Elizabeth Ann 'Beth' Gibson

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Gibson, “Beth,” 45, on April 30, 2026. Beth was born in DeKalb...

Michael Wayne Finch

Michael Wayne Finch, 38, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Carteret County. He was born in Halifax County February 18, 1988, to Judy...

Eula Mae Stephenson Cutler

Eula Mae Stephenson Cutler, 74, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home. Eula was born October 16, 1951, in...

Nicholas Paul Denton

Nicholas Paul Denton, 13, gained his angel wings and passed away May 7, 2026. He was born December 27, 2012. He is preceded in death by...

Lois Dean Smith Wollett

Loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend, Lois Dean Smith Wollett, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on May 2, 2026. Dean was...

Obituaries

Shirley Pearson

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Surrounded by family and friends, died September 17, 2018 at Beason Place in Greensboro, N.C.
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Elma Ernestine "Tina" Ross Griffin

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Wakefield VA - died peacefully on September 27, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. C.W. “Jack” Griffin Sr.; her parents, Elmer E. Ross and Hattie Borrell Ross; two sisters, Irma Molloy, Margie Hicks, and a brother, J.D. Ross. She is survived by her brother, Wallace Edwards; two sons, Clarence Wayne Griffin, Jr. and his wife, Susan Reagan Griffin, and Ross Laine Griffin and his wife, Heather Hill Griffin; four grandchildren, Reagan Griffin, Whitney Griffin, Alexis Watkins and Allie Watkins.
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William Douglas Weaver

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Tarboro, North Carolina, William Weaver, age 78, passed away on December 2, 2018. He was born December 10, 1939 in Norfolk, VA to the late Johnny Weaver and Mary Porter.
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Betty Lou Gilliam High

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It is with deep sadness that we announce Betty Lou Gilliam High, 90, stepped over the earthly threshold and entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with her family by her side. Betty...

John 'J.C.' Carter

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John J.C. Carter, 92 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at ECU North surrounded by family on Sunday April 26, 2026. He was born on February 21, 1934, in Colquitt County,...

Dennis Wayne Crawford

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Dennis Wayne Crawford, 67, of Seaboard passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at ECU Health North Hospital. Mr. Crawford was born in Norfolk, VA on July 17, 1958, the son of the late Helen Wells and...

James Carroll 'JC' Barnwell

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of JC Barnwell, 88, who passed his final weigh station on Monday, April 27, 2026. JC was born on May 7, 1937, in Warrior, Alabama to the late...

Thomas Wray Kidd

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Thomas Wray Kidd, 82, peacefully left this earth on Thursday, April 23, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away at home, per his wishes, with his loving wife, Dianne Shearin Kidd...

Kenneth 'Fuzzy' Lee Conner

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Kenneth “Fuzzy” Lee Conner, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his home. Mr. Conner was born in Halifax County on November 1, 1954. He was preceded in death by his...

Karen Jean Patteson Lassiter

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Karen Jean Patteson Lassiter, 67 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Signature Healthcare and Rehab on Monday April 20, 2026. Karen was born on February 2, 1959, in...

Fannie Loretta Stone Tompkins

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Fannie Loretta Stone Tompkins, 90, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Signature Healthcare. She was originally from Gaston, NC and moved to Panama after her marriage to join...

Marcus Graham Roberson

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Marcus Graham Roberson, 56, of Darlington, NC went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Graham Hope Roberson and his son, Joshua Hunter Roberson. He is...

Charles Julian Vaughan II

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Charles Julian Vaughan II was born on October 16, 1939 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to John Southgate Vaughan and Hannah Bailey Heptinstall of Woodland, NC. Graduating from the local...

Teresa Lynne Carter

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Teresa Lynne Carter, 67, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her home. Teresa was born September 5, 1958, in Halifax County. Teresa was a loving mother and Maw Maw. Her...

Dorothy 'Dot' Eatmon Vick

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Dorothy “Dot” Eatmon Vick, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Dot was born on April 6, 1941 to Frank Eatmon and Bonnie Teague Eatmon. She was...

Alice Lancaster Darlington

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Alice Lancaster Darlington, 79, of Roanoke Rapids passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at her home. Alice was born in Halifax County on July 27, 1946, to the late George R. Lancaster and Ellen...

Clayton Lee Smith Jr.

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Clayton Lee Smith, Jr., lovingly known as Lee, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away on April 11, 2026. Lee was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and...

Gladys Marie Pope Clements

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Gladys Marie Pope Clements, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wray Clements Sr., parents, Eldridge Lee Pope and Virginia Garris Pope,...

Frances Michele Updike

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Frances Michele Updike, 82, went to be with her Lord on April 7, 2026 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her father, Alex Sumsky, her mother, Betty Lewis Sumsky, and her...

Jimmy Gray Blythe

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Jimmy Gray Blythe, 86, of Pendleton, NC passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Leon Elias Blythe and Hattie Verdell Matthews Blythe. He was...

Danielle Shafer

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Danielle Shafer, 44, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was a native of Passaic County, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Deniz Sarnelli and Carol Ann Shafer. She...

Angela Clay Gowen

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If it is true that “for anything to be good, truly good, there must be love in it,” then Angela Clay Gowen was good beyond measure. She was more than good — she was exceptional. She embodied love...

Peggy Ann Barnes Britt

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Peggy Ann Barnes Britt, 92, of Milwaukee, NC passed away peacefully in the night on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1933 in Potecasi, NC to Pollock Tenille Barnes and Annie Rae...