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Pecolia Gorham Harrison
Jul 9, 2011
The Life of Mrs. Minnie Pecolia Gorham-Harrison, 83. A devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, Mrs. Minnie Pecolia Gorham-Harrison, 83 peacefully expired from this earthly life Saturday, July 9, 2011 in Retreat Doctors Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. Pecolia was born the daughter of the late Walter and Rosa Carey Gorham on Seoptember 20, 1927 in Northampton County, NC. Pecolia...
Shirley Long Stone
Jun 14, 2011
The Life of Mrs. Shirley Long-Stone, 67 A devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, MRS. SHIRLEY LONG-STONE, 67 peacefully expired from this earthly life Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC. Shirley ws born May 15, 1943 in Northampton County, NC to the late Ned and Mary Edmond Long. Shirley received her education...
Lucille "Ceil" Pierce King
Jun 12, 2011
The Life of Mrs. Lucille "Ceil" Pierce King, 60 This is to certify that Lucille Pierce King, 60, was born on February 5, 1951 in Halifax County, NC, when she became one of eleven children born to the parentage of the late William Jasper and Betsy Wade Pierce. Lucille departed this earthly life Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Halifax Regional...
Minister Alverta Knight
May 1, 2011
The Life of Minister Alverta Knight, 81 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." A devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Minister Alverta Knight, 81 was born November 19, 1929 in Halifax County, NC to the late Betty P. Harvey and the late James Edmonds and peacefully expired to the land where...
Viola Threatt Williams
Mar 26, 2011
The Life of Mrs. Viola Alma Threatt Williams, 86 Mrs. Viola Alma Threatt Williams was born on Feb. 6, 1925 in Northampton County to the late John Early and Sally Mae Threatt, and departed this life on Saturday morning, March 26, 2011 at her home. She ws 86 years old, and the youngest of eleven children. At an early age,...
Mary Patricia Joann Wiggs
Mar 2, 2011
The Life of Mary Patricia Joann Wiggs, 31 Mary Patricia Joann Wiggs, 31 of 314 Madison St., Roanoke Rapids, NC departed this earthly life, Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC. She was born March 13, 1979 in Halifax County, NC to the late Joseph Wiggs and Kathy Bowles. Mary attended Halifax County School System...
Sandra Bennett Marshall, 51
Jan 25, 2011
The Life of Sandra Bennett Marshall, 51 Sandra Delorise Bennett-Marshall was born onOctober 26, 1959 to Sam and Lula Bennett in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Very early in life Sandra was introduced to Jesus Christ. She was a member of the Shearin's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and served in various ministries. Later she united with the Community Missionary Baptist Church in...
Zora Babel Hunt
Jan 14, 2011
The Life of Zora P. Hunt, 81 Zora formerly of Garysburg, NC but resided in New Bern, NC his later years was born in Northampton County, NC to the late Gracie Cain Hunt. He died Thursday, January 14, 2011 in Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, NC. He was a Wood Grader for Coastal Lumber Mill for many years. He...
Joseph Chapman Gross, Iii
Jan 5, 2011
The Life of Joseph "JoJo" C. Gross, III Mr. Joseph C. Gross, III, 42 of 1725 Newland Rd., Charlotte, NC but formerly of Weldon, NC departed this life Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at his residence in Charlotte, NC. He was born May 23, 1968 in East Orange, NJ. He received his education and graduated from Weldon High School. He continued...
Mary Perkins Kee
Dec 28, 2010
The Life of Mary Perkins-Kee Mary P. Kee of Garysburg, NC, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 8:26 p.m. at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids, NC. On September 11, 1932 an angel, Mary Perkins was born to the late Plimber and Vater Perkins...
Thomas Ashley Tillery
Dec 16, 2010
The Life of Mr. Thomas A. Tillery,84. Mr. Tillery was born January 17, 1926 in Halifax County, NC to the late John & Martha Jane Edmonds Tillery. He worked as a laborer for the J.P. Stevens Towel Mill, Roanoke Rapids, NC for many years until retirement. He was married to the late Mother Annie Tillery. He leaves to cherish his...
Eugene "Popcorn" Pierce, Sr.
Dec 15, 2010
The Life of Eugene Pierce, Sr. Mr. Pierce leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife-Andrea Fowler-Pierce of the home, two children: Jeannine and Eugene Jr., four grandsons, two sisters: Minnie Ann Smith and husband Joe of Garysburg, and Dollie Pierce of Washington DC and one brother: Jessie Pierce of Garysburg, NC and many other In-Laws, relatives, cousins and friends....
Maxine Faison Hawkins
Dec 1, 2010
The Life of Maxine Faison-Hawkins Graveside Services for Mrs. Maxine Faison-Hawkins, 92 a Halifax County native of the Enfield and Aurelian Springs Areas. She resided at 58 Joynes Rd., Hampton, VA, who died 12-1-2010 in the residence of her grandson Mark Ivey. Maxine Faison Hawkins of Hampton, Virgina was born to the late Judge and Dora Faison on January 7,...
Thomas A. Davis, 83
Nov 5, 2010
The life of Mr. Thomas Ashby Davis, 83 Mr. Thomas A. Davis, 83 of 142 Stonewall Dr., Roanoke Rapids, NC who died Friday, November 5, 2010 in his residence. He was the son of the late Tom & Eliza Hawkins-Davis born June 2, 1927 in Halifax County, NC and drove trucks most of his life. His survivors includes: a loving...
Jeffery Washington
Nov 4, 2010
The Life of Jeffery Washington Mr. Jeffery Washington, 44, of 500 Atherton St., Jackson, NC, died Thursday , Nov. 4, 2010, at Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC. Jeffery our husband, father, uncle, brother, friend and hero was the son of the late Rebecca Washington and Louis Ponton was born November 17, 1966 in Northampton County, NC, where he...
Linwood Ingram
Oct 28, 2010
The Life of Linwood Ingram, 67 The survivors of Mr. Linwood Ingram includes; three sisters: Blanch Wade, Emporia, Va, Gladys Butcher, Brooklyn, Ny, Shirley Ingram-Dargan, Brooklyn, NY; three brothers: William Ingram, Brooklyn, NY, Arthur Ingram, Baltimore, MD, and Jerry Ingram, Mebane, NC, and a host of nieces and nephews (great as well), other relatives, cousins and long life friends in...
Wilson "Duck" Chamber
Oct 16, 2010
The Life of Wilson "Duck" Chamber Funeral arrangements for Mr. Chamber who died Sat. in Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC. Wilson Chamber was on of 10 children born December 4, 1928 in Northampton Co., NC to the late Charlie & Julie Shearin Chambers. He worked with Weldon Roofing Company for many years until his retirement. Wilson was educated...
Taylor Tillery, Jr.
Sep 25, 2010
The Life Mr. Taylor Tillery, 80 Funeral arrangements for Mr. Taylor Tillery,80 of 511 Barrow Mill Road, Jackson, NC who died Saturday, September 25, 2010 in Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC. Taylor Tillery, Jr. was born October 23, 1929 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late Sylvia Tillery. Predeceased in death his sister: Florence Tillery. Taylor...
Tanya Williams Lane
Sep 5, 2010
The Life of Tanya Williams-Lane, 38 Our loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and loving person has gone on before us, The Lord has answered her prayer, Rejoicing in heaven with angels above, Dear Father we hope to meet you there. On the evening of September 5th 2010 God called Tanya home to his place of eternal rest. Tanya was...
Tanya Williams Lane
Sep 5, 2010
The Life of Tanya Williams-Lane, 38 Our loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and loving person has gone on before us, The Lord has answered her prayer, Rejoicing in Heaven with angels above, Dear Father we hope to meet you there. On the evening of September 5th 2010 God called Tanya home to his place of eternal rest. Tanya was...
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