OBITUARIES

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.;...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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."...

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...