OBITUARIES

May 22, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Kimrey Turner, 98 of Wilson, North Carolina, formerly of Weldon, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Born on March 9, 1926 in Sanford, North Carolina, Peggy graduated from Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina as a certified Laboratory Technician. Shortly thereafter she married Kelly Turner and moved to Durham, North Carolina. In...

May 10, 2024

Brenda Harrison Madison, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 10, 2024.

She was born on December 7,1946 in Roanoke Rapids to the late William Warrick and Louise Elizabeth (Liverman) Harrison.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen Post Madison, her daughter, Stephanie Madison Taylor (Hunter), granddaughters, Sophie and Norah Taylor,...

May 7, 2024

Gerald Stacy Lynch, 88, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2024 peacefully at home, surrounded by family.

He was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Sam Jones Lynch and Anne Elizabeth Edmonds Lynch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Gossett Lynch and their...

May 6, 2024

Robert Franklin Whiteoak Sr. (Whitey), passed away May 6th 2024 after a short illness. In the still of the night, with his wife and eldest son at his side, the angels gathered and lifted him to heaven for his eternal life with our Lord.

Whitey was born January 28, 1938, in Chesapeake City MD. He resided in...

May 6, 2024

Virginia Futrell Morgan Hall, 94, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.

She was a native of Northampton County and was the daughter of the late Adgie Roby Futrell and Ethel Mulder Futrell. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Carol Morgan and Allie Vance "A V" Hall, her son,...

Apr 27, 2024

George Thomas Davis, 76 of Rich Square, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

He was born on November 18, 1947, to the late Harvey Fleetwood and Elsie Sumner Davis and was preceded in death by his brothers, William "Billy" Davis and Harvey Lynn Davis and his sister, Theresa Gail Ambrose.

George served...

Apr 25, 2024

Shirley Leigh Flinchum, 83 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina.

She was born on January 12, 1941 to the late, Ralph Lee and Leigh Skinner Flinchum and was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Harrell.

Shirley is survived by her...

Apr 22, 2024

Betty Mulder Culver, 77, of Conway, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Northampton Nursing and Rehab of Jackson, NC after her battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Betty was born on March 30, 1947 to Robert and Julia Mulder in Potecasi, North Carolina. She graduated from Woodland-Olney School in 1966.

After graduation,...

Apr 20, 2024

Marjorie Warren Campbell, 83, of Conway, NC joined our Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 20, 2024 after several years of battling Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her late husband and love of her life of 59 years, Henry Jacob Campbell; her father, Robert Edgar Warren and mother, Evelyn Allen Warren of Rich Square, NC; sister, Jane W....

Apr 15, 2024

Phyllis Vaughan-Clark, 58, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. She is the daughter of Judy Price Vaughan and the late David Vaughan. She is preceded in death by her brother, David Vaughan, II and her two cousins, William and Jason Vaughan.

Phyllis drove trucks for over twenty years before ending her driving career to stay home...

Apr 9, 2024

Richard Thomas Spradlin, 92 of Conway, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Betsy Lane Kentucky on August 22, 1931 to the late, Henry Wesley and Nora Hamilton Spradlin, and was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Spradlin.

Richard loved his family, his beloved Roxie...

Apr 8, 2024

Douglas Edward "Eddie" Keeter, Jr.

June 8, 1948 – April 8, 2024

Douglas Edward Keeter, Jr., 75, of Roanoke Rapids, left this earthly life on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Autumn Care of Nashville.

Eddie was born June 8,...

Apr 7, 2024

James Thomas "Tommy" Barnes, 72 of Jackson, NC passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Tommy was born in Northampton County to the late James Linwood and Helen Drake Barnes. He was owner operator of J.T. Barnes Building Contractors for many years. Tommy was famous for riding dirt roads and listening to some good music...

Apr 5, 2024

Harry Thomas "Tommy" Wells, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, formerly of Weldon, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home.

Tommy started working for J.P. Stevens when he was seventeen years old and retired from West Point.  After his retirement, he  worked at Schewel's Furniture for a short time.

Tommy was a native of...

Apr 5, 2024

Matthew Wade Johnson

Matthew (Matt) Johnson, 34, of Franklinton, NC and formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC died tragically the morning of April 5, 2024, at his home.  Matthew was born February 1, 1990. He graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 2008 and was selected to the All-State Band 5 years in a row.  In...

Apr 1, 2024

Donald Lynn Jenkins, Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Lynn Jenkins, Jr., who passed away on April 1, 2024 at the age of 60. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Lynn was born on August 19, 1963...

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. Bobby Burton passed away peacefully on the morning of April 1, 2024 at ECU North Hospital.

Bobby was the son of the late Jimmie A. Burton & Eula Barrow Burton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James A. Burton and sisters, Mary B. Nowell and Kathleen "Bootsie" Stalls.

Bobby worked in...

Mar 24, 2024

Billy "Catfish" Ray Whitby, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love.

Born on July 28, 1957, to the late Fannie Braswell Whitby and Percy Whitby, Billy was a beacon of joy and humor throughout his life.

Billy,...

Mar 21, 2024

Joel Rodney Ashby, 76 of Chesapeake, Virginia, was born on September 7, 1947, in Ruther Glen, Virginia. He entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2024 in Greenville, NC

Joel was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Rev. Clarence and Virginia Ashby, three brothers, David Ashby, Steve Ashby, Rev. James Ashby and two sisters,...

Mar 21, 2024

SEABOARD, North Carolina

Jerry Wayne Moody, 81, of Seaboard NC, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024

Jerry loved to travel and fish, along with working in his garden.  Trips to the beach and eating at his favorite  place, "The Tale of the Whale" was a joy of his.  Jerry loved being outside and enjoyed...