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Roger Baine Harris

Roger Baine Harris

Oct 28, 2024

Roger Baine Harris, 58 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 in Rich Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Mr. Harris was born on March 8, 1966 in Halifax County, the son of Anne Sue Harris and the late Ralph Daniel Harris, Jr.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Frankie Harris.

Surviving...

Mary "Marie" Smith Bohanon

Mary "Marie" Smith Bohanon

Oct 25, 2024

Mary “Marie” Smith McCreadie Bohanon, 77, of Roanoke Rapids, NC was called home to Heaven on Friday, October 25th, 2024, whilst surrounded by family.  Marie was born on May 24th, 1947, in Johnstone, Scotland.  She is preceded in death by her parents Milton & Annie McCreadie, brothers Michael McCreadie (Isobella), John “Ian” McCreadie (Isobel), Hamilton McCreadie, sister Nanus Dalglish,...

Tammy Merritt Smith

Tammy Merritt Smith

Oct 24, 2024

Tammy Merritt Smith, 59 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at ECU Health North surrounded by family on Thursday October 24, 2024.  She was born on November 15, 1964, in Halifax County.  She was preceded in death by her parents Julius Earl and Lillian Gibson Merritt.

She is survived by her husband William Smith, step-son Will...

Amanda Henley Ponton

Amanda Henley Ponton

Oct 16, 2024

Amanda Jean Henley Ponton, 30, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in her home, after a two year battle with cancer.

Mrs. Ponton was born on November 5, 1993, in Rocky Mount, NC, the daughter of Valerie Hales Henley and Terry Wayne Henley.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Gene...

Barbara Stanley Harris

Barbara Stanley Harris

Oct 14, 2024

Barbara Lee Stanley Jones Harris, 79, of Valentines, Virginia passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Barbara was born April 22, 1945, in Halifax County to the late Julius Monroe Stanley and Vivian “BeBe” Lee Kirkley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie M. Harris, Jr. and her brother,...

Billy Wayne Cutler

Billy Wayne Cutler

Oct 12, 2024

Billy Wayne Cutler, 81 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at Signature Health & Rehabilitation surrounded by family on Saturday October 12, 2024.  He was born on June 1, 1943, in Halifax County.  He was preceded in death by his parents Chester Cutler and Laura Spence, his brother Danny Spence and his grandson Cody Cutler.

He...

Thomas Dixon Petty, Jr.

Thomas Dixon Petty, Jr.

Oct 12, 2024

Thomas Dixon Petty Jr, 93 of Henrico, NC passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Saturday October 12, 2024.  He was born on December 21, 1930, in Tazewell County, Viriginia.  He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Anne Frances Petty and his sister Nancy Virigina Girod

He is survived by his...

Isa Helen Wheat

Isa Helen Wheat

Oct 9, 2024

Isa Helen Wheat, 89 passed away and welcomed into the arms of her Lord on October 9, 2024 ,in Murfreesboro, TN under hospice care at their daughter Pansy and Jimmy Olsen's home.

She was born on November 23, 1934, in Panther, West Virginia to the late Thomas and Rebecca Keene. She was preceded by the death of...

Edwin Gerald Birdsong, Sr.

Edwin Gerald Birdsong, Sr.

Oct 9, 2024

Edwin Gerald Birdsong, Sr., 71 of Littleton, NC passed away October 9, 2024.  He was born January, 22,1953 to the late Jake Birdsong and Novella Butler Birdsong.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Jessie Birdsong, his sisters Shirley Birdsong and Mary Birdsong, and a grandson Corey Johnson.

Edwin proudly served his country in the...

David Lee Pike

David Lee Pike

Oct 9, 2024

David L. Pike age 70 passed away On October 9th, 2024.

Born on August 1st, 1954. He was the son of the late Raymond G. Pike and Peggy Miller Pike. He is survived by two sons Jamie and David. David was the brother to Terry (Soraya), Randy, Bruce (Joann), and Billy and two sisters, Linda, Cindy (Jeff)....

Douglas Wayne Mead

Douglas Wayne Mead

Oct 6, 2024

Douglas Wayne Mead, 43, of New Bern, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Leaving behind to honor and cherish his memories are his father, Darrell Wayne Mead, Sr (Tina); mother, Sheryl Ormond (Jay); brothers, Christopher Mead (Bobbi), Shane Mead (Clancy), Richard Barkley, Michael Mead, and Darrell Mead II (LeAnna); and many loving family members and close...

Norman Ausby Pitts

Norman Ausby Pitts

Oct 4, 2024

Norman Ausby Pitts, 62 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Friday October 4, 2024.  He was born on August 7, 1962, in Richmond Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his parents Willis and Kathleen Pitts, his son Patrick Pitts, his brothers Michael Pitts, Roger Pitts and his sister Carol Pitts.

He is survived by his...

Margaret Ann Warren

Margaret Ann Warren

Oct 3, 2024

Margaret Ann Keeter Warren, 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away peacefully Thursday, October 3, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Margaret was born June 29, 1953, in Halifax County to the late William Guy Keeter and Barbara Green Keeter. Margaret was also preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Glenn Alan Keeter; her nephew,...

David Reid Livesay

David Reid Livesay

Oct 2, 2024

David Reid Livesay, 61, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in his home.  Mr. Livesay was born on June 8, 1963, the son of Madelyne Elizabeth Barnes and Alvin Reid Livesay.  He was also preceded by his son James Livesay and his best friend Robert Colston.

Mr. Livesay enjoyed shooting, watching TV, and...

Edward "Ed" Craft

Edward "Ed" Craft

Oct 2, 2024

Edward "Ed" Craft. passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.  Mr. Craft was born in Hollywood, Florida on February 3, 1930 to the late Ann and Edward Craft.   He was married to Latha “Bo” Taylor Craft for over 66 years.

Surviving include his children Edward “Jay” Craft (Vicki) of Gibsonville, NC,...

Claudius Melvin Lewis

Claudius Melvin Lewis

Oct 1, 2024

Claudius Melvin Lewis, 82, of Charlotte, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  Mr. Lewis was born on August 26, 1942, in Greenville County, VA, the son of the late Carrie Walston Lewis and Kindred Lewis.  He was also preceded in death by his sister Lucy and his brothers Elton, Royce, and Shelton.

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Wilbert Pearson Smallwood

Wilbert Pearson Smallwood

Sep 27, 2024

Wilbert Pearson Smallwood, 93 formally of Roanoke Rapids passed away at Parham Health & Rehabilitation in Richmond Virginia. He was preceded by his parents Robert and Lillian Smallwood.

Wilbert served his country in the United Staes Airforce; he was a cabinet maker by trade.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday October 1, 2024, at...

Virginia Elizabeth Tuck Cribb

Virginia Elizabeth Tuck Cribb

Sep 24, 2024

Virginia Elizabeth Tuck Cribb, 84 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at Signature Health & Rehabilitation surrounded by family on Tuesday September 24, 2024.  She was born on September 17, 1940, in Halifax County.  She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Elizabeth Tuck, husband Reber Paul Cribb, brothers Charles Tuck and Gene Tuck.

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Evelyn Hope Hales Clay

Evelyn Hope Hales Clay

Sep 22, 2024

Evelyn Hope Hales Clay, 91 of Enfield, NC passed away peacefully at Bryan Health & Rehabilitation on Sunday September 22, 2024.  She was born on May 5, 1933, in Wayne County.  She was preceded in death by her parents Charles Wilbert and Martha Maybelle Hales, husband Robert Earl Clay and son William Robert Clay.

She is survived...

Eugene James Medlin

Eugene James Medlin

Sep 21, 2024

Eugene James Medlin, 59, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2024 in Signature Healthcare.   Mr. Medlin was born on December 19, 1964, the son of Gloria Hayes Medlin and Manning Eugene Medlin.

Along with his mother Gloria, Mr. Medlin is also survived by his brother Arthur Foster.

No services will be...

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