Ann Hoofnagle
Aug 17, 2026
Ann Hoofnagle, age 89, passed away on August 17, 2026 at Pine Forest Rest Home in Potecasi, NC. She was born in Matoaka, WV on October 11, 1936, daughter of the late Frank and Clara Hall.
She graduated from Matoaka High School and shortly afterwards migrated to Washington, DC to find work. Ann became a telephone operator for C & P...
Margaret Wrenn Giordano
Aug 7, 2026
Margaret Viola Wrenn Giordano, 83, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026.
She was born in Emporia, VA to the late Robert Lee Wrenn and Helen D. Wrenn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tony Giordano, brother, Dwight Wrenn, step-brother, Andrew Wrenn, and brother-in-law, Doug Rinker.
Margaret was a faithful member of Independence Methodist Church and...
Mary Liles Keeter
Aug 4, 2026
Mary Liles Keeter, 88, of Littleton passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
She was born in Norfolk Virginia on July 27, 1938 to the late Alvin and Julia Liles and moved to Aurelian Springs in the 1940’s. She graduated from Aurelian Springs High School in 1956 where she played basketball. She started dating Ronald and on June 23, 1956, they...
Jerry Alfred Benford
Aug 3, 2026
Jerry Alfred Benford, 73, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. He was born on December 2, 1953 in Newport News, VA, the son of the late Ewing “Al” and Margaret Willey Benford. Jerry was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Benford.
Jerry is survived by his cousins, Ralph Willey and wife, Lottie, Carl Willey and wife, Carol, Paul...
David LeRoy Spruill
Jul 29, 2026
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother, David Leroy Spruill.
The angels came to take him to his eternal home on July 29, 2026, an equally sweltering hot day as the day he was born on August 5, 1961.
He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Dorothy Mae Kidd Spruill and Caroll Leroy...
Mary Willmes Purdy
Jul 15, 2026
Mary Willmes Purdy, 96, of Henrico, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her home on Lake Gaston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Captain Harlan Ralph Purdy, USN (retired), her son, Thomas Harlan Purdy, her brothers, Joseph Willmes (Beryle), Harold Willmes (Florence), and Alfred Willmes (Patricia), sisters Anna Leicht (Dick), Alice Willmes, Mildred “Buddy” Cleary (Jack),...
Mary Boulineau
Jul 6, 2026
Mary Boulineau, 85, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina peacefully passed away on July 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Lucille Nicholson; her beloved husband, Charles; daughter, Wendy; and siblings, Freddie and Reggie Nicholson, and Pat Hayes.
Nanny found joy in her relationship with Jesus Christ and being a devoted parishioner of St. John the Baptist...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Garner
Jul 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jacqueline Ann Dursma Garner, who left us on July 4, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on October 19, 1965, Jackie was the daughter of the late James G. Dursma.
Jackie was known for her talents in the arts, from drawings and images, to her music as a...
John Alfred Briggs
Jul 1, 2026
John Alfred Briggs of Enfield, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy built on love, hard work, and an unwavering passion for racing.
John was one of thirteen children born to the late Henry Marriott Briggs and Maude Lassiter Briggs on August 17,...
Susan Draper Coley
Jun 25, 2026
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Susan Draper Coley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us peacefully on June 25, 2026 at the age of 75. She was born on June 13, 1951 in Ahoskie, NC to the late Joseph Hiram Draper, Jr. and Madie Alice Sumner and was also preceded in...
Christine Radford Peedin
Jun 23, 2026
Christine Radford Peedin, 98, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, died June 23, 2026 in New Bern.
Christine was born on December 22, 1927 in Kenly, NC to the late Haley and Lillie Radford. She was a graduate of Kenly High School and East Carolina University. She taught business education at Nashville and Corinth Holders High Schools. Four children and twelve...
Bonnie Wheeler Spradlin
Jun 23, 2026
Bonnie Wheeler Spradlin, 94, of Conway, NC passed away on Tuesday morning, June 23, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late James Henry Wheeler and Ester Collier Wheeler and was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Thomas Spradlin, Sr., a brother, Caron Wheeler and a nephew, Darryl Wheeler.
Bonnie worked in the medical field as an LPN for many...
Martha Gardner Wilson
Jun 21, 2026
Martha Gardner Wilson, 97, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late Alfred William Gardner and Van Oliest Lee Gardner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oak Wilson and siblings, Eloise G. Nelms, Doris G. Gupton, Robert Gardner, and daughter-in-law, Jan Wilson.
Martha was a long-time...
Howard Nathan Gray
Jun 20, 2026
Howard Nathan Gray, 82, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026.
Born in Halifax County, Howard was the son of the late Thomas Jackson Gray and Laura Ellen Shearin Gray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy Gray and Lloyd Gray; his sisters, Elizabeth Jones Brown, Dorothy Lee Moore, Myrtle Whitby, and Laura Ann...
Dianne Shearin Kidd
May 26, 2026
Harvie Dianne Shearin Kidd, 80, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2026 at Atrium Health of High Point. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Thomas Wray Kidd on April 23, 2026.
Dianne was born on December 24, 1945 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to the late James Wallace Shearin and Livvie Modlin Shearin of Roanoke Rapids, NC....
Norma Jean Stevens
May 24, 2026
The world is a quieter place, a less flavorful place without Norma Jean Stevens, 65, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, as she entered her heavenly home on May 24, 2026.
She was born on November 28, 1961 in Tazewell, Virginia to the late Johnny and Nadine Stevens. She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Joe, granddaughter, Bryleigh Na'Shea, her...
Kenneth Carroll Barber
May 19, 2026
Kenneth Carroll Barber, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Kenneth was born on November 27, 1947 in Roanoke Rapids, son of the late James Arthur Barber and Rena Wilkerson Barber. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Barber, Bobby Barber, Frank Barber, and Marvin Barber. He is survived by his brother, Tim Barber of Roanoke Rapids, along...
Katherine Lynne Vick
May 18, 2026
Katherine “Kathy” Lynne Vick, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026 at her home in Conway, NC.
Kathy was born on April 9, 1962 to Tom Vick and Dorothy “Dot” Eatmon Vick. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, her brother-in-law, David Smith, and her special cousin, Ricky Vick.
Kathy was born in Hertford County, but lived most...
Bobby Allen Martin
May 16, 2026
Bobby Allen Martin of Milwaukee, NC passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 12, 1935, he was the youngest of eight children born to the late Bealie Jesse Martin and Madie Allen Martin. He was also preceded in death by his siblings; Cleo Martin White, Bealie Martin, Jr., Janet Martin Hill, Bruce...
Brenda Parker Archer
May 13, 2026
Brenda Parker Archer passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Reston Hospital, Reston, VA. Born on April 28, 1945 in Kelford, NC, Brenda was affectionately known as “Sissy” to her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Alma and Carlisle Parker.
She grew up on a working farm in eastern NC in an area known as “Tobacco...
