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...
The Reverend Dr. James David Crocker
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...
Ida Ruth Hedspeth Joyner
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...
Sidney Taylor Holloway
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.
Levy "Buddy" Lemuel Overton, Jr.
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...
Glenn Anthony Ferguson
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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Jerry Lane Bullock
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...
