OBITUARIES

Dec 7, 2022

Iris Ann Shearin Smith, 84 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Halifax County on September 18, 1938 to the late, Ira Milton Shearin and Lillian Robertson Shearin.

Iris loved her yard and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Roanoke Rapids,...

Dec 4, 2022

Rachel Ellen Deel Holt, 86 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

She was born on May 15, 1936 in Dickenson Counts, Virginia to the late, Charlie Bruce and Gracie Edwards Deel and was preceded in death by her husband, Wilber Holt, her daughter, Becky Joann Blackmon; her son-in-law, Dennis Blackmon, her brother,...

Dec 3, 2022

Adam Alexander Davis Wright, 72 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

He was born in Halifax County on October 26, 1950. Alex was preceded in death by his father, Emmett Alphonso Wright; his mother, Helen Virginia Davis Gathwright; his step-father, Emmett Gathwright and his sister, Esther Teresa Wright Farrar.

He...

Nov 29, 2022

James Hilton Little, 69, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 29, 2022.

He was the son of Rachel Davis Little and Atlas Hilton Little. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Little and his father, Atlas Hilton Little.

James is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Little,...

Nov 26, 2022

William Henry "Bill" Hand, Jr of Littleton died on Saturday, November 23, 2022.

Bill was the son of the late William Henry Hand, Sr and Aileen Mayfield Hand. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy Medlin Hand. He was the Owner-President of Dollar Wholesale of North Carolina for many years before...

Nov 25, 2022

Martha B. Thorne, 92 years, of Weldon, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022, at the Hampton Woods Nursing Home in Jackson, North Carolina.

Martha was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 30, 1930, the daughter of the late Dewey Manila and Dorothy Evelyn (Minnich) Brown. She attended The Ohio State University with a major...

Nov 23, 2022

Edward Ivy "Pete" Daniel, 75, of Roanoke Rapids died on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

Pete was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Edward Ivy Daniel and Mandy Nelson Daniel. He proudly served his Country in the United States Marines.

He's survived by his wife, Helen Harp Daniel of 52...

Nov 22, 2022

Charlotte Yeatts Weathers, beloved wife of the late Dr. Harry Weathers passed away November 22, 2022. She was born in Altavista, Virginia on October 29, 1931 to James and Lota Yeatts.

Charlotte is a graduate of Averett College in Danville, VA and Bowman Gray XrayTechnology School in Winston Salem. Following her marriage in 1952, she moved to...

Nov 14, 2022

Bernard Berkley Thompson 78, of Roanoke Rapids, passed Monday November 14, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

He was the son of the late Paul Wilson and Olivia Ophelia Hodges Thompson. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Alex, Isaac and Surry Thompson. Bernard was retired from Kapstone Paper Mill after...

Nov 14, 2022

Charles Russell Miles Sr. affectionately known by his family as Russell, Charlie Boy, or Pee Wee was born April 9th, 1948. He passed from his earthly home on November 14th, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Betty Brown Miles; brothers, Wilson Miles (Louis), Raymond Miles, Douglas Miles...

Nov 14, 2022

Jesse "J.M." McKinley Vick, 91 of Margarettsville, NC passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.

He was born in 1931 to the late, Vernon M. Vick and Irene Harris Vick and was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Stancell Vick and his sisters, Maggie Vick Pope and Mary Vick Whittington.

"J.M." is survived by...

Nov 12, 2022

Sandra Hux Garner 85, of North Chesterfield, Virginia died Saturday November 12, 2022.

She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late, Alpheus Leonidas and Anna Agnes Carr Hux. She was a graduate of  Roanoke Rapids High School, class of 1955 and UNC-Greensboro in 1959.

She is...

Nov 12, 2022

William Jenkins Sr., 80 of Littleton, NC passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born August 17, 1942 in Luzerne County, PA to the late William Daniel Jenkins and Emma Louise Peters (Warren).

William formerly of Hunlock Creek, PA lead a life of passions, first serving his country in the United States Navy, and seeing...

Nov 12, 2022

Walter Edwin Meier 79, born in Sioux Falls, SD departed this life on November 12, 2022. 'Walt' Meier, son of the late Harvey & Marion Meier, loving husband of Brenda Shields Meier, he is also survived by two sons, Harvey Meier and Chadwick  Feagan (Cecilia), two daughters, Len Meier and Jill Feagan, his five grandchildren, Hailey, Morgan, Ariana,...

Nov 8, 2022

Elizabeth Leigh Hamill Speight, 67 of Enfield, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

She was born in Nash County on April 24, 1955 to the late, Edward Lee Hamill and Betty Lewis Hamill.

Elizabeth loved her grandbabies, hummingbirds, and a good meal. She enjoyed talking to anyone and going to consignment stores and...

Oct 29, 2022

In Loving Memory of

Dorothy Harris Ford

Dorothy Harris Ford, 85, of Littleton, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 29, 2022. She was a loving and caring daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Dot was a member of Enterprise Baptist Church.

Dot was predeceased by her...

Oct 28, 2022

Betty West Neville November 5, 1943 – October 28, 2022 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to...

Oct 25, 2022

Paul Gregory Gubbins, Sr. 81 of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Oneida County, New York on May 25, 1941 to the late, Douglas John and Anna Mae Echler Gubbins and was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Gubbins, Brother, Lynn Gubbins and Brother, Douglass Gubbins,...

Oct 22, 2022

Alfred Rudolph Behrendt 85, of Macon, NC died on Saturday October 22, 2022.

He was a native of Edgecombe County and was the son of the late Alfred and Catherine Miller Behrendt. He served his Country in the United States Army and retired from Firestone tire plant in Wilson.

Alfred is survived...

Oct 21, 2022

Florence Rose Robbins Ancarrow

May 7, 1923 - October 21, 2022

The very full and good earthly life of Florence Rose Robbins Ancarrow, 99, transitioned the evening of October 21, 2022.

Florence was born in Weldon, NC to Mazeppa...