Larry Wayne Brown
Sep 1, 2014
Seaboard- Larry Brown, 56, slipped peacefully in the arms of his Savior, September 1, 2014, with his family, Pastor and loving dog by his side. Larry was an avid hunter, fisherman and pool player. He served as a Volunteer Firefighter for the Town of Weldon for over 20 years. His greatest accomplishment was being PAPA to his five grandchildren....
Rebecca Strickland Wilson
Aug 28, 2014
Rebecca Strickland Wilson, 90, formerly of 1010 Drake St. and 72 Faison Dr., died Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Signature Healthcare of Roanoke Rapids. Mrs. Wilson was born March 24, 1924 in Madison County, NC to the late Lillie Yates and James Hilliard Strickland.Mrs. Wilson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.She was always there for her...
Eula Virginia King Boyd
Aug 26, 2014
Eula Virginia King Boyd, 82 died August 26, 2014 at Signature Healthcare in Roanoke Rapids. Eula was born January 30, 1932 in Warren County, NC to the late Jim King and Mattie Lynch King. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Joseph Albert Boyd; her five sisters and brothers-in-law: Pearlie Gray and husband Fletcher, Annie Pulley and...
Charles Douglas Meares
Aug 25, 2014
Charles Douglas Meares, 61, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Halifax Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Doug formerly lived in Asheville, where he worked at UNCA, Milkco Inc., and Walmart. Doug loved Nascar, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Duke Basketball. Doug had such a kind heart and will be missed. He joins his mother and father,...
Doris Jean Clemmons
Aug 25, 2014
Doris Archbell Clemmons, 65, of Everlasting Lane, Roanoke Rapids went to be with her Lord, Monday, August 25, 2014 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Doris was born June 13, 1949 in Norfolk, VA to the late Ben Archbell and Iris Jean Davenport.She was also preceded in death by her husband: George Buck Clemmons, Sr.; her son: Beaman Buddy Clemmons;...
William Clinton Viverette Jr
Aug 22, 2014
William Clinton Viverette, Jr., 61, died at his home Friday, August 22, 2014. Mr. Viverette was born in Halifax County, September 15, 1952, to William Clinton Viverette, Sr. and Mildred Proctor Viverette. The family will have a private service at a later date.
Doris Fulghum Leake
Aug 18, 2014
Doris Fulghum Leake, 78, died Monday, August 18, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Leake was born October 7, 1935, in Halifax County, to the late Annie Smith and John Wesley Fulghum. Mrs. Leake was a lifelong member of Smith United Methodist Church, where she served as organist for over 55 years. Mrs. Leake taught 5th grade for two years...
Charlie E Forsyth
Aug 14, 2014
Charlie E. Forsyth, 83, of Roanoke Rapids died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Charlie was born April 14, 1931 in Franklin County, NC to the late Samuel and Caldonia T. Forsyth. Charlie was loved by all who knew him; his loss will be felt by many. Carrying on his tradition of faith and family will...
Betty Harrell Watts
Aug 10, 2014
Betty Harrell Watts, 70, died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at her home. Betty was born October 18, 1943 in Suffolk, Va. to the late William and Sarah Britton Harrell. Betty attended Calvary Baptist Church. She was employed at Halifax Regional Medical Center for 11 years as a business office manager. Mrs. Watts also owned and operated Beautiful Creations Florist....
James Jay Daniel Ketcham
Aug 9, 2014
James Jay Daniel Ketcham, 90, died Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Liberty Commons Nursing Home. Mr. Ketcham was born in Portsmouth, VA May 28, 1924, to the late James Jay Daniel Ketcham, Sr. and Harriet Ashton Ketcham. He was a WWII veteran serving with the Army Air Corps and attended Rosemary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Violet Sexton...
Pamela Lloyd Junge Lewis
Aug 3, 2014
Pamela Lloyd Junge Lewis, 63, of Roanoke Rapids died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Mrs. Lewis was born August 10, 1950 in Downers Grove, IL. to the late Vanderhiden Junge and Anne Foard Junge. She was a devoted mental health nurse who was always taking care of others. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her...
David Glenn Beam Jr
Aug 3, 2014
David Glenn Beam, Jr., 49 of Roanoke Rapids died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. David was born May 1, 1965 in Halifax County to David Beam, Sr. and Joan Wallace Beam Blanchard. He was preceded in death by his sister: Tina Hoover. He was a man of faith, member in good standing of Liberty...
Maybell Hux Daniel
Jul 29, 2014
Roanoke Rapids- Maybell Hux Daniel, 70, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Mrs. Daniel was a member at Liberty Pentecostal Holiness Church and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Womens Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Daniel was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Daniel, Sr.; her son, Randy...
Frank Clary
Jul 27, 2014
Frank Clary, age 87, departed his earthly journey to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 27, 2014. He was born on March 25, 1927 in Brunswick County, Virginia to James Robert and Beulah Blanton Clary. He served in the US Navy on the USS Sheridan during WWII. He was a dedicated employee of the...
Dennis Wade Newton Sr
Jul 25, 2014
Dennis Wade Newton, 67, died Friday, July 25, 2014, at Williamston House in Wiliamston, NC. Dennis was born in Halifax County, August 15, 1946, to the late Rufus Taylor Newton, Sr. and Annie Dickerson Newton. He was a painter for many years and loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in...
Elaine Ruth Hess Whitley
Jul 24, 2014
Weldon- Elaine Ruth Hess Whitley, 90, died Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Liberty Commons in Weldon. Mrs. Whitley was born in Baltimore, MD, January 7, 1924, to the late Jacob Hess and Mable Hess. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church where she was the church secretary for many years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Whitley...
Edsel "Boodle" Simpson Tritt
Jul 23, 2014
Edsel Boodle Simpson Tritt, 80, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at his home. Mr. Tritt was born March 21, 1934 in Halifax County to the late Urise Robert and Kate Bain Tritt. Mr. Tritt was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an avid hunter, who had a special place in his heart for his dear friends...
Lillian Joyner
Jul 23, 2014
Gaston- Lillian P. Joyner, 90, died Wednesday July 23, 2014, at Hampton Manor in Gaston. Mrs. Joyner was born in Beaufort County June 7, 1924, to the late Mr. Linton and Lillian Linton. She was a homemaker who dearly loved her family and was a volunteer at Halifax Regional Medical Center for over 10 years. She also loved the...
Annie Jenkins Hudson
Jul 22, 2014
Roanoke Rapids- Annie Jenkins Hudson, 92, died Tuesday July 22, 2014, at Roanoke Rapids Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Hudson was born in Halifax County, August 16, 1921, to the late Ollie Cannon Jenkins and Blanche Shaw Jenkins. She was a long time member at New Hope United Methodist Church and a bookkeeper for Halifax Linen for 37 years....
Retha Jane Harper Pilgreen
Jul 16, 2014
Retha Jane Harper Robertson Pilgreen, 74 of Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Cary Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Pilgreen was born April 9, 1940 in Halifax County to the late Albert Harper and Pansy Louise Wilson Harper Hasty. Mrs. Pilgreen was a loving mother and grandmother, who loved raising her childern and grandchildren. Mrs. Pilgreen dearly...
