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Bishop Charlie Parker

Bishop Charlie Parker

Mar 19, 2014

The Life of Bishop Charlie Thomas Parker, 87 Bishop Parker, 87 of 109 Howell Mobile Home Park, Scotland Neck, NC expired Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in his surounded by family.  He was born August 16, 1926 in Northampton County, NC to the late Paul E. and Sarah Allen Parker. He received his education from Northampton County Public Schools.  At an...

Alex Lee Lashley, Jr.

Alex Lee Lashley, Jr.

Mar 9, 2014

The Life of Alex Lee Lashley, Jr., 52 Alex formerly of Northampton County, NC expired Sunday, March 9, 2014 in St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. Mr. Lashley was born on November 1, 1962 to the late Alex Lee Lashley, Sr. and the late Annie Pearl Mitchell. He attended Northampton County Public Schools and later adventured to New York to better...

Lola Mae Turner

Lola Mae Turner

Feb 27, 2014

The Life of Ms. Lola Mae Johnson Turner, 86 Sis. Lola expired Thursday, February 27, 2014 in Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC. She was born October 3, 1927 to the late George and Hattie Spears-Johnson in Halifax County, NC. She attended the public schools in Halifax County, NC. Sis. Lola joined New Jerusalem Holiness Church, Garysburg, NC under...

Lillie Bell Turner

Lillie Bell Turner

Jan 11, 2014

The Life of Mrs. Lillie Bell Turner, 70 Lillie B. Turner, affectionately known as "Sister" was born April 6, 1943 to the late William and Lula Mae Fields in Brunswick County, Virginia. She received her education in Brunswick County, Virginia and Northampton County, North Carolina. At an early age, she confessed faith in Christ and joined Gaston Baptist Church. She...

Melody Sledge

Melody Sledge

Jan 6, 2014

The Life of Miss Melody "Mel" Sledge, 42 Miss Melody Lavonne Sledge, daughter of the late Lucy Jarrell Sledge Powell and David Sledge, was born June 16, 1971 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She received her education through the public schools of Halifax County, NC and graduated from Northwest High School, Littleton, NC in the Class of 1989. At an early...

John Earl Grant

John Earl Grant

Dec 28, 2013

The Life of Mr. John E. Grant, 70 On October 21, 1943, John Earl Grant, a son of the late Etta Kee Grant and Joseph Ernest (Dick) Grant was born. Saturday,December 28, 2013, John claimed his eternal rest. He graduated from Gumberry High School in 1962 and went to serve his country in the United States Army. Following his tour...

Lee A. Sweatt Hardy

Lee A. Sweatt Hardy

Dec 19, 2013

The Life of Ms. Lee A.Sweatt-Hardy, 94 "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" –II Timothy 4: 6-7 Mother Lee Anner Sweatt-Hardy was born on July 25, 1919 in Weldon, North Carolina to the...

Tracie April Land

Tracie April Land

Dec 2, 2013

The Life of Miss Tracie A. Land, 41 Miss Tracie April Land, 41 of 308 Faison Drive, Gaston, NC, was born to the late Martha Ann Mangrum-Land and Willie D. Brown on December 7, 1971. She departed her early life on December 2, 2013 at UNC-Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Tracie was known for her loud laughs, her jokes,...

Emma Sykes Ransom

Emma Sykes Ransom

Nov 13, 2013

The Life of Emma Marjorie Sykes Ransom, 83 It was a cold day outside (37 degrees as a matter of fact) eighty-three years ago, when our grandmother Mary Alice gifted our grandfather George with a warm bundle of joy. Their bundle of joy grew into a sophisticated young lady, who later envolved into a virtuous woman of God. This jewel...

Woodrow "Duke" Wilson Williams

Woodrow "Duke" Wilson Williams

Sep 29, 2013

The Life of Woodrow "Duke" Williams, Sr., 83 Mr. Woodrow W. "Duke" Williams, 83 of 307 Maple Street, Garysburg, NC expired Sunday, September 29, 2013 in his residence. Duke was the son of the late Major & Helen Webb Williams. Born in Northampton County, NC. He was married to the former Teretha Williams and to this union four children were...

Ruth Ella Price Robinson

Ruth Ella Price Robinson

Sep 16, 2013

The Life of Ruth Ella Price Robinson, 85 Ruth Ella Price Robinson, affectionately known as mother, grandmother and great grandmother. You have fought a good fight; you have finished your course; enter now into the joys of the Lord. She returned to her Heavenly Father on September 16, 2013 quietly in her home. Although the mortal heart has ceased to...

Edward Glenn Miller, Sr.

Edward Glenn Miller, Sr.

Sep 1, 2013

The Life of Edward Glenn Miller, Sr., 66 Edward Glenn Miller, Sr., was the first born child of the late Jerlen Martha Ingram Miller and the late Houston Miller. He came into this world as a big bundle of joy and a bright shining star on December 10, 1946 in Halifax County, NC and then taken to the hospital in...

Ulysses Cornelius Kee, 80

Ulysses Cornelius Kee, 80

Aug 27, 2013

The Life of Bro. Ulysses Cornelius Kee, 80 From this world of pain and sorrow. To the land of peace and rest God has taken our dear loved one, where he'll find eternal rest. God knew he was suffering, and the hills were hard to climb. So he gently closed his weary eyelids, and whispered, "Peace Be Thine." This is...

Clarence Rawls

Clarence Rawls

Jun 27, 2013

The Life of Mr. Clarence Rawls, Jr., 68 Funeral arrangements for Mr. Clarence Rawls, Jr., 68, of 582 Burgywn Road, Jackson, NC., who died June 27, 2013 at Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC are as follows. Funeral will be held Friday, July 5, 2013 at 1:00 In The Afternoon at Roanoke Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Jackson, NC. Minister...

Ethel Finch Smith

Ethel Finch Smith

Jun 7, 2013

The Life of Ethel Smith, 63 Ms. Ethel Smith, 63 of Building Five, 1-C, Brookridge Apartments, Emporia, VA,expired Friday, June 7, 2013 in her residence in Emporia, VA. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 15, 2013, 1:00 In The Afternoon at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 154 Westward Rd., Freeman, VA. Rev. Phillip Williams will be officiating. Rev. Kenneth...

William Thomas Boone, Jr.

William Thomas Boone, Jr.

Jun 5, 2013

The Life of William Thomas Boone, Jr.,74 Mr. William Thomas Boone died at his residence on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Mr. Boone served in the United States Army. While in the Army he attended the U.S. Army Engineering School, Fort Belvoir, VA and was later given an Honorable Discharge. Left to carry his legacy are: A devoted wife of 56-years:...

Louise James Moody Moore

Louise James Moody Moore

May 28, 2013

The Life of Mother Louise James Moody Moore, 101 Lousie James Moody Moore, the daughter of the late James and Rosa Moody was born on January 10, 1912 in Northampton County, North Carolina. She received her education through the public schools of Northampton County. At an early age, she confessed Christ and received Him as her personal Savior and joined...

Isabelle H. Dickens

Isabelle H. Dickens

Mar 17, 2013

The Life of Mrs. Isabelle H. Dickens, 91 Mrs. Isabelle H. Dickens, age 91, departed this earthly life to begin her eternal walk with God at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids, NC on March 17, 2013. On May 19, 1921, she was the eldest of five children born to Mr. Zanoah N. Hicks, and Mrs. Lillian T. Hicks...

Willie Speed

Willie Speed

Mar 5, 2013

The Life of Mr. Willie Speed, 83 Mr. Willie Speed, 83 of Weldon but formerly of Halifax, NC, and the beloved husband of Dorthy Daniels-Speed of 64-years-expired Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC. Willie was born December 10, 1929 in Enfield, NC to the late Joe and Mable Whitaker-Speed. Those preceded him in death...

Lawrence Lee

Lawrence Lee

Mar 4, 2013

The Life of Mr. Lawrence Lee,79 Trustee Lawrence C. Lee, son of the late Patrick and Fannie Garner Lee, was born June 5, 1933 in Northampton County, NC. He departed his earthly life on Monday, March 4, 2013 at Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC. His formal education was obtained through the Public Schools of Northampton County. At an...

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