Anthony Michael Milone, Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Anthony Michael Milone, Jr., 68, of Gaston, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Anthony was born on November 25, 1957, in Hampton, Virginia, the son of the late Sondra Yvonne Fulghum and Anthony Michael Milone, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Stuck, his sister, Victoria Miller, and by Ernest Lee “Pee Wee” Fulghum, Jr., the...
Ernestine Jordan Jenkins
Sep 25, 2026
Ernestine Jordan Jenkins, 93, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, September 25, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived.
Mrs. Jenkins was born on February 8, 1933, in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Lucy Jones Jordan and Larry Jordan. She was the beloved wife of the...
Keith Glenn Jenkins
Sep 22, 2026
Keith "Pumpkin" Glenn Jenkins, 75, of Littleton, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Keith was born on March 31, 1951, in Roanoke Rapids. He was preceded in death by his father Charlie Cronbile Jenkins, brother, Larry Jenkins, and his sister, Patty Mullis.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Patricia Strickland Jenkins;...
Lelia "Yvonne" Ellis Wilhelm
Sep 15, 2026
Lelia “Yvonne” Ellis Wilhelm, 80, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC with her loving children by her side.
Ms. Wilhelm was born on April 10, 1946, in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Pearl Malone Ellis and Willie Charles Ellis. She was also preceded in death by her lifelong...
Jo Anne Daniels
Sep 14, 2026
An adored wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and dear friend, Jo Anne Perkinson Daniels passed away early Monday morning, September 14th, at the Duke Cancer Center with her husband and children by her side. She left us all far too soon.
Jo Anne was born in Roanoke Rapids on April 22, 1951, the third child and only daughter of Jack and...
Doris Pepper Duff
Sep 13, 2026
Doris Pepper Duff, 78, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her home.
Doris was born April 17, 1948, in Prince George County, Virginia to the late Donald Vaughan and Susie West Carter. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis Vaughan and Bubba Carter.
Doris was employed with First Citizens Bank for a number of years...
Sheila Carol Mulder
Sep 6, 2026
Sheila Carol Mulder, 78, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at ECU North Hospital.
Carol was born on March 6, 1948, in Logan, West Virginia, to the late Myrtle “Toni” Faye Brown and Lee Trinkle Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Sunday Mulder; her younger sister, Wilmas Sharon Wells; and...
Steve Kent Taylor
Sep 5, 2026
Steve Kent Taylor, 84, of Roanoke Rapids, went to his heavenly home peacefully in the comfort of his earthly home, surrounded by his wife of 51 years, Millie, and his four children, on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Mr. Taylor was born on October 27, 1941, to the late Beatty Keeter and Raleigh “Tom” L. Taylor. Steve was a 1960 graduate of...
Pauline T. Smith
Sep 5, 2026
Pauline Thortis Smith, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Smith was born on May 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Lucy Goodman and Willie Thortis and the widow of the late Acey Thomas Smith. Pauline was a member of Weavers Chapel Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in the church, her family,...
Jerry David Thomas
Sep 3, 2026
Jerry David Thomas, 80, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Mr. Thomas was born in Halifax County on July 6, 1946, the son of the late Mattie Lucille Johnson and Elwood Jasper Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald E. Thomas, and his sister, Joyce Mooney Hobbs.
Jerry proudly served his country in...
Toni Collier Saunders
Aug 31, 2026
Toni Collier Saunders, 72, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 in ECU Medical Center in Greenville. Mrs. Saunders was born on October 21, 1953, in Petersburg, VA, the daughter of the late Hazel Barnes and William “Bill” Collier. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Michale Ann Lancaster and Lorenda Wright and her grandchild...
Anthony Fredrick Dagnelli, Jr.
Aug 30, 2026
Anthony Fredrick Dagnelli, Jr., 72, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Anthony was born on February 13, 1954, the son of the late Vincenza Delores Borreggine and Anthony Fredrick Dagnelli, Sr. He was also preceded in death by Vincent Dagnelli.
Those left to cherish his memory include his companion, Genesa “Ginger” Smith;...
Merri Melodi Love
Aug 29, 2026
Merri Melodi Love, age 44, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Melodi was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia “Ginger" Tucker, and her grandparents, J.W. Love and Eva Allen Love.
She is survived by her daughter, Killian "Alease" Love; her son, Pedro "Jayden" Palacios; her father, Jay Winfred Love; her sisters, Christie Keeter (Robbie) and Lacey...
Lourdes Sabey Wilson
Aug 25, 2026
Lourdes Sabey Wilson, 82, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in her home. Mrs. Wilson was born on February 28, 1944 in Honolulu, HI, the daughter of the late Lucinda Aldueso and John Yonting Sabey, and was the widow of the late Marvin “Marty” Edward Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her brother Patrick...
Debbie Hale Allen
Aug 23, 2026
Debra “Debbie” Hale Allen, 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Duke Regional Hospital. Mrs. Allen was born on June 24, 1955, in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Jeanette Faison and Lewis “Puddin” Earl Hale. She is also preceded in death by her siblings David Hale and Pamela Meadows.
Debbie loved her family, she...
Martha Allen Myrick
Aug 23, 2026
Arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Joseph "Joe" Thomas Taylor, II
Aug 17, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Thomas Taylor, II, 61, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 in his home. Mr. Taylor was born on August 7, 1965 in Halifax County, the son of Vivian Jordan and the late Joseph Thomas Taylor, Sr.
Joe was a member of South Rosemary Baptist Church.
Surviving include his mother Vivian Jordan Dickens (Wilbert), his wife Theresa...
Glynn Barbour
Aug 15, 2026
Glynn Ross Sorie Barbour, 81, of Roanoke Rapids, better known as “Gagie,” passed away on Saturday August 15, 2026.
Mrs. Barbour was born on January 19, 1945, the daughter of the late Haley Ross, Jr. and Louise Moss Ross, and was the widow of the late William Barbour. She was also preceded in death by the father of her girls, Hubert...
Lois Marie Henley Boyd
Aug 15, 2026
Lois Marie Henley Boyd, 89 formally of Gaston, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at ECU Medical Center on Saturday August 15, 2026. Lois was born on April 28, 1937, in Franklin County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years Dexter A. Boyd Sr., parents Tommie and Lucy Henley, brothers Tommie Henley...
Janice Whitby Chandler
Aug 5, 2026
Janice Whitby Chandler, 72, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in ECU Health Medical Center. Mrs. Chandler was born on September 6, 1953 in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Paul Norman Whitby and Nellie Lou Henry. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Earl Whitby and Joe Whitby.
Surviving include her husband John...
