Jackie Carlton Butler
Jan 26, 2026
Jackie Butler, 84, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 63 years, Ruby, who remained his steadfast partner through every season of life. Jackie’s legacy lives on through his son, Jay Butler (spouse Michelle), and their beloved children and grandchildren; his daughter, Cheryl, and the cherished memory of her late husband, David Norris;...
Edna Collins Dalton
Jan 26, 2026
Edna Earle Collins Dalton, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She will be remembered as a kind and loving woman, a devoted mother and grandmother, and a friend to all who knew her.
Born on October 12, 1947 in New Bern, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Elbert...
Rita Harris McCollum
Jan 25, 2026
Rita Harris McCollum passed away peacefully at home on January 25, surrounded by love.
Rita was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Woodrow and Willie Harris; her devoted husband, Edward Murray McCollum; her sister, Shelia Gibson; her brother-in-law, Kenny Gibson; and her sister, Mary Thompson.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Rita Harris Allen and Maurice Ashton Harris Jr. (Reese)....
Martha Angela Doisey Jennings
Jan 23, 2026
Martha Angela Doisey Jennings was born on July 9, 1959 in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina and lived around the Roanoke Rapids and Jackson areas the majority of her life. She gained her wings early Friday morning, January 23, 2026 at ECU Health surrounded by her family.
She was greeted at the pearly gates by her mother and father, Chester Franklin Doisey...
Betty Kirkland Vaughan
Jan 23, 2026
Betty Gay Kirkland Vaughan, 79, of Seaboard passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Clifton Dudley Kirkland and Ola Ilene Gay Kirkland. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, Alton Odell Beals and Charles Vaughan, her brothers, Clifton Kirkland and Donald Kirkland.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Hill and her...
Barbara Overton Myrick
Jan 18, 2026
Barbara Gail Overton Myrick, 78, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, O.B. Overton and Helen Overton, her sister, Patricia "Pat" Overton Irby, her father and mother-in-law, David and Lucille Myrick and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A loving wife of 60 years, a loving mother and grandmother went to be...
Grace Drew Reavis
Jan 16, 2026
Grace Drew Reavis, 81, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, following an extended illness from rheumatoid arthritis and pneumonia.
She was born to the late G. E. Drew and Eva Drew of Magnolia, NC. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Macon Reavis; a son, Drew Reavis (Paula) of Augusta, Missouri and daughter, Shana Reavis of the home....
Warren Cecil Braswell
Jan 14, 2026
Warren Cecil Braswell, 95, went home to Jesus his Lord and Savior early on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
He was the son of the late Clarence Bennett Braswell and Betty Edwards Braswell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hyacinth Braswell and a son, Randy Braswell and his son-in-law, Jerry Wells.
Warren loved his Lord and his family. He exemplified...
Margaret Futrell Johnson
Jan 14, 2026
Margaret Starr Futrell Johnson, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born on December 18, 1927, to William Jordan Futrell and Betty Joyner Futrell on the Alex Futrell Farm near Ashley’s Grove Baptist Church in Conway, NC.
Margaret spent her entire life in the Ashley’s Grove community—a place she dearly loved. Affectionately known as “Gaggy” by her...
Stephen Hobson Martin
Jan 11, 2026
Stephen Hobson Martin, 73, of Zebulon passed away on January 11, 2026. He was the son of the late Joseph Howard Martin and Janice Davis Martin.
Steve is a member of the Roanoke Rapids High School class of 1970 and continued his education at Atlantic Christian College with a Bachelor's Degree in History and a Minor in Business Administration. Steve had...
Edgar Russell Outland
Jan 1, 2026
Edgar Russell Outland, 82, of Halifax, NC passed away on January 1, 2026 at ECU North Hospital.
He was born in Tarboro on December 13, 1943 to the late Edgar Frances Outland and Dorothy Hall Outland.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Edgar was a retired teacher...
David Lee Willey
Jan 1, 2026
David Lee Willey 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
He was the son of the late Edgar Smallwood Willey and Bessie June Walton Willey. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Melinda Willey Hite and was member of Victory Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Leah Willey and their daughter, Daniela Willey.
A graveside...
Eddie Lou West
Jan 1, 2026
Jackson, NC – Mrs. Eddie Lou West, age 95, of Jackson, NC passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her home.
Mrs. West was born on September 24, 1930 in Pierce County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Walter Fleming Hyers and Macie Bell Brunson Hyers. She was also predeceased by her husband, Wayne Holmes West, her son Timothy Scott...
William Cody Hollingsworth
Dec 27, 2025
William Cody Hollingsworth, 28, of Conway, NC passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Cody was an electrician with Farrow and Sons in Jackson. He loved to work on cars, loved people and was the life of the party. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Erma B. and Ernest B. Hollingsworth.
Surviving are his mother, Kristy Hollingsworth and his...
Vicki Davis Exum
Dec 26, 2025
Mrs. Vicki Davis Exum, age 73 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Vicki was born on October 17, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Larry Thomas and Joyce Jernigan Davis. She was predeceased by her father, Larry Thomas Davis.
She is survived by her husband, James William “Jimmy” Exum; her mother, Joyce Davis; her sons, Jamie Exum and...
Virginia "Ginny" Butler Watkins
Dec 23, 2025
Virginia "Ginny" Butler Watkins, 76, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late Samuel Roland Butler, Sr. and Cornelia Smith Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Stradley Watkins, III.
Ginny was a 1967 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and also...
Juanita Harrison Lambert
Dec 18, 2025
Juanita Harrison Lambert, age 86, was called home by the Lord on December 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Her life was a beautiful testimony of love, faith, and strength.
She was born on August 6, 1939 in Roanoke Rapids to the late William "Bud" Warrick Harrison and Louise Elizabeth (Liverman) Harrison.
A devoted mother, Juanita poured her heart into her...
James "Jamie" Robert Brown
Dec 15, 2025
James "Jamie" Robert Brown was born on December 4, 1971, and passed away peacefully at the age of 54 on December 15, 2025 with his children by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Robert Brown and Sandra Smith Brown; his grandson, Rylen Scott Brown; and a special uncle, Joe Brown.
Jamie is survived by his son, James...
George Jerome Seuis
Dec 13, 2025
George Jerome Seuis, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 with his family by his side.
He was the son of the late William Marion and Elizabeth Drewery Seuis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Seuis Plyler, his son, Danny Seuis, great-granddaughter, Addison Hargrave; his sisters, Naomi...
Carolyn P. George
Dec 5, 2025
Carolyn P. George, born on August 9, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, left this world peacefully on December 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by her beloved family. Raised in Gordonsville, Virginia, Carolyn's vibrant spirit and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her.
A passionate individual, Carolyn possessed a deep love for fishing, nurturing her plants, and expressing her creativity...
