A native of Northampton County, R.C. was the son of the late Rufus C. Davis and Mabel Lassiter Davis.

He retired from the United States Air Force and worked in construction as a quality control supervisor for many years.

He and his wife were faithful members of Calvary Baptist Church.

R.C. is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Jean Moss Davis, son; Mike Davis and his wife Kathy of Wilmington, daughters; Debbie Roby and her husband Terry of Rocky Mount and Pat Rutland and her husband Mike of Munford Tennessee, brothers; Horace Davis of Lakeland, FL, Lee Davis of Kilmarnock VA, sisters; Pearl Dean Bryant of Jackson, Priscilla Parks of Littleton, Susie Davis of Kernersville, and Diane Vann of Creeksville, grandchildren; Colin and Kyle Davis, Chris Hatchell, Amy Willoughby, Amanda Green, Tim and Erin Roby, four great-grandchildren, and one on the way.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Martin and Dr. Lavelle Waters officiating.

Burial with full military honors will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 28, at Wrenn Clarke & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 1405 Bolling Rd. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com

Ingrid was born in Wuppertal, Germany, the daughter of Gisela Werner Kinscheck and the late Harry Kinscheck.

Ingrid came to the United States with her parents when she was 8 months old.

After earning her degree in biochemistry, she was a 23-year-old atheist working in pain research at MCV in Richmond, Virginia.

She was challenged by apologetics-based Bible study and committed Christian Community Care and Teaching lifestyle.

That combination won her mind and heart to Christ. She spent the rest of her life, including 36 years in Christian community, seeking to serve and help others heal through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ingrid is survived by her beloved husband Keith Williams; her mother;Gisela W. Kinscheck; her brother, Ralph Kinscheck and his wife Julie, their twins Caleb and Hannah Kinscheck of Billerica, Massachusetts; her sister, Renate Kinscheck of Tampa, Florida.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dathan Hall and Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Church from 2:00 P.M. until time of the service.

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com.

When funeral arrangements are complete, this notice will be updated.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

She was born in Bertie County and grew up and lived in or near the Roanoke Rapids area her entire life.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband James Edward “Ed” Hodges, former husband Bruce Durham Jenkins and parents William Gilbert Rountree and Paline Jernigan Robertson.

She is survived by her sons Mike Jenkins of Roanoke Rapids, Chip Jenkins & Eddie Hodges of Jacksonville, FL, and stepdaughters Diane Cobb & Deborah Hodges of Greensboro, NC.; Sisters: Lizzie Jenkins (Woodland, NC), Vickie Jones (Richmond, VA), Brothers; Bill Rountree (Roanoke Rapids, NC), L.G. Rountree (Jacksonville, FL). Grandchildren Jennifer, Bruce Wayne, Nick, Logan & Madison. Great-grandchildren Christopher, Cullen & Parker. One Niece & Several Nephews.

Grace worked in Fabricating at JP Stevens for 35 years before retiring. After retiring she continued to work as a cashier with New Dixie Oil.

Grace loved keeping busy at home by cooking, cutting grass, sewing, reading or relaxing on her porch, drinking coffee and watching the wildlife behind her house. She enjoyed keeping a close family by hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas and Springtime Pig Pickings. She always had an open door and food waiting for anyone that came to spend time with her.

Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 pm Monday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hodges will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, with Rev. Randy Martin presiding.  

Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers please donate in her name to Community Home Care & Hospice of Roanoke Rapids or the American Lung Association.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com

He was a native of Jackson, NC, and was the son of the late Joseph T. and Margaret V. Brown Archer.

He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Nadine Williams Archer, a son Keith Dean Archer and several Siblings.

Robert proudly served his Country, and Retired from the United States Air Force. He was a member of East 10th street Church of Christ.

He is survived by his son Bob T. Archer of Littleton.

Graveside Services with Military rites will be held Wednesday August 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Crestview Memorial Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, with Minister Dave Chapman officiating.

The family will receive friends after the service.

Arrangements are being handled by Askew Funeral and Cremation Services 731 Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids.

He was born in Greensville County, VA, to the late Jack Rook and Rosa Ellen Rook and was preceded in death by his Sister, Elsie R. Livesay.

Phillip is survived by his wife Dawn T. Rook of the home, his son, Jackey Ray Rook and his wife, Sonya of Wendell, NC; his Brother, John B. Rook of Chester, NC; his sisters, Margie Ann Horvath of Gaston, NC, and Carol Ann Daniel of Enon, VA.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the Rook Family Cemetery in Gaston, NC with Rev. Jeremy Kobernat officiating.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Askew Funeral & Cremation Services of Roanoke Rapids, NC.

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

Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are being handled by Askew Funeral & Cremation Services of Roanoke Rapids.

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

Funeral services are incomplete at this time. Condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com

Arrangements for Mr. Kaszubinski are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services, Roanoke Rapids, NC.  

She was born on July 2, 1934, in Pensacola, FL, to Dr. Andrew Warren Pierpont and Glendene Stuart Pierpont.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 62 years, Jimmie Robinson; and her daughter, Martha Robinson Keim. 

Peggy studied at Swarthmore College before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she graduated summa cum laude with a degree in mathematics.

She was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority serving as vice-president. She was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She also served on the Women’s Council, the YWCA Membership Council and the Panhellenic Council. She was named one of the twelve 1954 college yearbook beauties.

Peggy was very active at All Saints Episcopal Church in Roanoke Rapids. She was the first female voted onto the Vestry, served on the Altar Guild, and taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.

She designed and helped create the needlepoint kneeling cushions that are still in use at the church today.

Her talents were recognized by the members of All Saints Anglican Church in Morehead City. Peggy translated the drawings of one of their parishioners into needlepoint patterns for their kneelers. 

She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, where she was awarded first place in a national competition for her design and creation of a cross-stitch sampler depicting the Tree of Liberty.

Peggy put her needlework talents to further use by co-founding The Needle Tree, a local business where she sold the materials for all types of needlework and taught classes on knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching and needlepointing.

Many of the patterns that she created are still shared in the community today, including a popular rendition of the historic Roanoke Rapids High School.

She supported many charities, giving generously of her time, from acting as room mother for all three of her children as they went through school to making deliveries for Meals on Wheels.

Peggy was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader who passed her love of books and learning on to her family.

Peggy is survived by a son, Andy Robinson and his wife, Jodie, of Durham; a daughter, Marge Robinson Marks of Roanoke Rapids; two granddaughters, Becky Keim of Richmond, VA and Glen Keim of Durham; one grandson, James Keim of Portsmouth, VA; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Roanoke Rapids with the Reverend George H. Greer Jr. officiating followed by a reception at the All Saints Parish House. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at https://act.alz.org/donate or to Alzheimer's Association 225 N Michigan Ave, Fl 17, Chicago IL 60601. 

Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements where online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

Born September 25, 1952,  in Olivia, OH, he was a son of Walter and Lois Ann Line Kaszubinski.  

Denis was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School in Elyria, (Lorain County) OH; and, the Central School of Nursing in Cleveland, OH.

Denis worked at the VA Medical Center in Cleveland following graduation from nursing school.  In 1998 he moved to Tarboro, NC, and worked at Heritage Hospital, then at The Fountains at The Albemarle, before retiring.

Survivors include his spouse, Ray Dean Reed of Littleton; his aunt, Thelma Jagusch of Tarboro; brother, David Kaszubinski of Florida; a nephew, two nieces; 3 great-nieces, 2 great-nephews;.

his beloved Chihuahua,Christmas; and 2 cats, Wally and Marie.

Friends may visit with the family from 6 – 8 pm Monday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

The funeral service for Denis will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in the Chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor David Fambrough presiding.  Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Littleton.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

She was born Justine Hockaday to Jerry and Nellie Hockaday in South Rosemary.

Though a resident of Norwich for over 60 years she still spoke with the southern accent of her North Carolina roots. She cherished a good tomato, salted her watermelon, and loved a succession of orange cats. She always approached life with the gentleness of her southern upbringing.

She graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 1942 and then went to work in Washington, D.C., until February of 1944.

At that time she decided to work closer to home and started working in Norfolk, VA.

While in Norfolk she enjoyed being a hostess at a small naval Officer's Club where she met Ensign Roger Adams who was from Maine.

They dated and decided to correspond.

They married in 1948 in Roanoke Rapids. In 1954 they moved to Norwich, NY, and lived there for the rest of their lives.

She worked for eight years in his dental office. After working in the dental office she returned to college and finished her four year college degree, after which she ran a bookstore, Justine's Bookworld, for fifteen years.

After closing the bookstore in 1994 she enjoyed playing bridge and pursued her hobby of doing research into the writings of Henry James.

Throughout her life she maintained close ties to her friends and family in North Carolina, visiting many Christmases, Easters, and summer vacationing at the Outer Banks. Justine never cared about the trappings of the holidays as long as everyone was present.

As she pursued her research into the writings of Henry James, in her later years, she left an abiding image of her, surrounded by books, writing table on her lap, an orange cat curled up beside her, vegetables simmering on the stove, and a friendly greeting on her lips.

She is predeceased by her husband Roger Adams D.D.S., and her two brothers: W. Frederick Hockaday of Roanoke Rapids and Francis Hockaday of Oregon City, Oregon.

She is survived by her four sons: David Adams D.D.S., and his wife Dawn, of Norwich, Paul Adams of Norwich, John Adams and his wife Ann of Glastonbury, CT, and Steve Adams and his wife Barbara of Poughkeepsie, NY. She is also survived by her three grandchildren: James, and his wife Nicki, and Rachel and Jennifer.

The family invites all who want to come to the Hockaday Funeral Home, 507 U.S. Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids on Saturday August 18th. Visiting hours will be from 12:00 to 2:00. After which there will be a service and then a processional to the Hockaday Family Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County, New York, or to the Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

A life-long native of Halifax County, Fred passed away at Hampton Manor in Gaston, NC, with his family by his side.

Fred was born July 31, 1943, in Halifax County to the late Marvin and Eva Pearson.  

He graduated from William R. Davie High School and worked in Raleigh, NC, until retirement.  He also was enlisted in the U.S. National Guard for 6 years.

Fred Pearson was a very active member of Smith United Methodist and the Men’s Club prior to his sickness.  

He dearly loved his church, his family, and those who knew him.  

He loved deeply, and was the most giving, kind-hearted, loving gentle soul you would ever meet. He loved and served his Lord and Savior all his life.  Fred enjoyed gospel music, quiet time, spending time with his family, and his cats.

Fred was predeceased by his parents.  

To cherish his memory, he is survived by a brother Eddie Pearson (Gloria) of Roanoke Rapids; nephews Gordon Pearson (Nancy) and Steve Pearson (Robin) of Roanoke Rapids; great-nieces Brandy Martin, Amanda Briley (David), Brittany Crickmore, Stephanie Wallace (Michael), April Hux; great-nephews Mike Pearson (Faye), Bryce Pearson, Ryan Pearson; and several special great-great-nieces and nephews who all fondly called him “Unk.”  

Fred was predeceased by his beloved cat, “Mokey”.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 18th at Smith United Methodist Church, Roanoke Rapids, NC, with Rev. Gregg McGarvey and Rev. Tom Schwartz officiants.  

The family will receive friends from 10:00-10:45 AM at the church prior to the service. Burial will follow at Crestview Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.  

Family receive visitors at other times at Fred’s residence, 724 Smith Church Rd. Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Memorials may be made to: Smith United Methodist Church, 1215 Smith Church Rd., Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, or The American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Ste 2700, New York, NY 10006.

Special thanks to Hampton Manor and Community Hospice for their compassionate, attentive care.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

Arrangements for Mr. Pearson are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Sadly he departed from us on August 8, 2018 at the young age of 18.

He had many interests and hobbies and loved being outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish and ride four-wheelers with his family.

He also played football for William R. Davie in middle School and Rocky Mount Preparatory in High School.

He was ambitious and wanted to start early on his work career, so at the age of 16, he pursued and obtained his GED from Halifax Community College.

Shortly after that he and his family moved to Myrtle Beach, SC. There he took up auto mechanics and carpentry. Then he found his real passion, landscaping. He loved his job and took great pride in his work.

Joey enjoyed making people laugh and was a bit of a prankster. He was kind, generous and loved his family. He will be forever missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his mother, Lisa Gibson, his stepfather, Forrest Mead, his sister, Leanne Whichard, his brother, William Mead, maternal grandparents, Ernest Gibson and Martha Thomason, paternal grandfather, Randy Whichard , several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids, Monday August 20, 2018 at 6 p.m. with Pastor Randy Martin officiating.

Arrangements are by Askew Funeral and Cremation services in Roanoke Rapids.

The Lord called him home on Tuesday August 14, 2018.

Christopher is survived by his parents, his twin sister, Allie Grey Hasty and his older brother, Chase Hasty; maternal grandparents, Betty and Nick Hall of Roanoke Rapids and Ricky and Joan Long of Roanoke Rapids; paternal grandparents, Bobby and Ruthie Hasty of Roanoke Rapids; maternal great-grandparents, Arthur and Patricia Gibson of Roanoke Rapids and Charlie and Bernie Mae Long of Roanoke Rapids; paternal great-grandmother, Pauline Hasty of Roanoke Rapids and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Monday August 20, 2018 at 2 P.M. in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

The family will receive friends after the service at the Funeral Home.

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

A native of Halifax County, he was the son of the late Ernest T. Little Sr. and Daisy Merritt Little. Tommy was a longtime employee of Winn-Dixie stores and retired from Rick Hendrick Automotive in Durham in the sales department, and he also served for many years with the Virginia Beach Fire and Rescue.

Tommy was an avid golfer and fisherman, but he was most proud of being the world’s best Dad and Grandpa.

Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Renee’ Paschal Little, sons, Chad Thomas Little and his wife Heather of Roanoke Rapids and Steve Cheek of Timberlake, N.C., brother, Bill Little of Roanoke Rapids; brothers-in-law, Dean Thompson and his wife Ann, Bill Rogerson and his wife Susan, and Jim Paschal and his wife Shelly, grandchildren, Elizabeth Little, Justin Cheek and Victoria Little; nephews, Brian Short and David Little and his beloved dog Spanky.

A Memorial Service was held Friday, August 17, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. at Rosemary Baptist Church with Dr. Layne Wallace and Dr. David Chambers officiating. The family receiveds friends at the Church from 3:00 P.M. until time of the service, and following the service until 6:00 at the Church.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to help offset Tommy’s medical and funeral expenses to Renee’ Little, 124 Woodland Road, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. 27870

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com

Danny was born in Halifax County, NC, March 6, 1954, to the late Austin Lee and Barbara Jean Jenkins Clay.

He was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, class of 1972, and was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his brothers, Dean and Ricky Clay and his fiancée, Barbara Phillips.

Surviving are his daughter, Barbi Clay and fiancé, Joel Guy of Scotland Neck, NC; two sons, Daniel Clay and wife, Diane, Brandon Clay and wife, April; sister, Jeanie Pike and husband, Curtis, all of Roanoke Rapids; brother, Billy “Lobo” Clay of Gaston; grandchildren, Harleigh Clay, Wyatt Clay, Peyton Clay, Emily Clay, Jacob Calhoun, Walker Calhoun and Kiersten Calhoun. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7-8:30 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services 731 Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids.

Rev. Randy Martin will conduct a graveside service Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 11 am in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com

Born in Beaufort County, NC, on August 21, 1980, Gary is the son of Billy Harris and Loretta Blake.

Gary was a loving son, husband and father; and loved his children more than anything.  

He lived life to the fullest, and with Gary it was “all or nothing.”

Gary worked in construction and was a superb welder.

Survivors include his wife, Kayleigh J. Harris; his son, Kainan; his daughter, Kasney; his mother, Loretta Harris and her special friend Jack Cleveland "Cleve" Gibson; half-sisters, Latonya Martin, Alethia Martin and Leanne Martin; numerous cousins; and his dogs, Jaeger and Tiny.  His father, as well as his grandparents, preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 pm Sunday afternoon at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.  

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to either the family or to Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

Arrangements for Mr. Harris are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.    

Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Vincent Allen; his son, Larry Allen; daughter, Wanda Lankford and brother, Benton Allen.

Mr. Allen is survived by four sons, J. W. Allen and wife, Patricia, Randy Allen, Stanley Allen and wife, Cindy, and Barry Allen; seven grandchildren, Ashley Burns and husband, Adam, Jessica Hevener and husband, Michael, Kathleen Crowder and husband, Dwayne, Ryan Allen, Brianna Allen, David Allen and Lee Hunter; five great-grandchildren and a half-brother, James Allen and wife, Pam.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 24 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25 at Calvary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Greensville Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 310 N. Main St., Emporia, Virginia 23847.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ruey N. Downing; her mother, Amanda Bennett Downing; her beloved daughter, Deborah Long Burgess; her husband, Dale Bowers; and two sisters, Maxine Tripp and Madeline Dickens.

Survivors include a son, Gregory Long of Roanoke Rapids; a daughter, Marilyn Long Norwood (Willie Norwood, Jr.) of Easley, SC; four siblings, Vera Clements, Joyce Reid, Nick Downing and Ray Downing; grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and special friends.

The funeral service for Mrs. Bowers will be held at 2 pm Thursday in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Currie Burgess presiding.  

Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Brian was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and Halifax Community College.  

He worked for many years at Abbott Laboratories before joining NAES Corporation where he suffered injuries that would alter his life and the lives of his family forever.  

Brian enjoyed fishing and football but his greatest joy was spending time with his wife and children, and especially his oldest two grandchildren.  

It saddens his family to know that the other grandchildren born after his brain injury will never know the loving "Papa" that Brian was to the oldest two.

Brian is survived by his loving wife of 24 years Wanda Barnes Blanchard; his parents Martha and Franklin "Bubba" Blanchard; his two sons Phillip Johnson (Ashley) and Chris Johnson (Kelley); two daughters Blake Moseley (Anthony) and Ashley Blanchard; grandchildren Hunter Johnson and his mother Stacy Johnson, Kate Johnson, Layla Johnson, Avery Moseley, Aubrey Price, Brantley Johnson and Paisley Johnson.  He is also survived by his brother Tim Blanchard (Joan); his mother-in-law Ann Barnes; his sister-in-law Lisa Barnes Vincent (Eddie); nephews Daniel Harris (Casey) and Justin Vincent (Olivia) and great-niece Maren Harris.

Brian is predeceased by his father-in-law Henry Granger Barnes.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Church at 10:00 A.M. until service time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brain Injury Association of America, 1608 Spring Hill Road, Suite 110, Vienna, VA  22182 or Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com