OBITUARIES

Nov 22, 2023

The Reverend Dr. James David Crocker (80 years old), went to be with his Lord and Heavenly Father on November 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Gastonia, NC, he was the oldest son of Paul David and Alma Crocker. At the Lord's calling, James lived a life devoted to his Lord and...

Nov 18, 2023

A private graveside service was held for Ruth Hedspeth Joyner, 90, of Weldon who passed away on November 18, 2023.

Ruth was born January 27, 1933 to Lokie and Virgie Hedspeth of Northampton County, North Carolina. She earned her B.S. in English at East Carolina Teacher's College. She went on to obtain two Master's degrees at East...

Nov 18, 2023

Mr. Sidney Taylor Holloway of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Graveside Services will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

Nov 9, 2023

Mr. Levy "Buddy" Lemuel Overton, Jr. 81 of Rich Square, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

He was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina to the late Levy Lemuel Overton, Sr. and Irma Jenkins Overton and was preceded in death by his older brother, William Overton and his sister-in-law Ann Overton.

Buddy...

Oct 28, 2023

Glenn Anthony Ferguson, 71, of Weldon, passed away on Saturday October 28, 2023 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.

Glenn was born in Northampton County to the late Moses and Virginia Allen Ferguson.

He was an avid hunter/fisherman who loved to cook, a hard worker and a "Great Dad".

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Oct 15, 2023

Jerry Bullock, 77, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

He was born August 29, 1946 to the late Curtis and Anne Bullock. Jerry was also predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Bernice "Bunny" Bullock, his brother and sister-in-law, Dennis (Pedro) and Nancy Bullock of Emporia, VA and his parents-in-law, Bernice and...

Oct 10, 2023

Rodney Scott Shotwell, 60, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1963 in Halifax County to the late Rev. Walter Earl Shotwell and Constance Whitt Shotwell.

Rodney was known as "Shot" by his friends, was a man of many talents and he was known as an easy-going person who battled cancer...

Oct 8, 2023

Jackie "Jack" Roosevelt Britt, 85, of Jackson passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 with his family by his side.

Jack was a native of Sumter, SC and was the son of the late Paul and Cindy Britt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Wade Britt, his brothers, Earnest Britt,...

Oct 1, 2023

Cheryl Darlene (Jones) Topping, 67, of Gaston, passed away at home on October 1st, 2023. Cheryl was born on May 27, 1956, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Charlie Thomas (TC) Jones and Edna (Clements) Brewer. She lived in Gaston and Roanoke Rapids all of her life. Cheryl spent most of her time as a...

Sep 29, 2023

Conwell Spurgeon Duncan, 96, of Galatia, NC passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023 at Emporia Health and Rehab in Emporia, VA.

Conwell was born November 22, 1926, in Farmville, NC to the late Rev. J.M. and Estelle Price Duncan.  He was a faithful Christian man who loved his Lord and Savior, served his country, family and...

Sep 26, 2023

Erin Nicole Landen Ezzell, 36, of Roanoke Rapids, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

She is preceded in death by a son, William G. Roundtree, V, her maternal grandfather, Richard Brown and her paternal grandparents, Pete and Betty Landen.

Erin is survived by her children, Teyton Bradley, Nash Ezzell and Carter Ezzell; her...

Sep 19, 2023

Elaine F. Griffon, 86, of Roanoke Rapids, NC (formerly Englishtown, NJ) passed away after a short critical illness on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  Elaine graduated from Ann May School of Nursing in 1957 as a registered nurse.  Her career took her from Jersey Shore Medical Center to being a school nurse, then back to a hospital, Freehold Area Hospital. ...

Sep 17, 2023

Julia Marie Barnes Britton, 92, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023 at the Northampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, NC.

Julia was born October 1, 1930 in Northampton County to the late Frank Albert Barnes and Maggie Davis Barnes. She was a faithful Christian woman who loved and served her Lord and Savior, her church,...

Sep 10, 2023

Infant, Evelyn "Evie" Rose Simmons of Rich Square, NC passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at ECU Children's Hospital.

Her beautiful name was given to her by her older sister, Alexa.

She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Andrew "Andy" Ricks Simmons; her paternal grandfather, Sammy Dean Simmons, and her maternal grandfather,...

Sep 6, 2023

Gilbert Harvey Hale, Jr., 74, of Conway, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

He was born in Halifax County on November 1, 1948 to the late Gilbert Harvey Hale, Sr. and Gladys Dare Elks Hale.

He loved to race Jeeps, play golf, and loved to work in the Oil industry in which he...

Sep 1, 2023

Darrin Keith Davis, 58, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.

He was born in Halifax County and was the son of the late Larry Wayne Davis and was also preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence "Scott" Davis, his step-father, John Futrell, and his loving cat, Roxy.

Darrin...

Aug 30, 2023

David Moorhead McCaleb, 78, died on August 30 at Northampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Services. David was born in Prairie Village, Kansas to Miriam and Harvey McCaleb, who predeceased him. He is survived by one sister, Jane McCaleb, MD of Raleigh. His other sister, Sarah, predeceased him. He had 3 chosen sisters - Teresa Martin of Conway and Terri Hudson...

Aug 28, 2023

WELDON, NC

Gilbert Earl Wells, 76, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023.  He is the son of the late Clarence and Louise Wells and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Wells, "Dinky" Wells, and a sister, Marie Conwell.

Gilbert worked for the NC Department of Transportation and retired with 31 years...

Aug 25, 2023

GUMBERRY:

James (Jimmy) Lafayette Davenport passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023 while in the care of Northampton Nursing and Rehab in Jackson, NC. Jimmy fought a long and sometimes difficult battle with Lewy Body Dementia, a cruel form of Parkinson's disease.

Jimmy was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC on October 23,...

Aug 23, 2023

Ms. Ava Lucinda "Lucy" Woolard, age 62, a resident of Washington, NC died peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Edenton House Senior Living in Edenton, NC.

Lucinda's earthly remains will be interred at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, NC during a brief private service.

A celebration of life service will be held at...