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...
Lyman Charles Shipley
Jan 17, 2022
Lyman Charles Shipley, 87 of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born to Dan and Grace Cross Shipley on September 21, 1934 in Hyden Kentucky. He grew up with his four brothers and three sisters in North Carolina. Lyman enlisted in the U.S. Army after Graduating from Weldon High School in 1952. Prior to leaving...
James L. Scott
Jan 12, 2022
James L. Scott, 100 of Garysburg, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids. He was born in Martin County on January 21, 1921 to the late, Joe John Scott Sr. and Betsey Ann Reason Scott and was preceded in death by his step-mother, Clemon Ann Scott; his son, James Lawrence Scott;...
Oakley Eve Bonds
Jan 8, 2022
Oakley Eve Bonds was born January 8,2022 but Our Lord decided he still needed her and she went back to be with him that day. She is survived by her parents Chloe Wright and Nicolis Bonds of Garysburg, NC; her Grandparents Deana and Ron wright of Athol, MA, and Stephanie and Kenneth Turner of Conway, NC; Great Grandparents Jim and...
Tammie Dunlow Parrott
Jan 7, 2022
Tammie Dunlow Parrott 52, of Roanoke Rapids passed away at home on Friday, January 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Edward A. Dunlow, Sr. and Gloria Johnson Dunlow. Professionally Tammie served 19 years with the Greensville County Public School system in a variety of instructional capacities, including elementary teacher and...
Vivian Cook Reber
Jan 3, 2022
Vivian Cook Reber, 90, passed away on Monday January 3, 2022. She was born June 19, 1931 in Williamsburg County, SC to the late James Robert and Mattie Stewart Cook. Vivian was predeceased by her husband, John Arnett Reber, along with her son, John Gregory Reber. Vivian retired as teacher from the Weldon City Schools with 22 years of service....
Staci Lynne Phillips
Jan 1, 2022
Staci Lynne Phillips, 39 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was born in Emporia, Virginia on July 15, 1982 and was preceded in death by her father, Linwood Naff Phillips, Jr.; her paternal grandparents, Linwood Naff Phillips, Sr. and Mary Jane Phillips and her maternal grandparents, Jack and Helen Hall. Staci read her bible daily...
Shirley Ann Wade Britt
Jan 1, 2022
Shirley Ann Wade Britt 85, of Jackson died Saturday January 1, 2022. She was a native of Northampton County and was the daughter of the late John Wilbur and Gracie Barnes Wade. She was also preceded in death by her brother. John Douglas Wade. She was a member of Jackson Baptist Church and was the Sunday School Secretary and helped...
Raymond P. Cochran
Dec 23, 2021
Raymond P. Cochran, 67, of Rich Square passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late, Stanley Raymond and Delores Cochran. Raymond is survived by his wife of 18 years, Margaret Cochran; his son, Wesley Cochran; his daughter, Lisa Chavez; his step-son, David Marquez; his brothers, Frank Cochran and Joseph Cochran; his...
Stephanie Anne Miles Taylor
Dec 22, 2021
Stephanie Anne Miles Taylor 51 of Roanoke Rapids died Wednesday December 22, 2021. She was born in Roanoke Rapids on February 6, 1970. She was a believer in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a loving mother to her sons and was a devoted daughter. She loved people and was such a giving person and loved to fish....
Russell Lawrence Birdsong
Dec 19, 2021
Russell Lawrence Birdsong 85, of Halifax died Sunday December 19, 2021. Russell was born in Northampton County to the late Lee and Mae Sellers Birdsong. He servered his Country in the United States Army and was a member of Halifax United Methodist Church. Russell Loved hunting, fishing and spending time on the Roanoke River. He is survived by his wife,...
