Carolyn Mims Coburn
Nov 7, 2025
Carolyn Mims Coburn, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, left this earthly life for an eternal one on Friday, November 7, 2025. Carolyn was born on October 17, 1938 in Waycross, Georgia. She was the daughter of Chester and Susie Martin Mims.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Delano Coburn; parents, Chester and Susie Mims; five...
William "Bill" Roland Massey, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
William Roland "Bill" Massey, Jr. passed away at his home on October 28, 2025. Bill was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on April 8, 1950. He was proceeded in death by his father William Roland Massey, Sr. his mother Laura Camp Massey, and a special Aunt Lillian Camp Moody. Bill is survived by his loving wife Rose Willey...
Jean Gaither Wells
Oct 27, 2025
Jean Gaither Wells, 83, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.
She was a native of Halifax County, NC and was the daughter of the late George Russell Gaither and Margaret Alma Aycock Gaither. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Levelle Wells, a daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" Jean Wells,...
William Ronnie Hales, Sr.
Oct 17, 2025
William Ronnie Hales, Sr., 84, of Halifax, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 20, 1940 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Ronnie was the son of Nellie Taylor Strickland and the stepson of W. Irving Strickland.
Ronnie lived a life marked by...
Ann Elizabeth Spruill
Oct 16, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Mizell Spruill, 83 passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late James F. Mizell and Eleanor Lawrence. Ann was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Spruill.
Ann's memorial will be cherished by her son, James Spruil of the home and will be held on Tuesday, October 21,...
Bonnie Harsey White
Oct 11, 2025
Bonnie Harsey White went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mills and Fannie Lee Harsey, her brother, Herman Harsey and her husband, Tommy. She is survived by her sons, Ken and Jeff (Amanda) and grandchildren, Thomas, Emily, Jeffrey, Jackson, and Caroline White....
Bavan Lawrence "Goose" Zornes
Oct 9, 2025
Bavan Lawrence "Goose" Zornes, 83 of Gaston, NC passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was born in Kitts, Kentucky to the late Horace and Ruth Brown Zornes and was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary, Darleen and brother, Oscar.
"Goose" is survived by his wife, Marie H. Zornes; his sons, Lawrence Zornes and his...
Joyce Reid Wiggins
Oct 8, 2025
Joyce Reid King Wiggins: Roanoke Rapids, NC - October 13, 1942– October 8, 2025
Her time was her tithe. A woman of unwavering faith. Joyce's life mirrored the teachings and love of Jesus Christ—walking humbly, loving deeply, and serving others with compassion.
Joyce was a testament of devotion. She lived with purpose, always there giving...
Robert "Bob" Coley
Sep 29, 2025
Robert "Bob" Coley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2025 in Littleton, North Carolina.
Born on August 12, 1949 in Portsmouth, Virginia, Bob lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and quiet strength. He proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War....
Charles "Bud" Vernon Marshall
Sep 8, 2025
HENRICO, NC, Charles "Bud" Vernon Marshall, 54, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Bud was the son of the late Thomas A. Marshall, Jr. and Perneecie Murfee Marshall. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Hugh James Marshall and Steven R. Marshall.
Bud is survived by his three sisters, Dianne M. Carver...
Nannie Lou Kerns Bounds
Sep 7, 2025
Nannie Lou Kerns Bounds, 103, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
She was born on January 25, 1922 in Durham, NC to the late Dr. Thomas Cleveland Kerns, Sr. and Nell Elizabeth Curtis Kerns. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Vincent Bounds,...
Ralph Wayne Carver
Sep 6, 2025
Ralph Wayne Carver, 79, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2025.
Ralph was born in Halifax County and was the son of the late Alonzo Bascom Carver and Lula Kidd Carver. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Willa Love Carver, sisters, Lois Ann Carver, Cecelia Louise Carver, brothers, Allen...
Dallas Kent Mullins
Sep 4, 2025
Dallas Kent Mullins, 83, of Littleton, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
He was born on December 6, 1941 in Lick Creek, Mingo, West Virginia to the late Clarence and Laura Francis Mullins. He was retired as a crane operator with Local 37, operating engineers.
He served his country and was...
Robert "Bobby" Curtis Hasty, Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Robert Curtis Hasty, Jr., 67, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on August 29, 2025. He was born in Halifax County to the late Robert Curtis Hasty, Sr. and Pauline Rose Hasty and was preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Blake Hasty and his nephew Ryan Morris.
Robert is survived by his wife of 44 years,...
Marilyn King Hale
Aug 27, 2025
Marilyn King Hale, age 73, passed away on August 27, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Montgomery County, PA to the late Albert and Vera Haff King and was also predeceased by her sister in law, Brenda King, special cousin, Camille Hubbard and her daughter-in-law, Angela Hale.
Marilyn was a graduate of...
Eleanor White Jones
Aug 18, 2025
Eleanor Amelia White Jones (Ellen), of Jackson, NC, passed away the early morning of August 18, 2025 at the age of 80.
Ellen was born in Baltimore, MD on Feburary 21, 1945. Her family moved to Colerain, NC where she spent her grade school years. She received her BS degree form Meredith College in Raleigh, majoring in...
Georgia Westbrook Mcclenny
Aug 17, 2025
Georgia Westbrook McClenny, 91, passed away on August 17, 2025. She was a Sampson County native but called Roanoke Rapids home for over 70 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, P.H. McClenny, sisters, Betty Steedly and Carrie Godwin, and brothers, Carl Ray Westbrook and Billy Westbrook.
She was a precious Mama and...
James Michael Hale
Jul 18, 2025
James Michael "Mike" Hale passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Darlington on July 18, 2025. He was 64 years old.
Mike was born on June 28, 1961 in Raleigh, NC to Meltha R. Hale Adams and the late James Woodrow Hale.
Mike proudly served his country in the United States Marine...
Cleveland Mace Perry
Jul 18, 2025
SEABOARD, NC - Cleveland Mace Perry, 53, of Seaboard, North Carolina passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to Patsy W. Perry and the late Cleveland "CG" Perry and was preceded in death by his sister, Amy Perry.
Cleveland loved to go bass fishing...
Bettie Camille Hubbard
Jul 14, 2025
Bettie Camille Bobbitt Hubbard, 80, of Gaston passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Camille was a native of Warren County and was the daughter of the late Henry Dallas Bobbitt, Jr. and Lena Gay Bobbitt. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Phillip Buxton Bobbitt, Henry Dallas "Hank" Bobbitt, III, and Robert...
