Mrs. Pittman was born August 11, 1925 in Davidson County, NC, the daughter of the late Grady King Sr. and Mamie Everhart King. She was also predeceased by her husband I. Ashley Pittman and a brother Grady King Jr.

She was a member of Weldon Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Pittman Jones and her husband Clint of Roanoke Rapids and Cathy Pittman Shaw of Halifax.

Her brother, Gail King of Lexington, NC. Her five grandchildren, Valerie White Maguire, Charlie Jones, Joe Shaw, Ashley Shaw and Caitlin Shaw.

One great granddaughter Hayley Nichole Shaw.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM at

Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Keith Thomason officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 7:00 until 8:30 PM and other times at 103 Wedgewood Drive, Roanoke Rapids.

The family would like to thank Community Home Care and Hospice for their wonderful care.

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

Mrs. Parker was born June 15, 1929 in Hertford County, NC, the daughter of the late Edgar H. Harrell and Gertrude Harrell. She was also predeceased by her husband J.C. Parker and a grandson Brandon Mitchell and a sister Rachel Martin. She was a member of Sandy Run Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was a member of the WMU. She was also active in Relay For Life of Hertford-Gates and Echoes of Love. She enjoyed being with friends while crafting quilts.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Lassiter of St Johns, Yvonne Cooper and husband Jimmy of Whitakers, June Joyner husband Manuel, Sr. of Roxobel, Anne Brinkley and late husband Jackie of Ahoskie and Patty Mitchell and husband Gene of Roxobel. One son, Alton Parker and wife Martha of Roxobel.

Her brothers, Calvin Harrell and wife Ginny, Kenneth Harrell and Ronnie Harrell and wife Canara. Her sisters, Barbara Baker and husband J.G., Paige Bryant and husband Jackie and Thelma Helms and husband Frazier. Her ten grandchildren, Dawn Cooper Jones and husband Toby, Kimberly Lassiter Lewis and husband Matt, Manuel Joyner, Jr., Mitchell Joyner and wife Sarah, Sheri Brinkley Futrell and husband Mike, Josh Brinkley and wife Jessica, Ashley Parker Dixon and husband Mitchell, Anna Parker, Abby Parker and Courtney Mitchell.

Eight great grandchildren, Hanna Jones, Sarah Grace Jones, Steven Futrell, Parker Dixon, Michaela Futrell, Mason Joyner, Garrett Joyner and Lily Ann Brinkley.

She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Parker was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at

Sandy Run Baptist Church in Roxobel with Rev. Dave Rimel, Rev. H.C. Boschen and Rev. Don Polvadore officiating. Burial will follow at Roxobel-Kelford Cemetery in Roxobel.

The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 6:30 until 8:00 PM and other times at the home.

Flowers will be accepted or make a contribution to a charity of choice.

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

Mr. Curry was born February 7, 1948 in Columbia, SC.

He was a welder and a mechanic. He served his country in the US Air Force and served in Vietnam.

He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Margaret Curry, one brother Raymond Curry Jr and one sister, Jonanna Ivey Warren.

He is survived by one daughter, Crissanne Curry of Seaboard, one son Scott Hollowell and wife Sheila of Roanoke Rapids. Three brothers, Charles Curry and wife Teresa of Roanoke Rapids, NC, James Curry and wife Becky of Roanoke Rapids and Ronald Curry and wife Tina of Jackson, NC.  Two grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Dream Acres Farm, Big John Store Road, Pleasant Hill, NC with Rev. Rick Barnes officiating.

The family will receive friends at the home.  Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC.

He was born May 16, 1933, in Wilson County, North Carolina. Mr. Kirby retired from Carolina Telephone Co. He served his country in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his son Leon "Pat" Kirby, II and wife Kim. Two grandsons, Patrick S. Kirby and Dustin M. Kirby.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Oak Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Officiated by Rev. Greg Hurdle and Rev. Don Polvador.

The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC., Saturday April 5, 2014 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Other times at the home of Pat Kirby, II.

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

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

Mr. Salmon was born February 14, 1939 in Suffolk, VA the son of the late James Claude Salmon and Ethel Jane Gautier Salmon. He served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from the Federal Civil Service.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Yates Salmon. His daughter, Nancy Lynn Salmon of Jacksonville, NC. His son, Kenneth Raymond Salmon. Two brothers, James Thomas Salmon and his wife Ealine and Irvin Claude Salmon and his wife Claudia all of Suffolk, VA.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Pat’s Life will be held Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Faison Assembly of God with Joshua Phillips officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Faison Assembly of God Building Fund, P.O. Box 250, Conway, NC 27820.

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

Mrs. Goddard was born June 10, 1922 in rural Seaboard, NC, the daughter of the late Jenus Greene Long and Laura Gay Long. She was a graduate of Seaboard High School and received two certificates from Chowan College. There she met and later married S.L. Goddard. They lived for nearly forty years in Riverdale, Maryland until retirement brought them back to Seaboard. The last few years she spent with her granddaughter.

She was predeceased by her husband, S.L. Goddard and a brother, J.G. Long Jr.

She is survived by her two sons, Samuel L. Goddard Jr. of Ringgold, VA and Ronnie Goddard of Sharpsburg, NC. Five grandchildren, Rich Goddard (Jen) of Greenville, NC, Rob Goddard (Angie) of Tupelo, Mississippi, Thomas Goddard (Angela) of Danville, VA, Mike Goddard of Germantown, Maryland and Tarina G. Daughtridge (Wesley) of Rocky Mount, NC. Seven great grandchildren, Matthew, Seth, Olivia Virgina, Skyla, Rallye, Cole and Rayce. Her sister, Inez L. Bryner,  her brother, Joseph Long, and their families, and the family of her deceased brother J.G.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM at 

Concord United Methodist Church with Rev. Helen Burtchell officiating. Burial will follow at Seaboard Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1:00 PM until service time on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Concord United Methodist Church.

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

Rebecca was born December 2, 1960 in Halifax County, the daughter of the late John Maynard Sherrick and Catherine Gray Collie Sherrick.

She is survived by her sisters, Joan S. Ward of Roanoke Rapids and Alice S. Bainbridge of Rocky Mount, NC. Her brother, Joseph Sherrick of Bailey, NC. Also several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Friday, April 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Cemetery in Enfield, NC with Rev. Kerry Peeler officiating.

The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Mrs. Edwards was born June 15, 1924 in Weldon, NC, the daughter of the late Matthew Ransome Kilpatrick and Edith Switzer Kilpatrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Walter Edwards Jr. and her brothers, Jennings Kilpatrick and Matthew Ransome Kilpatrick Jr.

Mrs. Edwards was a graduate of Weldon High School and worked with her husband for many years in the insurance business. She was a member of Seaboard United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Diane Edwards of Seaboard and Melody Edwards Hobson and her husband Monte of Raleigh, NC. Her granddaughter, Brittany Mason and her husband Sean of Winston Salem, NC. Also her sister, Phyllis Jenkins and her husband Murril of Littleton, NC.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at

11:00 AM at Seaboard Cemetery in Seaboard, NC with Rev. Ricky Barnes officiating.

The family will receive friends after the service at the home in Seaboard.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 6600 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31405.

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

Gracie is survived by her parents, her brothers Cody Hewitt, Justin Hewitt, and Peyton Campbell. Her maternal grandparents, Karen and William Stanley. Her paternal grandmother, Jennett Hewitt.

A graveside service will be be held Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Stoney Creek Cemetery.

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

Pat was born May 19, 1934 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, the daughter of the late Joseph Carl Clary and Helen Powell Clary. She worked as bookkeeper and office manager for Blue Flame Fuels for 46 years before retiring last October. Pat was a faithful member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church for over 50 years where supporting World Missions was her passion.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elery Parnell, and her son David Richard “Rick” Hurst. She was also preceded in death by her four brothers, Henry Lee Clary (Jeanette), Lacy McCoy Clary (Nancy), Robert Clary (Nita) and J.C. Clary (Peggy).

She is survived by her son Benji Parnell, her step sons, Dennis Parnell and his wife, Cheri, of Roanoke Rapids and Steve Parnell and his wife, Regina, of LaGrange, NC and seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Her surviving nieces and nephews include Amy Clary Biehl and Alan Clary of NC, Sue Clary Salvatore and Henry Lee Clary, II of VA, Marty Clary Sweinheart, Tina Clary Pennock and JoAnne Clary of PA, Helen Clary Haas, Rachel Clary Humpf and Joel Clary of MI and Richard Clary, David Clary and Diane Clary Mundy of WA.

Most dear to Pat were Benji’s caregivers, Rose Parker and Rosa Ferguson. Also many special friends including, Dondie S. McNickle.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 30, 32014 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Roanoke Rapids with Pastor D.A. Leonard and Rev. Margaret Horrell officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to services.

A special thank you to Community Home Health and Hospice, 525-A Becker Drive, Roanoke Rapids where memorial contributions may be sent.

Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids.

Mrs. Taylor was born September 24, 1926 in Northampton County, NC, the daughter of the late Clyde Quincy Warrick and Lynn Warrick.  She was also predeceased by her husband Andrew Taylor, her brother, Joseph Warrick and her sister Edith Warrick Bunn Edwards.

Mrs. Taylor enjoyed cooking, canning reading (was reading a book a day during the last several months of her life until her health made reading impossible), crossword puzzles, and telling stories about the “old days” growing up in Seaboard. She loved sitting at her kitchen table and watching the birds and squirrels eating at one of her many birdfeeders or splashing around in her heated birdbath.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her boys and her grandchildren.  One of her greatest achievements was completing her book “Over My Shoulder” which was an account of life in Seaboard.  She also wrote a book of Children’s Poems which will be forever cherished by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Although she was no longer an active member of the church, she taught Sunday school for many years at Seaboard Methodist Church where many of her “students’ considered her the best teacher they ever had.

She is survived by her sons, Steve Taylor and his wife Pat of Raleigh, NC Gene Taylor and his wife Louise of Gumberry, NC. Her grandchildren, Andy Taylor (Becky) of Wilmington, NC, Angie Taylor Rider of Johnson City, TN, Quincy Taylor Caspar (Jason) of Fuquay Varina, NC,  Edward Taylor of Gumberry, NC and Zachary Taylor (Rachel) of Cary, NC. Her step grandchildren, Wendy Gatewood (Chris) of Clayton, NC and Ron Pippen (Sherry) of Elizabeth City, NC. Her great grandchildren, Anna Rose Taylor of Wilmington, NC, Jack Caspar and Carolina Caspar, both of Fuquay Varina, NC. Her step great grandchildren, Markham Gatewood and Andrew Gatewood, both of Clayton, NC. Also Laverne Suggs and Taneka Rainey who became more than caregivers.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Taylor Family Cemetery, Hwy 186, Gumberry, NC with Rev. Bobby Harrell officiating.

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

A special thank you to Cheri Parnell and Jackie Thompson with Community Home Health and Hospice for their wonderful care.

Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary Jarrett Burgess and William R. Burgess; two brothers, Calvin D. Burgess and Jerry Wayne Burgess.

She is survived by one brother, William R. Burgess of Anderson, South Carolina and three sisters, Marian B. Stephens of Stuart, Virginia, Joan B. Flake of Frederick, Maryland and Patsy B. Harris of Richmond, Virginia. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Jean Simmons Burgess of Matthews, North Carolina, Nancy Cash Burgess of Raleigh, North Carolina. Precious to Nancy were numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews and adopted grandchildren from her special friends who shared their children with her.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

The family will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids and will proceed to the cemetery for the service.

Nancy’s brother, Bill Burgess will be officiating the service. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com or haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com

The family wishes to express sincere appreciation and heart felt love to the wonderful staff at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center. Not only was it home to Nancy for 18 years, but each person provided companionship and loving care until she was safely in her home with her Heavenly Father.

Mr. Ingram was born April 6, 1932 in Nash County, NC the son of the late Earl Lee and Lizzie Ingram. He was a US Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife Betty Bland Ingram. His daughter, Ellen I. Conner and her husband Donnie, his son, Tim Ingram and his wife Wanda all of Aulander, NC. His grandchildren, Brittney Conner, Katylce Ingram and Carl Conner.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 16, 2014 at 2:00 PM at

Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC with Rev. Lathan Taylor officiating.

Burial will follow at Aulander Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday from 12:30 until service time at the funeral home prior to services.

Mrs. Barber was born June 10, 1940 in Richmond, VA the daughter of the late Alfred Andrew Verra and Annie Hugue Verra. She worked all of her life as a homemaker and also worked at International Paper, Howard Johnson’s and Granny’s Bakery.

She is survived by her husband James Donald Barber. Her children,

Gene Barber and his wife Debra of Roanoke Rapids, Terry Walters of Littleton, Lisa Simmons and her husband Ricky of Skippers, VA and James Arthur Eric Barber of the home. One brother Thomas Verra of Warsaw, VA. Nine grandchildren, Chris Barber, Lance Barber, Casey Barber, Ashley Walters, Holly Walters, Zack Walters, Elizabeth Simmons, Haley Barber and Erica Barber.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 2:00 PM at

Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids from 7:00 until 8:30 PM.

Goldie M. Eley was born November 5, 1923 in Simon’s Creek (Elizabeth City), North Carolina to W.P. and Alpine Morris.  She and her two sisters, Helen and Harriet, moved with her parents to Jackson in the mid-1930’s where her father would establish a successful lumber company.

Upon graduating from Jackson High School she entered Elon College at 16 years old and graduated three years later with a degree in education.  In was during the war years and Goldie and the other co-eds did their part to boost morale of the troops in training at a facility adjacent to the college.  “After the soldiers completed their training we would see them off at the train station, promise to write, wave good bye, then wait on the platform for the next train of young recruits to report for duty.”

At the age of 20, Goldie began a long, productive career as a public school educator; first in Franklin, VA where she would meet her husband of 63 years, Jasper Eley.  “He swept me off my feet.  I was a little country girl from Jackson.  He was from the big city (Franklin), he had a car, and was a member of the Cotillion Dance Club.”

After marrying in 1947, Jasper and Goldie moved to Jackson where they built the home they lived in all their lives. Goldie taught school at Jackson Elementary until the first of her three children were born in 1953.  

Goldie returned to public education in 1964 where she developed and implemented one of the State’s first migrant education programs and later the Northampton County school system’s reading and literacy program.  

During this period she was awarded a master’s in education from East Carolina University.

Mrs. Eley was a charter member of the Jackson Women’s Club and served as club president and other offices in the club.

A lifelong member of Jackson United Methodist Church she served in various leadership positions and lead Sunday school for many years for both children and adults.

She was preceded in life by her husband, Jasper, and her parents.

She is survived by her three children David Eley and his wife Dona, Deborah Eley Tunstall and her husband Jim and Pauline Eley Williford and her husband Michael.  Her two sisters; Helen Bloom and Hattie Beasley, both of Jackson. Five grandchildren,  Maria and Elizabeth Eley, Keaton and Will Tunstall, Elizabeth Anne Williford); four great grandchildren Coco and Major Tunstall; Marlon and Desmond Eley-McClain; and many nephews and nieces.

A service of thanksgiving and praise for the life of Goldie Morris Eley will be held, Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Jackson United Methodist Church in Jackson, NC with Rev. Linda-Kathryn Clarke officiating.  Burial  will follow at Jackson Cemetery. 

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Bryner was born February 23, 1926, the daughter of the late Jenus Greene Long and Laura Gay Long of Seaboard, NC.

She was a graduate of Seaboard High School and attended High Point College, Columbia Tech in Washington, DC and Des Moines Community College.

In 1945 she married John H. Bryner.

As a microbiologist, she worked for the U.S. Government in Maryland, Iowa and Wisconsin.  

She was also preceded in death by a son, Douglas Bryner,  a sister, Virginia Long Goddard and a brother Rev. J.G. Long Jr.

She is survived by two sons, James Darrell Bryner and Steven D. Bryner, both of Seaboard, NC.  Her brother, Joseph Long and his wife Alice of Seaboard. Three grandchildren, Laurann R. Strength, Matthew Bryner and Joshua Bryner. 

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Concord United Methodist Church with Rev. Helen Burtchnell officiating.  Burial will follow at Seaboard Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 until service time on Sunday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Concord United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Jackson.

Mrs. White was born February 14, 1926, the daughter of the late Luther Draper and  Annie Futrell Draper.  He was also preceded in death by her husband James “Doc” White.  She was a faithful member of Seaboard Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Ann White, Nancy W. Jones and her husband Weldon, Jimmy White and his wife Roberta all of Margarettsville.

Her sister, Faye Draper Drake of Conway, NC.  Her grandchildren, James Patrick White, Charles Allen White and Shannon Danielle Williams.  Six great grandchildren, James, Shane, Hannah, Charles, Nickolas and Christopher.

Also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM at

Seaboard Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Harrell and Rev. Dennis Draper officiating.  Burial will follow at Seaboard Cemetery.

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

Judy was born in Halifax County September 13, 1955, the daughter of the late Charlie Odom Sr. and Hilda Hammack Odom. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Jesse Boone Lowe.

She is survived by her son, Stephen Lowe and his wife Mary of Gaston, NC, her daughter, Laura Lowe of Roanoke Rapids, her step son, Jesse Lowe Jr. and his wife Marie of Gaston, her step daughter, Bobbie Lowe of Roanoke Rapids. Six grandchildren, Stephen Lowe Jr., Daisy Lowe, Christian Pittman, Abbie Pittman, Timothy Brooks and Katherine Brooks. She is also survived by her siblings, Charlie Odom and his wife Brenda of Rocky Mount, Kenny Odom and his wife Kathy of Norfolk, VA, Henry Odom and his wife Belinda of Roanoke Rapids and Brenda Tanner of Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Good Samaritan Baptist Fellowship with Dr. Dennis Gregory officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Rich Square, NC.

The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, Wednesday from 7:00 until 8:30 PM and other times at the home of her son Stephen, 226 School Street, Gaston, NC.

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

Mrs. Harris was born July 17, 1932 in New York City, the daughter of the late A. John Ammon and Clair Elizabeth Lomax Ammon. She worked for many years as a special education teacher.

She is survived by her husband Garland Harris, her three sons, Gary Harris and his wife Kathleen, Glenn Harris and his wife Dianne and Gregg Harris and his wife Elizabeth. Three grandchildren, Andrew, Rebecca and Miranda.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2014 ay 11:00 AM

at All Saints Episcopal Church with Rev. Ruth Gregory officiating.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Somerset Hills Cemetery in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Barnabas Foundation in memory A.J. and Claire Ammon, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052.

Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home, Roanoke Rapids, NC and Galloway and Crane Funeral Home, Basking Ridge, NJ.

Mrs. Futrell was born October 19, 1927 in Northampton County, NC, the daughter of the late Fitzhugh and Learlie Davis Futrell. She was also predeceased by her husband Fred Futrell, her sisters, Millie Dixon, Addie Ricks and her brothers, Dick Futrell, Roy Futrell and Melton Futrell.

She is survived by her son Jerry Harden and his wife Betty of Tybee Island, Georgia. Her sisters, Pearl Lilies of Deluth, Georgia, Jean Bradshaw of Franklin, VA, Marion Gavin of Doraville, Georgia, and Ann Mitchell of Emporia, VA. Her brothers, Willard Futrell of Murfreesboro, NC and Dalton Futrell of Tybee Island, Georgia. Her granddaughter, Jennifer Gongora and her husband Chesar. Her great grandchildren, Grayson and Corvin.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM at

Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC with Rev. David Ross officiating.

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