OBITUARIES

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

Gladys  Mae Spivey

Gladys Mae Spivey

Mar 21, 2024

GREENVILLE - Gladys Mae (Stauffer) Spivey, 84, of Jackson, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, surrounded by her children.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Monday at Jackson Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at Askew Funeral Home in Jackson on Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Gladys was born...

Ruth Inez Futrell

Ruth Inez Futrell

Mar 19, 2024

Ruth Inez Futrell, 81, of Weldon, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

She was born in Halifax County on August 14, 1942 to the late James Willie Ivey and Ruby Leggett Ivey and was preceded in death by her husband, John Futrell, her two sons, Lawrence Scott Davis and Darrin Keith Davis and her brother,...

Tony Curtis Vaughan

Tony Curtis Vaughan

Mar 19, 2024

Tony Curtis Vaughan, 45, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Mr. Vaughan was born in Pitt County on January 21, 1979 to the late Tony Elvis Vaughan and Carolyn Elizabeth Gardner Vaughan. He was a loving father, brother, and uncle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Donald  Wayne Diangelo

Donald Wayne Diangelo

Mar 18, 2024

Donald Wayne DiAngelo, 75, died peacefully on March 18, 2024 at home with his family by his side.

He was born on June 17, 1948 in Harrison, New York to the late Joseph G. DiAngelo and Helen Price DiAngelo.

He was a lifelong resident of Roanoke Rapids and graduated from William R. Davie High School....

Ernest Henry Hux, Jr

Ernest Henry Hux, Jr

Mar 18, 2024

Ernest Henry Hux, Jr., of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024.

He was a native of Halifax County and was an electrician. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Henry and Mattie Hux and his maternal grandparents, Garland and Nettie Hall.

Ernest is survived by his parents,...

Janet Rhea Turner

Janet Rhea Turner

Mar 15, 2024

Mrs. Janet Rhea Turner, 85 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Edgecombe Health and Rehab.

She was born on December 1, 1938 in Halifax County to the late, Mack and Hazel Brown Rhea and was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Alton Turner her sister, Phyllis Hasty and her...

Grady Nicholas "Nicky" Martin

Grady Nicholas "Nicky" Martin

Mar 11, 2024

Grady Nicholas "Nicky" Martin, age 77 of Conway, passed away on Monday March 11, 2024.

He was the son of the late Grady Lewis Martin and Virginia Barnes Martin. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Frances Martin.

Nicky retired from Northampton County Adult Probation. He served as Interim...

Charles Lonchar

Charles Lonchar

Mar 7, 2024

Charles Lonchar passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

He was born in the Serbian Port of Yuqoslavia to a Serbian mother, Bertha Lonchar and to an American-Serbian father, Michael Lonchar. Charles came to the United States in1950 with his mother to join his father, who had served in WWII under General Patton. He was...

Janet Walth Wilson

Janet Walth Wilson

Feb 18, 2024

Janet Walth Wilson departed this life on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Earl M. Walth and Margaret "Peggy" Rasmussen. Born in Eureka, SD on December 31, 1948, she was raised in Colorado Springs, CO. After graduating from St. Mary's High School, she attended the University of Colorado where...

Marian Leake White

Marian Leake White

Feb 16, 2024

Marian Leake White, 88 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 16, 2024.

She was born in Halifax County on July 15, 1935 to the late James William Leake, Sr. and Molly Elizabeth Cobb Leake and was preceded in death by brothers, Clifton Leake and Claude Leake and...

James Weathers Pearson, Sr

James Weathers Pearson, Sr

Feb 8, 2024

James Weathers Pearson, Sr., 81, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

He was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Grady and Willie Pearson.

James was a "Great Dad and Papa". He retired from West Point Stevens and then worked for Pearson's Nursery...

Eileen Kleinheinz

Eileen Kleinheinz

Feb 8, 2024

Eileen Kleinheinz (nee Michel) quickly passed away on February 8, 2024, days after celebrating her 91st birthday with family and staff at The Landings of Lake Gaston where she resided.

Eileen was born in New Jersey to parents, George and Edith who moved the family to Springfield, MA and later to Hyattsville, MD. Eileen and her 2...

James "Jim" Robert Johnston

James "Jim" Robert Johnston

Feb 6, 2024

James Robert Johnston Jr. passed away on Tuesday February 6,2024 after a long illness. He was born in Philadelphia on October 29,1950. He was predeceased by his parents James Robert Johnston Sr. and June (Lamb) Johnston and his father-in-law John (Jack) Rigney. Jim graduated from Cheltenham High School in 1969. Jim worked as a sheet metal worker and fabricator...

Brenda Erwin  Moore

Brenda Erwin Moore

Feb 4, 2024

Brenda Erwin Moore, age 79, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 with her family by her side.

She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late Edith Blythe Erwin. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Arthur "Art" Allen Moore, her son, Arthur...

John  Daniel "J.D."  Carver

John Daniel "J.D." Carver

Feb 4, 2024

John Daniel "J.D." Carver, age 101, of Jackson, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

He was born on April 11, 1922 to the late John Wilson and Mila Miranda Carver and was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth Kilpatrick Carver; his three sisters, Willie Mae Johnson, Martha Boyce and Annie...

Janie Dickens Riddle

Janie Dickens Riddle

Feb 3, 2024

Janie Dickens Riddle passed away on February 3, 2024. She was born in Halifax County in 1922 and was predeceased by her parents, Joe and Iola Dickens, her husband, John W. Riddle, Jr, her sister and best friend, Ailene Hawkins.

She is survived by her children, Lyn Cochrane of Raleigh (Dan), Dee Copeland of Weldon (Lee), and...

Gloria Sumner Clemmons

Gloria Sumner Clemmons

Jan 31, 2024

Gloria Sumner Clemmons, 84, of Conway, North Carolina entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Gloria was the daughter of the late Wiley Everette and Bernice Futrell Sumner of Conway, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her brother, Wiley Edward Sumner and brother-in-law, Luther C. Hall.

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Steven Nicolau

Steven Nicolau

Jan 29, 2024

Steven Nicolau, 76, of Conway, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Steve was born on January 9, 1948 to the late Manuel R. Nicolau and Helen Bullard Nicolau and was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, and brother, David Nicolau.

Steve...

Danya Willey Birdsong

Danya Willey Birdsong

Jan 29, 2024

Danya Willey Birdsong, 82, of Halifax, died on Monday morning, January 29, 2024.

She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late James Clifton Willey and Mabel Cooke Willey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Lawrence Birdsong. She was the owner/operator of Danya's Beauty salon in...

Pamela Rose Throckmorton Massey

Pamela Rose Throckmorton Massey

Jan 27, 2024

Pamela Rose Throckmorton Massey, 65, of Oxford, North Carolina, formerly of Littleton, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Warrenton North Carolina on August 15, 1958 to the late Edward Glenn and Rosa Mae Bottoms Throckmorton and was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lee Massey, her...

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