Peggy Barnes Britt
Mar 27, 2026
Peggy Ann Barnes Britt, 92, of Milwaukee, NC passed away peacefully in the night on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1933 in Potecasi, NC to Pollock Tenille Barnes and Annie Rae Joyner Barnes and was the oldest and only sister to Patrick, Luther, and Johnny Barnes.
Peggy attended Woodland Olney School. After graduation, she went to...
Thomas "Tommy" Richard Futrell
Mar 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Richard Futrell who left us on March 24, 2026 at the age of 62. He was born on November 22, 1963 in Ahoskie, North Carolina to the late Edward Earl Futrell and Sandra Louise Cofield Futrell Wilkens. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Floyd Thomas Wilkins...
June Northcutt Skaggs
Mar 20, 2026
June Northcutt Skaggs, 75, of Halifax passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.
She was a native of West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gala Grimmett Northcutt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Barry Skaggs.
June was a retired school teacher in the West Virginia school system. She loved her role being in...
Myrle Mooney Moore
Mar 20, 2026
Myrle Mooney Moore, age 79, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 20, 2026. Myrtle was born in Brunswick County, NC on January 5, 1947 to the late Elmer Talmadge Mooney and Clossie Phelps Mooney. She was retired from J.P. Stevens in Roanoke Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her her parents, her loving husband,...
Donna Marie Clifton Boles
Mar 7, 2026
Donna Marie Clifton Boles, 59, of Holly Springs passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her stepfather, John Anderson and stepbrother, Mike Anderson.
Donna was a native of Roanoke Rapids, a 1985 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, and attended East Carolina University.
Donna loved the Lord and her family deeply. She also loved the beach and...
Donnie Lynn Gums
Mar 5, 2026
Donnie Lynn Gums of Roanoke Rapids, age 62, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born on August 26, 1963 in Halifax County to the late Robert Warren Gums and Ella Christine Harris Gums. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Martin.
After a 30 year career, Donnie retired from Roanoke Rapids Fire Department. He loved...
Judith Boykin Blythe
Feb 28, 2026
Judith Ann Boykin Blythe passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 with her family by her side.
She was the daughter of the late Harry Benjamin Boykin and Evelyn Miller Boykin. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Cento, Mary Lee Snell, Jackie Threewitts, and Anita Jones.
Judith loved her Lord Jesus Christ and her family. She also loved...
Linwood Earl Joyner
Feb 26, 2026
Linwood Earl Joyner, 70, of Woodland, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
He was a native of Northampton County, NC and was the son of the late Linwood Joyner and Virgie Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Joyner, a sister, Linda Whitley and his brother, Robert Joyner.
He Loved to play the guitar and Blue Grass...
Glenn Raymond St. Clair
Feb 26, 2026
Glenn Raymond St. Clair, 75, of Henrico, NC, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 26, 2026, leaving behind a family who adored him and a legacy that will be felt for generations.
Born in Washington, DC to the late Charles Raymond St. Clair and Peggy Barbara Rollins St. Clair, Glenn was raised on the family tobacco farm off Budds Creek Road...
Rachel Davis Little
Feb 25, 2026
Rachel Davis Little 93, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
She was born in Northampton County, North Carolina to the late Rubert Vann Davis and Clara Taylor Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Atlas Hilton Little, her sons, James and Jerry Little, and two brothers, Howard and Stanley Davis.
Rachel was a life long resident of Seaboard....
Raymond "Ray" Marshall Reid, Jr. (USCG Ret.)
Feb 17, 2026
Raymond Marshall "Ray" Reid, Jr., of Elizabeth City, NC passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026 surrounded by his family. Ray was born on June 30, 1956 in Richmond, Virginia to Dorothy Bressler Reid and the late Raymond Marshall Reid Sr. Growing up, Ray was affectionally known by his family as "Chucky."
Born with a big personality, a generous sprit, and...
Theressa House Murphy
Feb 17, 2026
Theressa House Murphy, 78, passed away on February 17, 2026, at ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was an effervescent extrovert whose never‑ending smile—always brightened by her trademark red lipstick—made every room lighter.
Born on June 30, 1947, in Morehead City, she was the firstborn child of Joseph House Jr. and Mariam Garr...
Susan Bogue Bullock
Feb 17, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce that Susan Bogue Bullock passed to be with Jesus in Heaven on February 17, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on May 23, 1954 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, Susan was the beloved daughter of Oscar and Bessie Bogue. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Steven Bogue.
Susan...
James Earl Askew
Feb 17, 2026
James Earl "JE" Askew was born in Franklin, VA on May 16, 1941 and passed away peacefully in Ahoskie, NC on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the age of 84.
His childhood years were in Winton, NC and he attended Ahoskie High School, graduating in 1959. James moved to Roanoke Rapids in 1959 and spent many years there raising his family....
Robert Henry Medlin
Feb 10, 2026
Robert Henry Medlin, 91, of Washington, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
He was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Irvin Glasgow Medlin and Mary Mills Medlin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hazelene Jones Medlin, his daughter, Donna Louise Delantonis, and a granddaughter, Stacey Delantonis Shaw, his sister, Dorothy...
Nancy Kay Jones
Feb 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Kay Jones, age 72, who left this world peacefully on February 8, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1953 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina to the late James Buxton White, Sr. and Sarah Dorothy White and was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon "Talley" Lee Jones.
Nancy...
Elsie Pearson Conner
Feb 6, 2026
Elsie Pearson Conner 76, of Littleton, NC passed away on Friday February 6, 2026.
She was born in Gaston, NC to the late, Eddie Gray Pearson and Hazel Linton Pearson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Atlas Benjamin Pearson. She loved her family dearly and was the manager of the shoe show in Roanoke Rapids for many years...
Vernon "Meanie" Jones
Feb 2, 2026
Vernon Lee Jones (Meanie), of Jackson, NC, passed away the evening of February 2, 2026. He was 77 years of age.
Vernon was born on February 10, 1948 in their family home outside of Jackson, NC. After he and his brothers had a new house built on Firetower Road, his birthplace became affectionately known as “The Old Place”. Even though the...
Carolyn Hall Hockaday
Feb 2, 2026
Carolyn Hall Hockaday, 81, of Nashville, NC, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late James Howard Hall, Sr. and Emma Jones Hall Kinney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wade Smoot Hockaday; her sister, Marilyn Vick; brothers, James Howard Hall, Jr., Charles Hall, and Preston Hall.
Carolyn was...
Frances Manning Gowen
Jan 27, 2026
Frances Manning Gowen, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience and joy. Born on February 7, 1943 to Edward Branham Manning and Margaret Clarke Manning, Frances grew up in Roanoke Rapids, NC, where she remained for much of her life before later making Richmond, VA her home. She was preceded in death...
