Cleveland Levan Keeter
Jul 23, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Cleveland Levan Keeter, 85, died Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Cleveland was born, March 6, 1931, in Halifax County to the late Lonnie Keeter and Fannie Haislip Keeter. He served his country with the United States Marine Corp during the Korean conflict. After serving his country, Cleveland worked as an Inspector for the...
Ruth Mobley Evans
Jul 22, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Ruth Mobley Evans, wife of the late Rev. Rudolph Evans, entered into eternal rest with Jesus on July 22, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 2, 1921, raised and educated in Edgecombe County. On February 17, 1946, she married William Rudolph Evans. She shared his ministry with him until his death in 1995....
Jesse Arnold Rhea
Jul 11, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Jesse Arnold Rhea, 84, died at his home Monday, July 11, 2016. Jesse was born in Halifax County to the late Edward Alvin Rhea and Annie Beatrice Whitfield. Jesse loved to fly his airplane and riding his Harley. He was a lifelong member of Quankie Baptist Church and once served as a deacon. Jesse was also a...
Elton Martin Wynn Sr
Jul 9, 2016
Lynchburg, VA Elton Martin Wynn, Sr. formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC, resident of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Avante at Lynchburg. Elton was born October 3, 1938 in Halifax County to the late Clarence Wynn and Secretha Smiley Wynn.He was also preceded in death by his brother: Thurman Wynn; his sisters: Loretta Wynn and Janet Wynn....
Madeline Reynolds Bowen
Jul 7, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Madeline Reynolds Bowen, 89, died Thursday, July 07, 2016, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Madeline was born in Halifax County, July 5, 1927, to the late James Monroe Reynolds and Beatrice Smith Reynolds. She was a long time member at East 10th Church of Christ where she also sang in the church choir for many years. She...
Mary Martha Idol Hux
Jun 29, 2016
Roanoke Rapids- Mary Martha Idol Hux, 67, died at her home Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Mary was born in Gastonia, NC, April 27, 1949, to the late Rev. Dennis Idol and Mildred Oaks Idol. She loved cooking and was known for her homemade biscuits. Above all, her grandchildren were her life and she loved them more than anything on...
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...
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...
