OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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. ...