OBITUARIES

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

Shirley Leigh Flinchum

Shirley Leigh Flinchum

Apr 25, 2024

Shirley Leigh Flinchum, 83 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina.

She was born on January 12, 1941 to the late, Ralph Lee and Leigh Skinner Flinchum and was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Harrell.

Shirley is survived by her...

Betty Mulder Culver

Betty Mulder Culver

Apr 22, 2024

Betty Mulder Culver, 77, of Conway, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Northampton Nursing and Rehab of Jackson, NC after her battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Betty was born on March 30, 1947 to Robert and Julia Mulder in Potecasi, North Carolina. She graduated from Woodland-Olney School in 1966.

After graduation,...

Marjorie Warren Campbell

Marjorie Warren Campbell

Apr 20, 2024

Marjorie Warren Campbell, 83, of Conway, NC joined our Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 20, 2024 after several years of battling Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her late husband and love of her life of 59 years, Henry Jacob Campbell; her father, Robert Edgar Warren and mother, Evelyn Allen Warren of Rich Square, NC; sister, Jane W....

Phyllis Vaughan-Clark

Phyllis Vaughan-Clark

Apr 15, 2024

Phyllis Vaughan-Clark, 58, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. She is the daughter of Judy Price Vaughan and the late David Vaughan. She is preceded in death by her brother, David Vaughan, II and her two cousins, William and Jason Vaughan.

Phyllis drove trucks for over twenty years before ending her driving career to stay home...

Richard Thomas Spradlin

Richard Thomas Spradlin

Apr 9, 2024

Richard Thomas Spradlin, 92 of Conway, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Betsy Lane Kentucky on August 22, 1931 to the late, Henry Wesley and Nora Hamilton Spradlin, and was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Spradlin.

Richard loved his family, his beloved Roxie...

Douglas Edward "Eddie" Keeter

Douglas Edward "Eddie" Keeter

Apr 8, 2024

Douglas Edward "Eddie" Keeter, Jr.

June 8, 1948 – April 8, 2024

Douglas Edward Keeter, Jr., 75, of Roanoke Rapids, left this earthly life on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Autumn Care of Nashville.

Eddie was born June 8,...

James Thomas "Tommy" Barnes

James Thomas "Tommy" Barnes

Apr 7, 2024

James Thomas "Tommy" Barnes, 72 of Jackson, NC passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Tommy was born in Northampton County to the late James Linwood and Helen Drake Barnes. He was owner operator of J.T. Barnes Building Contractors for many years. Tommy was famous for riding dirt roads and listening to some good music...

Harry Thomas Wells

Harry Thomas Wells

Apr 5, 2024

Harry Thomas "Tommy" Wells, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, formerly of Weldon, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home.

Tommy started working for J.P. Stevens when he was seventeen years old and retired from West Point.  After his retirement, he  worked at Schewel's Furniture for a short time.

Tommy was a native of...

Matthew Wade Johnson

Matthew Wade Johnson

Apr 5, 2024

Matthew Wade Johnson

Matthew (Matt) Johnson, 34, of Franklinton, NC and formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC died tragically the morning of April 5, 2024, at his home.  Matthew was born February 1, 1990. He graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 2008 and was selected to the All-State Band 5 years in a row.  In...

Donald Lynn Jenkins

Donald Lynn Jenkins

Apr 1, 2024

Donald Lynn Jenkins, Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Lynn Jenkins, Jr., who passed away on April 1, 2024 at the age of 60. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Lynn was born on August 19, 1963...

Bobby A.  Burton

Bobby A. Burton

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. Bobby Burton passed away peacefully on the morning of April 1, 2024 at ECU North Hospital.

Bobby was the son of the late Jimmie A. Burton & Eula Barrow Burton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James A. Burton and sisters, Mary B. Nowell and Kathleen "Bootsie" Stalls.

Bobby worked in...

Billy Ray Whitby

Billy Ray Whitby

Mar 24, 2024

Billy "Catfish" Ray Whitby, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love.

Born on July 28, 1957, to the late Fannie Braswell Whitby and Percy Whitby, Billy was a beacon of joy and humor throughout his life.

Billy,...

Joel Rodney Ashby

Joel Rodney Ashby

Mar 21, 2024

Joel Rodney Ashby, 76 of Chesapeake, Virginia, was born on September 7, 1947, in Ruther Glen, Virginia. He entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2024 in Greenville, NC

Joel was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Rev. Clarence and Virginia Ashby, three brothers, David Ashby, Steve Ashby, Rev. James Ashby and two sisters,...

Jerry  Wayne  Moody

Jerry Wayne Moody

Mar 21, 2024

SEABOARD, North Carolina

Jerry Wayne Moody, 81, of Seaboard NC, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024

Jerry loved to travel and fish, along with working in his garden.  Trips to the beach and eating at his favorite  place, "The Tale of the Whale" was a joy of his.  Jerry loved being outside and enjoyed...

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...

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