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Kay LeNeave Myrick, 79, of Raleigh and Littleton, NC, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. Kay was born in 1944 to the late Dessie Ida Thomas and George R. LeNeave, in Henderson, NC. She was the widow of the late Clyde Carlton Myrick. Kay was admired, accomplished, and a pioneer for women in her professional life. She enjoyed the respect and companionship of her community as well. Above all, Kay identified as a daughter, a wife, and a mother to all. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Calvary Church, 136 Calvary Church Road, Littleton, NC, followed by a graveside service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the fellowship...

Myrtle Dean Lewis Hale, 74, of Rocky Mount, passed away on July 1, 2023. Mrs. Hale was born on August 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Issac M. Lewis and Annie Pearl Smith Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Bobby Lewis and Mike Lewis. Dean is survived by her children: Andy Hale (Denise) of Littleton and Angela Hale (Joe) of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren Jordan Hale (Jamie), Colby Hale (Leah), Tyler Hale (Grace), Dusty Hale (Mallory), Matthew Perry, and Zachary Perry; her great grandchildren: Jordan Hale (JC), Dallas Hale, Wyatt Hale, and arriving soon Everett Hale. Dean also leaves behind special friends, Jamie LeMin, Chris Jarvis, Hubert Pike Jr., and Doug...

Clyde Carlton Myrick, 84, of Raleigh and Littleton, NC, passed away March 6, 2023. His career spanned 40 plus years with the State of NC, culminating as Deputy Secretary, Department of Administration. Arrangements are being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, www.hockadayfs.com.

Ralph Dominic Musco, 96 of Roanoke Rapids, NC and formerly of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2023, in The Lodge at Rocky Mount, NC. Mr. Musco was born on September 15, 1926, in Schenectady, NY, the son of the late Mary Louise Sandike Musco and Raphael D. Musco. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther Olivia Butler Musco, formerly of Roanoke Rapids. Surviving include his two sons: Frederick D. Musco (Mary Ann) of Southampton, NJ and Steven R. Musco of Northglenn, CO; his grandson Frederick D. Musco II and his granddaughter Olivia Ruth Musco both of Southhampton, NJ. A US Navy veteran of World War II, Ralph met his beloved wife Olivia of 53 years while...

Wanda "Dale" Cox White, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Mrs. White was born on January 28, 1950, the daughter of the late Margaret Pearl Mosley and James Albert Cox. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Sheila Ann Hux, Brenda Kaye Colston, and Georgia Lynn Clay, and her brother Vernon C. Reveal. Surviving include her husband Frederick Ray White; her daughters: Catherine Dale Hairston (Donald) of Philadelphia, PA, Noma Karen Elepano (Mark) of Virginia Beach, VA; and Pamela Sue Dimino (Michael) of Virginia Beach, VA; her sisters: Marsha Faye Tegl of Gaston, NC and Lila "Frankie" Francis Wright of Roanoke...

Joseph Elmer "Joe" Floyd, age 81, passed away on August 13, 2022, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with his children and Joyce's children by his side. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. "Woody" Floyd, his mother, Emily Bazemore Floyd, his sister, Mary Elizabeth, his brothers, Hillary, Herbert Cola, Paul, Robert and William Floyd, and his life partner, Joyce K. Bryant. Joe is survived by his daughters Gina Floyd Lovegrove and husband Lee of Nashville, NC, and Cynthia Floyd of Nashville, NC, grandsons Joseph Lovegrove of Emporia, VA, and Matthew Lovegrove of Nashville, NC, and Joyce's children Debbie Bryant Wheeler (Eddie) of Winterville, NC, and Rip Bryant of Roanoke...

Kenneth Ray Day, 49, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Kenneth was born September 2, 1972, in Durham, NC to James Parnell Day and Catherine Carpenter Turner. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and great grandparents on both sides. Kenneth is survived by his parents, Jimmy Day (Debbie) and Cathy Turner (Dan); his children, David Day, Jacob Day and Catherine Day and their mother, April Day; Uncles, Scott Carpenter (Sonya), Buzz Carpenter (Ann); Aunt, Linda Theile; Cousins, Kristen Carpenter, Larry Mayton, Jeff Mayton and Mark Mayton. Ken's love of people and the outdoors took him on many adventures. Starting when he was a boy traveling with his parents and grandparent across the...

Kenneth Ray Lane, 82 years old, departed this world January 21st, in the early morning hours surrounded by his children. Ken was known for his sense of humor - oftentimes many did not know whether to take him serious. He had a love for Kentucky and Duke Basketball (how can one man root for two arch rivals?). His other favorite time of year was baseball season where you could find him planted in front of his television rooting for his beloved Saint Louis Cardinals. His children will all tell you he was their greatest life cheerleader and coach. He was so proud of his grandchildren and loved spending time with each of them. Ken is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Crooks...

Jean Louise Childs LaGrange passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She was 91. Jean was born February 5, 1930 in Syracuse, NY where she lived until 1971 when she relocated to NC. Her husband of 54 years William Frank LaGrange passed away in 2003. Jean is survived by her four children, Kathleen Rose Baker (Robert), Michael Douglas LaGrange, Joanne Barnes (Michael) and Timothy Allen LaGrange. She has one sister, Beverly McComb and one brother John Miller. Jean has seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Jean became one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1973 and at the time of her death attended the North...

ENFIELD - Stanley "Papa" Ellis Radford, 83, of Enfield, NC passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Stanley was born March 30, 1937 in Halifax County to the late Joseph and Nellie Radford. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joe Radford. Stanley proudly served in the US Army National Guard. Stanley work for Pepsi for 11 years before becoming a long haul truck driver. There he was able to travel all over the United States, logging more than 5 million miles before his retirement. Stanley is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Paula "Polly" Radford; his children, Ellis Radford, Teresa Richards (Theo), Lynn Gailor...

LITTLETON - Winfred Clarence Ayscue, Jr. (Butch) passed away on August 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Rocky Mount, NC, he was born in Vance County on February 6, 1942 to the late Winfred Clarence Ayscue and Estelle Robertson Ayscue. In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie Ayscue and Larry Ayscue. He is survived by his wife, Karen Russell Ayscue, son, Winfred C. Ayscue III (Wynn) of Atlanta, GA, daughter, Kim Ayscue Daughtridge and husband Tommy of Aventon, two step-sons, Eric Collins and wife Anne of Richmond, VA and Dave Collins and wife Leanna of Tazewell, VA. He is also survived by his two granddaughters,...

LITTLETON - Winfred Clarence Ayscue, Jr. (Butch) passed away on August 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Rocky Mount, NC, he was born in Vance County on February 6, 1942 to the late Winfred Clarence Ayscue and Estelle Robertson Ayscue. In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie Ayscue and Larry Ayscue. He is survived by his wife, Karen Russell Ayscue, son, Winfred C. Ayscue III (Wynn) of Atlanta, GA, daughter, Kim Ayscue Daughtridge and husband Tommy of Aventon, two step-sons, Eric Collins and wife Anne of Richmond, VA and Dave Collins and wife Leanna of Tazewell, VA. He is also survived by his two granddaughters,...

Ellen Baker Wagner, 97, formerly a 40+ year resident of Norfolk, died April 14, 2020 in her Roanoke Rapids home. Mrs. Wagner was retired from the NOB Navy Exchange in Norfolk. Surviving is her daughter, Patricia Cullipher of Roanoke Rapids; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 2 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Wagner will be cremated. The online guest register may be signed at hockadayfs.com. Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service of Roanoke Rapids.

Linda Dickens Wheeler joined her heavenly Father on March 10, 2020. Linda was a kind-hearted person. She loved music and was often heard humming or singing. She had many friends and enjoyed spending time with them. Linda grew up in Weldon and attended Weldon High School. Linda spent several decades working for the Newport News Department of Social Services and retired from the role of fraud investigator ten years ago. Linda enjoyed the services and Bible study classes at Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton. She was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Florence Nethery as well as her brothers Norman (Sylvia) and Sammy (Diane). She is survived by her four daughters: Julie Hough...

Richard T. Sneed, 92, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 surrounded by his family. Richard was born to the late Truman and Nonnie Sneed in Winston-Salem, NC. Richard retired in December 1988 as Postmaster in Halifax, NC. He also served his country during World War II in the US Navy. Richard is survived by eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren and four great-great great grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate Richard's life will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Macedonia Moravian Church. Burial will follow in the church graveyard. The family will receive friends at the home of his grandson, JW Jenkins, III. Hockaday...