Claude C. Godsey
Jun 24, 2025
Claude C. Godsey, 93, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital.
He was born on January 27, 1932 to the late Robert and Madie Conner Godsey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Matthews Godsey and his daughter, Betty Jean Tucker.
Claude is survived...
Bobby Ray Nethery
Jun 22, 2025
Bobby Ray Nethery, Sr., 87, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on June 22, 2025 at Wilson Pines Nursing Home.
Bobby was born the son of Dorsey and Ethel Nethery on June 4, 1938 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. In his younger years, Bobby was a Boy Scout and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from...
Sean Owen Edwards
Jun 19, 2025
Roanoke Rapids, NC – Sean Owen Edwards, 59, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
He was a native of Roanoke Rapids, NC and was born to the late Hubert Miles Edwards, JR., and Alyce Constance Erwin Edwards. Sean was a lifelong resident of Roanoke Rapids, and served his country in the US Navy....
Thomas Owen Clay
Jun 17, 2025
Thomas Owen Clay 69, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
He was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Thomas High Clay and Hazel Cushing Clay.
He is survived by his sisters, Iris Clay Moseley and her husband, Howard of Roanoke Rapids and...
Myrtle Nowell
Jun 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Myrtle Nowell of Weldon,
NC. Myrtle passed away peacefully at her home on June 16, 2025, surrounded
by her loved ones.
A devoted hairdresser by profession, Myrtle had a deep love for the beach and
enjoyed collecting seashells, painting, singing,...
Kelly Mac Davis
Jun 11, 2025
Kelly Mac Davis, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Reba Barnes Davis, just a few days shy of 74 years married; his parents, Hillory and Ophelia Davis; his brothers and sisters, Raby, Hilda, Myrtle, Charles, Johnny and Verdell and an infant son,...
Alice Faye Smith
Jun 10, 2025
Alice Faye Barnes Smith, 76, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by her family. Faye was born on October 17, 1948 in Currituck County to the late William Edward Barnes, Sr. and Mildred Sawyer Barnes. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John Wayne Smith, Sr., along with her son, Ernest Matt Smith, and...
Nancy Marie Sapp
Jun 9, 2025
Nancy Marie Sapp, 63, passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1961 in Brodnax, VA, the daughter of Claude Furman Hayes and Lillian Marie Bottoms Hayes. Her memory will be cherished by her husband, John Sapp.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the...
Roland Thomas "Chuck" Floyd
Jun 7, 2025
Roland Thomas "Chuck" Floyd, age 74, peacefully departed this life at his residence on June 7, 2025. We find peace in the belief that he has been healed and now resides in the presence of his Heavenly Father. Chuck was born on July 26, 1950 in Roanoke Rapids to the late Raymond and Erline Floyd.
Chuck was...
Patsy Hasty Pearce
Jun 7, 2025
Patsy Hasty Pearce, 81 of Jackson, NC passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Pine Forest Rest Home.
She was born in Halifax County, North Carolina to the late Rupert W. Hasty, Sr. and Clara Bell Glover Hasty and was preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Gay Pearce.
Patsy loved her family and...
William "Bill" Nash Mitchell
Jun 5, 2025
William Mitchell of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served his country with honor.
Bill was married to the love of his life, Wanda (Fowler) Mitchell, for 52 devoted years. Together they built a loving family, including their children, Jennifer...
John Kenneth Archer
Jun 1, 2025
John Kenneth Archer (also known as 'Kenny'), 82, of Jackson, NC, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his bedside on June 1, 2025. He was born in Jackson, NC to John Thomas Archer and Annie Mae Archer. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, brothers-in-law, Willis Owens and Gene Smith and...
Otis Nathaniel "Nat" Vaughan
May 20, 2025
Otis Nathaniel "Nat" Vaughan, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
He was born on January 11, 1937 in the small community of Dolphin in Brunswick County, Virginia as the only child of Tilman Kline Vaughan and Nellie Thomas Vaughan Edwards. He was preceded by his wife, Judith M....
Doris Ann Whitby Cooper
May 20, 2025
Doris Ann Whitby Cooper, 90 passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at home.
She was born on November 15, 1934 to the late Buck Whitby and Lillie Taylor Whitby and was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Freddie Cooper; her siblings, Ray Whitby, Mary Ruth Moss, Lee Shaffer, Connie Porter, Robert Whitby and...
Carlton Moody Harris, Sr
May 17, 2025
Carlton Moody Harris, Sr., 83, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
He was a native of Halifax County and was born to the late Jessie Bernard Harris and Jewel Wall Harris. He was also preceded in death by his former wife, Hazel P. Harris; his son, Carlton Moody "Bunny" Harris, Jr.; brothers, Joe Harris,...
Lillian Lorene Wright Lyles
May 12, 2025
Lillian Lorene Wright Lyles, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025.
Born November 11, 1929 in Roanoke Rapids, NC at 729 Jefferson Street, she was the daughter of Joseph Dallas Wright and Annie Bettie Hale Wright.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Herman Lyles "Buddy"; her son, Archie Herman Lyles,...
Peggy Delores Bailey
May 12, 2025
Peggy Delores Bailey, 82, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services, 731 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM...
Joseph Benjamin "Benjie" Parnell
May 11, 2025
Joseph Benjamin "Benjie" Parnell, 50, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Benjie was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Elery and Patricia "Pat" Clary Parnell, and his brother Rick Hurst.
He is survived by his loving caregiver of many years, Rose Parker;...
Carolyn Coker Massey
May 10, 2025
Carolyn Coker Massey , 85, passed away peacefully at her home on May 10, 2025 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Born on June 9, 1939 in Warrenton, North Carolina, Carolyn was the daughter of W.J. and Pauline Coker. Her life was marked by a deep commitment to family, community service, and a warm-hearted spirit that touched everyone...
Danny Thomas Tidwell
May 9, 2025
Danny Thomas Tidwell, 65 of Severn, NC passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025.
He was born in Halifax County on June 13, 1959 to the late, Jimmy T. and Una Plyler Tidwell and was preceded in death by his sister, Jackie Wheeler.
Danny was a Packer for Hampton Farms in Severn and enjoyed hunting...
