He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Ruth Young, Jack and Frances Young, and brother John Darby Wood.

He is survived by his wife, June Smith Young, of Roanoke Rapids, NC; two sons: William Clark Young (Lisa) of Raleigh, NC, Bradley Elliott Young (Mandi) and grandson Jackson Patrick Young of Lexington, SC; and his siblings: Claire Young Talley (Jim) of Charlotte, NC and Sue Wood Ferguson (Ken) of Smithfield, NC; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Clark was born May 16, 1949 in Wilson, NC and grew up in Smithfield, NC. He graduated from ECU and the School of Banking at LSU. Clark retired from First Citizens Bank in 2012 as a Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking after 40 years of service. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.

He was active in Rotary as a Paul Harris Fellow, Chairman of Halifax Horizons, served on the Foundation Board of the Halifax Community College, and held offices on several community boards including the Roanoke Rapids Valley Chamber of Commerce. Clark enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, attending ECU sporting events, and playing golf with friends.

A service will be held at First United Methodist Church at 339 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018. Prior to the service, the family will receive relatives and friends from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nash Cancer Center, Bethlehem Pantry FUMC, or the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research would be appreciated.

Arrangements are by Wrenn, Clarke, and Hagan Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Online condolence can be made to: www.wrennclarkehagan.com

A native of Bertie County, Vicky was born to the late Calvin Dupree and Sylvia Ann Clark Barnes.

Vicky is survived by her husband, Kenneth Casper, of Roanoke Rapids, NC; her daughter, Julie Pope of Roanoke Rapids, NC; her step-daughter Sharon Gilbert and her husband, Todd of Laurel, MD;  her sister, Cheryl Biggerstaff and her husband, Chris of Jackson, NC; her brother, Buddy Barnes and his wife, Linda of Roanoke Rapids, NC and her four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Askew Funeral & Cremation Services with Rev. Daniel West officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

“PH” was born in Sampson County, NC, to the late Purdie Herman McClenny Sr. and Annie Jackson McClenny. 

When he was not working in his garage, you could find “PH” out working in his garden. 

In addition to his parents, also preceding him in death are his brothers; Frank, Bobby, Percy, Gene and Carlton McClenny and his sister, Magdalene Johnson.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Georgia W. McClenny of the home; daughter, Janet M. Riggsbee and husband, Jake; sisters, Geraldine Wood and Linda Davis; grandson, Rev. Matt Riggsbee and wife, Lauren, and granddaughter, Katie Riggsbee. Also surviving are his great granddaughters, Lillian and Penelope Riggsbee. 

Rev. Matt Riggsbee will conduct a graveside service Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Cedarwood Cemetery at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial donations be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 1405 Bolling Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com

LOUISBURG – William “Bill” Arthur Wrenn, 87, of Louisburg, died Thursday morning at Hillside Nursing Center.

Bill was a son of the late Ollie Jack and Margie Smith Wrenn. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mae W. Joyner and Helen W. Jackson, brother, O.J. Wrenn, Jr.

Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral.

Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty D. Wrenn; daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie Tapscott of Greenville, Susan W. and Robby McDonald of Roanoke Rapids, Jennifer W. and Tracy Robbins of Youngsville; sisters and brother-in-law, Marie W. Wiggs of Raleigh, Lucille W. and Lawrence Alford of Rocky Mt.; brother, Russell “Pete” Wrenn of Louisburg; grandchildren, Hope T. (Ryan) Inselmann, Brianne T. (Jason) Evans, Kelly M. (Scott) McCoig, W. Bryce (Jennifer) McDonald, Caitlin R. McDonald, Baylee S. Robbins and Logan M. Robbins; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Piney Grove U.M.C. c/o Donna Ball 352 Moulton Rd. Louisburg, NC 27549.

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.

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He was born on February 24, 1935, at his family home in Great CaCapon, WV, to the late Edwin William Henry Sr. and Mabel Hess Henry. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Connie; his stepmother, Jane; and his sister, June Orr.

Don was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

He worked the majority of his career at NASA in Greenbelt, MD, and retired as COMS Manager in 1998.

At retirement he moved from Upper Marlboro, MD, to the shores of Lake Gaston, NC, where he enjoyed golf, boating, fishing and his family. Don was an Outdoorsman his entire life and enjoyed annual excursions to many areas of the USA for hunting. He was a member of the 601 Hunt Club and is a Veteran of the US Navy.

Don was a member of the Lake Gaston Lions Club and served as Chairperson of the Lake Gaston Seafood Festival for fifteen years.

He has received the Lion Recognition Award given by the President of Lions International. He is a member of the North Carolina Lions Hall of Fame.

Don is a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, Jack Stickley Fellow and a Charter Member Ambassador for the Visually Impaired Fishing Tournament along with serving on their Board of Directors.

He has been honored three times as Lion of the Year by the Lake Gaston Lions. He served as District Governor for District 31G, 2009/2010. He has been recognized by the Stop Hunger Now Program for being responsible for over 450,000 meals to feed the hungry worldwide.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Martha “Marti” Henry; two daughters, Jeri Ann Foster and husband Mark, Donna Daughters and husband Bill; her grandchildren, Coby and Jared Foster, Hunter Martin, Jordan and Morgan daughters; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, DeWon Henry and William Edwin Henry, Jr., (Bill), two sisters, Josa Kilmer and Clara Jane Derrick and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at Littleton United Methodist Church, 105 East South Main Street, Littleton, NC 27850, February 3, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the VIP Fishing Tournament, PO Box 140, Columbia, NC 27925.

Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service are handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at hockadayfs.com.

Allen Augustus Dickens, 86, of Gaston died Sunday January 14, 2018, at his home with his family by his side.

Allen, a native of Halifax County, was the son of the late Jacob Augustus and Nannie Sue Vaughan Dickens. He was also preceded in death by his two sons, Steven W. and Kenneth A. Dickens, and eleven brothers and sisters.

A lover of the land, Allen was a retired Northampton County farmer for 50 years. 

He was member of Gaston Co-op and he won the award for the 2-ton peanut club. He was a member of Spring United Methodist Church where he was in the choir and sang solo’s for many years and was a former Sunday school teacher.

He was a very humble and well respected man, he loved the beach, fishing, but most of all his family.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Thelma Saunders Dickens, his daughters, Deborah D. “Debbie” Ricks and her husband, Earl, of Roanoke Rapids, and Donna D. Clements and her husband, Mason, of Skippers, Va., twelve grandchildren, Greg Ricks and his wife Mary Hunter, Brian Ricks, Sarah Ricks Harris and her husband, Stevie, Lewis Dickens and his wife, Missy, Stephanie Dickens Dunlow and her husband, Timothy, Phillip Dickens and his wife, Heather, Brad Dickens, Travis Dickens and his wife, Czarina, Lauren Ashley Kayani and her husband, Karim, Justin Leemhuis and his wife, Lane, Chelsea Puhak and John Allen Dickens and thirteen great grandchildren; sister Hazel Hasty of Roanoke Rapids, brother, Rev. Grady Dickens and his wife Millie of Nashville, NC; daughter-in-laws, Laura F. Dickens of Gaston and Beth W. Dickens of Pittsboro, NC.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at 1:00 pm, in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services, 731 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, with Rev. Bob Clyde officiating.

Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 16, 2018, from 6-7:30 at the Funeral Home.

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

Peggy was born February 23, 1937, in Halifax County to the late Joseph B. Liles and Louise Aycock Liles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stanley M. Johnson, Sr.

Peggy worked as a Nurse at the Roanoke Rapids Hospital and Halifax Regional Medical Center and several area nursing homes. She retired from Liberty Commons. She loved playing the guitar and loved music.

Peggy is survived by her son, Stanley Mason Johnson, Jr.; her daughter, Peggy Jo (Johnson) Stowe; her grandchildren, Shelley Stowe Platz, Anne Lynne Johnson Whitby, Joseph Liles Johnson, Christopher Taylor Johnson and Alicia Hurst; her great-grandchildren, Hailey Marie Whitby, Breanna Jade Whitby, Jessica Rayne Whitby and Luke Austin Platz; her sister, Evelyn Louise Liles Nowell.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Stan Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601

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

Teresa was born July 21, 1975, in Halifax County to the late Earl Bernard Sanders and Judy Shearin Sanders. She was also preceded in death by her brother Earl Sanders, Jr.

Teresa was a loving mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Katlyn Lynn Shearin of Kitty Hawk, NC; her sisters, Michelle Ellis and her husband Harry Ellis, III, Tonya Sanders and Ashley Cannon all of Roanoke Rapids; her brother, David Shearin of Farmville, VA; her half-siblings, Angie Pitsenbarger of Elkton, VA, Lisa Bellflower and Jeremy Bellflower, Eddie Lee Sanders, Robbie and Kimberly Sanders all of Roanoke Rapids; her fiancé, Donald Phillips, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids and many nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held by her family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Teresa Shearin Memorial Fund, c/o Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, 507 Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

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

He was born May 16, 1935 in Norfolk, Va., the son of Sallie and Herman Harris. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Jernigan Harris. He graduated from John Marshall High School and attended RPI. David also served his country in the US Navy. 

David retired from Dominion Power after 32 years of service in 1992. 

He was a member of the Lions Club and Myrick Estates Country Club. He volunteered for Meals On Wheels.
David is survived by his two children and spouses, Kim and Frank Hicks and David and Kelly Harris, Jr. ; grandchildren, Ashley Blaney, Patrick Hicks, and Emily and Jenna Harris ; and three great-grandchildren, Cohen and Carter Blaney and Mirabella Hicks.
A private burial is scheduled, and a service is planned to be held in Chesterfield and details will be announced later.
His family was honored to have him for 82 years and he will be truly missed. 

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com

Ghi was a graduate of Halifax Academy and North Carolina State University, a town council member in Halifax, North Carolina, and was an independent trucker. 

He was a member of Jackson Baptist Church and attended Halifax United Methodist Church for the past 20 years.

Ghi was an avid sports fan and an unbelievably devoted husband and father. 

Ghi was one of the most generous and caring people to walk this earth. 

He loved the N.C. State Wolfpack, and never missed a game if he could help it. 

If one of his girls was involved in a sport, he would be there.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 26 years, Susan Howell Suiter, and two daughters Emily Arneta and Madison Bridgers Suiter. 

He is also survived by his mother, Joyce B. Suiter and two sisters Beth and Jan Suiter, mother and father-in-law Jackie S. and William H. Howell III, many cousins and an especially dear friend, John White. 

He is pre-deceased by his father John Arthur Suiter, Jr.

Private graveside services will be held prior to the memorial service which will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 2 PM at Askew Funeral & Cremation Service, 731 Roanoke Ave, Roanoke Rapids, NC. 

The family will receive visitors after the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite nonprofit organization.

Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com

Bobby was born in Granville County to the late Earl Barren and Luvenia Victoria Hobgood Critcher.

He was also preceded in death by his wife Ann Marie Jenkins Critcher, five sisters, Catherine Fraizer Armstrong, Edith Aycock, Christine Hamrick, Marjorie Baines, Peggy Clark and two brothers, Carlton Critcher and Jack Critcher.

Bobby was retired after working for over 43 years as an Electrician for Champion International and then International paper Companies. He loved woodworking and was an avid UNC Tar Heel fan.

He is survived by his sister, Edna C. Dickens and her Husband, Harvey of Littleton; sister-in-law Erma Lee Chichester and her husband, J.R. of Portsmouth, Va., numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Boice-Willis clinic and Halifax Regional Medical center for all their care and support for Bobby.

Funeral Services will be held Monday January 22, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church in Littleton with Rev. Stan Lewis officiating.

Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 3-4:30 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services 731 Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids.

Memorial donations may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church 136 Calvary Church Road Littleton, NC 27805 or Corinth United Methodist Church c/o Barbara Aycock 2468 Bowers Road Littleton, NC 27850

David was born May 16, 1935 in Norfolk, Va. He was the son of Sallie and Herman Harris. He was proceeded in death by his wife Betty Jernigan Harris.

He graduated from John Marshall High School and attended RPI. David also served his country in the US Navy. 

David retired from Dominion Power after 32 years of service in 1992. He was a member of the Lions Club and Myrick Estates Country Club. He and Betty enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels for several years. 

David is survived by his two children and their spouses, Kim Hicks and her husband Frank; David Harris, Jr. and his wife Kelly; grandchildren, Ashley Blaney, Patrick Hicks, and Emily and Jenna Harris; his three great-grandchildren, Cohen and Carter Blaney and Mirabella Hicks. His family was honored to have him for 82 years and he will be truly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm Thursday, January 25th at Second Branch Baptist Church, 12217 Second Branch Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Littleton Lions Club, 103 Ransom Street, Littleton, NC 27850 or Bon Secours Hospice & Palliative Care, 8580 Magellan Pkwy, #200, Richmond, VA 23227.

Elizabeth was born February 3, 1932 in Weldon to the late Will Gilliam and Alice Padgett Gilliam. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Lyles; and her son, Douglas Lyles.

She was a member of Good News Baptist Church and worked in the textile mills.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Danny Lyles and his wife Diana of Roanoke Rapids, Larry Lyles and his wife Brenda of Halifax, Alvin Lyles and Shari and Allen Lyles both of Roanoke Rapids; her grandchildren, Danny Lyles, Jr., Tina Lyles, Crystal Lyles and Jennifer “Jenny” Lyles Jordon and her husband Brandon; her great-grandchildren, Danielle, Ashley and Cierra Agoglia, Steven and Haleigh Lyles and McKinley and Elizabeth “Lily” Jordan.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Jimmy King officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday, January 22, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. at the funeral home and other times at her home.

The family would also like to thank the staff of Halifax Home Health and Hospice and Warren Hills Nursing Home for their care and compassion.

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

Mr. Liles was born in Halifax County, NC, the son of the late John Robin Liles, Jr. and Ruby Tharrington Liles. 

He was a U. S, Army veteran serving with the Military Police and as a combat medic, with the 15 Army Field Hospital. 

He retired from International Paper in 2002, with 37 years of service. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Collier Liles, a sister, Vickie Lancaster and two brothers, John Robin Liles, III and Charles H. Liles.

Mr. Liles is survived by: two daughters, Sharon L. Smith and her husband Kenneth L. of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Laurie Anne Liles of Halifax, NC; two step sons, Thomas Rainey and Michael Rainey, both of Roanoke Rapids, NC; a sister, Sue Duke and her husband Randolph, of Littleton,. NC; two brothers Harold D. Liles of Littleton, NC, and Eddie Liles and his wife Kathy Jean of Roanoke Rapids, NC; five grandchildren, Brandon Mabrey, Christopher Smith, Jamie Butler Meghan Liles and Drew Carlisle; four great grandchildren, Kayla Mabrey, Bryce Mabrey, Hayden Liles and Drake Carlisle.

The family will receive at Wrenn Clarke & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service, Monday, January 22, 2018, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

Funeral services will be held at Tabor United Methodist Church, 10651 Highway 48, Littleton, NC, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Sid Collins officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donation be made to Tabor United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.wrennclarkehagan.com

She was born November 17, 1952 to the late H.N. “Foxy” Stephenson and Nellie Parker Stephenson.

Marilyn graduated from Weldon High School and attended Atlantic Christian College in Wilson. Soon after her graduation, she obtained a teaching position at Squire School in Gaston.

After a few years she decided teaching was not for her and moved to Durham where she made her career as the assistant to the Dean of Political Science at Duke University.

Volunteering and making a difference in people’s lives was important to Marilyn and it showed through her dedication to the Durham Civitan Club and other volunteer organizations.

Marilyn loved the beach, beach music, cheering on the Blue Devils and her beloved cats. She was her daddy’s girl and loved being around her family.

She was a friend to all and will be remembered by her cheerful smile and kind, positive spirit.

She is survived by her brother, Greg Stephenson of Weldon; her sister-in-law, Sandra Stephenson of Roanoke Rapids; and her nieces Lauren and Meredith Stephenson.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Ahoskie Cemetery with the Dr. Chet Rains officiating.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is helping the family with arrangements.

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

Mrs. Goldsmith was born in Beaverdale, PA, the daughter of the late Harry Crawford and Elsie Carson Crawford. Her husband Samuel Goldsmith, preceded her in death.

A Registered Nurse, she retired from Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Arquilla-Wrenn and her husband Tim, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, and Diane Ringkor and her husband Dave, and family, of Akron, OH; two nieces, Lynne Finley and family, Ellen McArdle and family, and a nephew, Bruce Bailey and family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.wrennclarkehagan.com

Mrs. Hasty was born in Halifax County. She formerly worked at J.P. Stevens Company.

Mrs. Hasty was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Thomas Hasty, mother, Mary Curles Biggs, and a son, Basil Johnson Jr.

She is survived by two sons, Donald C. Johnson, of Roanoke Rapids, Kevin Dewayne Johnson, of Jacksonville, NC; four daughters, Lisa Michelle Hollowich, Mary Catherine Johnson, of Wilmington, NC, Martha McConnahey, of Jacksonville, NC, Andrea Hasty Von Kaenel, of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Baily Biggs; two sisters, Gloria Dawn Griffin, Ruth Nelson.

Wrenn, Clarke, & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service is taking care of arrangements which are incomplete at this time.