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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Marvin Bernard Johnson, Jr.
Oct 23, 2020
Mr. Marvin Bernard Johnson, Jr. 91 of Newnan Georgia passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 3 pm in the Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Michael Currin officiating the service. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com. Arrangements by...
Elliott B. Davis
Oct 20, 2020
Mr. Elliott B. Davis, 89 of Seaboard, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Vidant Roanoke Chowan in Ahoskie, NC. Elliott was a lifelong member of Galatia Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and also taught the Men's Sunday School Class for many years. He served as a messenger to the West Chowan Association for several years also....
Odell Frances Barnes
Oct 18, 2020
Odell Francis Barnes Born 12-20-1922 to Dolph & Maggie Barnes. He lived a remarkable 97 years missing his 98th birthday by 2 months. Odell out lived 2 wives, Verdie Hargrove (1942-1999) & Marie Wade Chitty (2005-2018). He leaves behind 3 children; Nancy Barnes, Steve & (Sue) Barnes of Jackson and Gary & (Terresa Barnes) of Youngsville. Also surviving him are...
Barbara Thorne Massey
Oct 15, 2020
Barbara Thorne Massey, 83 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away at her home on Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was born in 1936 and was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Lewis Thorne and was also preceded in death by her husband Edward Massey. She is survived by her daughter, Denene Lofland and her husband, Lee; her sons James...
Howard "Kim" Kimberly Brewer
Oct 15, 2020
Howard, "Kim" Kimberly Brewer, 67 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home. He was born in Halifax County to the late Howard Edward and Evangeline Organ Brewer. "Kim" was the Co-owner of Brewer Radiator Service with his brothers was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of Central Baptist Church. He...
Benjamin Sanborn Shepard
Oct 10, 2020
Greenville Mr. Benjamin Sanborn Shepard departed this life and entered his heavenly home on his 86th birthday in Greenville, North Carolina at Brookdale Senior Living after several years of declining health. Born in Pinehurst, North Carolina on October 10, 1934, Ben was the youngest of four children born to Dr. Robert Parker Shepard and Mona McCollar Sanborn Shepard of Southern...
