OBITUARIES

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

Carlos Nakasone

Carlos Nakasone

Dec 12, 2020

Mr. Carlos Nakasone, 81 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born in 1939 in Lima, Peru to the late Saburo Nakasone and Hatsuko Nakasone He survived by his wife, Maragarita Lizano Nakasone, his daughters, Vanesa Nakasone, and her fiancé, Neal Del Balle, of Conover, NC, Denise Nakasone and her husband, Carlos Miyazato of...

Terrell "Terry" Chandler Boone

Terrell "Terry" Chandler Boone

Dec 7, 2020

Terrell "Terry" Chandler Boone, 66 of Jackson, NC passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. Terry was the son of the late James Wood Boone, Sr., and was a graduate of NC State and was an avid Wolf Pack fan. He is survived by his son, Terrell Hayes Boone of Jackson, his Mother, Jean Chandler Boone of Jackson; his sister,...

Judy Ann Casper Harrison

Judy Ann Casper Harrison

Dec 6, 2020

Judy Ann Casper Harrison, 72 of Garysburg, NC passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Vidant North Hospital. She was born on January 11, 1948 in Bertie County to the late Arthur Thomas Casper and Elizabeth Virginia Pearce Casper and was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, "Rom" Harrison and her sister Bettie Harrison. Judy was a member...

Richard Andrew Leigh Mayton, Iii

Richard Andrew Leigh Mayton, Iii

Dec 4, 2020

Richard Andrew Leigh Mayton, III, 35 or Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on December 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Carol Gene Murphy. Richard was a jack of all trades and loved working with his hands. Richard is survived by his fiancé, Kristen Reeves; his daughter, Kaitlyn Mayton of the home, his son, Richard Andrew...

Rodney  Allen  Edwards

Rodney Allen Edwards

Nov 29, 2020

Rodney Allen Edwards, 85 of Conway, NC passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his home. He was born in Northampton County in March 18, 1935 to the late Willie James and Lottie Boone Edwards and was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Watts; two brothers, Willie James "W.J." Edwards, Jr. and Junius C. Edwards. Mr. Edwards retired...

Mary  Hedspeth Pope

Mary Hedspeth Pope

Nov 29, 2020

Mary Louise Hedspeth Pope, 89 of Seaboard, NC passed away on Monday, November 29, 2020. She was born in Northampton County, NC in 1931 to the late Joseph Henry and Sallie Ann Flythe Hedspeth and was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Fleetwood Hedspeth. Mary was a member of Galatia Baptist Church and lived her childhood life in Conway,...

Mildred Jenkins Glover

Mildred Jenkins Glover

Nov 28, 2020

Mildred Jenkins Glover 93, of Margarettsville died Saturday November 28, 2020. She was born to the late Barnie Frazier Jenkins and Lillie Garner Jenkins Glasgow and her step-father, Wilson Glasgow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, R.O. "Dick" Glover, daughter Cynthia "Cindy" Glover and her son Richard "Dickie" Glover. She is survived by her son-in-law Scott Swicegood...

Wesley Floyd  Edwards

Wesley Floyd Edwards

Nov 26, 2020

Seaboard- Wesley Floyd (Toothpick) Edwards, 96, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC due to complications from COVID-19. A native of Seaboard, Toothpick was the son of Ed Lewis and Lena Barnes Edwards, who preceded him in death. Also predeceasing him are his sisters, Pauline E. Lukes, Ernestine E. Kelly and Vernie E. Davenport...

Elizabeth Vick Barrett

Elizabeth Vick Barrett

Nov 25, 2020

Elizabeth Vick Barrett, 100 of Conway, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Conway on February 10, 1920, she was a daughter of the late John Moore and Nettie Vann Vick. She was a member of Conway Baptist Church and attended until she was no longer able to...

Ernest Lee Piercy, Sr

Ernest Lee Piercy, Sr

Nov 16, 2020

Ernest Lee Piercy, Sr. 84 of Littleton died Monday November 16, 2020 at his home. He was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Noble Burns and Sarah Broom Piercy. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandson Brad Lee Shanahan and his wife, Joyce Gray Piercy. Ernest was retired for the Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. He is...

Jane  Gregory Kelley  Stephenson

Jane Gregory Kelley Stephenson

Nov 13, 2020

Jane Gregory Stephenson, 90, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, died peacefully in her sleep early Friday, November 13, 2020, with her family at her bedside. The youngest of four daughters, born in South Georgia, she managed to remain youthful until two months before her death. She was born Jane Kelley in 1929 to the late Robert Allen and Mabel McCalla Kelley...

James "Jimmy" Cooper  Gaylor, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Cooper Gaylor, Jr.

Nov 11, 2020

James "Jimmy" Cooper Gaylor, Jr., 76 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his home. He was born in July 10, 1944 to the late James Cooper Gaylor, Sr. and Janelle Ruthie Pitts Gaylor and was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Batten Gaylor. Mr. Gaylor worked in the textile industry as a weaver...

Eloise Haskins Foltz

Eloise Haskins Foltz

Nov 6, 2020

Eloise Haskins Foltz 70 of Roanoke Rapids died Friday November 6, 2020. Eloise was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Emma Lucille Hux Haskins. She lived for God and led as many people as she could to the Lord. She was an avid bowler and her eyeball was her grandson Cameron....

Kay  Pilley Hargrove

Kay Pilley Hargrove

Nov 6, 2020

Kay P. Hargrove, 85 of Rocky Mount died Friday November 6, 2020. She was born on May 24, 1935 in Weldon. She was the daughter of Herman Ruell (Mr. Ham) and Thelma P. Hargrove. Kay was the youngest of three children. Preceded her in death were her parents; brother, Herman Reull (Ham Jr.) Hargrove; sister Charlotte Ann Lassiter; brother-in-law, Marvin...

Terri Marie Cox

Terri Marie Cox

Nov 4, 2020

Terri Marie Cox 58 was born on September 9, 1962 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Terri lived in Roanoke Rapids and was the daughter of Bobby Cox and the late Vicki Cox. Terri worked in food service for many years, she was loved by her customers and she enjoyed serving others. Some would say she was the best waitress in Roanoke...

Paula Jean Davis Barrett

Paula Jean Davis Barrett

Nov 2, 2020

Paula Jean Davis Barrett of Seaboard wanted nothing more than to raise a family filled with love and to live her life serving God. Extraordinarily successful at both, she went home to be with her Savior Monday morning. Paula is survived by Bennie, her loving husband of more than 50 years. They married while she was in high school, and...

Wilbur E. King

Wilbur E. King

Nov 1, 2020

Wilbur E. King, 86, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's. His final days were spent at home surrounded by his family. Wilbur was a devoted Christian and loving family man. He was a model husband and father who walked with the Lord with humility and kindness. He leaves a lifetime...

Bahnson Weathers Deberry

Bahnson Weathers Deberry

Oct 30, 2020

Bahanson Weathers DeBerry, 80 of Woodland, NC passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Vidant-Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Halifax County, NC to the late James Russell and Grace Marie Zeiler DeBerry. Bahnson is survived by his loving companion Betty J. Lucas of Woodland, NC; his daughter, Debbie Melson of Powell's...

Francis Gene Moore

Francis Gene Moore

Oct 28, 2020

ROANOKE RAPIDS – Francis Gene Moore, age 83, passed away on October 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born November 7, 1936 to the late Herbert and Nettie Rose Moore in Roanoke Rapids, NC. He was one of four children with one brother, the late Herbert Moore Jr. "Bootsie" and wife Helen of Seabrook,...

Johnnie Thomas "Jack" Britt

Johnnie Thomas "Jack" Britt

Oct 28, 2020

Johnnie Thomas "Jack" Britt, Jr of Murfreesboro died Wednesday October 28, 2020. Jack a native of Herford County was the son of the late Johnnie Thomas Britt, Sr and Thelma Brett Britt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia G. Britt, his stepdaughter Julie E. Brickhouse and his sister Peggy Futrell. He was in Law Enforcement for...

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