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...
Richard G. Biagi
Oct 9, 2020
Richard G Biagi passed away on October 9, 2020, at the age of 67, in Palm Bay, Florida. He was born on June 2, 1953 to Fernando and Norma (Piastrelli) Biagi in Silver Spring, Maryland. Richard was a beloved husband of Carolyn Eason Biagi. He was the adored son of Norma (the late Fernando) Biagi. He was a loving and...
Geraldine "Spooky" Tudor Deberry
Oct 8, 2020
Geraldine "Spooky" Tudor DeBerry, 85 of Gaston, NC passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born in August 8, 1935 in Halifax County to the late Robert Henry Tudor and Nora Arwood Tudor. She was a graduate of Gaston High School and a member of First Baptist Church in Gaston where she taught Sunday School for many years....
Arthur Allen Moore
Oct 1, 2020
Arthur Allen Moore, 80 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was born on October 17, 1939 and was preceded in death by his mother Ethel Wrenn Cummings and his son Art Moore. He retired from Merita Bread Company and worked part time with Fisher Auto Parts. Arthur was loved by all and never met...
Clara Isles Godfrey
Sep 28, 2020
Clara Isles Harris Godfrey, 88, of Halifax County departed this earthly life, September 28, 2020. She is survived by a sister, Bivian Williford and a brother, Dewey Sims Isles both of Littleton; 4 children; Rita Harris of Raleigh; William Ira Harris, Jr. of Halifax; Miriam and Dan Kent of Wilmington, NC; and Candace and Dan Belmonte of Raleigh, NC; 6...
Ronald "Rom" Harrison
Sep 27, 2020
Ronald "Rom" Harrison 76, of Garysburg died Sunday September 27th 2020 at his home. Ronald was a wonderful husband, Daddy, Grandaddy and was well loved by all that knew him. Ronald was born in Halifax County to the late Grace Harrison Davis and was retired from International Paper. He was a member of East 10th Street Christian Church in Roanoke...
Amarilis Faye Byrum
Sep 26, 2020
Amarilis (Faye) Byrum, 76 years of age, from Roanoke Rapids, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, William E. Davis and Ruby B. Davis, her husband, John (Shorty) Byrum, and her sister, Josie D. Brown. She was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids...
Alton Keith Dickens
Sep 24, 2020
Alton Keith Dickens passed away Sept.24, 2020 peacefully at home. He was born Jan.23, 1930 to Maidie Frances Crawley Dickens and Henry Furgeson Dickens in Halifax County, NC, growing up in Aurelian Springs. He graduated William R. Davie high school in 1948, and entered the U.S. Air Force serving 4 years. In 1953 he married Betty Love Morris, and graduated...
