Julia Britton
Jun 5, 2026
Born March 10, 1943 passed away peacefully at her home on June 5, 2026. She is survived by her two daughters, Kimberly Ludlam (Mike) and Teresa Haislip (Jeff). A memorial service was held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Thursday June 11, 2026. Friends may sign the onilne register by visiting www.hockdayfs.com. Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service is...
Henry "Runt" Leander Simmons
Jun 30, 2026
Henry “Runt” Leander Simmons, 75 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday June 30, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1950, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia then after attending college he moved to Murfreesboro, North Carolina. Then in 2014 they moved to Roanoke Rapids to be near the grandkids. He was...
Catherine Ann Davis
Jun 27, 2026
Catherine Ann Stephenson Davis, 92, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.
Catherine was born in Johnston County on June 23, 1934, to the late James Valton Stephenson and Mae Gertrude Benson Stephenson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Mason Davis and her sister, Barbara Jean Scoggins.
Catherine loved music, going to the beach,...
David Norman Cook
Jun 24, 2026
David Norman Cook, 74, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at ECU Health North Hospital,
David was born December 28, 1951, in Shiawassee County, Michigan to the late Frank Albert Cook and Vivian Louise Strait. David was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Anne Cook.
David is survived by his children, Eric Cook and his wife Lori...
Clarence Howard Merritt
Jun 24, 2026
Clarence Howard Merritt 84 of Roanoke Rapids passed away at his home June 24, 2026. He was born in Halifax County on March 19, 1942, to the late William Cleveland Merritt and Lacie Mcklinney Merritt. He is also preceded in death by his son James Howard “Jamie” Merritt, his brothers Gordon Lee Merritt and William “Bill” Cleveland Merritt.
After graduating high...
McCoy Blair Moore
Jun 21, 2026
McCoy Blair Moore, 69, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, June21, 2026 at ECU Health North.
McCoy was born November 2, 1956, in Halifax County to the late Elec McCoy Moore and Charlotte Hardy Moore. He was also preceded in death by his sister Derisa Aquila Moore,
McCoy is survived by his sisters, Melissa Harris and her husband Thad and Delisha Moore...
Tina Darlene Nelson Lillibridge
Jun 20, 2026
Tina Darlene Nelson Lillibridge, 55 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away on Saturday June 20, 2026, at her home, she was born on January 19, 1971, in Halifax County. She is preceded in death by her parents Haywood and Tonya Nelson, daughter Shellie Nelson and sister Tracy Nelson.
She is survived by her husband James, son Cory Lillibridge (Brandy Ogburn),...
Raymond Allen White
Jun 19, 2026
Raymond Allen White, 80, of Lasker, North Carolina passed away at his home on June 19, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Halifax County. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Allen and Cecil White, brothers Thomas White, Cliff White, sisters Eloise Springmann and Shirley White.
He is survived by his daughters Tammy Lassiter (Paul), Lara White-Farmer...
Karen Nicely Mason
Jun 16, 2026
Karen N. Mason, 64, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, surrounded by her husband and kids at ECU Health Medical Center. Karen is survived by Bryan, her husband; Lee, her son; Amanda, her daughter; Kendall and Wesley Gillam (daughter and son-in-law); Kaya Gillam (granddaughter); Missy and Mark Anderson (cousin and husband); Ciara and Zac Hare...
John William Ruymen
Jun 14, 2026
John William Ruymen, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Mr. Ruymen was born on February 27, 1955 in West Islip, NY, the son of the late Florance and John Ruymen.
Surviving include his wife of 46 years Mary Copeland Ruymen, his nieces Tracy Boseman (Jeff) and Stacey Ezell, his...
Brian Douglas Waugh
Jun 14, 2026
Brian Douglas Waugh, 46 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Brian was born in Nampa, ID on February 13, 1980.
Surviving include his son Dylan Waugh of College Park, MD, his parents Theodore “Jim” and Nancy Waugh, of Roanoke Rapids, his brothers: William “Bill” Waugh of Roanoke Rapids and Benjamin Waugh (Heather) of Littleton, NC, and his niece...
Connie Mae Daniel
Jun 14, 2026
Connie Mae Tippett Daniel, 84, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at ECU North Medical Center surrounded by family.
Connie was born March 20, 1942, in Roanoke Rapids to the late Leslie Mason Tippett and Martha Estelle Allen Tippett. Connie was also preceded in death by her loving husband of forty-five years Cliff Daniel (the love of her...
John Edward Folliard II
Jun 9, 2026
John Edward Folliard II, 57 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away at his home on June 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Maryann Folliard and son Nathan Taylor.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, son John Edward Folliard III, daughter Elise Nicole Folliard, brothers Ryan Folliard (Andrea), Michael Folliard (Angelica), nephew Jacob Folliard...
Raymond John Peszko
Jun 9, 2026
Raymond John Peszko, 74 of Littleton, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in his home at Lake Gaston. Mr. Peszko was born on January 30, 1952 in Superior, WI, the son of the late Darlene and Henry Peszko.
Ray enjoyed Golf, Basketball, and was an avid fisherman. He loved spending time with family and friends on the lake. Over...
Larry Glenn Davis
Jun 7, 2026
Larry Glenn Davis, 58 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday June 7, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1968, in Halifax County. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Donald Davis Sr. and Gloria Davis, brothers Walter Mooney, Gary Davis, sisters Arlene Martin, Tammy Mooney and Kathy Mooney.
He...
April Megan Suggs Johnson
Jun 5, 2026
April Megan Suggs Johnson, 47 of Halifax, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday June 5, 2026. She was born in Halifax County on December 15, 1978. April was preceded in death by her father Michael Suggs and her grandparents Buck and Helen Suggs, Oris and Anne Edmondson.
She is survived by her mother Kay...
Frances Ann Rook Vincent
Jun 5, 2026
Frances Ann Rook Vincent, 75 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday June 5, 2026. Frances was born August 27, 1950, in Halifax County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband George “Boogie” Vincent and her parents Belton Edward Rook and Annie Maude Ellis Shaw.
She is survived by her...
Robert "Jack" Eugene Joyner
Jun 4, 2026
Robert was born on March 22, 1937, in Halifax County to the late Robert Washington Joyner and Hattie Barnes Joyner. He was preceded in death by his brother, Al Joyner.
Robert was known by many as "Jack" but he was most famously known as "Neighbor". He called everyone "Neighbor" and never met a stranger. He was selfless, kind, honest and loyal,...
Harvey Loy Dickens
Jun 1, 2026
Harvey Loy Dickens, 88, of Littleton passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Autumn Care of Nash.
Harvey was born September 27, 1937in Halifax County to the late Rufus and Alice Dickens Dickens. Harvey was loving, kind, even tempered, honest and never complained. He loved all sports and played all sports, good athlete. Harvey liked the Redskins, Dodgers and Dale Earnhardt...
John Nelson Allen
May 26, 2026
John Nelson Allen, 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2026, at his home.
Nelson was born May 26, 1955, in Halifax County to the late John David Allen and Erlene Gums Allen. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Allen and his sister, Bonita Allen.
Nelson is survived by his wife Cathy Allen of the home;...
