Tony Linwood Martin, Sr
Aug 10, 2024
Tony Linwood Martin, Sr., of Lasker, NC passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, surrounded by family. He is safely home with his Lord and Savior. Breathing freely now, healed, and new again! Tony was a native of Northampton County, born October 17, 1939, in Creeksville, NC to Glaston Elwood Martin & Margaret Grant Martin.
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Ruth Buffaloe Dean
Aug 1, 2024
Ruth Buffaloe Dean, 95, of Jackson, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at ECU North Hospital.
She was born in Northampton County on August 8, 1928 as the daughter of the late William Merritt Buffaloe and Ruth Davis Buffaloe and preceded in death by her husband, John William Dean, Jr. and her son John...
Joyce Pittman D'Ottavio
Jul 28, 2024
Joyce Ann Pittman D'Ottavio, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, at the age of 80. Joyce was born on August 20th in Roanoke Rapids to the late Cornelius and Maggie Conner Pittman. She lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and unwavering love for those around her.
Dorothy Lee Watson Taylor
Jul 12, 2024
Dorothy Lee Watson Taylor left this life on Friday, July 12, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She died at her home in Gumberry, NC.
Dorothy was the daughter of Robert Cash and Rosa Lee Watson. She grew up in Norlina, NC and was a member of the Norlina High School class of 1952.
After graduation,...
William "Billy" Albert Jenkins
Jul 11, 2024
William "Billy" Albert Jenkins, 94 of Littleton, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
He was born in Halifax County on January 9, 1930 to the late Barney Frazier Jenkins and Lillie Irene Garner Jenkins Glasgow and was preceded in death by his stepfather, Wilson Glasglow, his sisters, Hazel Harrell and Mildred Glover.
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William Carl Taylor
Jul 5, 2024
William Carl Taylor left this life peacefully on Friday July 5, 2024. He died at his home in Gumberry, NC less than 200 feet from the location of his birth. He was the third of four children of Andrew Ellis and Lottie Howell Taylor. Except for leaving to attend two years of college and serving two years in the...
Glenda Odom Draper
Jul 3, 2024
Glenda Odom Draper, 72, passed away surrounded by her family, on July 3, 2024. She was born August 4, 1952 in Nash County to Iona Smith Bundy. She is preceded in death by her sister Patsy Agoglia and precious grandchild Dakota Draper.
Left to cherish her memory her mother Iona Smith Bundy, her husband of 51 years,...
Linda Janell Huntington
Jul 1, 2024
Linda Janell Huntington Obituary
An Angel whispered, "Take my hand and come with me to a place where there's no pain or sorrow and there will always be a
tomorrow. It breaks our heart to lose you and you do not go alone, for part of us went with you when God called you home....
Nancy Boyd Skipper
Jul 1, 2024
Nancy Brewer Boyd Skipper of 86 of Jackson, North Carolina passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024.
She was born in Northampton County on March 25, 1938 to the late, Raymond Boyd and Beulah Lassiter Boyd.
Nancy was an activity director in the medical field.
She is survived by her two daughters, Anita...
Alan "Jack" Lynn Goldberg
Jun 28, 2024
Jack Goldberg, a beloved figure in the community, passed away on June 28, 2024. He leaves behind his cherished wife, Myrna Goldberg and his children, Ben Goldberg (Sara) and Emily Goldberg (William Martin).
Jack's journey in Murfreesboro began in 1973 when he started his career as an announcer for WWDR. His talent and passion for sports quickly...
Clifton White Cobb
Jun 22, 2024
Clifton W. Cobb departed this life on June 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pattie Ann; his parents, Olyo Russell and Pattie Roberta Spence Cobb; two brothers and five sisters. He is survived by his wife of 71 years (this August 16), Jo Ann Spruill Cobb and his children, Peggy Jo Cobb Braswell, Tina and...
Wilbur Hancock, Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
Wilbur Hancock, Jr,. "Dumps", passed away on June 22, 2024.
He was born on December 7, 1936 in Dry Branch, WV. He was a US Army Veteran and was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Alice V. Taylor Hancock; Mom and Jim (great grandmother, Chloria Wilson and her longtime companion, Jim Johnson); his parents,...
Troy Lee Bone, Jr.
Jun 19, 2024
Troy "Lee" Bone, Jr., age 71, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Lee was born to Troy Lee Bone, Sr. and Doris Proctor Bone on May 21, 1953 in Rocky Mount, NC. He
was also predeceased by his sister, Doris Kathryn "Kitty" Bone.
Lee is survived by his...
Frederick Harrison Gregory
Jun 16, 2024
On the morning of June 16, 2024, Frederick Harrison Gregory passed away at his home in Havre de Grace, MD after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 89 years old.
Fred was born in Halifax, NC on September 27, 1934 to Arthur and Ruth Gregory. As a young boy he worked on his dad's farm, delivered...
Frankie Junior Fain, Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
Frankie Junior Fain, Jr. 78, of Sunbury, NC passed away on June 6, 2024.
He was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Frankie Junior Fain, Sr. and Mary Lou Lowry Fain.
Frankie loved helping people, the outdoors, gardening, fishing, and traveling. He retired from the United States Army having served two terms in Vietnam...
George Whitley "Johnny" Draper
Jun 5, 2024
George Whitley "Johnny" Draper, 83, of Weldon, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Johnny was the son of the late George Whitley Draper, Sr. and Louise Millikin Draper. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Draper, his sister, Sally Ray Draper Warren and his niece, Lillian Clark Hill.
Jane Stansbury Lockerman
Jun 4, 2024
Jane Stansbury Lockerman of Gasburg, Virginia, passed away at her home on June 4, 2024.
Jane was born Betty Jane Stansbury on February 6, 1948 in Littleton, North Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ben Stansbury. Jane graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in education. She taught in Roanoke Rapids Graded School District...
Leon Carlton Burgess, Sr.
May 31, 2024
Leon Carlton Burgess, 88, of Conway, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024.
He was born in Northampton County on November 29, 1935 to the late Clifton Burgess and Bernice Dunn Burgess and was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Hobbs Burgess; his brothers, James Wilson Burgess, Billy Burgess, and Earl Preston Burgess and...
Donald James Whalen
May 30, 2024
Donald James Patrick Whalen was born January 14, 1952. He passed away on May 30, 2024 at his home by his wife's side.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Joseph Whalen, mother, Catherine MacNeil, brother, Michael Whalen and stepdaughter, Sylvia Williams and her twin boys, Christopher and Jonathan Williams.
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John Howell Parker, Jr
May 23, 2024
John Howell Parker, Jr., 76, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
He was a native of Northampton County and was the son of the late John Howell Parker and Ruth Conner "Connie" Whitehead Parker. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, William J. Beale, III and his long-time loving...
