Reba Barnes Davis
Sep 27, 2024
Reba Barnes Davis, 91, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Virginia Barnes, her infant son, Kelly Glen Davis, born October 1953 and her son-in-law, Jeff Taylor.
She is survived by her husband of almost 74 years, Kelly Mac Davis; her children, Mike...
William "Billy" Simon Birdsong
Sep 27, 2024
William 'Billy" Simon Birdsong, 78, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Friday September 27, 2024.
Billy was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Russell Charlie Birdsong, Sr. and Alice Liles Birdsong. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Wilkerson Birdsong.
He loved...
Ella Lee Ross
Sep 24, 2024
Ella Lee Ross, 81, formerly of Roanoke Rapids passed away at Spring Arbor Rocky Mount on September 24, 2024. Ella was preceded in death by her parents, Hallie Graham Ross, Sr. and Louise Moss Ross; her son, Donald Lee Hale, Jr.; her sisters, Nettie Ross Beurkama, Patricia Ross Blacklock and her brother, Hallie Graham Ross, Jr.
She...
Robert "Bob" Mullen Gowen
Sep 18, 2024
Robert Mullen Gowen of Halifax, NC passed away on September 18, 2024. Born July 6, 1943, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howerton Gowen of Roanoke Rapids, NC. Bob graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School and High Point College, followed by service in the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Wilson Paul
Sep 15, 2024
Ronald "Ronnie" Wilson Paul passed away on September 15, 2024. He was 80 years old. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 11, 1944 and was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Richard Paul and Blanche H. Price (Garland Charles).
Ronnie was the long-time owner/operator of Price's Refrigeration & Heating Service, Inc., a...
Ann Vaughan Burgess
Sep 12, 2024
Ann Vaughan Burgess, 88 of Creeksville, NC passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
She was born in Northampton County on January 30, 1936 to the late Leroy Vaughan and Willia Griffin Vaughan and was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood "Peter" Burgess and her son, Michael "Kevin" Burgess.
Ann is survived by her...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt "Fd" Hubbard
Sep 8, 2024
Franklin Delano Roosevelt "FD" Hubbard 81, of Littleton, NC passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
FD was born in Northampton County to the late Robert Joseph Hubbard, Sr. and Lucille Porch Hubbard. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Gertrude Bennett, Pauline Sanderford, Barbara Floyd and his brother, Robert Joseph Hubbard, Jr....
Bertha Davis Taylor
Sep 5, 2024
Bertha Davis Taylor 91, of Pendleton passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
She was born in Jackson on March 15, 1933 to the late Floyd Mason Davis and Maggie Louise Parks Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Travis Jackson Taylor. She was a life time active member of Galatia Baptist...
Casey Lee Houchin
Aug 29, 2024
Casey Lee Houchin, 49, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her home in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. She was born on August 22, 1975 to Janice and Edward Houchin. Ed was deceased before Casey was born. She is survived by her mother, Jancie Hubble, of the home, her brother, Brandon Hubble (Karin and Lucas) of Taipei, Taiwan,...
Edmond Forrest Jones
Aug 26, 2024
Edmond Forrest Jones passed away peacefully at his home on August 26, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1936, in Duplin County, NC to Issac Edmond Jones and Jabez Mobley Jones.
He precedes in death by his sisters, Nisha Mohorn, Hazeline Medlin, Velma Shanklin and brothers, Talmadge Jones, Murdic Jones, Carl Jones, Issac Jones,...
Gregory Marshall Blanton
Aug 19, 2024
Gregory Marshall Blanton, 59, born April 2, 1965 in Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 19, 2024 surrounded by his family in his Pine Level, NC home.
Greg was a 1983 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, had...
Barbara Jean Lassiter
Aug 19, 2024
Barbara Jean Lassiter, 75, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Halifax County on April 22, 1949 to the late John Dalton Taylor and Effie Beatrice Davis Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette Taylor and niece, Tina Willis, as well as a nephew, Claude...
"Boo Boo"
Aug 12, 2024
Weldon, NC – Robert "Boo Boo" Weaver Bland, Jr., 65, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Weaver Bland, Sr., his wife of 43 years, Cheryl Bland, his sister Jenny "Lu Lu" Barrett, his maternal grandparents, Will and Era Harrell, along with paternal grandparents, Harvey and...
Mary "Boots" Cahoon Brown
Aug 11, 2024
In loving memory of Mary "Boots" Cahoon Brown, May 20, 1938 - August 11, 2024.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Cahoon Brown, but with joy knowing she is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Boots loved her family and friends and prayed fervently for them daily. She was...
Tony Linwood Martin, Sr
Aug 10, 2024
Tony Linwood Martin, Sr., of Lasker, NC passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, surrounded by family. He is safely home with his Lord and Savior. Breathing freely now, healed, and new again! Tony was a native of Northampton County, born October 17, 1939, in Creeksville, NC to Glaston Elwood Martin & Margaret Grant Martin.
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Ruth Buffaloe Dean
Aug 1, 2024
Ruth Buffaloe Dean, 95, of Jackson, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at ECU North Hospital.
She was born in Northampton County on August 8, 1928 as the daughter of the late William Merritt Buffaloe and Ruth Davis Buffaloe and preceded in death by her husband, John William Dean, Jr. and her son John...
Joyce Pittman D'Ottavio
Jul 28, 2024
Joyce Ann Pittman D'Ottavio, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, at the age of 80. Joyce was born on August 20th in Roanoke Rapids to the late Cornelius and Maggie Conner Pittman. She lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and unwavering love for those around her.
Dorothy Lee Watson Taylor
Jul 12, 2024
Dorothy Lee Watson Taylor left this life on Friday, July 12, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She died at her home in Gumberry, NC.
Dorothy was the daughter of Robert Cash and Rosa Lee Watson. She grew up in Norlina, NC and was a member of the Norlina High School class of 1952.
After graduation,...
William "Billy" Albert Jenkins
Jul 11, 2024
William "Billy" Albert Jenkins, 94 of Littleton, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
He was born in Halifax County on January 9, 1930 to the late Barney Frazier Jenkins and Lillie Irene Garner Jenkins Glasgow and was preceded in death by his stepfather, Wilson Glasglow, his sisters, Hazel Harrell and Mildred Glover.
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William Carl Taylor
Jul 5, 2024
William Carl Taylor left this life peacefully on Friday July 5, 2024. He died at his home in Gumberry, NC less than 200 feet from the location of his birth. He was the third of four children of Andrew Ellis and Lottie Howell Taylor. Except for leaving to attend two years of college and serving two years in the...
