OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Roanoke Rapids, Jackson, and the Surrounding Areas in North Carolina

Kenneth  Thomas "Tommy" White

Kenneth Thomas "Tommy" White

Nov 5, 2024

Kenneth Thomas ("Tommy") White, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2024. He was born June 2, 1941 to Ken and Emily White of Louisburg, NC.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie, his sons, Ken and Jeff (Amanda), along with his grandchildren, Thomas, Jeffrey, Jackson, Emily, and Caroline White....

Irvin Francis Kyle, Iii

Irvin Francis Kyle, Iii

Nov 5, 2024

Rev. Doctor Irvin Francis Kyle, III, 53, of Halifax, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

He was born on May 18, 1971 and was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Francis Kyle, Jr.

Rev. Kyle served his Lord and Savior as a minister for over 30 years and...

Robert Marvin Carter

Robert Marvin Carter

Nov 2, 2024

Robert "Bob" Marvin Carter, 84, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Bob was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Thomas Randolph Carter and Hariett Carter. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Edward Carter, Louise Conwell, Hazel Spires, Shirley Fox and Tommy...

Wayne Maddrey Massey

Wayne Maddrey Massey

Nov 1, 2024

Wayne Maddrey Massey, 66, of Pleasant Hill, NC, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

He was born on March 31, 1958 in Halifax County to the late James R. Massey, Sr. and Junie M. Barnes and was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Ann Massey.

Wayne is survived by his brother, Jimmy Massey...

William Nelson Mann, Sr

William Nelson Mann, Sr

Oct 31, 2024

William Nelson Mann, Sr., 82, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday October 31, 2024.

He was the son of the late Louis Vivian Mann, Sr. and Ruth Thelma Adams Mann. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Louis V. Mann, Jr. and Carroll Mann.

William retired from International...

William Charles Swan

William Charles Swan

Oct 19, 2024

William Charles Swan, age 97, of Dexter, Maine, passed away on October 19, 2024. Born to Donald and

Louise Swan, he was the eldest of five children and a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

William was married to two wonderful women whom he loved dearly; Helen Wing Swan for 35 years and

Dale...

Christy Seuis Plyler

Christy Seuis Plyler

Oct 18, 2024

Christy Rome Seuis Plyler, 54 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on October 18, 2024.

She was born on February 23, 1970 in Halifax County and was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Addison Christine Hargrave and her brother, George Danny Seuis.

Christy loved her kids and grandkids, the beach and salt water taffy. She...

Judy Lynn Zimmerman Ball

Judy Lynn Zimmerman Ball

Oct 17, 2024

Judy Lynn Zimmerman Ball, 79 of Littleton, NC passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Gene Zimmerman.

Judy enjoyed bowling, reading, going on cruises, and loved cats and dogs. She was a people person.

Judy is survived by her son, Randy Sirles and his wife,...

Ruth Sheryl Davis Watson

Ruth Sheryl Davis Watson

Oct 16, 2024

Sheryl Davis Watson, 62, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Meryl Davis; brother, Joey Davis; nephew, Ryan Davis; and her precious dog, Summer.

Sheryl is survived by her children, Leighanne and John Johnson, Rachel and Clay Revelle, and her grandchildren, Leslie, Casen,...

Mary Rice Kline

Mary Rice Kline

Oct 14, 2024

Mary Rice Kline, 82, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on October 14, 2024.

She was a native of Buena Vista, Virginia and was the daughter of the late William Basil Rice and Bertha Virginia Pugh Rice.

Mary is survived by her husband, Dan Kline; her children, William Kline and his wife, Melanie;...

Bryleigh Na`Shea Mendoza

Bryleigh Na`Shea Mendoza

Oct 10, 2024

ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC – Bryleigh Na`Shea Mendoza entered earth on August 24, 2024. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving mother and entered the pearly gates of heaven where she met the eyes of Jesus on October 10, 2024.

Heaven's gain was our loss when our precious angel was called by our Lord. Bryleigh...

Gordon  George Disney

Gordon George Disney

Oct 10, 2024

Gordon George Disney, aged 78, passed away on October 10, 2024, in Conway, NC.

Born on January 2, 1946, Gordon devoted 36 years of his career to General Electric Nuclear in Castle Hayne, NC. He also proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force, a testament to his dedication and resilience.

Gordon...

Evelyn  M. Given

Evelyn M. Given

Oct 8, 2024

ROANOKE RAPIDS – Evelyn M. Given, Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, while in hospice care at Pine Forest Nursing Home in Woodland, NC.

Evelyn Given was preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. Given; her brother, Albert Mosley; and her parents, Sarah and Albert Mosley.

Evelyn was born and raised...

Carrie Daniel Pullen

Carrie Daniel Pullen

Oct 6, 2024

Carrie Daniel Pullen of Roanoke Rapids went home to be with her Lord on the morning of October 6, 2024. She passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Bailey, NC on June 11, 1936 to the late Dee Williard Daniel and Catherine Muriel Bissette. She was also preceded in death...

Betty Allen Price

Betty Allen Price

Oct 3, 2024

Betty Allen Price, 91, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Johnston County, NC to the late Zeb Daniel Allen and Nannie Temple Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Thomas Price, her brother, Michael Wilson Allen and her son-in-law, Michael...

William "Billy" Joseph  Britton

William "Billy" Joseph Britton

Sep 30, 2024

Mr. William Joseph Britton (Billy, Daddy Billy), age 91, of Pendleton, NC, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at UNC Health in Rocky Mount. He was born on June 2, 1933 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late Henry Grady Britton and Grizzie Blythe Britton.

Mr. Britton was a good, kind, and Christian man who...

Reba Barnes Davis

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

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

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

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,...

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