Kenny was born August 9, 1956 in Bertie County North Carolina the son of the late classy father Rupert Earl Davis and his loving mother Nancy Jane Johnson Davis. He was also preceded in death by his big brother Larry Wayne Davis.

Kenny did a great job as a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to those fortunate enough to have known him.

We will always remember his smile and his infectious laugh and love.

Kenny Ray was a hard worker and wore many hats over the years. The one most important hat of those he wore, was that of a devoted husband and loving father.

His family was the most important thing to him and he was always willing to make sacrifices to provide and protect them. To his two little girls, Dad was their hero. He taught his children how to be tough and raised them to be strong and proud. Kenny and his wife Sandra often enjoyed taking to the road, be it by motorcycle, car or RV. Being raised by a mechanic Kenny Ray would often spend his free time tinkering, rebuilding and restoring vehicles of many shapes and sizes.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, his best friend and his love of 35 years Sandra Dee Davis of Buffalo Gap, TX; His two daughters Shasta McClure of Tuscola, TX and Brooke Valenzuela of Roseville, CA; His two brothers Earl Davis of the Philippines and Jerry H. Davis of Windsor, NC; His sister Judy Conner of Windsor, NC; His five grandchildren, one niece, four nephews and two grand nephews.

Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Kenny Ray Davis will be held Friday, June 19, 2015 in the Chapel of Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC at 2:00 PM with Rev. J.N. Baggett officiating. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Windsor, NC.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 until 1:45 PM at the funeral home.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC is handling the arrangements.

Mrs. Vaughan was born March 17, 1927 in Vance County North Carolina, the daughter of the late Clinton Benjamin O’Brien and Mary Grace Sneed O’Brien.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Merle Carter Vaughan, her sister Edna O. Chandler and her daughter Nelda Lassiter and her husband Stephen.

Left to cherish her memory are her sister Helen O. Brame of Bracey, VA; Her three grandchildren Brien Lassiter and his wife Brenda, Jason Lassiter  both of Ahoskie, NC and Hillary Lassiter Lynn and her husband Thomas of Greenville, NC; Her four grandchildren Evan, Alden and Zackary Lassiter all of Ahoskie, NC and Carter Lynn of Greenville, NC.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Nell Vaughan will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Ahoskie, NC with Rev. Daniel Glaze officiating. Burial will follow in Ahoskie Cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service at First Baptist Church in Ahoskie from 12:30 until 1:45 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o 8300 Health Park #10 Raleigh, NC 27615.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC is handling the arrangements.

Mrs. Hall was born January 1, 1927 in Bertie County North Carolina the daughter of the late William Scott Hoggard and Mattie Bazemore Hoggard. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Joseph Hall and her son Wayne Hall.

Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters; Linda Allen of Goldsboro, NC and Pam Odom (Ray) of Winterville, NC; Her granddaughter Jessie Odom of Durham, NC; Her brother Thomas Hoggard (Lois) of Lewiston, NC; Her three sisters Catherine Mizelle (Harold) of Winterville, NC, Frances Dunlow of Windsor, NC and Jean Robbins of Rich Square, NC; Her two sisters-in-law Mary Lynn Hoggard of Colerain, NC and Nancy Hoggard of Windsor, NC and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation to celebrate the life of Lula Hall will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC is handling the arrangements.  

Mr. Davis was born January 14, 1946.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles B. Davis and Elizabeth Eason Davis.

He is survived by a niece, Louise Klouda and an aunt Darrell Ellis.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Rev. Maurice

Wheat officiating.

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

George was born October 17, 1927 in Wilson County North Carolina the son of the late J.W. “Dick” Spence and Maggie Jane Robbins Spence.

He was also preceded in death by his Son, Gene Allan Spence, his siblings Hansel Spence, Virgie Pulley, Calvin Spence, Nellie Spence and Edward Spence.

George was a great handyman and a jack of all trades, he really liked to help people in anyway he could, believed in hard work and was an avid golfer. He was also given honorary lifetime membership in the Emporia Country Club. He loved his family, friends and church family. 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Myrtle Bryant Spence of Gaston, NC; His daughter Janet Spence Powell (Ray) of Roanoke Rapids, NC; His son Steve “Bitty” Richard Spence of Gaston, NC; three sisters, Maude Elizabeth Spence and Mollie Spence Roberts, both of Emporia, VA and Daisy Ruth Spence Lambert of Mechanicsville, VA.  Four grandchildren, Paula Spence Copeland, Tony Ray Powell (Joy), Kevin Lee Powell and his fiancé Stacy and Gary Eugene Powell (Alison).  Six great grandchildren, Cameron Ray Powell, Christopher Russell Powell, Mollie Elizabeth Powell, Daniel Chase Copeland, Tyler Blake Copeland, George Lane Powell and Lilly Lorraine Powell.  Two special aunts, Annie Marie Smith and Madie Higgins, both of Gaston, NC.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Annie Marie Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home, Friday, July 10, 2015 from 7:00 until 8:30 PM and other times at the home.

Flowers are welcomed, however memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ, 116 Emry Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

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

Clara was born April 5, 1931 in Swain County North Carolina the daughter of the late William McKinley Mashburn and Bobbie Baker Mashburn. 

Left to cherish her memory are her brother-in-law Russell Birdsong and wife Danya of Halifax, NC; Her sister-in-law Margaret Riddle and her husband Dixon of Weldon, NC and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2015 in the chapel of Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids at 2:00PM with Pastor Stan Lewis officiating. Burial will be held private in Halifax Methodist Church Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements. 

Born on March 14, 1927 to the late James Rufus Adams and Minerva Finch (Adams) Hux and she was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Rufus Anthony Shearin of Warren County, NC, her sister, Helen Adams Poindexter of Roanoke Rapids and her brother William (Bill) Garfield Adams of Williamston.

In the early 40’s she and Rufus left the city and traveled westward to Southern California’s Mojave Desert and then later to Susanville, CA where she learned the art of farming and ranching polled Hereford cows.  After Rufus passed away in 1984, she returned to Roanoke Rapids to be closer to relatives.

She loved the pursuit of knowledge through reading newspapers, magazines and books, and found some of her best friends in them.  Margaret was known for her dry sense of humor and quick wit.  Margaret’s many years in California with its various climates and awe inspiring vistas impressed upon her the value of the earth and the variety of fruit it yields.   She was a treasure trove of knowledge about nature and animal behavior. In her later years, her beloved cats were her constant companions.  

She is survived by a son Anthony A. Shearin of Albany, CA and two nieces and two nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Rev. Dr. Ed Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.    

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to Signature Healthcare and Rehab of Roanoke Rapids for their expertise, compassion and kindness during her final days.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rainbow Animal Rescue of NC, P.O. Box 972, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

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

Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements. 

Kelly was born July 19, 1923 in Halifax County North Carolina, the daughter of the late Duffy Campbell and Annie Ivey.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband Henry Mike Mattie and her second husband Claude Mabrey; her step-mother Ruby Shaw Campbell; her grandson John Michael Mahan; Her sister Margaret C. Birdsong; Her half sister Evelyn Ray Campbell Miller; Her four brothers Al, Leroy, Roy Lee and a twin brother Carol Campbell; Her three half brothers George, Charles and James Campbell.

She was a long time resident of South Rosemary Community in Roanoke Rapids.

Momma was a wonderful caring mother and grandmother to her family as well as the many other children she cared for and loved.

Mrs. Mabrey loved sewing and visiting others in her younger days. She really loved more than anything the Lord.

Those remaining to forever treasure the precious memory of her life are three daughters; Annie Virginia Oliver and husband Leslie Ray, Janie M. Worrock and Barbara “Bobbie” Johnson and friend Freddy Powell all of Roanoke Rapids; Her seven grandchildren Tammy Norris and fiancé Jeff Lassiter, Cindy Matthews and husband Scott all of Roanoke Rapids, Kimberly Thorne of Nashville, NC, Susan Baran and husband Jason of Wilson, NC, Melissa K. Worrock and friend Clifton Handley of Roanoke Rapids, Paul Johnson and wife Stacey of Victoria, TX and Tiffany Gail Francis and husband Michael of Roanoke Rapids; Her eighteen great-grandchildren Crystal Heustess, Brook Barber, Jessica Lewis, Dusty Sauls, Hunter Keeter, Joseph and Joshua Matthews, Marshall Keeter, Bethany Johnson, Taylor Lassiter, Jonathan Baran, Christopher Johnson, Marcus Moore, Stephen Thorne, Caitlyn Baran, Zachary Oliver, Emily Baran and Sophia Lassiter; Her four great great-grandchildren Christopher, Samuel and Gabriella Heustess, Justin Barber, Jr. Family friend Danny Sykes.

The family would like to say a special thank you to her caregivers of many years Evelyn Williams, Joyce Harrison, Diana Harris and Ellen Ramsey.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 12:00 Noon in the chapel of Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Pastor Michael Little officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 24, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements

Doris was born January 18, 1931, the daughter of the late William Harold Bridgers and Ruby Lassiter Bridgers.  

She was also preceded in death by her two daughters, Vickie Ricks Birdsong, Donna Ricks Jones and her son-in-law, Robert E. Birdsong Sr.  

She was a member of Creeksville Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Stanley Ricks Jr., her grandchildren, Robert E. Birdsong Jr. and his wife Jerri Kay, Richard “Chubby” Birdsong, Adrienne Nicole Robbins, Mary Beth Birdsong Reed and her husband Terry,

Matthew J. Ricks and his wife Kayla and Justin L. Jones.  Her sisters, Frances B. Jenkins and Joyce B. Storey and her husband Ronald.  Her great grandchildren,  Blake Birdsong, Lacy Robbins, Logan Robbins, Cheyanne Ricks, Maci Ricks, and Terry Reed Jr. Also many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Creeksville Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Sloan officiating.  

Burial will follow at the Ricks Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 7:00 until 8:30 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Forest Rest Home, 3277 HWY 35, Potecasi, NC 27867.

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

Mollie was born January 6, 1924 to the late Rufus Reese and Rosa Norwood Reese. She was also preceded in death by her husband George Whittemore. Her brothers Joe, Willie, Tom, Fred and Clifford. Her sisters Nellie Johnston, Katie Neville, Edna Lee, Claudia Reese, Maggie Eason and Edith Strickland.

Mollie quit school in the 12th grade because she said she couldn’t keep up with her studies and continue to work, and thought she needed to work and help the family more than she needed to continue school. She worked from then to 1986 except for four years she took off to be with her newborn daughter. Mollie loved to do rebus and crossword puzzles and was an avid reader. She also loved country and gospel music and, any kind of piano music. She was an excellent cook and tried to feed anybody who came to her home and everybody loved her biscuits. She cooked with love.

Mrs. Whittemore was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church, but in recent years she had not been able to attend church. She had been in Jacob’s Nursing and Rehab. Center since December of 2012. Very much appreciation to those who did such a wonderful job taking care of Mollie.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Sally Seward; Her two grandsons Brian and Eliot Seward; Her sister Estelle Williams; Her friend Joe Law and many loving nieces and nephews. Many thanks to nieces Joyce Burnette, Priscilla Dorer and Linda Hobbs for helping and caring for Mrs. Whittemore until she had to leave home.

Graveside services will be held at Crestview Memorial Cemetery Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:00AM with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC from 7:00 until 8:30 PM and other times at the home of Joyce Burnette 428 Zoo Road Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements.

Kenny was born August 9, 1956 in Bertie County North Carolina the son of the late classy father Rupert Earl Davis and his loving mother Nancy Jane Johnson Davis. He was also preceded in death by his big brother Larry Wayne Davis.

Kenny did a great job as a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to those fortunate enough to have known him.

We will always remember his smile and his infectious laugh and love.

Kenny Ray was a hard worker and wore many hats over the years. The one most important hat of those he wore, was that of a devoted husband and loving father.

His family was the most important thing to him and he was always willing to make sacrifices to provide and protect them. To his two little girls, Dad was their hero. He taught his children how to be tough and raised them to be strong and proud. Kenny and his wife Sandra often enjoyed taking to the road, be it by motorcycle, car or RV. Being raised by a mechanic Kenny Ray would often spend his free time tinkering, rebuilding and restoring vehicles of many shapes and sizes.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, his best friend and his love of 35 years Sandra Dee Davis of Buffalo Gap, TX; His two daughters Shasta McClure of Tuscola, TX and Brooke Valenzuela of Roseville, CA; His two brothers Earl Davis of the Philippines and Jerry H. Davis of Windsor, NC; His sister Judy Conner of Windsor, NC; His five grandchildren, one niece, four nephews and two grand nephews.

Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Kenny Ray Davis will be held Friday, June 19, 2015 in the Chapel of Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC at 2:00 PM with Rev. J.N. Baggett officiating. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Windsor, NC.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 until 1:45 PM at the funeral home.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC is handling the arrangements.

Mrs. Vaughan was born March 17, 1927 in Vance County North Carolina, the daughter of the late Clinton Benjamin O’Brien and Mary Grace Sneed O’Brien.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Merle Carter Vaughan, her sister Edna O. Chandler and her daughter Nelda Lassiter and her husband Stephen.

Left to cherish her memory are her sister Helen O. Brame of Bracey, VA; Her three grandchildren Brien Lassiter and his wife Brenda, Jason Lassiter  both of Ahoskie, NC and Hillary Lassiter Lynn and her husband Thomas of Greenville, NC; Her four grandchildren Evan, Alden and Zackary Lassiter all of Ahoskie, NC and Carter Lynn of Greenville, NC.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Nell Vaughan will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Ahoskie, NC with Rev. Daniel Glaze officiating. Burial will follow in Ahoskie Cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service at First Baptist Church in Ahoskie from 12:30 until 1:45 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o 8300 Health Park #10 Raleigh, NC 27615.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC is handling the arrangements.

Mrs. Hall was born January 1, 1927 in Bertie County North Carolina the daughter of the late William Scott Hoggard and Mattie Bazemore Hoggard. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Joseph Hall and her son Wayne Hall.

Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters; Linda Allen of Goldsboro, NC and Pam Odom (Ray) of Winterville, NC; Her granddaughter Jessie Odom of Durham, NC; Her brother Thomas Hoggard (Lois) of Lewiston, NC; Her three sisters Catherine Mizelle (Harold) of Winterville, NC, Frances Dunlow of Windsor, NC and Jean Robbins of Rich Square, NC; Her two sisters-in-law Mary Lynn Hoggard of Colerain, NC and Nancy Hoggard of Windsor, NC and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation to celebrate the life of Lula Hall will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC is handling the arrangements.  

Mr. Davis was born January 14, 1946.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles B. Davis and Elizabeth Eason Davis.

He is survived by a niece, Louise Klouda and an aunt Darrell Ellis.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Rev. Maurice

Wheat officiating.

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

George was born October 17, 1927 in Wilson County North Carolina the son of the late J.W. “Dick” Spence and Maggie Jane Robbins Spence.

He was also preceded in death by his Son, Gene Allan Spence, his siblings Hansel Spence, Virgie Pulley, Calvin Spence, Nellie Spence and Edward Spence.

George was a great handyman and a jack of all trades, he really liked to help people in anyway he could, believed in hard work and was an avid golfer. He was also given honorary lifetime membership in the Emporia Country Club. He loved his family, friends and church family. 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Myrtle Bryant Spence of Gaston, NC; His daughter Janet Spence Powell (Ray) of Roanoke Rapids, NC; His son Steve “Bitty” Richard Spence of Gaston, NC; three sisters, Maude Elizabeth Spence and Mollie Spence Roberts, both of Emporia, VA and Daisy Ruth Spence Lambert of Mechanicsville, VA.  Four grandchildren, Paula Spence Copeland, Tony Ray Powell (Joy), Kevin Lee Powell and his fiancé Stacy and Gary Eugene Powell (Alison).  Six great grandchildren, Cameron Ray Powell, Christopher Russell Powell, Mollie Elizabeth Powell, Daniel Chase Copeland, Tyler Blake Copeland, George Lane Powell and Lilly Lorraine Powell.  Two special aunts, Annie Marie Smith and Madie Higgins, both of Gaston, NC.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Annie Marie Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home, Friday, July 10, 2015 from 7:00 until 8:30 PM and other times at the home.

Flowers are welcomed, however memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ, 116 Emry Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

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

Clara was born April 5, 1931 in Swain County North Carolina the daughter of the late William McKinley Mashburn and Bobbie Baker Mashburn. 

Left to cherish her memory are her brother-in-law Russell Birdsong and wife Danya of Halifax, NC; Her sister-in-law Margaret Riddle and her husband Dixon of Weldon, NC and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2015 in the chapel of Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids at 2:00PM with Pastor Stan Lewis officiating. Burial will be held private in Halifax Methodist Church Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements. 

Born on March 14, 1927 to the late James Rufus Adams and Minerva Finch (Adams) Hux and she was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Rufus Anthony Shearin of Warren County, NC, her sister, Helen Adams Poindexter of Roanoke Rapids and her brother William (Bill) Garfield Adams of Williamston.

In the early 40’s she and Rufus left the city and traveled westward to Southern California’s Mojave Desert and then later to Susanville, CA where she learned the art of farming and ranching polled Hereford cows.  After Rufus passed away in 1984, she returned to Roanoke Rapids to be closer to relatives.

She loved the pursuit of knowledge through reading newspapers, magazines and books, and found some of her best friends in them.  Margaret was known for her dry sense of humor and quick wit.  Margaret’s many years in California with its various climates and awe inspiring vistas impressed upon her the value of the earth and the variety of fruit it yields.   She was a treasure trove of knowledge about nature and animal behavior. In her later years, her beloved cats were her constant companions.  

She is survived by a son Anthony A. Shearin of Albany, CA and two nieces and two nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Rev. Dr. Ed Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.    

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to Signature Healthcare and Rehab of Roanoke Rapids for their expertise, compassion and kindness during her final days.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rainbow Animal Rescue of NC, P.O. Box 972, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

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

Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements. 

Kelly was born July 19, 1923 in Halifax County North Carolina, the daughter of the late Duffy Campbell and Annie Ivey.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband Henry Mike Mattie and her second husband Claude Mabrey; her step-mother Ruby Shaw Campbell; her grandson John Michael Mahan; Her sister Margaret C. Birdsong; Her half sister Evelyn Ray Campbell Miller; Her four brothers Al, Leroy, Roy Lee and a twin brother Carol Campbell; Her three half brothers George, Charles and James Campbell.

She was a long time resident of South Rosemary Community in Roanoke Rapids.

Momma was a wonderful caring mother and grandmother to her family as well as the many other children she cared for and loved.

Mrs. Mabrey loved sewing and visiting others in her younger days. She really loved more than anything the Lord.

Those remaining to forever treasure the precious memory of her life are three daughters; Annie Virginia Oliver and husband Leslie Ray, Janie M. Worrock and Barbara “Bobbie” Johnson and friend Freddy Powell all of Roanoke Rapids; Her seven grandchildren Tammy Norris and fiancé Jeff Lassiter, Cindy Matthews and husband Scott all of Roanoke Rapids, Kimberly Thorne of Nashville, NC, Susan Baran and husband Jason of Wilson, NC, Melissa K. Worrock and friend Clifton Handley of Roanoke Rapids, Paul Johnson and wife Stacey of Victoria, TX and Tiffany Gail Francis and husband Michael of Roanoke Rapids; Her eighteen great-grandchildren Crystal Heustess, Brook Barber, Jessica Lewis, Dusty Sauls, Hunter Keeter, Joseph and Joshua Matthews, Marshall Keeter, Bethany Johnson, Taylor Lassiter, Jonathan Baran, Christopher Johnson, Marcus Moore, Stephen Thorne, Caitlyn Baran, Zachary Oliver, Emily Baran and Sophia Lassiter; Her four great great-grandchildren Christopher, Samuel and Gabriella Heustess, Justin Barber, Jr. Family friend Danny Sykes.

The family would like to say a special thank you to her caregivers of many years Evelyn Williams, Joyce Harrison, Diana Harris and Ellen Ramsey.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 12:00 Noon in the chapel of Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Pastor Michael Little officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 24, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

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

Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements

Mary was born January 6, 1922, in Rockingham County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Robert Moore Hancock and Origanna Wills Hancock.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Rev. Henry Powell.

Left to cherish her memory are her five children Pat Powell and husband Russell, of Tampa, FL, Bob Powell and wife Teresa of Colfax, NC, Jane Sadler and husband John of Oxford, NC, Nancy Tellekamp and husband Michael of High Point, NC, and Mary Ruffing and husband Chuck of El Dorado, AR; Her seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; Her sister Allene Worley of South Carolina and her daughters Kathy and Deborah, Cousin Earl and wife Diane Hancock of Winston-Salem, NC. 

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mary Powell will be held at Conrad Memorial Baptist Church in High Point, NC, Monday, August 3, 2015 at 11:00 AM, the family will receive friends after the service at the church.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Hamilton Cemetery in Hamilton, NC with Rev. Brian Busch officiating.

The family will receive friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, family request donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com
Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC is handling the arrangements.

Sarah was born October 16, 1927 in Johnston County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Robert Thomas Burgess and Edna Lois Smith Burgess. She was also preceded in death by her husband Floyd Fleming Patton and her brother R.T. Burgess and his wife Julia. 

Left to cherish her memory are her son Reverend Ron Patton and his wife Judy of Creedmoor, NC; Her daughter Denise Patton Spence and her husband Tony of Rocky Mount, NC; Her two grandsons Adam Patton and his wife Jenifer of Pelzer, SC and Jacob Babb of Knightdale, NC; Her four great grandchildren Savanah, Cosette, Joseph and Penelopy Patton; Her sister-in-law Macy Pierce of Hampton, VA and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Halifax United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM with Rev. Steve Formo officiating.

Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Enfield, NC.
The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM service time.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Halifax United Methodist Church P.O. Box 365 Halifax, NC 27839
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com 
Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements.