"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...
Edward Eddie George, Jr.
Jan 14, 2020
Edward Eddie George, Jr. 67, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Eddie a native of Halifax County was the son of the late Edward George Sr. and Dorothy Wesson George. He was also preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Amanda George in 2010. Eddie was a lifelong avid Green Bay Packers Fan and a 1970...
Carolyn Flythe Vaughan
Jan 8, 2020
Carolyn Flythe Vaughan, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease at the Northampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, NC. Carolyn was born June 3rd, 1933 in Creeksville, NC. She was a member of Creeksville Baptist Church at which she sang in the church choir for many years. She loved her...
Nellie Stewart Taylor Lyles
Jan 8, 2020
Nellie Stewart Taylor Lyles, 97 of Franklin, VA passed away on January 8, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Wagner and Katie Bell Butts Taylor in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Russell H. Lyles, Sr. and also by her son Russell H. Lyles, II. Nellie Stewart was born...
Mary Elizabeth Dickens Alford
Jan 7, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Dickens Alford (Eib), 89, died Tuesday January 7 at Halifax Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Elizabeth, a native of Halifax county was the daughter of the late James Raleigh, Sr. and Lucy Ester Warren Dickens. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Nash Alford, son Sammy Vince Alford, a sister Lula Dickens...
Alma Grey Dickens
Jan 7, 2020
Mrs. Alma Grey Dickens left this world peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, in Roanoke Rapids, where she had celebrated her 104th birthday the previous September 15. She has joined her husband, Milton Cook Dickens, whom she married on May 17, 1933; parents Charles Maynard Dickens and Agnes Hux Dickens; sister Mercer Crawley Hux; brothers Austin, Tony, Walter, Milton and...
Edith Davis Edwards
Jan 6, 2020
Edith Davis Edwards, 94, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away in her home January 6, 2020, surrounded by her family. Edith was born and raised in Boykins, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Jessie and Gladys Davis. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Joseph Clarence Edwards, Jr., her daughter,...
