Gurney Wilson Braswell
Mar 18, 2021
Lasker, NC- Mr. Gurney Wilson Braswell, 82 of Lasker, NC passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born in 1938 in Rehoboth, NC to the late, Robert Gurnie and Hattie Mae Duke Braswell. Mr. Braswell retired from Gay Implement Company in Seaboard, NC and loved spending time with his family; enjoyed sports, gardening, and loved spending time with...
Willie Harris Stoudt
Mar 15, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we say goodbye to our dear mother, grandmother and friend, Willie Harris Stoudt, who died on March 15, 2021, at the age of 92. Willie Lucille Harris was the sixth of twelve children born to Owen Pulley Harris and Frank Harris in 1928 in Littleton, NC. She grew up working on...
Alice Anne Copeland Smith
Mar 11, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce that our loving daughter and devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend Alice Anne Smith returned home to the Lord on March 11, 2021. Alice Anne was born on August 30, 1973 to Robert "Butch" and Mary Margaret Copeland. She graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School with the class of 1991 and went...
David Wayne Cox
Mar 1, 2021
David Wayne Cox, 42 of Angier, NC passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born on December 5, 1978 in Halifax County and was preceded in death by his mother, Terri Marie Cox; His Grandma, Vicki Cox and his aunt, Sherri Cox. He was a master of all trades; a friend of Jimmy K. and never met a...
Bernice "Bunny" Crowder Bullock
Mar 1, 2021
Bernice "Bunny" Crowder Bullock, 74 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was born February 5, 1947 to the late Bernice and Katherine Perkinson Crowder. Bunny was predeceased by her parents; her parents-in-law, Curtis and Anne Bullock; her brother-in-law, Denis (Pedro) Bullock of Emporia, VA. Bunny worked for the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District as...
Thelma Martin Bridgers
Feb 28, 2021
Thelma Martin Bridgers, 91 of Hayes, VA passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 with her loving daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born in Northampton County, NC in 1929 to the late, Walter Erza Martin and Olivia Allen Martin and was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Lee Bridgers; her son Larry Lee Bridgers; her sisters,...
Milton Ray Edwards
Feb 25, 2021
Milton Ray Edwards, 63 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home. He was affectionately known as "Ray Ray" to his nieces and nephews. He was born in Greensville County Virginia on October 6, 1957 and was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Grizzard Edwards; Father-in-law, Mason Wrenn; Sister, Connie Bryant; brother, Wallace...
Marilyn Jane Plyler
Feb 23, 2021
Marilyn Jane Jenkins Plyler, 77 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born in Halifax County to the late, Elmo and Frances Newsome Jenkins and was preceded in death by her first husband, Sonny Plyler and her second husband, Harvey Vaughan and her brother, Howard Jenkins. Marilyn worked for New Dixie for 30 years...
Milton Bryant Moseley
Feb 15, 2021
Milton Bryant Moseley, 85 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on February 15, 2021. He was born on March 29, 1935 in Brunswick County, Virginia to the late, Charlie Moseley and Ruth Bennett Moseley and was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Moseley, and his second wife, Elsie Griffies Moseley and his daughter Cynthia Blythe; his sisters, Lois...
Evon Martin Price
Feb 13, 2021
Evon Martin Price 72, was born January 19, 1949 in Northampton County NC to the parentage of Henrietta Martin. She was preceded in death by the late Andrew L. Price. Evon goes to join her late siblings Dorothy Williams, Louise Frazier, Lena Mae Bryant and David Williams. She was an active member of House of Prayer #3 located in Halifax,...
Catherine Floyd Britton
Feb 11, 2021
Catherine Floyd Britton, 96 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021. She was born in Brunswick County Virginia on December 6, 1924 to the late, Samuel Blick and Addie Wray Floyd and was preceded in death by her husband, Crawford Britton and her sons, Joey Floyd Britton and Darrell "Bubba" Wingate Britton. Catherine was a member...
George Bennett Harris
Feb 9, 2021
George Bennett Harris 83, of Roanoke Rapids died Tuesday, February 9, 2021. George was born in Swan Quarter on August 1, 1937 to the late Harvey Elmo and Ercell Rose Harris. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Rebecca Harris of 36 years and Eloise Harris of 24 years, his brothers and sisters, Percy Harris, Eva Mae Walker,...
Joseph Bennet Hobbs
Feb 6, 2021
Joseph Bennett Hobbs 56, of Gaston died Saturday February 6, 2021 in Richmond, Va. Bennett a native of Halifax County was the Son of the late Joseph "Joe" Hobbs. He was a graduate of Roanoke Christian school and NC Wesleyan College where he graduated with honors. Bennett was a life-long business man in Northampton and Halifax Counties. He is survived...
Romie Mason Robbins, Sr.
Jan 26, 2021
Romie Mason Robbins, Sr. 86 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 8, 1934 in Northampton County to the late, Cornelius McKinley and Evie Bryant Robbins and was preceded in death by his brother, Hillard Knight. Romie served his country and was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He was...
Clara Lucille Daniel Freeman
Jan 25, 2021
Clara Lucille Daniel Freeman, 88 of Weldon, NC passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born on February 12, 1932 in Halifax County, NC to the late Clyde Ray and Lucy Clara Carter Daniel and was preceded in death by her husband, William Carlton Freeman, Sr., her sons, William C. "Root" Freeman, Jr., Carl Dempsey "Doodle Bug" Freeman...
Gail Hand Fields
Jan 25, 2021
Gail Hand Fields, 82, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Vidant North Hospital. Gail was born March 20, 1938 in Cullman, Alabama to the late Paul and Doyce Hand. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Leland Hand; grandson, Jack Fields; and numerous in-laws. Gail spent her early years in Birmingham, Alabama, before moving...
Frederick "Papa" Young Earley
Jan 25, 2021
Frederick "Papa" Young Earley was born on May 12th, 1938 to Herman and Ruby Earley. He was born and raised on the Chowan River in Harrellsville, NC. Freddie was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Myrtice, his parents, his siblings: Melvin Earley, Bud Earley, Douglas Earley, Jimmy Earley, Herman Early, and Shirley Jones. He is survived by his son...
George Washington Lewis
Jan 23, 2021
George W. Lewis, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on January 23, 2021. George was born on May 12, 1931 to the late George W. Lewis Sr. and Effie Manning Lewis. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. George retired from the US Army in 1968 after 20 years of service having served in Korea and...
Edward "Leon" Barlow
Jan 22, 2021
Edward "Leon" Barlow, 75 passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. A native of Halifax County, North Carolina. Leon was born on November 21, 1945, the son of Clarence Leon and his wife, Faye Barlow. His mother, Reba Faison Barlowe, all whom preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is...
Gary Thomas Medlin
Jan 22, 2021
Gary Thomas Medlin of Roanoke Rapids, NC, beloved husband, father, coach, and triathlete passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on January 22, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was 60. Gary was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and North Carolina Wesleyan College. He took pride in coaching soccer for many years. He enjoyed...
