Sarah Cooper Wheeler
Nov 27, 2025
Sarah Cooper Wheeler, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a pillar of faith within her community, completed her earthly journey on November 27, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on June 27, 1933 in Bracy, Virginia to Robert E. Hatchel and Sallie Tanner Hatchel, Sarah lived a life characterized by love, devotion, and service to those around her....
Mary Frances Love
Nov 24, 2025
Mary Frances Love, 53, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025.
She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late Raymond Cecil and Willa Clark Love. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, David Beam.
Mary has worked with the...
Sadie Carol Ward
Nov 24, 2025
Sadie Carol Etheridge Ward, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on November 24, 2025. Sadie Carol was born in Whitakers, NC to Claude Etheridge and Grizzelle Baldwin Etheridge.
Sadie Carol spent her childhood on the family farm alongside her older sisters and enjoyed visits from her favorite cousin, Betsy Butler of Colonial Heights, VA. She met...
Charles Joel Stephenson
Nov 22, 2025
Charles Joel Stephenson, a cherished pillar of the Seaboard community and a man of deep faith and enduring love for his family, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, in Greenville, NC. Born on June 8, 1935 in Seaboard, NC, Charles's life was a testament to the values of hard work, dedication, and the importance of family.
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Joyce Evelyn Joyner Hurst
Nov 20, 2025
Joyce Evelyn Joyner Hurst, 93, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025.
Joyce was born on April 16, 1932 and was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Ruth Joyner and her daughter, Peggy Jenkins. She is survived by her children, Alvin Moss (Sandy) of Franklinton, NC; Stancil Moss (Sylvia "Bug") of...
Mallory Scott Barber
Nov 9, 2025
Mallory Scott Barber, 85, entered into the care of the Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The beloved husband of the late Peggy V. Barber, Scott was a man of deep faith and generous spirit who loved his family, church, and friends wholeheartedly. His kindness and compassion touched all who knew him, leaving a lasting legacy of love and...
Carolyn Mims Coburn
Nov 7, 2025
Carolyn Mims Coburn, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, left this earthly life for an eternal one on Friday, November 7, 2025. Carolyn was born on October 17, 1938 in Waycross, Georgia. She was the daughter of Chester and Susie Martin Mims.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Delano Coburn; parents, Chester and Susie Mims; five...
William "Bill" Roland Massey, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
William Roland "Bill" Massey, Jr. passed away at his home on October 28, 2025. Bill was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on April 8, 1950. He was proceeded in death by his father William Roland Massey, Sr. his mother Laura Camp Massey, and a special Aunt Lillian Camp Moody. Bill is survived by his loving wife Rose Willey...
Jean Gaither Wells
Oct 27, 2025
Jean Gaither Wells, 83, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.
She was a native of Halifax County, NC and was the daughter of the late George Russell Gaither and Margaret Alma Aycock Gaither. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Levelle Wells, a daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" Jean Wells,...
William Ronnie Hales, Sr.
Oct 17, 2025
William Ronnie Hales, Sr., 84, of Halifax, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 20, 1940 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Ronnie was the son of Nellie Taylor Strickland and the stepson of W. Irving Strickland.
Ronnie lived a life marked by...
Ann Elizabeth Spruill
Oct 16, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Mizell Spruill, 83 passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late James F. Mizell and Eleanor Lawrence. Ann was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Spruill.
Ann's memorial will be cherished by her son, James Spruil of the home and will be held on Tuesday, October 21,...
Bonnie Harsey White
Oct 11, 2025
Bonnie Harsey White went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mills and Fannie Lee Harsey, her brother, Herman Harsey and her husband, Tommy. She is survived by her sons, Ken and Jeff (Amanda) and grandchildren, Thomas, Emily, Jeffrey, Jackson, and Caroline White....
Bavan Lawrence "Goose" Zornes
Oct 9, 2025
Bavan Lawrence "Goose" Zornes, 83 of Gaston, NC passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was born in Kitts, Kentucky to the late Horace and Ruth Brown Zornes and was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary, Darleen and brother, Oscar.
"Goose" is survived by his wife, Marie H. Zornes; his sons, Lawrence Zornes and his...
Joyce Reid Wiggins
Oct 8, 2025
Joyce Reid King Wiggins: Roanoke Rapids, NC - October 13, 1942– October 8, 2025
Her time was her tithe. A woman of unwavering faith. Joyce's life mirrored the teachings and love of Jesus Christ—walking humbly, loving deeply, and serving others with compassion.
Joyce was a testament of devotion. She lived with purpose, always there giving...
Robert "Bob" Coley
Sep 29, 2025
Robert "Bob" Coley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2025 in Littleton, North Carolina.
Born on August 12, 1949 in Portsmouth, Virginia, Bob lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and quiet strength. He proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War....
Charles "Bud" Vernon Marshall
Sep 8, 2025
HENRICO, NC, Charles "Bud" Vernon Marshall, 54, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Bud was the son of the late Thomas A. Marshall, Jr. and Perneecie Murfee Marshall. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Hugh James Marshall and Steven R. Marshall.
Bud is survived by his three sisters, Dianne M. Carver...
Nannie Lou Kerns Bounds
Sep 7, 2025
Nannie Lou Kerns Bounds, 103, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
She was born on January 25, 1922 in Durham, NC to the late Dr. Thomas Cleveland Kerns, Sr. and Nell Elizabeth Curtis Kerns. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Vincent Bounds,...
Ralph Wayne Carver
Sep 6, 2025
Ralph Wayne Carver, 79, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2025.
Ralph was born in Halifax County and was the son of the late Alonzo Bascom Carver and Lula Kidd Carver. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Willa Love Carver, sisters, Lois Ann Carver, Cecelia Louise Carver, brothers, Allen...
Dallas Kent Mullins
Sep 4, 2025
Dallas Kent Mullins, 83, of Littleton, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
He was born on December 6, 1941 in Lick Creek, Mingo, West Virginia to the late Clarence and Laura Francis Mullins. He was retired as a crane operator with Local 37, operating engineers.
He served his country and was...
Robert "Bobby" Curtis Hasty, Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Robert Curtis Hasty, Jr., 67, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on August 29, 2025. He was born in Halifax County to the late Robert Curtis Hasty, Sr. and Pauline Rose Hasty and was preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Blake Hasty and his nephew Ryan Morris.
Robert is survived by his wife of 44 years,...
