OBITUARIES

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...