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....
Curtis Rhem Turner, Jr.
Aug 25, 2026
Curtis Rhem Turner, Jr., 90, a dedicated family man, died peacefully with his family at Cypress Glen Retirement Community in Greenville, North Carolina on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
The graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The Stephenson Family Farm Cemetery is located at 4817 Jackson Bypass Road, Garysburg, North Carolina, 27831. The Reverend Scott...
Jewel Martin Britt
Aug 24, 2026
Jewel Martin Britt of Milwaukee, NC, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the age of 93. Born on July 17, 1933, she was was the seventh of eight children of the late Bealie Jesse Martin, Sr. and Madie Allen Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Albert Britt; siblings, Cleo Martin White, Bealie Jesse Martin,...
Ann Hoofnagle
Aug 17, 2026
Ann Hoofnagle, age 89, passed away on August 17, 2026 at Pine Forest Rest Home in Potecasi, NC. She was born in Matoaka, WV on October 11, 1936, daughter of the late Frank and Clara Hall.
She graduated from Matoaka High School and shortly afterwards migrated to Washington, DC to find work. Ann became a telephone operator for C & P...
Margaret Wrenn Giordano
Aug 7, 2026
Margaret Viola Wrenn Giordano, 83, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026.
She was born in Emporia, VA to the late Robert Lee Wrenn and Helen D. Wrenn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tony Giordano, brother, Dwight Wrenn, step-brother, Andrew Wrenn, and brother-in-law, Doug Rinker.
Margaret was a faithful member of Independence Methodist Church and...
Mary Liles Keeter
Aug 4, 2026
Mary Liles Keeter, 88, of Littleton passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
She was born in Norfolk Virginia on July 27, 1938 to the late Alvin and Julia Liles and moved to Aurelian Springs in the 1940’s. She graduated from Aurelian Springs High School in 1956 where she played basketball. She started dating Ronald and on June 23, 1956, they...
Jerry Alfred Benford
Aug 3, 2026
Jerry Alfred Benford, 73, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. He was born on December 2, 1953 in Newport News, VA, the son of the late Ewing “Al” and Margaret Willey Benford. Jerry was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Benford.
Jerry is survived by his cousins, Ralph Willey and wife, Lottie, Carl Willey and wife, Carol, Paul...
