OBITUARIES

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

Betty Kirkland Vaughan

Betty Kirkland Vaughan

Jan 23, 2026

Betty Gay Kirkland Vaughan, 79, of Seaboard passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026.

She was the daughter of the late Clifton Dudley Kirkland and Ola Ilene Gay Kirkland. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, Alton Odell Beals and Charles Vaughan, her brothers, Clifton Kirkland and Donald Kirkland.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Hill and her...

Barbara Overton Myrick

Barbara Overton Myrick

Jan 18, 2026

Barbara Gail Overton Myrick, 78, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, O.B. Overton and Helen Overton, her sister, Patricia "Pat" Overton Irby, her father and mother-in-law, David and Lucille Myrick and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

A loving wife of 60 years, a loving mother and grandmother went to be...

Grace Drew Reavis

Grace Drew Reavis

Jan 16, 2026

Grace Drew Reavis, 81, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, following an extended illness from rheumatoid arthritis and pneumonia.

She was born to the late G. E. Drew and Eva Drew of Magnolia, NC. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Macon Reavis; a son, Drew Reavis (Paula) of Augusta, Missouri and daughter, Shana Reavis of the home....

Warren Cecil Braswell

Warren Cecil Braswell

Jan 14, 2026

Warren Cecil Braswell, 95, went home to Jesus his Lord and Savior early on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

He was the son of the late Clarence Bennett Braswell and Betty Edwards Braswell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hyacinth Braswell and a son, Randy Braswell and his son-in-law, Jerry Wells.

Warren loved his Lord and his family. He exemplified...

Margaret Futrell Johnson

Margaret Futrell Johnson

Jan 14, 2026

Margaret Starr Futrell Johnson, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born on December 18, 1927, to William Jordan Futrell and Betty Joyner Futrell on the Alex Futrell Farm near Ashley’s Grove Baptist Church in Conway, NC.

Margaret spent her entire life in the Ashley’s Grove community—a place she dearly loved. Affectionately known as “Gaggy” by her...

Stephen Hobson Martin

Stephen Hobson Martin

Jan 11, 2026

Stephen Hobson Martin, 73, of Zebulon passed away on January 11, 2026. He was the son of the late Joseph Howard Martin and Janice Davis Martin.

Steve is a member of the Roanoke Rapids High School class of 1970 and continued his education at Atlantic Christian College with a Bachelor's Degree in History and a Minor in Business Administration. Steve had...

Edgar Russell Outland

Edgar Russell Outland

Jan 1, 2026

Edgar Russell Outland, 82, of Halifax, NC passed away on January 1, 2026 at ECU North Hospital.

He was born in Tarboro on December 13, 1943 to the late Edgar Frances Outland and Dorothy Hall Outland.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Edgar was a retired teacher...

David Lee Willey

David Lee Willey

Jan 1, 2026

David Lee Willey 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

He was the son of the late Edgar Smallwood Willey and Bessie June Walton Willey. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Melinda Willey Hite and was member of Victory Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Leah Willey and their daughter, Daniela Willey.

A graveside...

Eddie Lou West

Eddie Lou West

Jan 1, 2026

Jackson, NC – Mrs. Eddie Lou West, age 95, of Jackson, NC passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her home.

Mrs. West was born on September 24, 1930 in Pierce County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Walter Fleming Hyers and Macie Bell Brunson Hyers. She was also predeceased by her husband, Wayne Holmes West, her son Timothy Scott...

William Cody Hollingsworth

William Cody Hollingsworth

Dec 27, 2025

William Cody Hollingsworth, 28, of Conway, NC passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Cody was an electrician with Farrow and Sons in Jackson. He loved to work on cars, loved people and was the life of the party. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Erma B. and Ernest B. Hollingsworth.

Surviving are his mother, Kristy Hollingsworth and his...

Vicki Davis Exum

Vicki Davis Exum

Dec 26, 2025

Mrs. Vicki Davis Exum, age 73 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Vicki was born on October 17, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Larry Thomas and Joyce Jernigan Davis. She was predeceased by her father, Larry Thomas Davis.

She is survived by her husband, James William “Jimmy” Exum; her mother, Joyce Davis; her sons, Jamie Exum and...

Virginia "Ginny" Butler Watkins

Virginia "Ginny" Butler Watkins

Dec 23, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Butler Watkins, 76, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late Samuel Roland Butler, Sr. and Cornelia Smith Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Stradley Watkins, III.

Ginny was a 1967 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and also...

Juanita Harrison Lambert

Juanita Harrison Lambert

Dec 18, 2025

Juanita Harrison Lambert, age 86, was called home by the Lord on December 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Her life was a beautiful testimony of love, faith, and strength. 

She was born on August 6, 1939 in Roanoke Rapids to the late William "Bud" Warrick Harrison and Louise Elizabeth (Liverman) Harrison. 

A devoted mother, Juanita poured her heart into her...

James "Jamie" Robert Brown

James "Jamie" Robert Brown

Dec 15, 2025

James "Jamie" Robert Brown was born on December 4, 1971, and passed away peacefully at the age of 54 on December 15, 2025 with his children by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Robert Brown and Sandra Smith Brown; his grandson, Rylen Scott Brown; and a special uncle, Joe Brown.

Jamie is survived by his son, James...

George Jerome Seuis

George Jerome Seuis

Dec 13, 2025

George Jerome Seuis, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 with his family by his side.

He was the son of the late William Marion and Elizabeth Drewery Seuis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Seuis Plyler, his son, Danny Seuis, great-granddaughter, Addison Hargrave; his sisters, Naomi...

Carolyn P. George

Carolyn P. George

Dec 5, 2025

Carolyn P. George, born on August 9, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, left this world peacefully on December 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by her beloved family. Raised in Gordonsville, Virginia, Carolyn's vibrant spirit and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her.

A passionate individual, Carolyn possessed a deep love for fishing, nurturing her plants, and expressing her creativity...

Patricia Anne Edwards Barnes

Patricia Anne Edwards Barnes

Dec 1, 2025

Patricia Anne Edwards Barnes, 88, of Seaboard, NC passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Henry Dallas Edwards and Dorothy Inez Taylor Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Connie Edwards and her brothers, Thomas Elliott Edwards and Donald Eugene Edwards.

Patricia...

Elsie Crowder Davis

Elsie Crowder Davis

Dec 1, 2025

Elsie Crowder Davis, 88, of Seaboard, NC passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025.

She was a native of Northampton County and was the daughter of the late Melvin B. Crowder and Elma Irene Storey Crowder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thad Thomas Davis, Sr., sister, Gloria Murphy, a brother, Melvin...

William Ray  Turner Sr.

William Ray Turner Sr.

Nov 29, 2025

Como NC- William Turner, 76, fondly known as "Blood or Youngblood", passed away at his home at Leisure Shores on November 29, 2025.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Myrtle and his brother, James, who was killed in action in Vietnam.

He retired from Union Camp where he worked in the...

Phillip Stanley Taylor

Phillip Stanley Taylor

Nov 29, 2025

Phillip Stanley Taylor, 78, of Gaston, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

He was a native of Halifax County and was the son of the late Albert Lee Taylor and Doma Lee Mosley.

Stanley was an outstanding father, grandfather, and was a extraordinary hunter.

He is survived...

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