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Henry Banks

Henry Banks

Nov 30, 2016

The Life of Elder Henry Banks, 83 Elder Henry Banks, the youngest son of the late Joseph Banks and Isabel Williams was born on July 12, 1933 in Jackson, North Carolina and departed this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, about 4:24 PM in his home surrounded by his wife and daughter. Henry was a protective, caring and generous husband...

Christine Perry

Christine Perry

Nov 16, 2016

The Life of Christine Perry, 78 It was on the morning of Wednesday, November 16, 2016 around 11:09 AM, that the angel of death came to the residence of CHRISTINE PERRY, 78 of Roanoke Rapids, NC and whispered "Peace Be Thine". Christine Perry was born to the late Elmo & Elizabeth Bolden Betts in Gransville County, North Carolina on February...

Henry Wilson Hardy

Henry Wilson Hardy

Sep 21, 2016

The Life of Mr. Henry Hardy,77 Mr. Henry Wilson Hardy of Garysburg, North Carolina was born on January 16,1939 in Occoneechee Township, Northampton County, North Carolina. He was the first of 12 children born to the late Wilson Henry Hardy and Rebecca Ann Sweat Hardy. He slipped into eternity with his heavenly Father peacefully on September 21, 2016 in his...

Mildred Debro

Mildred Debro

Sep 16, 2016

The Life of Mildred Debro, 88 Mother Mildred Debro, affectionately known as "Bit" was born November 7, 1927, in Northampton County, North Carolina to the late Lula Blowe Debro and William Henry Debro. The youngest of five children, she was preceded in death by her siblings: John, her twin brother, Millard "Bud", Pecolia, and Eugene. Mildred received her formal education...

Wendell Carlton Roberts

Wendell Carlton Roberts

Sep 15, 2016

The Life of Mr. Carlton Roberts, 62 Wendell Carlton Roberts, son of the late James Edward Roberts and Earlean Garner Roberts Delancy was born on January 1, 1953 in Greenville County, Emporia, Virginia. He departed this life on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He received his formal education through the Public School System in...

Lula Bradley Bennett

Lula Bradley Bennett

Aug 22, 2016

The Life of Mrs. Lula Bradley Bennett, 79 Lula Bradley Bennett, 79 of Garysburg, NC, expired Monday, August 22, 2016 around 4:16 AM at Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Lula was born May 18, 1937 to Marion and Helen Bradley in Halifax County, North Carolina and was introduced to Jesus Christ at an early age. Early in...

Richard Ben "Buddy" Cotton

Richard Ben "Buddy" Cotton

Jul 23, 2016

The Life of Mr. Richard Ben Cotton, 78 Richard Ben Cotton, 78 son of the late Ester Cotton and Richard Dawson, was born March 1, 1938 in Greenville County, Virginia. On Saturday night, July 23, 2016 the death angel was sent to Life Care Hospital, Rocky Mount, North Carolina to receive Mr. Richard Ben Cotton, 78 of East 4th Street,...

Joe H. Sessoms, Jr.

Joe H. Sessoms, Jr.

Jul 21, 2016

Mr. Joe H. Sessoms, Jr., 93 Joe Henry Sessoms, Jr. son of the late Joe Henry Sessoms, Sr. and Ida Mady Chambliss Sessoms, was born April 17, 1926 in Isle Of Wight County, Franklin, Virginia. He received his education at Camptown Elementary School. during his younger years he was baptized and joined Piney Grove Baptist Church, Franklin, Virginia. He...

Johnnie Washington

Johnnie Washington

Jul 17, 2016

The Life of Johnnie Washington, 71 Mr. Johnnie Washington, 71 formerly of Northampton County, NC expired Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Family met and had a private memorial at the funeral parlor. Mr. Washington rests in the comfort of Coleman Funeral Home & Staff...Service That Is Distinctive But Not Expensive...Because WE Care...

Roy Lee Taylor

Roy Lee Taylor

Jul 8, 2016

The Life of MR. ROY LEE TAYLOR, 71 ROY LEE TAYLOR, 71, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 8, 2016 in Greater South East Hospital, Washington, DC, while visiting his family in Washington, DC.  Roy was the 6th child of the late Richard and Viola Taylor.  He is predeceased by his Father-In-Law:  Milton Bailey; Mother-In-Law:  Gladys Bailey;...

Kenny Louis Shearin

Kenny Louis Shearin

Jul 3, 2016

The Life of Mr. Kenny Louis Shearin, 60 Mr. Kenny Louis Shearin, 60, was born October 28, 1955 in Halifax County, North Carolina to Lillian Buffaloe-Shearin and the late James Lee Shearin, Sr. Kenny was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the home of his beloved sister, Denise Vauters in Richmond, Virginia. Kenny...

James Cornelius Baker

James Cornelius Baker

May 8, 2016

The Life And Legacy of Mr. James C. Baker, 78 Once again death has come to take our beloved James C. Baker, 78 of Southgate Roanoke, Rapids, NC to be rewarded. Mr. Baker expired Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Signature Healthcare of Roanoke Rapids, NC. He was born of the late Fannie Johnson and Raleigh Baker in Halifax County, NC...

Willie Lee Parker

Willie Lee Parker

May 1, 2016

The Life of Mr. Willie Lee Parker, 85 Willie Lee Parker (affectionately known by family and friends as "Fats"), 85, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 in his home in Washington, DC. Mr. Parker was born to Will Parker and Mary Pierce Parker on November 24, 1930 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Growing up, he had three sisters: Mary...

Kandis Kay Mcbride-Jones

Kandis Kay Mcbride-Jones

Mar 21, 2016

The Life of Miss Kandis Kay McBride-Jones, 19 Death closes one door and opens another...on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Rocky Mount, NC that door was open for KANDIS K. MCBRIDE-JONES, 19 of Littleton, NC. Kandis Kay McBride-Jones was born March 6,1997 to Cindy K. Jones in Newark, Jersey. She later moved to Littleton, North Carolina. Kandis attended Halifax County...

Darrell Branch

Darrell Branch

Mar 17, 2016

The Life of Mr. Darrell Branch, 45 Death knocks at one door, but sometimes open another, this time it was the door for Mr. Darrell Branch, 45 of 303 E. Mulberry Street, Goldsboro, NC. Who expired Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Brian Center, Goldsboro, NC. A viewing will be held Friday, March 25, 2016 at Pentecostal United Holy Church, Goldsboro,...

Frances Gatling Futrell

Frances Gatling Futrell

Mar 16, 2016

The Life of Ms. Frances Gatling-Futrell, 60 Once again the death angel came to Firsthealth Hospice Palliative Care, 251 Campground Road, Pine Hurst, NC to claim Frances Ann Gatling-Futrell, 60 to come and get her heavenly reward on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 around 10:25 PM. Frances was the eighth child born on July 25, 1955 to the late James and...

Stephanie Laquanda Privott

Stephanie Laquanda Privott

Mar 14, 2016

The Life of Stephanie Laquanda Privott, 34 Stephanie Laquanda Privott, affectionately known as "Step" was born on January 25, 1982 in Ahoskie, North Carolina to Shirley Sessoms and Wayne Privott, Sr. She departed this life on Monday, March 14, 2016. Stephanie attended Bertie County Schools. She joined Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Stephanie enjoyed working in...

Verlene Broadnax Lewis

Verlene Broadnax Lewis

Mar 10, 2016

The Life of Mother Verlene Broadnax Lewis,89 God saw the road was getting rough, The hills were hard to climb, He gently closed her weary eyes, And whispered, "Peace Be Thine." On Thursday morning March 10, 2016, approximately 11:33 a.m., Verlene answered God's call to get her reward. Verlene was born May 31, 1926. She was the oldest of seven...

Mary Amos

Mary Amos

Mar 5, 2016

The Portrait of Mary Amos, 90 A Good Woman If I were a painter I would paint a picture of how I remember you. There would be no room for mistakes, I would travel the world to find the perfect colors. Those colors would be used to capture your true beauty. There was a magnificent light that always glowed within...

Linda Webb

Linda Webb

Feb 16, 2016

The Life of Miss Linda Webb, 59 On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, an angelic host was dispatched on assignment as heavenly escorts to pick up one of God's Chosen ones, while she was asleep in her home in Garysburg, NC. Linda the daughter of Virginia Webb and the late Joe Willie Williams was born on September 30, 1956 in Jackson,...

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