GenealogyBuff.com - Hertford County, North Carolina Obituary Collection - 115
Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Friday, 14 June 2024, at 1:51 p.m.
Judith Minerva Moseley
Roanoke Rapids, NC - Judith Minerva Moseley, age 71, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on July 16, 2013 at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Judith was born January 4, 1942 in Halifax County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Edward June King and Lillian Wallace King. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Oliver Moseley, Jr. and a son Richard Oliver Moseley. Survivors include her two daughters Marie Luevano of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Diane Verrelli and husband Jimmy of Georgia. Her one son Edward Charles Moseley of Roanoke Rapids, NC. Her five grandchildren Raelene Hernandez, Melissa Luevano, Michael Verrelli, Debrah Verrelli and Rachel Verrelli. Her five great-grandchildren Julee, Arys, Karra, Jayden and Emma. Her two brothers, William Shaw of Roanoke Rapids, NC, and Jerry Shaw of Roanoke Rapids, NC. Her two sisters Peggy Sherin and son Michael and daughter Donna all of Roanoke Rapids and Charlotte Register of Virginia. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Judith Moseley will be held Friday, July 19, 2013 at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Dennis Joyner officiating. The family will receive friends at 2121 Rebecca St., Roanoke Rapids, NC. Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC, is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Gilbert Blake Jenkins, Sr.
Rich Square, NC - Mr. Gilbert Blake Jenkins, Sr., age 66, of Rich Square, NC, died suddenly Friday, July 19, 2013 at his home. Mr. Jenkins was born July 22, 1946 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late Russell Gilbert Jenkins and Lillian Bryant Jenkins. He was also predeceased by a sister Evelyn Jenkins and a grandchild Casey Lee Jenkins. He was a US Army Veteran and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was retired from International Paper Company in Franklin, VA, after forty years of service. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Brenda Broglin Jenkins. His children, Gilbert Blake Jenkins Jr. and his wife Crystal of Eure, NC, Johnny Russell Jenkins of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Jenny Lynn Williams and her husband Johnny of Washington, NC, and Mary Katherine Pierce of Rich Square, NC. Two sisters, Connie Robertson of Edenton, NC and Bernice Umphlett of Ahoskie, NC. Seven grandchildren, Hope, Steven, Kelly, Dean, Elizabeth, Blake and Matthew. One great-granddaughter, Journie. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Rich Square, NC with Rev. Robert Barmer officiating. The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC, Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM and other times at the home.
Mr. Luther Wheeler
Severn, NC - Mr. Luther Wheeler, age 91, of Severn, NC, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Pine Forest Rest Home in Potecasi, NC. Mr. Wheeler was born November 23, 1921 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late Jack Wheeler and Gertrude Davis Wheeler.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Madeline N. Wheeler, his son, Jackie L. Wheeler; his brother Thomas Wheeler, and sisters Flossie Mae Outland, Margaret Wilkie, and Emma Lee Murray.
Mr. Wheeler was a faithful member of Severn Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter, Malinda K. Wheeler of Nairobi, Kenya and her husband Tewolde Gebremeskel Woldu and their daughter Dagmawit; four grandchildren, Kimberly Elaine Fresen, Wendy Juanita Marie Srivastava, Chadwick Conard Wheeler, and Dagmawit Tewolde; and one sister Myrtle Gwaltney of Hampton, Virginia.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Severn Baptist Church in Severn, NC.
Burial will follow at Severn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church two hours prior to services beginning at 12 noon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Forest Rest Home, Potecasi, NC.
Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC.
Janey P. Ellen
Jackson, NC - Janey P. Ellen, a long time resident of Jackson, North Carolina, passed away July 25, 2013 into her Lord and Savior's heavenly arms.
Born March 5, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Alex Pitt and Sarah Pitt.
She was surrounded by her daughters, their husbands and all of her grandchildren that loved her dearly.
She served her work years as Assistant Register of Deeds, Register of Deeds, and Veterans Officer in Northampton County, and was a member of the Jackson Baptist Church.
Janey was the widow of Sidney T. Ellen and is survived by her daughters Callie Ellen and Agatha Knab, son-in-laws Richard Moore and Darryl Knab, grandchildren, Duane Knab, Waylon Knab, Farrah Knab and Lacee Moore.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 2:30 PM at Jackson Baptist Church in Jackson, NC.
Burial will follow at the family cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30 until 2:30 PM at Jackson Baptist Church, prior to services.
Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC.
Mrs. Betty Louise Lassiter Hurdle
Aulander, NC - Mrs. Betty Louise Lassiter Hurdle, age 87, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC. Mrs. Hurdle was born April 21, 1926 in Hertford County, NC, the daughter of the late Carlton Lassiter and Meddie Outland Lassiter. She was also preceded in death by a husband William C. Hurdle and a grandson, Keith Hurdle. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Hurdle and his wife Gaila of Aulander, NC. Her grandson, Rev. Greg Hurdle. Two step-grandchildren, Stacy Blowe and Troy Hand. Also eight great-grandchildren. Three sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Hurdle officiating. Burial will follow at Job Cemetery. The family will received friends at Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, Friday from 7:00 until 8:30 PM.
Mrs. Doris Abrams Wilson
Huntersville, NC - Mrs. Doris Abrams Wilson, age 85, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away July 30, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Doris was born April 10, 1928 in Wilson County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Edgar Paul Abrams and Mattie Virginia Hughes Abrams. She was also preceded in death by her husband Calvin Wilson. Doris worked many years in Roanoke Rapids for W.R. Grace Company. Survivors include her two daughters Patricia Koski (Robert) of Mooresville, NC and Sheila Skelton (Dennis) of Huntersville, NC; A son George Martin Kellis (Marsha) of Tallahassee, Florida; Five grandchildren Cynthia Stowe, Tonya Demott, Jason Wright, Carrie Wright and Jack Kellis; Six great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter and a very special friend Ada Godsey. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 2, 2013 at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. David Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 until 1:30 P.M. Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC, is handling the arrangements.
Cornellus Whitaker
ENFIELD -- Funeral arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hilliard Funeral Home in Whitakers, for Cornellus Whitaker, 52, who died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
Elizabeth Sanders-Bell
ENFIELD -- Funeral arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Clark Funeral Home in Enfield, for Elizabeth Sanders-Bell, a native of Enfield, who died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002.
Leon McCoy 'Baba' Pullen
LITTLETON -- Leon McCoy "Baba" Pullen, 67, of Route 1 Box 627 D, departed this life Monday, June 16, 2003, at his home.
Mr. Pullen was born June 23, 1935, in Halifax County, to the late Ollie and Bettye Boyd Edmond Pullen. He accepted Christ during his early life and joined Lee's Chapel Baptist Church in Littleton. After relocating to New Haven, Conn., he became a member of New Haven Church of God.
With 25 years of dedicated service, he retired from Seamless Rubber Company of New Haven. He then returned to his birthplace in Littleton and united with Shiloh Baptist Church in Arcola.
Those remaining to treasure his memory are his three sons, Michael, Leon Jr. and Keight; one daughter, Sheila; one stepson, Freddie Hardy; several grandchildren; four sisters, Claytea Alston, Kapana Wallace and Georgia Brunson of Connecticut, and Velma Burt of Hollister; four brothers, Bobbie, Ollie Jr. and Melvin of Connecticut, and John of Littleton; five aunts and two uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 21, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Arcola, with the Rev. Will C. Tabron, pastor, officiating.
Robinson Funeral Home in Littleton is handling the arrangements.
Pink Jarrell
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Mr. Pink Jarrell, 88, of 1018 Huckleberry Bottom Road, Roanoke Rapids, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 19, at the Jarrell Family Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.
Cofield Funeral Home in Weldon is handling the arrangements.
