Robert "Bob" Joseph Etheridge
Jun 26, 2022
Robert (Bob) Joseph Etheridge, 88, of Littleton, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice House in Goldsboro, NC. Bob was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, to the late Paul and Muriel King Etheridge on July 1, 1933. He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Shaw, from Weldon, NC, in June 1953, and the couple...
Charles Lee Carter
Jun 25, 2022
Charles Lee Carter, 41 of Roanoke Rapids, NC left this world surrounded by his family to join his Nanny, Grandpa and love of his life. He left behind his mom, Belinda Carter; his best friend and beloved brother, "Carter" Mike Carter both of Roanoke Rapids; his daughter, Ryan Chinn of Suffolk, VA and Confidant, Jeremy Currin of Roanoke Rapids, NC....
Dru Mealhouse Davis
Jun 19, 2022
Dru Mealhouse Davis, age 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Born August 24, 1956, Dru was the daughter of the late Mary Frances (Frankie) Bendall. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of more than 40 years, Norman Lee Davis, Jr. and her very special uncle, Dickie Bendall. She is survived by her aunt,...
Mary Miller Powers May
Jun 17, 2022
Mary Miller Powers May, 83, of Raleigh, died Friday, June 17, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Frank Poydras Powers and Rebecca Johnson Powers of Raleigh, NC. She was married to Albert Franklin May on July 20, 1963. They shared 37 years together before his passing in 2000. Mary Miller was a graduate of Peace High School...
Willie Thomas "Tommy" Barrett
Jun 14, 2022
Mayor Willie Thomas "Tommy" Barrett, Jr., 75 of Conway, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was born in Northampton County on March 24, 1947 to the late, Willie Thomas Barrett, Sr. and Elizabeth Vick Barrett and was preceded in death by his son, Robert Keith "R.K." Barrett, his sisters, LaVonne Barrett and Vickie Gilliam. "Tommy" was...
Nancy Elizabeth Carawan
Jun 12, 2022
Nancy Elizabeth Carawan, 90, went to heaven on June 12, 2022. She was born in Lowland, North Carolina on October 29, 1931 and moved to Roanoke Rapids, NC with her family in 1933. Nancy was the fourth of six children of Iva and Clinton Carawan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers Harold Carawan and his...
Amerlius Ferguson Miles
Jun 10, 2022
Amerlius Ferguson Miles, was born on November 1, 1940, at the home of her parents Moses and Virginia Ferguson in Northampton County. She was raised in Occoneechee Neck along with 9 other siblings. She spent her childhood helping take care of her younger siblings and working around the farm. Many years of wonderful memories were made there. During her high...
William Henry Vick Jr.
Jun 9, 2022
William Henry Vick, Jr., 75, of Conway, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was born in Southampton County, Virginia on October 6, 1946 to the late, William Henry Vick, Sr. and Lottie Mae Frances Vick and was preceded in death by his son, Joseph H. Vick; his three sisters, Mary Bryant, Juanita Vick and Thelma Hill...
Henry Chester Brown Jr.
Jun 7, 2022
Henry Chester Brown, Jr. 69 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at UNC Nash General Hospital. He was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on April 22, 1953 to the late, Henry Chester Brown, Sr. and Anne Price Brown and was preceded in death by his sister, Pat Crist. Henry was passionate about history and...
Linda Dickens Spragins
May 26, 2022
Linda Larnell Dickens Spragins Linda passed from this earth to her Lord and Master Jesus on Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born January 13, 1943; the daughter of Audrey Clinton Dickens and Doris Bobbitt Dickens of Littleton, N.C., both deceased. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James William Spragins and daughter, Deborah S. Maness, husband, Tony,...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Bryant Edwards
May 21, 2022
Jacqueline "Jackie" Bryant Edwards, 81, of Conway, died Saturday May 21, 2022. Jackie was the daughter of the late Ernest Stanley Bryant and Viola Margaret Bryant. She was also preceded in death her, husband, Rodney Allen Edwards and her brothers, Halstead and Glenn Bryant. She was a devoted wife, mother and a great mother-in-law. She loved her canine Hazel Ann...
Gregory "Greg" Vaughan Daughtry
May 19, 2022
Gregory "Greg" Vaughan Daughtry, 55, of Raleigh died Thursday, May 19, 2022. Greg was the son of the late Thomas Alvin Daughtry, Sr., and Ann Ferguson Daughtry Kern. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Dick Kern. He was a 1985 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and also of Campbell University. Greg was a very accomplished pianist...
Swain Hunter Norman Stephenson
May 18, 2022
Swain Hunter Norman Stephenson, 91, died May 18, 2022, at UNC Geriatric Hospital in Hillsborough. A native of Halifax, he attended Virginia Episcopal School and UNC-Chapel Hill. Most of his career was spent in real estate, primarily farm and commercial property. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Turner Stephenson and Annie Patterson Norman Stephenson; his wife, Jane...
William Blake Ricks
May 11, 2022
William Blake Ricks, 23 of Greenville, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was a fulltime student at Pitt Community College with plans to transfer to ECU in August. He was pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology Management. Will loved hunting, fishing, the beach and his family. He was very outgoing with his sparkling blue eyes, quick smile...
Patsy Allsbrook Faithful
May 9, 2022
Patsy Taylor Allsbrook Faithful, 86, of Scotland Neck, North Carolina passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20, 1935 in Alexandria, Virginia to the late, Harry Lee and Minnie Pendleton Allsbrook. Patsy is survived by her husband, of 67 years, Frank Faithful; her three sons, Mark Faithful and his wife...
Robert "Bobby" Page Chenoweth
May 5, 2022
Robert Page "Bobby" Chenoweth, affectionately known as "Bobby" of Roanoke Rapids, and a former resident of Weldon, went to be with his creator our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 5th 2022 at the age of 94. After high school he served his country in the US Army during WWII. Following his service in the Army he returned...
Irene May Martin
May 4, 2022
Irene May Martin, 88, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Born on November 21, 1933 in Pine Island, NY, she was youngest of Rose Pason's and Daniel G. Donetz' nine children. Irene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Donald Jackson Martin, Sr. They met in early November, 1955 and were...
Ruby Haynie Carver
May 1, 2022
Ruby H. Carver September 10, 1921 – May 1, 2022 Ruby Haynie Carver passed away peacefully on May 1, 2022 at the age of 100. A longtime resident of Roanoke Rapids, Mrs. Carver was the wife of the late Roy L. Carver. She was born in Spindale, NC on September 10, 1921 to the Malissa Haynie and Rev. F. W....
Carl Russell Britt
May 1, 2022
Carl Russell Britt, 95, of Milwaukee, died on May 1, 2022, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church in Milwaukee, officiated by Reverend Carol Taylor. Burial will follow at the Milwaukee Cemetery. The following will serve as pallbearers: Ray Dixon, Jay Dixon,...
Ted Murray Woodard
Apr 26, 2022
Ted Murray Woodard went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2022. He was born November 20th, 1935 to Murray Earl Woodard and Christina Liverman Woodard. He spent most of his life on the family farm near Margarettsville in Northampton County. Ted was well loved by family and friends for his kindness, honesty and sense of humor. He was...
