Nina Porter Armstrong
Jan 25, 2024
Nina Porter Armstrong, age 77, of Littleton, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 with her family by her side.
She was born in Harnett County on September 15, 1946 to the late Jessie and Eunice Strickland Porter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Armstrong, Sr., sister, Tootsie Barefoot and her son-in-law,...
Janice Marie Vinson
Jan 21, 2024
Janice Marie Vinson of Murfreesboro, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Ashley Grove Cemetery at 2:00 PM.
Online condolences may be made to www.askewfs.com under the share a memory tab.
Danny Stephen Bryant, Sr.
Jan 19, 2024
Danny Stephen Bryant, Sr., age 63, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on January 19, 2024.
He was born in Chowan County to the late Jack Eldridge Bryant, Sr. and Jean Sumner Bryant. Danny was also preceded in death by his sister, Rhonda Stanley and his brother, Jack Eldridge Bryant, Jr. He worked in the construction...
Ben Draper
Jan 12, 2024
Mr. Benjamin "Ben" Dean Draper, age 74, died January 12, 2024 at ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Ben is preceded in death by his parents Richard Lee Draper an Victoria Davis Draper, and brother Jesse Draper.
Graveside services will be held, Monday, January 15, 2024 at Jackson Cemetery.
Diane Collier
Jan 12, 2024
Diane N. Collier, 72, of Conway, NC passed away on January 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital.
She was born in Richmond, VA and was the daughter of C.L. and Thelma Nowell, She was preceded by her parents; two brothers (William Nowell and Cecil Nowell), a sister (Debbie Lesner) and a...
Kathy Davis Smith
Jan 10, 2024
Kathy Davis Smith, 65, of Gaston passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2024.
She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late Lewis McDaniel Davis and Doris Draper Davis.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Ricky Smith; her daughters, Brandi Smith of Elizabeth City, Amy Gui of Fredericksburg, Virginia; her...
Patricia Baker Long
Jan 7, 2024
Patricia Baker Long, 68, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 with family around her at her home in Roanoke Rapids.
Patricia was born in Washington, D.C. on December 23, 1955. After growing up in various parts of Maryland and Virginia, she found herself in Roanoke Rapids. In North Carolina she found a second act after meeting...
Roger Dale Eller
Dec 31, 2023
On December 31, 2023 our gracious Lord and Savior called home his humble servant, Roger Dale Eller, following a long battle with cancer.
He was born on September 25, 1945, in Beckley, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Hazel Eller of Sophia, West Virginia. He was also preceded in...
Ruth "Carolyn" Thompson
Dec 27, 2023
Ruth Carolyn Thompson, 85, of Conway, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2023,
at ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital.
Carolyn was born to Jack and Ruth Storey on September 13th, 1938. In addition to her parents, she was
predeceased by her second husband, Aaron (Hawk) Thompson; first husband,...
Doris Hurley Mckellar
Dec 22, 2023
JACKSON-Mrs. Doris Hurley McKellar, 99, of Jackson, passed away on December 22, 2023.
Mrs. McKellar was born January 21, 1924 in Milton, NC, the daughter of the Rev. John Bascom Hurley and Daisy
Fuqua Hurley. She grew up in a Methodist household, was a fine athlete in school, graduated from Seaboard High...
Laury Van Buren Wilson
Dec 21, 2023
Laury "Van" Buren Wilson, III, of Enfield, NC passed away on December 21, 2023. After several years of battling a severe lung condition caused by exposure to mold, Van Wilson passed away at ECU Health North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids with his mother and sisters at his side late Thursday night.
Van was the son of Laury...
Derother Boone Tromans
Dec 17, 2023
Johnnie DeRother Boone Tromans, 95, of Jackson, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
She was born in Northampton County on September 30, 1928 to the late John Edward and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Ann Hasty Boone and was preceded in death by her husband, John Royston Tromans and her son, Mike Tromans.
Barbara "Bobbie" Vaughan Nowell
Dec 14, 2023
LITTLETON — Barbara Vaughan "Bobbie" Nowell, 77 of Littleton, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
"Bobbie' was the daughter of the late Herman Otis and Lucille Tanner Vaughan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Nowell, a daughter, Sherry Nowell King, granddaughter, Kelsie Danielle Wood and two...
Edwin Gregory Tillery
Dec 13, 2023
Edwin Gregory Tillery, 71, passed away on December 13, 2023.
Greg was born on August 23, 1952 to the late Charles Lee Tillery, Sr. and Eugenia Brickell Tillery. He was a graduate of Weldon High School, attended NC State and was an avid Wolfpack and Boston Celtics fan. He loved sports and was a gentle...
Jessie Mae Berwager
Dec 10, 2023
Jessie Mae Berwager, 92, formerly of Seaboard, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.
She was born on February 11,1932 in Northampton County, NC to the late Willie and Rhoda Gay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Henry Berwager and her sisters, Elizabeth Gay DeBerry and Lillian Gay Davis.
Jessie was a...
Lillian Gay Davis
Dec 9, 2023
Lillian Gay Davis, 90, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born on August 27, 1933 in Northampton County, NC to the late Willie and Rhoda Gay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Mack Davis and a sister, Elizabeth Gay DeBerry.
Lillian was a member of Galatia...
Patricia Price
Dec 4, 2023
Patricia Price, age 70, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023.
She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late Paul Price, Jr and Annie Elks Price.
She is survived by her sons, Scott Williams of Roanoke Rapids and Greg Newsome; her sister, Tina...
Hazel Jenkins Harrell
Nov 26, 2023
Hazel Jenkins Harrell, 90 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
She was born in Halifax County on March 3, 1933 to the late, Bernie Frazier Jenkins and Lillie Garner Jenkins Glasgow and was preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie Harrell Allen, her granddaughter, Christi Allen Hill, her sister, Mildred Jenkins Glover,...
Roger Armstrong Warren, Iii
Nov 25, 2023
Roger Armstrong Warren, III, 76, of Roanoke Rapids died on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
He was born on July 26, 1947 to the late Roger Armstrong Warren, Jr. and Lorene Wright Warren. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Emmitt Randall Warren.
Roger was a 1965 graduate of Roanoke Rapids...
Mary Frances Draper
Nov 24, 2023
Mary Frances Stephenson Draper passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, after a long and fulfilling life. She was born on November 30, 1925, to Edward Henry Stephenson and Mary Magdalene Vassar Stephenson in Seaboard, NC. Her parents instilled in her a love of Christ, family, community and learning. Mary Frances graduated from East Carolina Teacher's College in 1946...
