Margaret Willey Benford
Apr 1, 2020
Margaret Willey Benford, 89 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was born in Halifax County to the late Henry Benjamin and Elsie Butts Willey and was preceded in death by her husband, Al Benford and her son, Bobby Benford. Margaret is survived by her son, Jerry Benford and her cousins, Ann Smith, Carl M....
Karen Bishop Balog
Mar 29, 2020
Sunday March 29 2020, Karen Bishop Balog lost her courageous battle with cancer at the age of 48. Her family had gathered the day before at a house on Lake Gaston allowing Karen to see her whole family one last time and then departed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born June 24, 1971 in Burlington Vermont and...
Edward Loyless Murray, Jr.
Mar 27, 2020
Edward Loyless Murray, Jr. 95 of Littleton, NC passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. He was born in Summerville, South Carolina to the late Edward Loyless Murray, Sr. and Blanch Krider Murray and was also preceded in death by his wife Virginia Keirn Murray. Edward was a graduate of the Citidel and was the Commander of the Roanoke Rapids...
Jessie Mae Morris Jenkins
Mar 14, 2020
Jessie Mae Morris Jenkins Jessie Mae Morris Jenkins, 89, of Woodland died Saturday March 14, 2020. Jessie a native of Bertie County was the daughter of the late Julian and Genie Bryant Morris. She was preceded by her husband, James Williams Jenkins and a daughter Aleasa Hope Jenkins. She was a member of Light House of Hope Church in Woodland...
Lorene Watson Loomer
Mar 12, 2020
Lorene Watson Loomer, 88 of Roanoke Rapids, NC Went to meet her Creator on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was born in Colorado Springs, CO to the late Clyde H. Watson and Wilma Ellen Mills Watson and was preceded in death by her son, Brad Allen McLean. Lorene had a passion for gardening, loved her friends and loved the beach....
Charles Robert Carver
Mar 10, 2020
Charles Robert Carver, 88 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home. He was born in Beaufort County North Carolina to the late Robert L. Carver and Olivia Wilson Carver and was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Norwood Carver. Charles was a graduate of Williamston High School, a Veteran in the United...
"Butch" William Alexander Rhome
Feb 26, 2020
"Butch" William Alexander Rhome, age 79, of Tarpon Springs FL formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on February 26, 2020 with his family by his side. "Butch" was born in 1940 in Halifax County NC to the late Frank Earl Rhome and Kathleen Buck Rhome. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a I.T. manager in the sporting goods...
Anna Lorene Pleasant Kirk
Feb 10, 2020
Anna Lorene Pleasant Kirk, 86 of Raleigh, NC, formerly, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020. She was born to the late Walter Herbert Pleasant, Sr. and Minnie Pearl Hall Pleasant and was preceded in death by her husband, James Walker Kirk; her daughter, Karen Corley and her son-in-law, David Corley and several siblings. Lorene was...
Andrew Highland, Jr.
Feb 8, 2020
Andrew Highland, Jr., of Lake Gaston, died Saturday at Vidant North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids. Born September 12, 1938, in Glendive, Montana, he was the son of the late Andrew Highland and Berta Marie Highland. He graduated from Dawson County High School in Glendive in 1956 and Montana State University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1960. He...
Cecelia Louise Carver
Feb 5, 2020
Cecelia Louise Carver of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born in Halifax County to the late Alonzo Bascom and Lula Kidd Carver and was preceded in death by her sister, Lois Ann Carver and her brothers, Allen Page Carver and Karl Dane Carver. Cecelia is survived by her brother, Ralph Carver of Roanoke...
George Sidney Clay
Feb 4, 2020
George Sidney Clay, 61 of Enfield, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born in Halifax County in 1958 to the late George Halley Clay and Edna Earle Thompson Clay and was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Clay and his sisters, Louise Clay Henry and Dorothy Clay Joyner. Sidney is survived by his son, George...
Donald Emil Vickstrom
Feb 3, 2020
Donald Emil Vickstrom, 89, was wrapped in the arms of our Lord and greeted by his wife, Ann, of 59 years on February 3, 2020. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, Christian and Navy veteran. Predeceased by his sister Norma Louise. He is survived by his children, Lynn Vickstrom, Daniel Vickstrom (Ann) and Douglas Vickstrom (Sharon), Donna...
Gene Douglas Davis
Jan 29, 2020
Gene Douglas Davis, 72 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was born in Halifax County in February 7th of 1947. Gene was a Husband , Father, Brother, Granddaddy, Great Granddaddy, Colonel and Friend which were just a few of the many titles he held. He was a faithful husband to his wife Delbra Hancock...
Horace Futrell Barnes
Jan 24, 2020
Horace Futrell Barnes, 85, died Friday, January 24, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Horace was born in Northampton County, February 17, 1934, son to the late Dolph Barnes and Maggie Futrell Barnes. He was a retired Veteran having served his country in the United States Navy. After retiring from the Navy, Horace came home where he was...
Brent Mcclees Braswell
Jan 23, 2020
Brent McClees Braswell 89, formerly of Tarboro died Thursday January 23, 2020. A celebration of life event will be held at a later date and will be announced by Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.
Tony Elvis Vaughan
Jan 22, 2020
Tony Elvis Vaughan, 65, of Roanoke Rapids NC passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at UNC Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. Mr. Vaughan was born in 1954 to the late Virginia Mae Vaughan and was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Gardner Vaughan; his brothers, Jerry Vaughan, and Pete Vaughan; his sister, Flossie Bolton; his sister-in-law, Janice...
Martha Fryar Lewis
Jan 21, 2020
Martha Fryar Lewis, 83, of Jackson, North Carolina, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was born on July 13, 1936 in Sampson County, NC to the late Colon Bell Fryar and Elma Sutton Fryar. Known to her family and childhood friends as "Punkin", Martha was regarded for her kindness, sincerity, devotion to her family, and faith in Jesus Christ. She...
Fred Millard Stancell
Jan 21, 2020
Fred Millard Stancell, 63, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Fred was born in Halifax County, June 3, 1956, son to the late Robert Taft Stancell and Doris Adams Stancell. He was an avid sportsman and was a retired fireman having served with the Weldon Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Stancell...
Johnnie Ray Spruill
Jan 19, 2020
Johnnie Ray Spruill, age 76, passed away on January 19, 2020. He was born in Caswell County, NC to the late Jessie Spruill and Fannie McAbee Spruill. Johnnie was a truckdriver and traveled the roads for many years. Johnnie is survived by his two sons, Stephen Spruill and Michael Spruill of Gaston, NC; his sister Becky Vowell of Roanoke Rapids,...
Eloise Bryant Hall
Jan 15, 2020
Eloise Bryant Hall, 78, died at her home Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Eloise was born in Halifax County, May 14, 1941, daughter to the late Charlie and Annie Whitehead Bryant. She worked for many years with Tarheel Casket Company and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, Eloise was preceded in death by...
