Phyllis Smith Hayes
Jul 10, 2025
Phyllis Hayes, 70, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born and raised in Siler City, NC, Phyllis went on to obtain Bachelor's degrees from both Meredith College and East Carolina University. She began her career dedicated to caring for others through the field of nursing in 1982. Working in many different settings of healthcare...
Regina Werr Dixon
Jul 7, 2025
Regina Werr Dixon, 93, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.
She was born in Glogau Schlesien, Germany and was the daughter of the late Emma Meta Werr and Emil Au'Gust Werr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Rogers Dixon, whom she married on March 18, 1952.
She...
Angela Wrenn Grizzard
Jul 6, 2025
Rocky Mount, NC- Angela Renee' Wrenn Grizzard, 54, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 6, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends.
Angela was born and raised in Roanoke Rapids, graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School and continued her education at Barton College where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Angela brought her...
Sam Curtis Turner
Jul 3, 2025
Sam Turner died Thursday July 3, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Turner and his step children, James Phelps, Hanna Vidaver and Evie (Chris Coogler); and granddaughter Lucy.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 4 until 5:30 PM with service to follow at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke...
Sam Curtis Turner
Jul 3, 2025
Sam Curtis Turner, 86, of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
He was the son of the late Joseph Felton "Buck" Turner and Myrtle Ray Turner. He was also preceded in death by his step mother, Mary Fleetwood Turner, his brother, Joseph Felton Turner, Jr. and his wife, Camilla, sisters, Lyndal...
Mary Coggins Lassiter
Jul 2, 2025
Murfreesboro, NC - Mary Elizabeth Coggins Lassiter, 76, passed away surrounded by her family on July 2, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1948 to the late Albert Coggins, Sr. and Mary Hagwood Coggins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, William Jordan Lassiter, Jr. and her brother, Albert Cale Coggins, Jr.
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Judy Price Vaughan
Jun 29, 2025
Judy Gray Price Vaughan, 79, of Jackson, NC, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at ECU Roanoke Chowan Hospital.
She was a native of Northampton County, NC and was born to the late James Lloyd Price and Lucy Beacham Price and was preceded in death by her husband, David Earl Vaughan, her son, David Earl Vaughan,...
Bobby Joe Lucas
Jun 26, 2025
Bobby Lucas, 90, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home.
He was born on November 19, 1934 in Roanoke, VA to the late Weaver Brown Lucas and Beatrice Gilmore Lucas and was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley M. Lucas, brothers, Linwood Lucas and sisters, Juanita Brown and Velma...
Claude C. Godsey
Jun 24, 2025
Claude C. Godsey, 93, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital.
He was born on January 27, 1932 to the late Robert and Madie Conner Godsey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Matthews Godsey and his daughter, Betty Jean Tucker.
Claude is survived...
Bobby Ray Nethery
Jun 22, 2025
Bobby Ray Nethery, Sr., 87, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on June 22, 2025 at Wilson Pines Nursing Home.
Bobby was born the son of Dorsey and Ethel Nethery on June 4, 1938 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. In his younger years, Bobby was a Boy Scout and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from...
Sean Owen Edwards
Jun 19, 2025
Roanoke Rapids, NC – Sean Owen Edwards, 59, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
He was a native of Roanoke Rapids, NC and was born to the late Hubert Miles Edwards, JR., and Alyce Constance Erwin Edwards. Sean was a lifelong resident of Roanoke Rapids, and served his country in the US Navy....
Thomas Owen Clay
Jun 17, 2025
Thomas Owen Clay 69, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
He was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Thomas High Clay and Hazel Cushing Clay.
He is survived by his sisters, Iris Clay Moseley and her husband, Howard of Roanoke Rapids and...
Myrtle Nowell
Jun 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Myrtle Nowell of Weldon,
NC. Myrtle passed away peacefully at her home on June 16, 2025, surrounded
by her loved ones.
A devoted hairdresser by profession, Myrtle had a deep love for the beach and
enjoyed collecting seashells, painting, singing,...
Kelly Mac Davis
Jun 11, 2025
Kelly Mac Davis, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Reba Barnes Davis, just a few days shy of 74 years married; his parents, Hillory and Ophelia Davis; his brothers and sisters, Raby, Hilda, Myrtle, Charles, Johnny and Verdell and an infant son,...
Alice Faye Smith
Jun 10, 2025
Alice Faye Barnes Smith, 76, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by her family. Faye was born on October 17, 1948 in Currituck County to the late William Edward Barnes, Sr. and Mildred Sawyer Barnes. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John Wayne Smith, Sr., along with her son, Ernest Matt Smith, and...
Nancy Marie Sapp
Jun 9, 2025
Nancy Marie Sapp, 63, passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1961 in Brodnax, VA, the daughter of Claude Furman Hayes and Lillian Marie Bottoms Hayes. Her memory will be cherished by her husband, John Sapp.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the...
Roland Thomas "Chuck" Floyd
Jun 7, 2025
Roland Thomas "Chuck" Floyd, age 74, peacefully departed this life at his residence on June 7, 2025. We find peace in the belief that he has been healed and now resides in the presence of his Heavenly Father. Chuck was born on July 26, 1950 in Roanoke Rapids to the late Raymond and Erline Floyd.
Chuck was...
Patsy Hasty Pearce
Jun 7, 2025
Patsy Hasty Pearce, 81 of Jackson, NC passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Pine Forest Rest Home.
She was born in Halifax County, North Carolina to the late Rupert W. Hasty, Sr. and Clara Bell Glover Hasty and was preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Gay Pearce.
Patsy loved her family and...
William "Bill" Nash Mitchell
Jun 5, 2025
William Mitchell of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served his country with honor.
Bill was married to the love of his life, Wanda (Fowler) Mitchell, for 52 devoted years. Together they built a loving family, including their children, Jennifer...
John Kenneth Archer
Jun 1, 2025
John Kenneth Archer (also known as 'Kenny'), 82, of Jackson, NC, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his bedside on June 1, 2025. He was born in Jackson, NC to John Thomas Archer and Annie Mae Archer. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, brothers-in-law, Willis Owens and Gene Smith and...
