Nancy Durrett Moore Freudenthal
May 26, 2026
Nancy Durrett Moore Freudenthal passed away on May 26, 2026 at her home in Boerne Texas at the age of 93. Nancy was the daughter of Robert Edward and Polly Durrett Moore.
Nancy was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 15, 1933. The family later moved to New York City where she attended and graduated from Friends Seminary.
After graduation from Friends,...
Allen Gay DeBerry
Oct 22, 2026
Allen Gay DeBerry 81, of Seaboard, NC departed this World suddenly for a more glorious Heavenly home on Thursday October 22, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday October 25, 2026 in the Askew Funeral Services-Jackson Chapel with Rev. Justin Rose officiating.
Interment will follow in the Kidd family Cemetery, Seaboard, NC
The family will receive friends from 1:00...
Margaret Anne Buzzell
Oct 20, 2026
Margaret Anne Keck Buzzell, 81, of Henrico, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1945 to the late Lawrence Keck and Margaret Keck and was also preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, William "Bill" E. Buzzell.
Margaret is survived by her two sons, James E. Petrie of...
Marie Hudson Strickland
Oct 18, 2026
Marie Hudson Strickland, 100, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Richard Marion Hudson and Mable Savage Hudson and was also preceded in death by her husband, William Benjamin (Bud) Strickland, Sr. and her grandson, Benjamin Freeman (Bennie) Strickland.
Marie, along with her husband was a long-time owner of Strickland Associates...
Timothy Lee Martin
Oct 18, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce that Timothy Lee Martin, 69, of Conway, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born on October 16, 1957 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Grady Lee Martin, Sr. and Martha Blowe Martin.
A lifelong resident of Northampton...
Sandra Shearin Robinson
Oct 10, 2026
Sandra Shearin Robinson, November 7, 1942-October 10, 2026
Sandra Shearin Robinson, 83, a lifelong resident of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026 surrounded by the love...
Barbara Jean Daniels
Oct 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our greatly beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and dear friend, Barbara Jean Daniels. Jean passed away on Monday morning, October 5, 2026 at ECU Health North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She left all of us way too soon.
Jean was born at home in Weldon, NC on July 11, 1950....
Timothy Wayne Mitchell
Sep 30, 2026
Timothy "Tim" Wayne Mitchell 61, of Brodnax, Virginia passed away on Wednesday September 30, 2026.
Tim was a native of Roanoke Rapids and was the son of the late Edward Palmer Mitchell, Sr and Maybell Lee Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward "Lucky" Palmer Mitchell, Jr and William "Bill" Nash Mitchell.
Tim loved spending time with his...
Rosa Lee Boulden
Sep 27, 2026
Rosa Lee Conner Boulden, 91, passed away on Sunday morning, September 27, 2026 at home.
Rosa was born in Ebony, Virginia on October 11, 1934, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Conner and Mary King Conner. She was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Gerald Boulden, her daughters, Judy Radford, Gertie Lee Moore, and great grandson, Brian...
Rachel Lewis Byrd
Sep 20, 2026
Rachel Arnette Lewis Byrd, 82, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at her home in Weldon, NC, surrounded by her loving family.
Rachel was the consummate matriarch — a devoted wife, dedicated nurse, loving mother, and celebrated carpool queen. She welcomed all into her home with conversation, kindness, and often a meal. Hosting Sunday dinners with her family was among...
Wanda Edwards Plyler
Sep 16, 2026
Wanda Edwards Plyler, 76, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born on July 1, 1950 in Halifax County, Wanda was a beloved mother and grandmother, who will be remembered as a devoted woman whose greatest joy was spending time with the people she loved.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donnie Plyler Sr...
Thomas "Tommy" Lee Hubbard
Sep 16, 2026
Thomas Lee (“Tommy”) Hubbard, 81, of Gaston, North Carolina, died at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center in Weldon on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Tommy passed away peacefully in his sleep following a brief encounter with brain cancer. He was a native of Northampton County, born to the late Robert Joseph and Lucille Porch Hubbard.
Tommy was also preceded in death...
Janie Stokes Rooker
Sep 14, 2026
Janie Aline Stokes Rooker, 83, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Janie was a native of Raeford, NC and was the daughter of the late Glenn Stokes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne Rooker, Sr.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, bowling, and dancing at the Chattahoochee with her husband. She ran...
Nina Lucas
Sep 11, 2026
Nina L. Lucas passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in 1935 in Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Inez Lewis. Nina graduated from Aurelian Springs High School and trained to be a nurse, caring for others with compassion, kindness, and generosity.
In 1957, she married Leon Joyner Lucas and lovingly...
Clarine B. Outland
Sep 3, 2026
Clarine B. Outland, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2026. She was reunited with her beloved husband, Edward Outland. Born on January 11, 1944, Clarine lived a life filled with love, family, and countless memories. She will always be remembered for the love she gave, the warmth she shared, and...
Ruby Duke Futrell
Sep 2, 2026
Ruby Page Duke Futrell, 96, from Jackson passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
She was a native of Northampton County and was the daughter of the late Willie James Duke and Minnie Futrell Duke. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Horace Lassiter and W.T. "Billy" Futrell; sisters, Mattie Mae Smith, Beulah Smith, Audrey Bryant Hargrove, Hazel Hobbs;...
James Wayne Short
Aug 30, 2026
James Wayne Short, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was a devoted husband, a proud dad, and granddad, and a friend to many.
Wayne married Alice Mustian in 1972 and together they built a life and raised three children. Over their 54 years of marriage, theirs was a life filled with family, hard work, laughter, and the kind...
Wallace Spivey Daughtry
Aug 30, 2026
Wallace Spivey Daughtry, 82, of Lasker passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
He was born in Northampton County to the late John Leonard Daughtry, Sr. and Mary Spivey Daughtry. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, D.J. Daughtry and five brothers, Leonard Eugene Daughtry, James Calvin Daughtry, William Edward Daughtry, Thomas Alvin Daughtry, Sr., and Charles Maness Daughtry,...
Hazel Earldean Duke Hobbs
Aug 26, 2026
Hazel Earldean Duke Hobbs passed away on August 26, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born on May 2, 1939 in Northampton County, North Carolina, daughter of the late Willie James Duke and Minnie Futrell Duke. Hazel was preceded in death by her brothers, JR Duke, Wilson Duke, Raymound Duke, sisters, Mattie Smith, Audrey Bryant, Beulah Duke, along...
Rev. Dennis Ray Joyner
Aug 25, 2026
The Rev. Dennis Ray Joyner, 72, of Roanoke Rapids and a local pastor, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Dennis was born on December 10, 1953 in Halifax County and was adopted by the late Willie Lee and Gladys Deberry Joyner.
Dennis was a loving and caring person who never met a stranger....
