Rosa Wrenn Wilson
Feb 13, 2016
Rosa Wrenn Wilson, 97, of Smithville, MO formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 13, 2016. She joined her love, Bill, in Heaven for Valentines Day She was born on May 20, 1918, the first born child of Richard Lee and Lena Mae (Shaw) Wrenn. She was born on a small farm...
Lois Ann Gibson Aydlett
Feb 13, 2016
Lois Ann Gibson Aydlett, 54, of Becker Drive, Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Vidant Hospital in Greenville. Lois was born May 25, 1961 in Halifax County to Jack Gibson and the late Joann Johnson Gibson. She was a loving woman and everybody loved her.She adored her family and loved the beach at Kill Devil Hills.Lois...
Priscilla Page Harrison Davis
Jan 29, 2016
Priscilla Page Harrison Davis, 76, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. The family will have a gathering of friends to honor Priscilla's memory Friday, February 5, 2016, from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Local 425 Union Hall, across from Abner's Restaurant, on Roanoke Ave., Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
Willa Love Carver
Jan 24, 2016
Willa Love Carver, 71, of Everetts School Road passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16, 1944 to the late Mayo Clark and Mary Carlisle Clark.Willa was also preceded in death by her husband: Raymond Love; her son-in-law: David Beam; her half-brother: Russell Clark. Willa was a member of Harvest Temple...
Louise Sutton Moseley
Jan 23, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Louise Sutton Moseley, 95, of 215 Lakeview Dr., Roanoke Rapids, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 23, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Jim Sutton and Dale Sutton. Also surviving are six grandchildren. Rev. Randy Martin will conduct a graveside service at Cedarwood Cemetery Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 2:00 pm.
Louise Mayle Poarch
Jan 17, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Louise Mayle Poarch, 88, died Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Signature Health & Rehabilitation Center, Roanoke Rapids. Mrs. Poarch was born in Northampton County, November 10, 1927, to the late Charlie Henry Mayle and Donna Lee Barnes Mayle. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Poarch was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Lee Poarch and, her...
Clyde Otto Wrenn
Jan 16, 2016
Clyde Otto Wrenn, 88, of Gaston, passed away Saturday, January, 16, 2016 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC. As Mr. Wrenn requested private graveside services were held..
Margaret Spragins Alston
Jan 13, 2016
Margaret Spragins Alston, 47 of Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. . Margaret was born June 17, 1968 in Mecklenburg County, VA to Freddie Howard Ezell and Janet Edenbeck Madron.She was preceded in death by her father; her grandparents: Clara King Spragins and Leroy Atkins Spragins; and her Mother-in-law:...
Muriel "Tickie" Warren Clinkinbeard
Jan 11, 2016
Muriel Tickie Warren Clinkinbeard, 86 of Swansboro, NC, formerly of Weldon passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. . Muriel was born March 18, 1929 in Halifax County to the late Claude V. Warren and Pauline Cooper Warren.She was also preceded in death by her husband: Charles Ray Clinkinbeard. She is survived...
Billy Lee Gilliam
Jan 10, 2016
On January 10, 2016, the Lord received another angel, Willie Billy L. Gilliam. He was born on March 3, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Jack Vick and brothers, George Gilliam, Ray Gilliam, and Wayne Gilliam. He is survived by Carolyn Gilliam, his loving, devoted wife and best friend of 54 years; two children,...
Michael G Keeter Sr
Jan 8, 2016
Michael Guy Keeter, Sr., 59 of Roanoke Rapids passed away Friday, January 8, 2016. Mike was predeceased by his mother and father: Barbara Green Keeter and William Guy Keeter; and his beloved son: Matthew Whitfield Keeter; and twin nephews: Owen Drew Keeter and Jonathan Glenn Keeter. Mike was employed by Flambeau-Airmold for 26 years, from the age of 18...
Bettie Lucille Keeter Rolf
Jan 8, 2016
Heaven gained another Marine on January 8, 2016. Bettie Rolf celebrated her 80th birthday by entering through the gates of Heaven. Bettie joined the US Women Marines Corps in 1954 and after receiving her training at Parris Island she was stationed at El Toro Marine base in California for almost three years.She returned to Weldon, NC in 1958.Bettie was...
Donald Ray Lancaster
Jan 4, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Donald Ray Lancaster, 69, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, in Halifax Regional Medical Center. Don was born in Halifax County, July 27, 1946, to the late George Robert Lancaster and Ellen Lovegrove Lancaster. He graduated from Weldon High School Class of 1964. Later drafted in the United States Army, he served his country during the Vietnam...
Judith Ann Phillips
Jan 3, 2016
Judith Ann Futrell Phillips, 68 of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Duke University Medical Center. Judith was born March 10, 1947 in Northampton County to the late Eddie Wardell Futrell and Sarah Elizabeth Little Futrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Donald Phillips. Judith was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.She devoted...
Earnest Max Grubb
Jan 1, 2016
Earnest Max Grubb, 88 of Littleton passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. Earnest was born May 16, 1927 in Davidson County to the late Ernest Grover Grubb and Minnie Lee Cutting Grubb. He was also preceded in death by his brother: Lanny Grubb; his sister: Mary Hill and his grandson: Andrew Grubb. He was a charter member of Open...
Alice Turner Perry
Dec 29, 2015
Roanoke Rapids- Alice Turner Perry, 72, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015, in Halifax Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Perry was born, May 26, 1943, in Halifax County to the late Henry Joe Love and Mary Brown Love. She worked many years with JP Stevens, and later in life, was a caretaker. She loved her cats, loved to sing and especially...
Doris Krueger Stone
Dec 24, 2015
Littleton- Doris Krueger Stone, 75, died Thursday, December 24, 2015, at Vidant Healthcare in Greenville, NC. Mrs. Stone was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 12, 1940, to the late Gerhard Paul Krueger and Helen Elsie Lohans Krueger. She was a school teacher where she taught second grade. After teaching and marriage, she became involved in many community organizations and...
Jesse Lee Hobbs
Dec 21, 2015
Oxford- Jesse Lee Hobbs, 80, died Monday, December 21, 2015, at his residence in Oxford, NC. Mr. Hobbs was born in Greensville County, VA, April 5, 1935, to the late Otha Hobbs and Eunice Norwood Hobbs. He served his country for more than 20 years in the Army National Guard and also was a tree climber for Asplundh for...
Major Gordon Randolph Etheridge
Dec 14, 2015
Roanoke Rapids Major Gordon R. Etheridge passed away Monday, December 14, 2015, at the age of 88 at Hampton Manor in Gaston, NC. A native of Roanoke Rapids, Major Etheridge eagerly joined the US Army shortly after high school and served as an Engineer in the Korean War. While in Korea he displayed outstanding leadership ability and was quickly...
John Burns Renn Jr
Dec 8, 2015
Littleton John B. Renn Jr. died Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the age of 70 at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids. A native of Halifax County, John was born August 12, 1945 to the late John B. Renn Sr. and Rosalyn Doyle Renn. John joined the US Navy at 17 years old and sailed aboard the USS...
