Arrangements are being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

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

She was among the first group of women to attend Officers Candidate School and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. on May 23, 1943 at Ft. Des Moines, IA.

She served her country until 1945 when she was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain, WAC, Air Transport Command.
After completing her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, she received her Ph.D in Child Development and Family Relations from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, NC.

She retired from Bradley University in Peoria, IL as a Professor Emeritus after 21 years of teaching to come home to North Carolina.
She was very active in the community.

Among other things, she was a founder and President Emeritus of the Order of First Families of North Carolina, Past Regent of the Elizabeth Montfort Ash Chapter of the DAR, Past President of the Military Officers Association, and past Curator of the Halifax County Agricultural Museum.

She was also a member in the Halifax County Genealogical Society, Halifax County Friends of the Library, Halifax County Restoration Association, Colonial Dames of America, The Jamestowne Association, The Henry Lee Society, and Women in Military Service.
Dr. Wilson is survived by her daughters, Deborah Dickens Hoye Villers (Gaylord) of Barrington, IL, Stephanie Anne Hoye of Bothell, WA, Teresa Burchette Hoye Doolittle (Robert) of Lake Forest Park, WA, a sister, Rosa Mae Phillips (Gerald) of Morehead City, NC; five grandchildren: Ned (Kirsten), Kate, and Preston Villers, and Mary Alice and Marc Doolittle; three great-grandchildren: Theo, Wyatt and Cora Villers; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dr. Wilson was preceded in death by her brother, J.D. Dickens, Jr., and sisters Frances Dickens Dane, Mamie Lee Harvill, Ann Dickens Kaasmann, Susan Dickens Baumgartner, and Grace Dickens Ewing.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com

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She was raised in Aurelian Springs and grew up on the Farm of her grandmother, Carrie Jenkins.

She attended Graded School locally and graduated in 1948 from William R. Davie High School.

Doris married the love of her life, Homer Grady “Fuzzy” Rose, that same year.

After many years of being a Stay-At-Home-Mom, she began public work as a Cashier/Bookkeeper for Catos when it was on Roanoke Avenue and then as an Outpatient Registrar for Roanoke Rapids Hospital.

Later, she became Director of Admissions at Greensville Memorial Hospital in Emporia, Virginia, where she worked until her retirement in 1993.

Doris proudly worked to achieve her Associates Degree in Business Administration during that tenure.

For many years, Doris and her husband attended Bethlehem Baptist Church on Littleton Highway, and they delighted in being a part of such a “at home fellowship” of lifelong friends and memories.

She served with the WMU and Ladies’ Circle Groups, taught Youth Aged classes and was VBS Director for many years.

Doris and her husband also served as Leaders for the Halifax County King’s 4-H Club, where the neighborhood youth attended.

In later years, Doris and her husband attended Quankie Baptist Church on Highway 48, where her membership still stands.

She sang in the Choir and in various Groups, certainly enjoying their many Contatas.

She also typed and printed the Weekly Church Bulletins for several years.

Doris and her husband donated much time and the use of their RV to travel and attend Mission Trips sponsored by their Church, where they were blessed by helping others. They formed great friendships and enjoyed good times.

Her Quankie Family became an important part of her life.

Doris and her husband found pleasure traveling in their RV, north to New York and Pennsylvania, south to Mississippi and Alabama, and west to Wyoming and Colorado, to name only a few.

They also spent much time around the campfire with family and friends at Bugg’s Island.

Doris loved to cook all of her years, even in her later years, directing her sitters with recipes.They were such great helpers.

Doris’ other passion was clothes shopping. She was a trendy dresser and kept up with the latest fashions.

Doris Rose is survived by her children, Donald Whitfield Rose and his wife Sherry (Craft), Brenda Lee Rose Mason and her husband Doug, and Beverly Jean Rose Schmidt and her husband Robert, her grandchildren, Emily Rose Zivot and her husband Matt, Matthew Whitfield Rose and his wife Rune, Abby Rebecca Rose and her friend Dennis, Christopher Drew “Kit” Rose and his wife Bentley, Jimmy David Shaw III (deceased), Marcus Gregory Shaw and his wife Christina, Phillip Douglas Mason and his wife Stewart, Jennifer Schmidt Glass and her husband Dave, Jeffrey Robert Schmidt and his wife Megan, her great grandchildren, Aubrey Savannah Rose, Kaylee Elizabeth Rose, Elizabeth Renee Shaw, Connor Bayley Shaw, Joshua Christopher Glass, Kaitlyn Rose Glass, her step great grandchildren, Few Rose, Jacob Ty Philpott, Kendall Rayne Philpott, and one great great grandchild, Easton Jayce Shaw. Doris is aslo survived by a brother Winifred Justice Browning and his wife Shirley, a sister Jane Hawkins Norwood and her husband Michael, her uncle Maurice Neal Lucas, and his wife Rosa, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, her lifelong friends, Stella Mullins and Christine Walker, and many others who have shared their lives through the years.

The family also wishes to acknowledge the dedication of those who have shared many days and nights of the recent years with “Mrs. Rose, Ms. D, or Ms. Doris, as she was fondly called by Sophia Tucker, Shelby Bailey, Christine Revis, Evelyn Bowser, and Frances Alston.

You were there when she needed you, and for that we are grateful beyond words.

Doris also leaves behind her loving and precious dog, Sweet Sassy Rose. Doris would have been 85 years old in January.

She died peacefully on October 28.

She talked of the Depression Years and growing up on the farm. She was most proud of her achievements in school and her graduating as Valedictorian of her class.

Doris had deep convictions about her faith and attending church, and shared her story of her Conversion at a Tent Revival in Roanoke Rapids.

She also raised her family as proudly as she could and urged them to aspire, “Make something of yourself.”

Doris never loved anyone more than she did her High School Sweetheart, “Fuzzy”. She lost that earthly partner in 1998; they had shared over 50 years. Now, she rests in Heaven with Jesus and is along the side of her Soulmate again.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday, November 2, 2015, at Quankie Baptist Church with Pastor Billy Hardwick and Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Entombment will follow at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.

The body will repose at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, which is handling the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Sunday, November 1, 2015.

Flowers are welcome; however, memorial donations may be made to either, Quankie Baptist Church of Roanoke Rapids, or Home Health and Hospice of Halifax County.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com

Born December 11, 1933, in Roanoke Rapids, NC, Melvin was the son of the late Samuel W. and Bessie Briggs Butler.

Melvin grew up in Roanoke Rapids then later joined the Army, serving in the Korean War.

After military service, Melvin moved back to Roanoke Rapids and married his wife, Frances Jackson Butler in 1958.

At this time he also began his life-long career with Champion Paper Mill.

Melvin and Frances financially supported and volunteered with many well-deserving agencies, especially agencies which served children, including: The Children’s Miracle Network, Maynard Children’s Hospital in Greenville, NC and UNCG Frances J. Butler Scholarship Fund.

The Butlers believed in “taking care of the children.”

Melvin was also a long-time member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church.

The family would like to thank everyone who wrote, called, and came by to visit Melvin.

Special thanks to Jeane Newsome, Derrick Greene and Marcella McCachren. Their dedication and care for Melvin will be forever appreciated.

Melvin is survived by his sister-in-law, Sarah Jackson Potter (Lee); nieces Ginny Potter, Martha Potter Bowen (Bill), Pat Wildman (Wayne), Patricia Grooms (Fred), Peggy Graumlich (Jim); and nephews Michael Newsome (deceased) (Jeane), Linwood Newsome (Nancy), Curt Butler, Sammy Butler, Mike Butler, and Steve Potter (Carissa).

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM at All Saints’ Episcopal Church with Rev. Fred Eichner officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from 5:00 until 6:00 PM at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children’s Miracle Network, P.O. Box 8369, Greenville, NC, 27835; All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 635 Hamilton St., Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870; or Frances J. Butler Scholarship Fund, UNCG Advancement Services, P.O. Box 26170, Greensboro, NC, 27402.

He was a native of Weldon, NC born to the late Herman Morris and Maurice Hudson Shearin. Mike was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan Shearin Clary and a son, Mikele Wilson.

Mr. Shearin was a member of the Norlina Baptist Church who loved his church and church family very much! He also had a passion for riding his motorcycles, shooting his firearms, Duke University sports and Carolina Panthers Football. Mike had a special love for all of his pets and animals. Rev. Doug Cutts will conduct funeral services at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 8th at Norlina Baptist Church with burial to follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Rudd Shearin; his daughter, Ashly Shearin; sons, Matt Groves and E.J. Jones; and his granddaughter, Mallorie Grace Spence.

The North Carolina Highway Patrol Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers.

 Any memorials should be made to the Norlina Baptist Church, PO Box 367, Norlina, NC 27563.

 The family will receive friends prior to the service on Sunday from 1-2:00 pm at the church. Arrangements are by Blaylock Funeral Home in Warrenton.

He worked in construction with Warren’s Construction.

Tyler was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Benny Hunt and maternal grandfather, Grover Warren.

Surviving are his father, Jeffery and wife, Crystie, of Kernersville, NC; mother, Victoria Warren Hunt of Darlington, NC; sisters, Justice, Nascha and Ebony Blue all of Kernersville, NC; paternal grandmother, Betty Dowles of Roanoke Rapids, NC; maternal grandmother Patricia Warren of Darlington, NC; aunts and uncles, Cathy & Gary “BoBo” Sparks of Darlington, NC, Dawn & Randy Patterson of Weldon, NC and Michelle & Barry Blanton of Greenville, NC; uncles, Christopher “Big Mike” Dowles of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Buddy Warren, Jr., Mark Warren both of Darlington, NC, Slick Hunt of Lumberton, NC; aunts, Retha McNeal, Mary Ann Wynn, both of Lumberton and his special friends, Amy Hunt of Garysburg, NC and Melissa Ellis of Roanoke Rapids, NC. Also surviving are 16 cousins.

Barry Blanton will conduct funeral services at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm.

Interment will follow in the Warren-Hedgepeth Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 6, 2015 from 7-9 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Darlington Fire Department, 2611 Hedgepeth Rd., Halifax, NC 27839. Online condolences may be made to www.hockadayfs.com

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph D. Pierce Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Bryant Pierce. His mother, Susie E. Pierce of Cofield, NC. Two step sons, Eric and Ken Patterson. His brothers, Ralph Pierce Jr. of Ahoskie, NC, and Timmy Pierce and his wife Joanna of Woodland, NC. His sisters, Penny Pierce Daniel and her husband J.D. Of Murfreesboro, NC, Jeanie Pierce Cassell and her husband Chuck of Cofield, NC. Also many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Woodland Cemetery in Woodland, NC.
The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC, Wednesday from 7:00 until 8:30 PM and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com

He was also preceded in death by his brother: Clinton Parker; his sister: Shirley Parker Hicks.

Tony was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and friend. He was a diehard Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan, hardworking and a jack of all trades.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kim Parker, of the home; his son: Jamie Parker; his daughter: Laura Beth Parker both of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren: Garrett Dunlow and Landen Parker Edmondson; his brother: Bobby Parker and his wife Frances of Mechanicsville, VA; his sisters-in-law: Laura Godsey of Roanoke Rapids, Terrie Howell of Bolton, Melodie Johnson of Roanoke Rapids and Alice Faye Parker of Selma; a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. James Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the funeral home and other times at 3011 Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids. Burial will follow at the Little Country Church Cemetery.

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

She was also preceded in death by her brother: Maurice Hoffa.

She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Mary was a very loving person, very sweet and a very intelligent person. She helped a lot of people, was compassionate and happy all the time. Mary was a longtime employee of the Daily Herald.

Mary was survived by her brother: John Hoffa and his wife Phyllis of Gaston; her great niece and caretaker: Jaretta Ayersman and her husband Leroy, Sr., her children, Leroy, Jr., Rosanna Elliott and Gabriel: a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to John Hoffa, 339 Old Gaston Extension, Gaston, NC 27832 or Rainbow Rescue, PO Box 972, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

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

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jesse B. Price and her second husband, Jesse Allen Kidd.  She was also preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Holdford Medlin, her father, Forest Cemore Medlin, her 7 sisters, Virginia M. Hazelwood, Florence M. Pearson, Alice M. Wynberry, Ida Lee M. Crawley, Mildred Medlin, Willie (Dot) M. Rowbottom, Margaret M. Reese, and her 3 brothers, Wilbur W. Medlin, Donald E. Medlin, and Charles E. Medlin; also preceded in death by her step daughter, Elmer Kidd Jones, her step son, Bobby Allen Kidd; three step sisters and six step grandchildren. 

Helen was a native of Halifax County living most of her earlier years in Halifax and Weldon, but moved to White Plains, VA, when she married her second husband and lived there for almost 50 years.  She and her husband were lifelong devoted members of Tabernacle United Methodist Church in White Plains, VA where she taught Sunday school. 

Precious to her family, she was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always putting the needs of others before her own. 

Survivors include her daughters, Betty Lou P. Lynch and her husband, David of Roanoke Rapids, Gail P. Beale and her husband, Drewery of Roanoke Rapids; her sons, Jackie Ray Price and his wife, Mary of South Hill, and Jimmie Allen Kidd of White Plains, VA; her brother, Forest C. Medlin, Jr. and his wife, Pauline of Richmond, VA; her sister, Jeanette Dozine Sanders and her husband, Jay W. of Baton Rouge, LA; many nieces and nephews; 4 grandchildren, Arthur J. Elias, III (Artie) and his wife, Paula of Roanoke Rapids, Christopher J. Elias of Weldon, Holly Price Bosher and her husband, Chris of Chester, VA, Kristyn Kidd Anderson and her husband, Chase of Roanoke Rapids; 6 great grandchildren, Joey Elias and his wife, Jessica, Ashton Elias, McKenzie Elias, Madison Elias, Dominic Davis, all of Roanoke Rapids, and Christopher Elias-Rickard and his wife, Daisy of Woodbridge, VA; 3 great grandchildren, Caleb and Collin Elias of Roanoke Rapids and Mila Belle Rickard of Woodbridge, VA; 5 step daughters, Jean K. Phillips and her husband, William of Emporia, VA, Nell K. Malloy of Greensboro, NC, Kelly K. Blythe of Gasburg, VA, Faye K. Jones and her husband, Pete of Gaston, Doris K. Wright of Roanoke Rapids; 1 step son, Dennis Ray Kidd and his wife, Sandra of Broadnax, VA; 26 step grandchildren; approximately 25 step great grandchildren; and many, many lifelong friends. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Spring Arbor for their loving care and concern for Helen during her 7 years as a resident there.  We will never forget your kindness and will be forever grateful.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Jamie Taylor officiating.  Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.  The family will receive friends at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services prior to the service on Thursday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. 

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

He also served on the Halifax County Board of Planning for nine years and was a member of Smith United Methodist Church.

Buddy served his country during WWII as a veteran of the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Marie Lewis and son, Morton Crawley Powell. Also preceding him in death are his brothers, Robert Lee Powell and wife, Jessie, H.Z. Powell and wife, Elsie, John D. Powell and wife Irene, A.M. Powell, Jr. and wife, Janie, Clarence H. Powell and wife, Shirley and his sister, Sallie Uzell Bachle and husband, Bud.
Surviving is his wife of 63 years, Theresa V. Powell of the home; son, A. Winfield Powell, Jr. and wife, Debbie; grandson, Winfield Powell, III and wife, Jessica; granddaughter, Brooke Powell-Powers and husband, Lee; great-granddaughters, Zoey Jean and Callie Marie Powell; sisters, Bula Crawley, Gertrude Clary and husband, Carl and Charlotte Kerr; sister-in-law, Susie Turner and husband, Robin and several nieces and nephews. Also left to cherish his memory is longtime friend and secretary, Marie G. Keeter.
The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 7-8:30 pm. Rev. Randy Martin and Rev. Roy Porter will conduct a graveside service at Crestview Memorial Cemetery Friday, November 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979 or the Ronald McDonald House, 529 Moye Blvd., Greenville, NC 27834.
The family would also like to extend a special Thank You to Jackie Thompson and Community Home Care and Hospice and a gracious and loving Thanks to a wonderful caregiver, Marietta Hunt.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com

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

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com

Ruby was a 1954 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and a lifelong member of Rosemary Baptist Church where she was very active. She was also involved in various other community activities and volunteered in the community.

She is survived by her daughters, Andrea “Andy” Britt of the home, Kathryn B. Haislip and her husband, Johnny of Williamsburg, VA; her granddaughter, Brianna Haislip of Norfolk, VA; her twin sister, Ruth M. Taylor of Newport News, VA; and her brother, J.T. Mahaffey and his wife, Louise of Sherman, TX.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Rosemary Baptist Church at 1:00 PM with David Fambrough officiating.

The family will receive friends at a visitation following the service in the church fellowship hall until 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Ruby Britt to Rosemary Baptist Church, 936 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870.

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

He was preceded in death by a sister: Wilma Louise Smith; and a brother: James Etheridge Smith.

He is survived by his wife: Linda Kay Clements Smith of the home; his daughters: Sabina Marie Austin and Brenda Lee Wyman and her husband Scott both of Texas; his sons: Dennis Lee Smith and his wife Michelle and Bill Smith and his wife LuAnn both of Texas, Robbie Clements and his wife Jennifer of Roanoke Rapids and Rev. Rodney Clements and his wife Danielle of Polkton, NC; his sisters Alma Williams, Betty Lou Johnson and her husband Harry of Roanoke Rapids, Linda Smith of Manteo and Connie Cannon and her husband Donald of Virginia; his brothers: Glenn Smith and his wife Lou of Roanoke Rapids and Dennis Smith and his wife Kaye of Manteo; fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Wesley Agee and Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery with Full Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 9:00 P.M. Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the funeral home and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Roanoke Valley Veteran’s Museum, 1620 East 10th Street, Suite 117 Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

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

She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Davis Reed; grandmothers, Rosa Davis and Maxie Heidi.

She is survived by her father, Robert Reed; sister, Donna Reed; two children, Robert A. Newsome IV and Jacob A. Newsome; aunt, Mildred Hamill and her longtime close, special friend, Kenny Godfrey and all of his children. Also surviving are many cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service Monday, November 16, 2015 from 6:30-8:30 pm.

A graveside service will be held at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon, NC Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 10:00 am.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com

Mrs. Rose was born December 24, 1925 in Derbyshire, England to the late Bernard Cordon and Norah Burton Cordon. She was also preceded in death by her husbands: Horace Pernell and Norman “Shorty” Rose; her brother: Anthony Cordon.

She was a member of Rosemary Baptist Church. She taught knitting and crocheting through Halifax Community College for over 30 years and The Joe Story Senior Center. She was a nurse for the British Red Cross and American Red Cross during World War II and she became a U.S. Citizen in 1951.

She is survived by her sons: Richard Pernell and his wife Susan of Broadnax, VA, David Pernell and his wife Connie of Gaston and Stewart Pernell and his fiancé Lottie Gordon of Roanoke Rapids; her step-sons Dwite Rose of Amelia, VA and Norman Bruce Rose and his wife Donna of Darlington; her step-daughter: Edith Williams of Darlington: seven grandchildren, ten step-grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the funeral home and other times at the home of her son Stewart, 511 Reynolds Circle, Roanoke Rapids.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

Harvey Wagner Taylor, Jr., 90, died peacefully on November 14, 2015, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC with family by his side. He was born February 16, 1925 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Harvey Wagner Taylor, Sr. and Katie Butts Taylor.

He was a life-long resident of Roanoke Rapids.

Harvey graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School and attended business school in Richmond, VA.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country during World War II on the USS Colorado.

He returned to Roanoke Rapids after the war to work as a bookkeeper for J.P. Stevens Company.

A businessman at heart, Harvey retired as controller of Howell Steel, Inc., in Weldon, NC.

He was an active member of Rosemary United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer for many years.

He loved his church and the community. An avid golfer, he was a member of Chockoyotte Country Club in Weldon, NC, and he spent many relaxing hours there.

Harvey is survived by his wife, Doris Clary Taylor; his two sons, Harvey W. Taylor, III and his wife, Randi of Deep Run, NC, Steven Curtis Taylor and his wife, Barbara of Goldsboro, NC; three step daughters, Carol Ottina and her husband, Bob of Henrietta, NY, Judy Roberts and her husband, Bill of Boiling Springs, SC, and Gayle O’Brien of Pittsfield, MS; three grandchildren, James W. Taylor, Lindzey O’Brien, and Ron Casey. He cherished his five great-grandchildren, Samantha, Sarah, Benjamin, Fuller, and Olivia. He is also survived by his sister, Nellie Taylor Lyles, and two nephews, Russell Lyles, Jr. and John Taylor.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Rosemary United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Redmond officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service at Rosemary United Methodist Church fellowship hall from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Floral tributes are welcome, and donations may be made to Rosemary United Methodist Church, 900 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.askewfs.com

He was also predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Louise Diggs Lassiter, his sons, Keith F. Lassiter and Gregory Dean Lassiter, his brother Elmer Harrington and his sisters, Hattie H. Boggs and Edie L. Gill. 

He was a brick mason for many years.

 He is survived by his children, Karen Branch (Kirby), Glen Lassiter, Kimberly L. Ambrose, Kelly Wilson (Greg) and Gene E. Lassiter (Michelle Jenkins)and Patsy Hall. A sister, Lessie Cale and her husband Robert, sixteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Aulander with Rev. Taylor Latham officiating.

Burial will follow at Job Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Massey Funeral Home  in Aulander, NC from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

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

He worked for many years with the NC Department of Transportation.
He is survived by his wife Earnestine Johnson Boyd, his daughter, Amy Boyd, and his step children, Lisa David, William Edward David and Sherry Kelskey. Two brothers, Chris Boyd and Garfield Boyd and his sister, Linda Church. Four grandchildren, Jennifer Johnson, Daniel David, Natalie David and Anthony David. Also four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC, with Rev. Jim Cox officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home and other times at the home.
Online condolences mya be sent to the family by visiting www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com