Virginia "Jenny" Lea Smith
Jun 24, 2016
Virginia Jenny Lea Smith Virginia Lea Smith, 73, of Henrico, fought with perseverance, determination and unwavering bravery to continue life with those she loved; however, the Lords call arrived Friday, June 24, 2016, at Wake Med in Raleigh. Jenny is survived by husband Richard Smith, of Henrico, daughter Kristin Smith, of Durham, son Jayson Smith, daughter-in-law Jennifer and granddaughter...
Judith Ann Blackmon Walker
Jun 19, 2016
Judith Ann Blackmon Walker, 69 of East 14th Street, Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Signature Healthcare. Judith was born October 25, 1946 in Johnston County to the late David J. Blackmon and Cassie Pollard Blackmon. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Billy Ray Walker, Sr.; her brother: Charles Blackmon. She was a...
Linda Allen Parker
Jun 17, 2016
Linda Allen Parker, 70, of Gaston, passed away quietly Thursday morning, June 17, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of late William Willard Allen and Dorothy Marie Rook Allen. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents: Johnnie and Eusebia Allen and Jasper and Jewel Rook; her step-grandmother: Margaret Allen. Linda was...
Charles Kenneth "Chas" Stahl Jr
Jun 16, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Charles Kenneth Chas Papa Stahl, Jr., 61, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC surrounded by his loving family. Chas was born in Dade City, FL, June 14, 1955, to the late Charles K. Stahl, Sr. and Cassie Adams Stahl. He was a simple country man who believed in the Lord and...
Claude Wesley Cash Sr
Jun 14, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Claude Wesley Cash, Sr., 79, died Wednesday, June 14, 2016, at his residence. Claude was born in Franklin County, May 06, 1938, to the late John William and Julia Overton Cash. In addition to his parents, Claude was preceded in death by his brother, Julian Cash and sister, Emogene Cash Perry. Surviving are his children, Claude Wesley...
Ruby Frances Warren Gregory
Jun 13, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Ruby Frances Warren Gregory, 68, died Sunday, June 13, 2016, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Mrs. Gregory was born in Halifax County, February 5, 1948, to the late James H. Warren and Ruby Daniel Warren. She was a hairdresser for over 40 years. She loved cooking and had a green thumb which was evident by her...
Michael Gene Peele
Jun 11, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Michael Gene Peele, 59, died at his home, June 11, 2016. Michael was born in Wilson, North Carolina, July 15, 1956, to the late Nathan Thomas Peele, Sr. and Emma Lee Moore Peele. He loved the outdoors and camping and was an avid fisherman. He loved taking trips and loved his family dearly. He was the type...
James Frederick "Fred" Rauhe
Jun 10, 2016
Vineland, New Jersey- James Frederick Fred Rauhe, 58, formerly of Weldon, died, June 10, 2016, at Inspire Medical Center in Vineland, NJ. Fred was born in Halifax County, January 27, 1958, to the late Daniel John Danny Rauhe and Estelle T. Bobbie Rauhe. Fred grew up in Weldon where he attended Weldon High School. He lived most of his...
Alfred Donald "Don" Hux
May 29, 2016
Aurelian Springs- Alfred Donald Don Hux, 87, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Signature Healthcare of Roanoke Rapids. Don was born in Halifax County, November 2, 1928, to the late Buck D. Hux and Maggie H. Hux. He was a veteran, having served his country with the United States Army. He loved hunting, fishing, and especially loved cooking. He...
Waymon H Byrd
May 23, 2016
Waymon Herbert Byrd, 90 of Marshall Street, Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at his home. Mr. Byrd was born October 31, 1925 in Harnett County to the late Josiah Herbert Byrd and Nancy Elizabeth Byrd Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his son: Jerome Byrd; his brothers: Douglas, Murchison and Otis Byrd; his sisters:...
Thomas E Mclaughlin Sr
May 10, 2016
Thomas E. McLaughlin, Sr. 48, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Thomas was born December 22, 1967 in Halifax County to the late Silas McLaughlin and Mary Frances Johnson Smith. Thomas was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a loving and dedicated husband and father. He loved hunting...
Eula Matthews Morgan Norris
May 10, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Eula Matthews Morgan Norris, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter the late William Gray and Katherine Byrd Matthews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Jim Charles Norris, daughters, Amy Roberta Morgan, Dianne M. Richardson, and grandson, Tony Moore; sisters, Alice Louise Pruden and Mary...
Jean Acree Myrick
May 9, 2016
Prattville, Alabama- Jean Acree Myrick, 76, a native of Roanoke Rapids, died Monday, May 9, 2016, at Prattville Baptist Hospital in Prattville, AL. Jean was born, March 14, 1940, in Halifax County to the late Robert Lee Acree and Nettie Jones Acree. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Freddie Acree. Surviving are...
Marshall Lee Balmer
May 5, 2016
Marshall Lee Balmer, 65, of Cedar Street in Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Wake Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1950 in Halifax County to the late Robert Lewis Balmer and Virginia Dunlow Balmer. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Jason Butler Dunlow and Adalaide Dunlow; his son: Bruce Balmer;...
Joyce Vivian Pittard Cobb
May 1, 2016
Joyce Vivian Pittard Cobb entered the Church Eternal on May 1, 2016. She was born July 21, 1936 as the oldest daughter of James Ambrose Pittard and Elsie Hux Pittard.She was the Valedictorian of her High School Class at Aurelian Springs High School.On July 30, 1954, she married Arnold Gene Cobb, Sr. of Halifax. Vocationally, she worked as a...
Kenneth Daryl Ballero
Apr 27, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Kenneth Daryl Ballero, 43, passed away at his home Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Daryl was born in Halifax County, January 19, 1973, to the late Allie Worth Carter and Mary Virginia Dunn Ballero. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved mudding, fishing, racing and cooking out. Most of all, he loved being with his family. Surviving is...
Parham Dixie Howell
Apr 24, 2016
Garysburg- Parham Dixie Howell, 76, was called home Sunday, April 24, 2016, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Dixie and Brandon Medlin. Mr. Howell was born, September 24, 1939, in Halifax County to the late Parham Daniel Howell and Rebecca Irene Hudson. He loved his family very much. He was an expert gardner, loved picking his guitar,...
Irma Barham Pepper
Apr 23, 2016
Irma Barham Pepper, 85 of 715 Davie School Road passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Irma was born December 5, 1930 in Southampton County, VA to the late Paul Barham and Margaret Annie Beale Barham.She was also preceded in death by her son: Tony Harris; her brothers: Robert Barham and Buddy Barham; her sisters:...
Andrew James "Jay" Borrell
Apr 21, 2016
Andrew James Jay Borrell, 56, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center. Jay was born February 6, 1960 in Halifax County to the late Andrew James Winky Borrell and June Wilson Boseman. Jay is survived by his step-mother: Sandy Borrell; his sister: Tami Luckwaldt and her husband Jon of Raleigh; his step-sisters: Michelle...
Francis Arnold Evans
Apr 18, 2016
Francis Arnold Evans, 67 of 5784 Clarks Neck Road, Washington passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at his home. Arnold was born September 23, 1948 in Halifax County to the late Herbert R. Evans and Geneva P. Clary Evans. He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Lewis Evans and Andrew Evans. He attended River Church in Bath,...
