OBITUARIES

Mar 9, 2025

Carol Mae Sturtevant Heaton has been reunited in heaven with the love of her life, Paul W. Heaton, Sr.  Carol (aka Nannie) has been loved for 89 years. Nannie will continue to be loved for a lifetime in the hearts of her family and friends.

She was born on March 14, 1936 in Quincy, Massachusetts and left...

Mar 8, 2025

Edward "Ed" Hudson Bishop, 93, of Bahama, NC, passed away on Saturday March 8, 2025 with his family by his side.

On November 6, 1931 Edward Hudson Bishop was born to Jacob Monroe and Margaret Martha Bishop in Baylor Hospital in Dallas Texas. Ed was the third child of five born to the Bishop family;...

Mar 7, 2025

Blanche Johnson Davis, 88, of Galatia, NC passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 7, 2025.

She was a native of Scotland Neck, NC and was the daughter of the late Frank Johnson and Mittie Phelps Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Robert...

Mar 6, 2025

Julian Weathers Shearin

February 8, 1936- March 6, 2025

Julian Weathers Shearin 89, of Halifax, passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025. He was a native of Roanoke Rapids and the son of the late James Wallace Shearin and Livvie Modlin Shearin. He was preceded in death by his sister Norma Shearin Capps.

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Mar 5, 2025

Peggy Harrell Williams, our beloved mother, passed away on March 5, 2025 at the age of 83 in Nashville, NC. She leaves behind a long line of love and laughter and will be missed by everyone that knew her.

She was born on January 14, 1942 in Halifax County to the late William Lee and Sarah Britton...

Feb 25, 2025

Benjamin " Benji" Lloyd Flythe, 35 of Woodland, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

He was born on May 30, 1989 in Pitt County to the late Ronnie Lee Flythe and Lisa Green Flythe.

Benjamin was a dedicated family man who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. He was...

Feb 24, 2025

Ernest Cooper Bobbitt, 77, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 with his family by his side.

He was a native of Littleton and was the son of the late Floyd Ernest Bobbitt and Aileen Cooper Bobbitt. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Bobbitt Willis.

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Feb 22, 2025

John Rives "Judge" Manning, Jr., 84, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

He was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late John Rives Manning, Sr. and Sarah Boswood Manning. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Staten Manning and a son, John William...

Feb 22, 2025

Barbara June Spence Crumpler passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the age of 82 at home with her family.

She was born on February 16, 1943 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas Spence and Lizzie Mae Pridgen Spence, her brother, Jesse Thomas Spence,...

Feb 22, 2025

Elizabeth Casper Scott entered her eternal life on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home.

She was born on September 9, 1937 in Hertford County to the late Queen Parker and Willie Casper.

She was a native of Durham, North Carolina before moving to Roanoke Rapids. She was employed by Duke Medical Center and was...

Feb 17, 2025

David Blackham Dean passed away on February 17, 2025 at the age of 64, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

David was born on November 21, 1960 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, to the late John Phipps Dean and Rachel Blackham Dean.

He was a 1979 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School which included a...

Feb 16, 2025

Sarah Kay Taylor Coggins of Conway, NC, born on March 9, 1948 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, peacefully passed away at the age of 76 on February 16, 2025 in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. Throughout her life, Kay was known for her gentle spirit and the warmth she brought to everyone she encountered.

Kay was preceded in...

Feb 11, 2025

Ray Douglas "Doug" Mitchell, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was born on May 5, 1946, in Kinston, North Carolina to the late John Mitchell and Edna Shipp Mitchell.

Doug was an avid fisherman going whenever the chance came around, a retired business owner, and a former welding teacher at Halifax Community College.

Feb 9, 2025

Jerry Gene Smith, 85 of Roanoke Rapids passed away on February 9, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Dexter, OH to Alberta Queen Smith and Maxwell Deart Smith on March 29, 1940 and was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Iris Ann Shearin Smith.

He is survived by his son, Terry Wayne...

Feb 7, 2025

Henry Lassiter Dickens of Roanoke Rapids, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 with his wife by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Furgerson Dickens and Maidie Crawley Dickens, his brother, Alton Keith Dickens, and an infant son, Dave Dickens.

Henry graduated from William R. Davie High School...

Feb 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vasilios Frangos. He was born on the Island of Karpathos in the Village of Spoa on October 8, 1944 and was preceded in death by his parents, Minas N. Frangos and Anna.

He is survived by his wife, Maria and 3 children, Minas, Anna,...

Jan 30, 2025

Jennifer Sue Wheeler, 53, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, Jeff Cabaniss, Sr.

Jen is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Raymond Wheeler, Jr; her children, Katie and James Lassiter, Robert Pallone, Michael Pallone, Devin Pallone, and Elliot Wheeler; and her grandchildren, Aiden,...

Jan 29, 2025

Betty Brickhouse Farless, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her home. Born in Tyrrell County, NC on April 17, 1932, Betty was the daughter of the late Reba Jones Brickhouse and Mark Brickhouse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald "Gene" Farless and her brother, Willis Brickhouse.

Jan 24, 2025

Sheila Kay Whitby Godfrey, 74, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Sheila was born on March 24, 1950 as the oldest daughter of the late Telton and Lucille Whitby. She was preceded in death by her grandson, James Ryan Outland.

She was a 1968 graduate of...

Jan 24, 2025

Hazel Dickens Hasty, 92, was born on December 8, 1932, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 24, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Augustus Dickens and Sue Vaughan Dickens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Everette Hasty, seven sisters and...