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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Sarah Cooper Wheeler
Nov 27, 2025
Sarah Cooper Wheeler, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a pillar of faith within her community, completed her earthly journey on November 27, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on June 27, 1933 in Bracy, Virginia to Robert E. Hatchel and Sallie Tanner Hatchel, Sarah lived a life characterized by love, devotion, and service to those around her....
Mary Frances Love
Nov 24, 2025
Mary Frances Love, 53, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025.
She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late Raymond Cecil and Willa Clark Love. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, David Beam.
Mary has worked with the...
Sadie Carol Ward
Nov 24, 2025
Sadie Carol Etheridge Ward, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on November 24, 2025. Sadie Carol was born in Whitakers, NC to Claude Etheridge and Grizzelle Baldwin Etheridge.
Sadie Carol spent her childhood on the family farm alongside her older sisters and enjoyed visits from her favorite cousin, Betsy Butler of Colonial Heights, VA. She met...
Charles Joel Stephenson
Nov 22, 2025
Charles Joel Stephenson, a cherished pillar of the Seaboard community and a man of deep faith and enduring love for his family, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, in Greenville, NC. Born on June 8, 1935 in Seaboard, NC, Charles's life was a testament to the values of hard work, dedication, and the importance of family.
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Joyce Evelyn Joyner Hurst
Nov 20, 2025
Joyce Evelyn Joyner Hurst, 93, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025.
Joyce was born on April 16, 1932 and was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Ruth Joyner and her daughter, Peggy Jenkins. She is survived by her children, Alvin Moss (Sandy) of Franklinton, NC; Stancil Moss (Sylvia "Bug") of...
Mallory Scott Barber
Nov 9, 2025
Mallory Scott Barber, 85, entered into the care of the Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The beloved husband of the late Peggy V. Barber, Scott was a man of deep faith and generous spirit who loved his family, church, and friends wholeheartedly. His kindness and compassion touched all who knew him, leaving a lasting legacy of love and...
Carolyn Mims Coburn
Nov 7, 2025
Carolyn Mims Coburn, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, left this earthly life for an eternal one on Friday, November 7, 2025. Carolyn was born on October 17, 1938 in Waycross, Georgia. She was the daughter of Chester and Susie Martin Mims.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Delano Coburn; parents, Chester and Susie Mims; five...
William "Bill" Roland Massey, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
William Roland "Bill" Massey, Jr. passed away at his home on October 28, 2025. Bill was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on April 8, 1950. He was proceeded in death by his father William Roland Massey, Sr. his mother Laura Camp Massey, and a special Aunt Lillian Camp Moody. Bill is survived by his loving wife Rose Willey...
