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Mallory Scott Barber, 85, entered into the care of the Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The beloved husband of the late...
11/11/2025

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, ...

Carolyn Mims Coburn, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, left this earthly life for an eternal one on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Carolyn w...
11/08/2025

Carolyn Mims Coburn, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, left this earthly life for an eternal one on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Carolyn was born on October 17,1938 in Waycross, Georgia. She was the daughter of Chester and Susie Martin Mims.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband: Franklin Delano Coburn;...

Jean Gaither Wells, 83, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was a native of Halifax County, ...
10/28/2025

Jean Gaither Wells, 83, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.

She was a native of Halifax County, NC and was the daughter of the late George Russell Gaither and Margaret Alma Aycock Gaither. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Levelle Wells, a daughter, ...

Mr. William "Bill" Roland Massey, Jr. of Gaston, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Funeral Services will be h...
10/28/2025

Mr. William "Bill" Roland Massey, Jr. of Gaston, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2PM at Shiloh Methodist Church with Rev. Norma Roberts officiating.

The family will have a private burial at a later date.

William Ronnie Hales, Sr., 84, of Halifax, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2025 surrou...
10/18/2025

William Ronnie Hales, Sr., 84, of Halifax, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 20, 1940 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Ronnie was the son of Nellie Taylor Strickland and the stepson of W. Irving Strickland....

Ann Elizabeth Mizell Spruill, 83 passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025.She was the daughter of the late James F. Mizell...
10/18/2025

Ann Elizabeth Mizell Spruill, 83 passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late James F. Mizell and Eleanor Lawrence. Ann was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Spruill.

Ann's memorial will be cherished by her son, James Spruil of the home and will be held...

Bonnie Harsey White went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1943. She is preceded in ...
10/13/2025

Bonnie Harsey White went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1943. She is preceded in death by her parents Mills and Fannie Lee Harsey, brother Herman Harsey, and husband Tommy.

She is survived by her sons Ken and Jeff (Amanda) and grandchildren Thomas, E...

Bavan Lawrence “Goose” Zornes, 83 of Gaston, NC passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was born in Kitts, Kentucky...
10/10/2025

Bavan Lawrence “Goose” Zornes, 83 of Gaston, NC passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was born in Kitts, Kentucky to the late Horace and Ruth Brown Zornes and was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary, Darleen and brother, Oscar.

“Goose” is survived by his wife, Marie H. Zornes; his ...

Joyce Reid King Wiggins: Roanoke Rapids, NC - October 13, 1942– October 8, 2025Her time was her tithe. A woman of unwave...
10/09/2025

Joyce Reid King Wiggins: Roanoke Rapids, NC - October 13, 1942– October 8, 2025

Her time was her tithe. A woman of unwavering faith. Joyce’s life mirrored the teachings and love of Jesus Christ—walking humbly, loving deeply, and serving others with compassion.

Joyce was a testament o...

Robert “Bob” Coley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2025 in Littleton, North Carolina.Born on Au...
10/01/2025

Robert “Bob” Coley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2025 in Littleton, North Carolina.

Born on August 12, 1949 in Portsmouth, Virginia, Bob lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and quiet strength. He proudly served his country as a Corporal in the Unite...

Charles Vernon Marshall, 54 of Henrico, NC passed away on September 8, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at a later da...
09/17/2025

Charles Vernon Marshall, 54 of Henrico, NC passed away on September 8, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

Nannie Lou Kerns Bounds, 103, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September...
09/11/2025

Nannie Lou Kerns Bounds, 103, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

She was born on January 25, 1922 in Durham, NC to the late Dr. Thomas Cleveland Kerns, Sr. and Nell Elizabeth Curtis Kerns. She was also preceded in death by her ...

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