Pamela Morris Walsh
Mar 6, 2022
Pamela Morris Walsh, 63 of Halifax, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at her home. She was born in Nash County on July 28, 1958 to the late, Hubert Bolt and Dorothy Acrey Morris and was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Morris. Pamela was a member of Halifax United Methodist Church. She was a social...
Hoyt Mcdowell Hux
Mar 5, 2022
Hoyt McDowell Hux, 90, of Sims died Saturday March 5, 2022. He was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Bernard Edward and Joseph "Joe' Williams Hux and was also preceded in death by his brother, J.B. Hux. He grew up on the family farm and loved farming. He also loved being in Church, and...
Ella Johnston Lassiter
Mar 4, 2022
Ella Louise Johnston Lassiter, 78, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Friday March 4, 2022. Ella was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late, James Russell and Nellie Reese Johnston and was also preceded in death by her sister, Judy Johnston; her eight brothers, Edgar, Joe, Freddie, Willie, George, Wayne, Wade, and Lee Johnston;...
Joseph Peter Jensen
Mar 2, 2022
Mr. Joseph Peter Jensen age 72 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was born on May 5, 1949 in Long Island City, New York to the late, Robert Edward and Theresa Mare Jensen. Joseph was in the Merchant Marines and received his M.E.B.A. while serving. He was a commercial pilot, a ballroom dance...
Roy David Cobb
Feb 28, 2022
Roy David Cobb, Sr. 89 of Halifax, passed away on February 28, 2022. He was born on July 13, 1932 to the late Robert & Violet Cobb. Preceded in death by his sisters Opal Keeter, Lela Baggett, Lucille Robinson, and Ann Ross. He is survived by his brother Ty Cobb (Shirley) of Jacksonville, FL. His loving wife of 72 years...
Magnus Grey Flythe
Feb 27, 2022
Infant, Magnus Grey Flythe of Seaboard passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She was named after her Great Granddaddy and her Me-Maw. Magnus was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Magnus Thomas Flythe and Emma Jean Edwards Flythe; paternal great-grandparents, Russell Jackson Vaughan and Ellen Drewett Vaughan; her maternal great grandparents...
Earl Thomas Crew
Feb 21, 2022
Earl Thomas Crew, 79 of Rich Square, North Carolina passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born in Jackson, North Carolina in 1942 to the late, Joseph Elmo Crew and Rennie Mae Collier Crew. Mr. Crew served as Postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service in Roxobel, NC for 49 years....
Sylvia Sykes Williams
Feb 20, 2022
Sylvia Sykes Williams, 44 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She was born in Nash County, North Carolina on May 2, 1977 and was preceded in death by her twin boys, Christopher Michael and Jonathan Matthew Williams, Maternal Grandparents, Anna Price Sykes and Leroy Clifton Sykes; Paternal Grandparents, Robert Earl Pittman and Erna (Ann)...
Garvie Dolan Beasley
Feb 19, 2022
Garvie Dolan Beasley, 99, passed away on February 19, 2022. He was born August 3, 1922 in Harnett County, He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Dora Dean Inscoe Beasley, mother mary Reba Denning Morris, Step father Lee Morris, siblings Dorothy Barnes, and Jimmy Beasley. Garvie served his country in the US Army during World...
Ronnie Leon Powell
Feb 19, 2022
Ronnie Leon Powell, 65, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Roy Lee and Ida Harris Powell, he was a 1974 graduate of Halifax Academy. He dearly enjoyed the mini class reunions held yearly. He was a dedicated husband, father, and proud papa, and enjoyed yearly reunions with...
Pauline Driver Olmstead
Feb 16, 2022
Pauline Driver Olmstead, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt, went to meet her Lord on February, 16th, 2022 at 92 years old. She was born in Brink, Virginia to the late John Morgan And Essie Mae(Hobbs) Driver. Raised in Brink(VA), she also resided in Roanoke Rapids, Tampa(FL), and Rocky Mount. Growing up working on her family...
Wayne Edward Whitney
Feb 14, 2022
Wayne Edward Whitney, 74, of Conway died Monday February 14, 2022. Wayne was born in Fulton County, New York to the late Donald and Leona Whitney. He was retired from the Textiles industry and he loved the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Edith Whitney; his daughter, Renee Hollinger and her husband, Eric of Bunea, NJ; five sons, Steevie...
Lena Delano Edwards Davis
Feb 12, 2022
Lena Delano Edwards Davis, 88, of Seaboard, lovingly known as "Del" to friends and family and "Mugga" to her grandchildren, went home to be with Jesus on February 12, 2022 after a long battle with multiple health issues. Delano loved her family, friends and mostly God. She lived an exciting, full life traveling all over the world as an Airforce...
Evelyn Bullock Hunnicutt
Feb 11, 2022
Evelyn Bullock Hunnicutt, 91 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. She was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC on July 18, 1930 to the late, Alexander Bullock and Annie Pace Bullock. Evelyn enjoyed crafts and attending church. She is survived by her sons, Younce Hunnicutt, Mike Hunnicutt and his wife, Janet, Donald Hunnicutt and his wife,...
Loretta P. Buckner
Feb 4, 2022
Loretta P. Buckner, 86, of Bowie, Maryland, formerly of Seaboard, North Carolina passed away on February 4, 2022. She was born in 1935 in North Carolina to the late, Samuel Johnson and Hazel Maddrey Johnson and was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Beryl Buckner and her brother, Samuel Johnson. Loretta enjoyed traveling, bowling, spending time with family, basketball...
Margaret Ethel Weaver Barnes
Jan 31, 2022
Margaret Ethel Weaver Barnes, 85, of Jackson, North Carolina passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Pine Forest Rest Home in Potecasi. Margaret was born on April 29, 1936 in Oakland County, Michigan to the late Ethel Clark Weaver and Harold Weaver. She was married to Mr. Horace Barnes for 59 years whom she was preceded in death by...
Christy Tippett Lyles
Jan 30, 2022
Christy Tippett Lyles, 47, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. A native of Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late Shelton Arthur Tippett. Christy was an active member of First Christian Church of Roanoke Rapids. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of almost 25 years,...
James Louis (Bud) Key, Sr.
Jan 30, 2022
James Louis (Bud) Key Sr. 88 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away on January 30, 2022 at Vidant North Hospital. He was born on December 13, 1933 to the late, James Ervin and Sallie Ann Smith Key and was preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred Key Sawyer, Mary Key Carter, and Jean Key Rhodes. "Bud" was a graduate...
Christopher Adam Leblanc
Jan 27, 2022
Christopher Adam LeBlanc, 42 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was a native of Gardner, Massachusetts. He worked for the city of Roanoke Rapids, NC until his health would not allow. Chris loved being outside and working with his hands. He was a member of Valley Community Church in Weldon, NC. Christopher is survived...
