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...
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...
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...
