OBITUARIES

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...

Aug 23, 2023

Raymond Grey Burton, Jr., 68, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

He was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Raymond Grey Burton, Sr. and Rachel Oliver Burton. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Richard Wray....

Aug 20, 2023

Teresa Riggs Myrick, 61, of Littleton, NC passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was a native of Maysville, North Carolina and was born on September 26, 1961. She was preceded in death by her father, Franklin Daniel Riggs.

Teresa was a faithful member of Enterprise...

Aug 13, 2023

Shirley Burnette Acree, 84, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

She was a native of Northampton County and was the daughter of the late James Leslie Burnette and Mertie Camp Burnette. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Marie Tudor, Catherine Clements,...

Aug 11, 2023

Infant, Andrew Ricks Simmons of Rich Square, NC passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at ECU Childrens Hospital.

He was named after his uncle Andrew Yarboro and admired family friend, Mr. Jack Ricks.

Andy was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Sammy Dean Simmons and his maternal grandfather, Vincent Arthur Yarboro.

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Aug 2, 2023

Lenn Reece Woodruff, Sr. 87 of Garysburg, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Northampton County on October 19, 1935 to the late Clyde Henry Woodruff and Lucille Hargrave Woodruff and was preceded in death by his siblings, Thurman Woodruff, Sr., Medie Merritt, Jean Hargrove and Johnnie Sue Davis....

Jul 29, 2023

Grace Casper Woodard, 79, of Jackson passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur Thomas Casper and Virginia Elizabeth Pierce Casper. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Lewis "Nut" Woodard and a son, Thomas Ray Woodard.

Mrs. Woodard was a member of East Tenth...

Jul 29, 2023

The beer industry took a major hit July 29, 2023, as William T. Richardson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

William was more affectionately known as Bill, Billy, Rich, Pop Pop, Quicky Rich, Dollar Bill , Pop and so many other names. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 14, 1940, to the late Charles...

Jul 28, 2023

Maria Elena LaBoy of Roanoke Rapids, NC departed this life on Friday, July 28, 2023 at her residence.

Elena was born July 10, 1977 to Margarita Melendez. Elena is survived by her husband, Jose Mani LaBoy; three children, Jonathan Valentin and wife Jeanivette, Yasmine Valentin, and Wilson Valentin, Jr.; one grandson, Jaidyn; her mother, Margarita Melendez; four...

Jul 24, 2023

William Timothy Bratton, 62, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 doing what he loved, working on a motorcycle. Tim was born March 1, 1961 to Mary Kimbro Bratton and Raymond Bratton in Reidsville, NC. Known affectionately as a husband, father, father-in-law, son, brother and friend, his favorite title came in the last couple of years as...

Jul 18, 2023

Wilbur Allen Garner, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18th, with family by his side. He was born on October 13,1932 in Weldon, NC to Clifton and Burla Warren Garner who preceded him in death.

Wilbur is also preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Shirley R. Garner, his brother Clifton R. "Doodie"...

Jul 15, 2023

Josephine "Jo" Garner Wrenn passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her home.

Jo was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late Samuel Wyatt Garner and Inez Wheeler Garner.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mason Wrenn, her son, William Bret Wrenn and his wife, Bonnie P. Wrenn,...

Jul 10, 2023

Robert " Bobby" Gregory Brady, Jr., 71, of Roanoke Rapids, died on Monday July 10, 2023.

Bobby was born in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Robert Gregory Brady, Sr. and Mary Bevilaqua Brady. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Brady. Bobby was an Eagle Scout, graduated from Catholic Central High School,...