OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Roanoke Rapids, Jackson, and the Surrounding Areas in North Carolina
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...
Glenda Odom Draper
Jul 3, 2024
Glenda Odom Draper, 72, passed away surrounded by her family, on July 3, 2024. She was born August 4, 1952 in Nash County to Iona Smith Bundy. She is preceded in death by her sister Patsy Agoglia and precious grandchild Dakota Draper.
Left to cherish her memory her mother Iona Smith Bundy, her husband of 51 years,...
Linda Janell Huntington
Jul 1, 2024
Linda Janell Huntington Obituary
An Angel whispered, "Take my hand and come with me to a place where there's no pain or sorrow and there will always be a
tomorrow. It breaks our heart to lose you and you do not go alone, for part of us went with you when God called you home....
Nancy Boyd Skipper
Jul 1, 2024
Nancy Brewer Boyd Skipper of 86 of Jackson, North Carolina passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024.
She was born in Northampton County on March 25, 1938 to the late, Raymond Boyd and Beulah Lassiter Boyd.
Nancy was an activity director in the medical field.
She is survived by her two daughters, Anita...
Alan "Jack" Lynn Goldberg
Jun 28, 2024
Jack Goldberg, a beloved figure in the community, passed away on June 28, 2024. He leaves behind his cherished wife, Myrna Goldberg and his children, Ben Goldberg (Sara) and Emily Goldberg (William Martin).
Jack's journey in Murfreesboro began in 1973 when he started his career as an announcer for WWDR. His talent and passion for sports quickly...
Clifton White Cobb
Jun 22, 2024
Clifton W. Cobb departed this life on June 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pattie Ann; his parents, Olyo Russell and Pattie Roberta Spence Cobb; two brothers and five sisters. He is survived by his wife of 71 years (this August 16), Jo Ann Spruill Cobb and his children, Peggy Jo Cobb Braswell, Tina and...
Wilbur Hancock, Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
Wilbur Hancock, Jr,. "Dumps", passed away on June 22, 2024.
He was born on December 7, 1936 in Dry Branch, WV. He was a US Army Veteran and was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Alice V. Taylor Hancock; Mom and Jim (great grandmother, Chloria Wilson and her longtime companion, Jim Johnson); his parents,...
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