May 16, 1936, to the late Leonard and Mary Kendrick Pierce. He was a retired farmer and longtime mechanic at Farmers Tractor Shop in Jackson, NC. He also enjoyed his gardening. In addition to his...
