OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Roanoke Rapids, Jackson, and the Surrounding Areas in North Carolina

Jacqueline "Jackie" Bryant Edwards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Katherine Bailey Phipps

Katherine Bailey Phipps

Apr 23, 2022

Katherine Bailey Phipps, 75, of Aulander died Saturday April 23, 2022. She was the daughter of the late George Glenn Bailey and Martha Camilla Brown Bailey, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Edward Bailey, Kenneth Bailey and her sisters, Faye Conner and Elsie Peoples. She loved going to her church, Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church, reading her Bible...

William "Toby" Jefferey Page

William "Toby" Jefferey Page

Apr 21, 2022

William "Toby" Jefferey Page, 71 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born in Quantico, VA to the late, William Lester and "Mickey" Caroline Standafer Page. "Toby" was a lover of music and old movies. He loved his daughter, granddaughter and his dog, Chaney Boy. "Toby" is survived by his daughter, Linzi Page of...

Winnie Taylor Davis

Winnie Taylor Davis

Apr 17, 2022

Winnie Rae Taylor Davis, 85 of Jackson, NC passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was born in Northampton County, NC to the late, John Lewis Taylor and Gertrude Davis Taylor and was preceded in death by her husband Mackiray Davis; her daughter, Sheila Rae Davis; her brother, Lewis Fleet Taylor; her sisters, Martha Griffith, Ida Mae Allen and...

Charlene Gray Cox

Charlene Gray Cox

Apr 16, 2022

Charlene Gray Cox, 84 of Pleasant Hill, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was born in Brunswick County, NC to the late, Charlie Gray and Delta Cheers Gray. Charlene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and Christian. She is survived by her husband, Jim Cox; her daughter, Terri McNair and her husband, Larry of Shallotte, NC; her sons,...

Linda Acree Obianozie

Linda Acree Obianozie

Apr 15, 2022

With total submission to God Almighty, we the entire family of OBIANOZIE Umudurubueze Umuemesim OBi mgbidi autonomous in Oru West L.G.A OF Imo State Nigeria, announce the death of our beloved wife, mother, and grandma, late Lolo LINDA DIANE OBIANOZIE (NEE ACREE), also of Gaston, passed away in the early morning hours of April 15, 2022. Linda was born on...

Michael "Mike" Tromans

Michael "Mike" Tromans

Apr 12, 2022

Michael "Mike" Tromans, 69 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. He was born in Telford, England on May 12, 1952 and was preceded in death by his father, John RoystonTromans. "Mike" worked for W.J. Wray Construction, Collier Harley Davidson and most recently Brooks Cycle Services. He was a lover...

Rex Jones

Rex Jones

Apr 12, 2022

Rex Allen Jones, 68, of Seaboard, died Tuesday April 12, 2022. His family was by his side. Rex was owner of Jones Fence Company. He loved fishing and hunting with his family and friends. He also had a great love for Beach Music, his Cowboy hat, his boots and most of all his family, specially his grandchildren. He is survived...

Betsy Holdford Hudgins

Betsy Holdford Hudgins

Apr 8, 2022

Betsy Holdford Hudgins, 74, of Halifax died Friday April 8, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late, Jesse Hyman and Helen Branham Holdford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Jefferson "Jeff" Hudgins and her brother, Donald Angus Holdford. Betsy was a...

Lee Owen Vandeventer

Lee Owen Vandeventer

Apr 8, 2022

Lee Owen Vandeventer, 30 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. He was born in Las Vegas Nevada and was preceded in death by his father, James Owen Vandeventer; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Pat Vandeventer and his maternal grandparents, Calogero and Susie LaSalle. Lee loved his work as a Welder/Fabricator for First Response Rail Service...

Karen Butts Floyd

Karen Butts Floyd

Apr 7, 2022

Karen Butts Floyd, 52, of Brodnax, Virginia died Thursday April 7, 2022. She was a native of Halifax County. She loved doing crafts, taking care of her customers and making people laugh. She simply loved life. She is survived by her husband, Terry Floyd, her daughters, Morgan and Cassie both of Brodnax, Virginia; her parents, Charles and Janice Butts of...

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