Virginia Walston Wright
May 5, 2025
Virginia Lou Walston Wright, 90, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family at her bedside on May 5, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1935 in Wayne County, NC to Joseph Willam Walston and Retha Virgina Bell Walston.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Walston, her...
Camilla Taylor Cannon
May 5, 2025
Mrs. Camilla Taylor Cannon, age 81 of Seaboard, NC passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Mrs. Cannon was born on April 24, 1944 in Northampton County, NC. She was the daughter of John Lewis Taylor and Gertrude Davis Taylor and was also preceded in death by...
Cheryl Dawn Neville
May 4, 2025
Cheryl Dawn Neville, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1950 as the daughter of the late Eldred Lewis "Bo" Neville and Frances H. Barnhill and Maurice Barnhill. She was also preceded in death by her loving brother, Greg who passed away three months ago.
Cheryl enjoyed life and being...
Myra Jessup Robertson
May 2, 2025
Myra Jessup Robertson, 77, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. Born December 9, 1947 to William Walter (Bill) and Hazel Jessup, Myra grew up on a small farm near Woodland, NC.
Myra graduated from Northampton County High School East. Following graduation from East Carolina University with a degree in Nursing, Myra joined her...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Davis Martin
Apr 27, 2025
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Davis Martin, 88, of Rich Square passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
She was a native of Northampton County and was the daughter of the late Joseph Sawyer Davis and Miner Woodard Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Martin.
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Martha Barnett Hartsoe
Apr 26, 2025
Martha Elizabeth Barnett Hartsoe, 94, of Greenville, NC, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at MacGregor Downs Health Center of Greenville.
Martha was born on July 25, 1930 in Halifax County, NC to the late James Roy and Gracie Miles Barnett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Brenda Whitby Bristow
Apr 16, 2025
Brenda Whitby Bristow, 80, of Rocky Mount, NC—formerly of Roanoke Rapids—passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born in Halifax County on June 15, 1944, Brenda was the daughter of the late Albert and Liza Draper Whitby. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years,...
Donald Ray Crumpler
Apr 14, 2025
Donald Ray Crumpler, 87, was called home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on January 25, 1938 in Kenly, NC to the late Winston Crumpler and Beatrice Bass Crumpler. Donald graduated from Atlantic Christian College, taught math and science at Princeton High School, and retired in 1990...
Nelda Spivey Martin Slade
Apr 9, 2025
Nelda Spivey Martin Slade, 93, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Bernard Spivey and Lottie Futrell Spivey. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur Baxter "Tenny" Martin and Charles Slade, sisters, Constance Wiatt, Margie Benson and her brother, Bill Spivey.
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Gale Neighbors Bunch
Apr 8, 2025
Gale Neighbors Bunch, 81, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Johnnie Coleman Neighbors and Christine Slaughter Neighbors. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca Hicks.
Gale was a very active member of Rosemary Baptist Church for over 60...
Millicent Aldridge Thomas
Apr 7, 2025
Millicent Aldridge Thomas, loving wife, mother, Gigi, sister, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2025. While residing in Durham, she enjoyed helping others.
Her twin girls meant the world to her and she loved being a Gigi to her granddaughter. She was a loyal UNC Tar Heels basketball fan and watched every single game....
Cleo Elizabeth Martin White
Mar 31, 2025
Cleo Elizabeth Martin White, 107 of Seaboard, North Carolina passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025.
She was the oldest of eight children born to the late Bealie Jesse Martin and Maybelle Allen Martin. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Ivan Buxton White, her grandsons, Kevin Michael, Keith Michael, Bruce Speers, and her...
Helen Leggett Bryant
Mar 29, 2025
Helen Marie Leggett Bryant 96, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
She was a native of Roanoke Rapids and was the daughter of the late James Henry Leggett and Mary Lou Wobbleton Leggett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Lee Bryant; a son, Charlie Lee Bryant, Jr.;...
Angela Hale
Mar 24, 2025
Angela Denise Gwaltney Hale, 50 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on March 24, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was the daughter of the late Nicholas Oliver Gwaltney, IV and Mary Tart Fain and was also predeceased by her stepfather, Frankie Junior Fain, Jr. and her brother, Ronald Craig Burnette.
Angela...
Joyce Harrell Burnette
Mar 19, 2025
Joyce Harrell Burnette, 74, peacefully passed away to go home to heaven with her Lord Jesus on Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, J. C. (James Criss) Harrell and Ruth T. Harrell and brothers, James Ray Harrell and Steven Criss Harrell.
Joyce was a long-time resident of the...
Marvin Elwood Ward
Mar 18, 2025
Marvin Elwood Ward, 88, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on March 18, 2025. Marvin was born in Battleboro, NC to Benjamin Lee Ward and Christine Hackney Ward. He spent his childhood alongside his brother Benjamin Lee Ward, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, on the family farm growing tobacco, riding horses and quail hunting, his favorite pastime. After graduating...
Wayne Carson Brown
Mar 18, 2025
Mr. Wayne Carson Brown, 67, of Henrico, NC, (Lake Gaston) passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2025.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, NC, with the Reverend Randy Martin and Reverend Adam Hammond officiating. Following the service,...
Frances Flowers Cobb
Mar 16, 2025
Frances Flowers Cobb, 93 of Halifax NC, passed away on March 16, 2025.
She was born on January 25, 1932 to the late Robert and Minnie Flowers and was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Roy David Cobb, Sr., her sister, Lucy Holton and brother, Rodney Flowers.
She is survived by her...
Betty Jeanne Moore Leonard
Mar 14, 2025
Betty Jeanne Moore Leonard, 90, of New Braunfels, Texas entered into eternal peace with our Lord and Savior on March 14, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1934 in Prince Edward, VA to the late Floyd Ernest and Jessie Mae Brisentine Moore. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Roger Irvin Leonard.
She...
Cleveland Green "C.G." Perry
Mar 12, 2025
Cleveland Green "C.G" Perry, 83 of Seaboard, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Bunn, North Carolina to the late Cleveland and Myrtle Bowden Perry and was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Perry, his brother, Jerry Perry and his sister, Shirley Perry Keith.
"C.G."...
