OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Roanoke Rapids, Jackson, and the Surrounding Areas in North Carolina

James William Spragins

James William Spragins

Dec 19, 2024

James William Spragins passed from this earth to be with God on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1941, the son of Melvin and Mary Spragins of Vaughan, NC. James attended Littleton High School, grades 1-12, where he played football and basketball, won a talent show singing Elvis songs while MJ played guitar, and he...

Wilma Hamill Walker

Wilma Hamill Walker

Dec 10, 2024

Wilma Hamill Walker, 86, was received in heaven after passing at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC on December 10, 2024.

She was born March 10, 1938, in Enfield, NC, the daughter of the late Maggie Mae Tant and Joseph Calvin Clay.

Wilma is survived by her husband, Eddie Walker; sister, Josephine Gregory (her husband, Dennis...

Billy Mcclain Blackwelder

Billy Mcclain Blackwelder

Dec 3, 2024

Billy McClain Blackwelder of Roanoke Rapids, NC went home to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on December 3, 2024 at the age of 97.

He grew up in the Steele Creek area outside of Charlotte, NC. He served in the US Navy during World War II and was...

James "Billy" William Griffith

James "Billy" William Griffith

Nov 29, 2024

James "Billy" William Griffith, 83, of Littleton, NC, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC.

Billy was born in Manny's Neck Township, just outside of Murfreesboro, NC on Sunday, March 2, 1941 to the late Nathaniel Griffith and Lucille Hedgepeth Vann. He was preceded in death by his first...

Stancil "Stan" Biscoe Pittman, Jr

Stancil "Stan" Biscoe Pittman, Jr

Nov 29, 2024

Stancil "Stan" Biscoe Pittman, Jr., 70, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Stan was the son of the late Stancil Biscoe Pittman, Sr. and Wilma Gray Pittman. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Keith Pittman.

He loved horses, fishing, his donkey, motor cycles and his Shelby Mustang.

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Daniel Alexander  Kline

Daniel Alexander Kline

Nov 27, 2024

Daniel Alexander Kline, 81 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away on November 27, 2024.

He was born in Montgomery County, New York to the late John Kline and Lydia McKay Kline and was preceded in death by his loving wife a few short weeks ago on October 14, 2024, Mary Rice Kline.

Daniel "Dan"...

James Lewis Thacker

James Lewis Thacker

Nov 20, 2024

Roanoke Rapids-

James Lewis Thacker, Sr., 87, died Wednesday, November 20,2024, at his daughter's home in Roanoke Rapids.

James was born in Gasburg, VA, November 08, 1937, son to the late Lonnie James Thacker and Martha Cannon Thacker. James was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Virgie Thacker, son, James Lewis Thacker,...

Donald  Wayne  Barrett

Donald Wayne Barrett

Nov 16, 2024

Jackson, NC- Donald Wayne Barrett, 78 passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.  Donald was born on December 29, 1945 in Northampton County, North Carolina, son of the late Randolph and Gracie Barrett.

Donald loved farming, riding horses, and the great outdoors, but what he loved most was his family.

He leaves to cherish his...

Maxine  Lynch Mayton

Maxine Lynch Mayton

Nov 15, 2024

Maxine Lynch Mayton, 86, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Charlie Macon Lynch and Mary Estelle Manning Lynch. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Leigh Mayton, Sr., grandson, Richard Andrew Leigh Mayton, III, her sisters, Mary Lillian Lynch Draper, Lois...

James Ryan Outland

James Ryan Outland

Nov 6, 2024

James Ryan Outland, 22 of South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Ryan was born on May 28, 2002 in Wilmington, NC. He is the son of Jessica Neathery (Godfrey) and James Outland.

Ryan was a loving husband, son, and brother. He enjoyed fishing, video games, trucks, animals, and the lake. He had...

Kenneth  Thomas "Tommy" White

Kenneth Thomas "Tommy" White

Nov 5, 2024

Kenneth Thomas ("Tommy") White, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2024. He was born June 2, 1941 to Ken and Emily White of Louisburg, NC.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie, his sons, Ken and Jeff (Amanda), along with his grandchildren, Thomas, Jeffrey, Jackson, Emily, and Caroline White....

Irvin Francis Kyle, Iii

Irvin Francis Kyle, Iii

Nov 5, 2024

Rev. Doctor Irvin Francis Kyle, III, 53, of Halifax, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

He was born on May 18, 1971 and was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Francis Kyle, Jr.

Rev. Kyle served his Lord and Savior as a minister for over 30 years and...

Robert Marvin Carter

Robert Marvin Carter

Nov 2, 2024

Robert "Bob" Marvin Carter, 84, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Bob was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Thomas Randolph Carter and Hariett Carter. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Edward Carter, Louise Conwell, Hazel Spires, Shirley Fox and Tommy...

Wayne Maddrey Massey

Wayne Maddrey Massey

Nov 1, 2024

Wayne Maddrey Massey, 66, of Pleasant Hill, NC, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

He was born on March 31, 1958 in Halifax County to the late James R. Massey, Sr. and Junie M. Barnes and was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Ann Massey.

Wayne is survived by his brother, Jimmy Massey...

William Nelson Mann, Sr

William Nelson Mann, Sr

Oct 31, 2024

William Nelson Mann, Sr., 82, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday October 31, 2024.

He was the son of the late Louis Vivian Mann, Sr. and Ruth Thelma Adams Mann. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Louis V. Mann, Jr. and Carroll Mann.

William retired from International...

William Charles Swan

William Charles Swan

Oct 19, 2024

William Charles Swan, age 97, of Dexter, Maine, passed away on October 19, 2024. Born to Donald and

Louise Swan, he was the eldest of five children and a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

William was married to two wonderful women whom he loved dearly; Helen Wing Swan for 35 years and

Dale...

Christy Seuis Plyler

Christy Seuis Plyler

Oct 18, 2024

Christy Rome Seuis Plyler, 54 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on October 18, 2024.

She was born on February 23, 1970 in Halifax County and was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Addison Christine Hargrave and her brother, George Danny Seuis.

Christy loved her kids and grandkids, the beach and salt water taffy. She...

Judy Lynn Zimmerman Ball

Judy Lynn Zimmerman Ball

Oct 17, 2024

Judy Lynn Zimmerman Ball, 79 of Littleton, NC passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Gene Zimmerman.

Judy enjoyed bowling, reading, going on cruises, and loved cats and dogs. She was a people person.

Judy is survived by her son, Randy Sirles and his wife,...

Ruth Sheryl Davis Watson

Ruth Sheryl Davis Watson

Oct 16, 2024

Sheryl Davis Watson, 62, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Meryl Davis; brother, Joey Davis; nephew, Ryan Davis; and her precious dog, Summer.

Sheryl is survived by her children, Leighanne and John Johnson, Rachel and Clay Revelle, and her grandchildren, Leslie, Casen,...

Mary Rice Kline

Mary Rice Kline

Oct 14, 2024

Mary Rice Kline, 82, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on October 14, 2024.

She was a native of Buena Vista, Virginia and was the daughter of the late William Basil Rice and Bertha Virginia Pugh Rice.

Mary is survived by her husband, Dan Kline; her children, William Kline and his wife, Melanie;...

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