She was longtime, faithful member of Kelford Baptist Church where she had served as church secretary. She was a retired seamstress and was known for her sewing and her love of cooking.
She is survived by her children, Sandy Davidson and his wife Diane of Rocky Mount, NC, Rev. Charles T. Davidson and his wife Susan of Seven Springs, NC, Allen Davidson and his wife Brenda of Tunnell Hill, Georgia and Chester Davidson of Kelford, NC. Seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Her brother, Alvin W. Joyner of Newport News, VA.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the
Kelford Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Spivey officiating. Burial will follow at the Aulander Cemetery, Aulander, NC.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to services.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, in her name, 3739 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27612.
Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC.

Daryl was born in Halifax County, January 19, 1973, to the late Allie Worth Carter and Mary Virginia Dunn Ballero.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved mudding, fishing, racing and cooking out.

Most of all he loved being with his family.

Surviving is his wife, Diane Ballero of the home; daughters, Payge Barham and fiancé, Adam Vernava, Angel Kirkland, Erica Barber, Hailey Barber, Heather Ibell and fiancé, David King, Jr. and Celina Ibell and boyfriend, Sammy Langley, all of Roanoke Rapids; his son, Cody Ballero and fiance, Christina Fowler; brother, A.W. “Junior” Carter, Jr.; sisters, Darlene Kling, Joanie Delbridge, and Hazel Carter, all of Roanoke Rapids and his cousin who was like a brother, Mark Frazier of Clayton. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 6-8 pm.

The family will have a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Daryl Ballero Remembrance Fund, 507 HWY 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com

He was a faithful member of Bear Swamp Baptist Church and retired as a plant manager at J.P. Stevens after 30 years of service.

He served his Country in the United States Air Force.

Besides his parents George was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Patsy Ward Warren. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Claude Jr., Alton and Albert Warren, his sister Francis Warren, brother in law Nathan Gay and sisters in laws Sarah and Martha Warren.

George will be remembered for his enduring faith, his dedication to Christ's church and his love and devotion to his family.

George is survived his daughter Charlotte Lewis and her husband Dick, of Morehead City; sons, Steve Warren and his wife Ellen, of Rocky Mount, and Tim Warren and his wife Sarah, of Raleigh; six grandchildren, Corey Lewis and his wife Sarah, Ward Warren and his wife Emily, Allison Hodges and her husband Chris, Reid Warren, Garrett Warren and Erin Warren; five great grandchildren; sister Faye Gay of Clinton; special niece Diane Warren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend ,Virginia Lynch.

The family would like to thank the staff of Nash Day Hospital for the wonderful care that they gave to George these past five years. Your love and attention will be something that will always be remembered and something that we are eternally grateful for.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 Tuesday, May 3rd at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, which is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at Bear Swamp Baptist Church, with Rev. Howard Guidry officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Masonic rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made to Bear Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery fund 31736 Hwy 561 Littleton, NC 27850.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

She was the Valedictorian of her High School Class at Aurelian Springs High School.

On July 30, 1954, she married Arnold Gene Cobb, Sr. of Halifax.

Vocationally, she worked as a retail clerk, teacher’s aide, Assistant Tax Collector and Assistant in the Register of Deeds Office of Halifax County.

She enjoyed the beach and history. She served her Lord, Jesus Christ through the United Methodist Church at Hawkins Chapel Church in every possible local church leadership area while playing piano and organ for decades. She was a past District President of the former Rocky Mount District United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy.

The most important part of her life was her family and this was especially evident at Christmas time. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and a brother, James Donald Pittard.

She was the most wonderful mother and is survived by two sons: Rev. Dr. A. Gene Cobb, Jr., and wife Brenda of Sanford, NC; Steven Maddrey Cobb and wife Franki of Tarboro, NC; Laura Ellen Cobb Faulkner and husband Perry of Nashville, NC; a sister-in-law Mary Lee White Pittard; a brother, Douglas Wayne Pittard and wife Linda of Littleton, NC; a sister Jacqueline Marie Pittard Norman and husband George of Wilson, NC; four grandchildren John M. Cobb of Charleston SC, Stephanie Cobb of Tarboro NC, Brittany and Johnson Faulkner of Nashville, NC; nine nieces; six nephews and many friends.

A celebration of her life will be held at Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church on Wednesday May 4 at 11:00 a.m. with interment in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the Hockaday Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids on Tuesday May 3 from 7:00 until 8:30 and at the family home during other times.

Memorial contributions may be made to Joyce Pittard Cobb Memorial Fund at Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church, 6955 Highway 48, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

Linda, a native of Halifax County, was the daughter of the late, Godwin Thomas and Elma Smith Lane.

Linda was a hair dresser for forty years.

She is survived by her husband George, two step sons, William Lewis of Montgomery, Ricky Lewis and his wife, Pat of Wales, Maine; her brother Al Lane and his wife, Gail of Roanoke Rapids; two nephews Robbie Lane and his wife, Tammy of Raleigh and Ryan Lane and his wife Jane of Monterey, CA; four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; a great niece and nephew.

A graveside service will be held Sunday May 8, 2016 at 2 P.M. in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

The family will receive friends Saturday May 7, 2016 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.

Marshall loved his family and fishing. He was helpful and kind to people and he never met a stranger. He was very funny and would keep you laughing.

He is survived by his son: Billy Balmer of Roanoke Rapids; his granddaughter: Malaina Clark; his brothers: Dennis Balmer and his wife Wendy of Gaston and Earl Balmer and his wife Mary of Emporia, VA; his sisters: Betty Ogburn and her husband Johnny of Emporia, VA, Virgie Thacker and her husband James of Roanoke Rapids, Alice Deane and her husband Ed of Ruckersville, VA and Marie Melvin and her husband Marvin of Roanoke Rapids.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 9, 2016 at Cedarwood Cemetery with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service and other times at 306 Huey Street, Gaston.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Jim Charles Norris, daughters, Amy Roberta Morgan, Dianne M. Richardson, and grandson, Tony Moore; sisters, Alice Louise Pruden and Mary “Peg” Mobley; brothers, Alvis Sidney Matthews and William Hardy Matthews.

She is survived by her daughters, Judy M. Sullivan, Nancy M. Gums (Bobby) and Susan M. Cook (Wayne); grandchildren, Fern Moore, Angel Gray (Jimmy), Marco Sullivan, Bryan Rodwell (Stacey) and Krystal Elliott (Jamie) and great- grandchildren, Andrea Porch, Chassie Porch, Cierra Medlin, Sydney Rodwell, Morgan Elliott and Holly Moore.

She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family pets, most of all, she loved her Lord, as her constant prayers in the last months were of her desire to be with him. She is finally home and the celebration has begun.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday, May 13, 2016, at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service in Roanoke Rapids, which is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016, in the chapel at Hockaday at 11:00 am with Rev. Jerry Waters officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids. The family would like to thank the staff at Halifax Regional Medical Center, Liberty Commons and Atlas Medical Transport for their love and care during the last months of her life.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com

Thomas was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a loving and dedicated husband and father. He loved hunting and fishing. Thomas spent a lot of time working with kids and he never gave up as his health worsened.

He was survived by his wife: Susan McLaughlin; his daughters: Patience McLaughlin, Sheida McLaughlin and Heaven McLaughlin all of the home; his son Thomas McLaughlin, Jr. of Hertford, NC; his step-son: Sean Chambers of Virginia Beach, VA; his half-brother: Douglas Spence and his wife Aubrey of Elizabeth City; his sisters: Violet Sheldon and her husband Larry of Hertford, Rose Perry and her husband David of Roanoke Rapids, Mechelle Otten and her husband Tommy of Pleasant Hill; his uncle: Robert McLaughlin and his wife Margaret of Roanoke Rapids; a special adopted daughter: Taylor Mitchell; special cousin: Mary Campbell Conner and two loving companions: Butterball and Snowflake.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 16, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Thomas McLaughlin Memorial Fund, c/o Calvary Baptist Church, 1405 Bolling Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com

She was born on April 19, 1924 in Tarboro, NC, to the late Willard Nash and Lula Monroe Lee.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Palmer “Bubba” Mitchell, Sr., her son, Edward Palmer “Lucky” Mitchell, Jr., her brother, Roland Lee, and her sister, Mattie Wagner.

Maybelle loved her family and really enjoyed flowers and crocheting.

She is survived by her children, Victor Randolph (Randy) Mitchell and his wife, Kathy of Roanoke Rapids, William Nash (Bill) Mitchell and his wife, Wanda of Chester, VA, Alan Lee Mitchell and his wife, Susan of Roanoke Rapids, Timothy Wayne Mitchell and his wife, Julie of Emporia, VA; her grandchildren, Michael Mitchell, Sr., Chris Mitchell, Johnathan Mitchell, Lisa Mitchell, Victor Mitchell, Shamron Mitchell, Jennifer M. Henderson, Josh Mitchell, Alan L. Mitchell, Jr., Zeb Mitchell, Brooke Mitchell; and nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Randy Martin and Rev. Josh Bowen officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon, NC. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services from 7:00 until 8:30 PM and other times at 821 Raleigh Street, Roanoke Rapids.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com

Arrangements are being handled by Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

Mason a native of Halifax County, was the son of the late Edward Bennett and Lossie Lee Harris Wrenn.

He was also preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law William Bret and Bonnie P. Wrenn.

Mason was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, an avid golfer and he loved so very much going to see his grandchildren in every sporting event and any other activity that they may be involved in at that time.

He retired from Champion International paper company after 45 years of service.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Josephine “Jo” Wrenn, his two daughters, Kim W. Edwards and her husband, Ray of Roanoke Rapids, Tracy W. Kidd and her husband, Bill of Roanoke Rapids, his son Mike Wrenn and his wife Deanna of Tampa, Florida, his faithful companion, Teddy; seven grandchildren Shannon Bellflower and her husband, John, Michael Combs and his wife Kathy, Lee Edwards and Samatha, Robbie Myrick and his wife, Katie, Will Myrick and his wife, Erica, Caitlin Lambert and her husband, Timmie and Bradley Myrick; nine great grandchildren Sophia White, Keegan Combs, Ava Combs Kaylee Edwards, Stella Myrick, Hudson Myrick, Kinsley Myrick, Laiten Lambert and Kaelin Edwards.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The Family will receive friends Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Askew Funeral and Cremation Service of Roanoke Rapids.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com

Gerald was born March 19, 1932 in Methuen, Mass, the son of the late James Earley and Doris Douglas Earley. He was also predeceased by two brothers, William Earley of Merrimac, Mass. and James Earley Jr. of Andover, Mass.
Gerald, AKA “Jerry” and “Poppie”, was a major in the US Marines and served his country for seventeen years.
In earlier years, he worked as a police officer with the Las Vegas Police Department and was a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Later he was a retired Major with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department in West Palm Beach, Florida.
He then moved from Florida to Roanoke Rapids and lived in the Double R City for approximately eleven years.
He is survived by his wife, Jeri Horne Earley, his son, Gerald J. Earley Jr. of Florida, stepsons, Cleo Bailey Jr. and Chris Bailey and his wife Mandy of Roanoke Rapids. His stepdaughter, Sondra Vann and her husband Danny of Conway, NC. His step-granddaughters, Dana Vann and Bailey Vann of Conway and Madison Bailey, Lizzie Pair and Exla Pair of Roanoke Rapids. His step-grandsons, Trey Bailey of Roanoke Rapids and Ty Bailey of California and step great granddaughter Carmen Bailey of Roanoke Rapids.
He was proud of his country and well loved by all who knew him. He will be missed.
His wish was to be cremated. There will be no services but the family requests your prayers.
Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids and online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com

A native of Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late Allie Martin and Nina Hawkins Powell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Kerr. Charlotte was a member of Smith United Methodist Church, loved to travel and camp and was a volunteer at Halifax Regional Medical Center for many years.

She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Smithey of Raleigh and Diane Cooley and her husband Wallace of Youngsville; her son James Kerr and his wife Joan of Roanoke Rapids; her grandchildren Alan Porch, Dennis Porch and his wife, Mary Lou, Justin Kerr and his wife, Sarah, and Meghan Jenkins and her husband, Corey; two sisters, Bula Crawley of Kinston and Gertrude Clary and her husband, Karl of Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral Services will be held Monday May 23, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Gene Cobb and Rev. Dave Chapman officiating.

Interment will follow in Crestview memorial cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:30-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home and other times at 108 South River Rd Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice 525 Becker Dr Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 or Smith United Methodist Church, 1215 Smith Church Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com

He was a lifelong member of Center Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. He also served in the US Army from 1952 until 1954. He was a retired Postmaster.
He is survived by his wife Marie Harrell, his daughters, Cheryl Mizelle (Faron) and Cindi Jernigan (Vandy), his sons, Tim Harrell and Jerry Harrell (Natalie). His sisters, Barbara Perry, Lucy Paul, Faye Askew, Eleanor Runfola. His grandchildren, Erik Jernigan(Sherri), Brooks Jernigan (Kelly), Blane Jernigan (Morgan), Jordan Parker
(Brian), Jody Mizelle, Noah Harrell, T.C. Harrell (Moriah). His great grandchildren, Damon and Mason.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Center Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Mullens officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the home, 331 Center Grove Road, Ahoskie, NC.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Center Grove Baptist Church or to Gideon"s International.
Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com

Waymon was a member of Roanoke Rapids First Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a good man, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was in the U.S. Army during WWII where he served in Italy.

He is survived by his wife of 67 1/2 years: Betty Byrd of the home; his daughter: Teresa Byrd Harris of Roanoke Rapids; his granddaughters: Michelle Harris and Wendy Harris May; his great-grandchildren: Taylor Scott Harris and Alie May and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Roanoke Rapids First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. D.A. Leonard. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Dunn, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. at the church and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Roanoke Rapids First Pentecostal Holiness Church, PO Box 1508, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Walter Futrell and brother, James R. “Bing” Williams.

She was an active member of Rich Square United Methodist Church and a faithful employee of Purdue, INC of Lewiston, NC for over thirty nine years.  She retired in 2015.

She is survived by her devoted sister, Shirley Williams Pershing of Raleigh, NC.  Her brothers and sister-in-laws, Harold Williams (Shirley) of Littleton, NC, Archer Wray Williams (Ellen) of Myrtle Beach, SC and Barbara S. Williams of Battleboro, NC. Aunt Brenda will be greatly missed by a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Brenda’s Life will be held Sunday,

May 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC with Rev. Rob Licht officiating.

The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be to Rich Square United Methodist Church, 263 South Main Street, Rich Square, NC 27869 or to Safe Haven For Cats, 8431 Garvey Drive # 137, Raleigh, NC 27616 in honor of Brenda’s cat Gracie, who was adopted there.

Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com 

He was a veteran, having served his country with the United States Army.

He loved hunting, fishing, and especially loved cooking. He was a gentle man and loved all children.

In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by his wife, Ann Coggins Hux, and his faithful pet, Princess, aka- The Baby.

Surviving are his sons, Al Hux and Roxanne of Aurelian Springs and Tracy Hux and wife, Bella, of Kannapolis, NC; daughter, Cindy Shearin and husband Bill of Aurelian Springs; brother, Bill Hux of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren, Heather Cooke and husband, Jason, Brandon Shearin, Kristin Hamill and husband, Brad, Travis Hux, Eric Hux, and Philip Hux. Also surviving are his great grandchildren, Bryce Cooke, Ashlyn Cooke, Aaron Hux, and Jaxson Hux.

The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service Wednesday, June 1, 2016, from 7-8:30 pm. Pastor Steve Formo will conduct funeral services Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church at 11:00 am.

Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

The family has requested memorial contributions be made to: Ebenezer United Methodist Church, PO Box 365, Halifax, NC 27839.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com  

Copland 79, of Gaston, NC died Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC.

Mrs. Copeland was born in Northampton County, NC the daughter of the late Addie Mae Birdsong. She was a secretary, who was formerly employed with Guardian Care, Dollar Wholesale and Airmold. Her grandson Matthew Whitfield “Matt” Keeter, preceded her in death.

“Ms Whit”, believed family always came first, she loved to sketch and oil paint landscapes, loved all flowers... and especially roses, and enjoyed music and dancing.

Surviving are: her husband, Jonathan Whitfield “Whit” Copeland, Sr.; three daughters, Debbie C. Griffies and her husband Bryan of Roanoke Rapids, NC; Brenda C. Cooke and her husband Allen of Gaston, NC , and Jackie C. Liles and her husband Neal of Littleton, NC; a son, Jonathan “Joey” Whitfield Copeland, Jr. and his wife Amy of Littleton, NC; six grandchildren, Michael Keeter, Nikki Griffies, Kasey Copeland, Kaley Copeland, Briar Copeland and Brynley Copeland; four great grandchildren, Kingston Keeter, Nolan Keeter, Oliver Keeter and Ayden Keeter.

The family will receive Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Wrenn Clarke & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service, 1015 W. 5th Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at 11:00 AM, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Gaston, NC, with Rev. Richard Russell, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.