Roanoke-Chowan News Herald

Lonnie "Lee" Askew, Jr.?a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, true gentleman, and compassionate friend to all?left this Earth to join our Lord and Savior on October 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, son, and mother in hospice. He was 69. Lee was a man of great character, integrity, honor, and goodness. Lee was the definition of a southern gentleman. Born April 18, 1952 in Gatesville, NC to Lonnie Lee Askew, Sr. and Judith Eason Askew, Lee was the oldest of four boys and was known by his brothers as "Number One," a sincere sign of their deference and respect. Growing up in a loving family, being raised in a small-town, and working on the Askew family farm helped shape...

Janet T Barnes, 69 years old of Ahoskie NC passed away Saturday, June 5th, 2021. Daughter of the late Plesant and Elsie Taylor. Loving mother and grandmother survived by her two daughters and grandchildren. The family will hold a private celebration of life in remembrance of their mother and grandmother at a later date.

Kill Devil Hills, NC, Milton Odom Strickland, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Milton was born on November 24, 1940 in Rich Square, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents, John A. Strickland and Sarah Bridgers Strickland, his brothers; John A. Strickland, Jr., Wingate Strickland, Wilton B. Strickland (twin) and one sister; Mary Elizabeth Duke. Milton graduated from Woodland Olney High School in Woodland, NC. Soon after graduation he served in the National Guard and was a former EMT for Northampton County Rescue Squad. In Northampton and Hertford counties, Milton served as the site electrician for the construction of Perdue Farm Houses and worked as an...

Herman Wayne Edwards, 83 of Wilmington NC (Scotts Hill area), went home to the Lord on Christmas Eve peacefully while sleeping, December 24, 2020. He was born in North Hampton County, NC on August 28, 1937 to the late Reuben Edwards and Julia Vinson Edwards. Wayne spent his career with the U.S. Federal Government, first with the FBI and later with the Department of Treasury, earning the Alton Gallatin Award at retirement. He spent many years after retirement as a professional photographer, playing golf, and coaching youth baseball for 25+ years. Wayne graduated from Conway, NC High School and went on to graduate from George Washington University. Wayne is survived by his wife Linda...

Kill Devil Hills - Leslie James Evans, Sr., 87, died November 4, 2020 at Spring Arbor of the Outer Banks. He was born October 5, 1933 in Woodland, NC, the son of Ralph B. and Mary (Joyner) Evans of Rich Square, NC. Leslie graduated from Rich Square High School, Class of 1951. After graduation he was a devoted lifelong Wholesale Salesman for various businesses in Hertford County, including N.S. Godwin and Cash and Carry. He was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Henry Evans of Ahoskie, NC; three sisters, Ruth E. Jones of Asheboro, NC, Thelma E. Nowell of Suffolk, VA, and Mary Ellen Goodwin of Rich Square, NC; a daughter, Cathy Ann Evans and wife, Laura Jeanette Evans both of Ahoskie, NC. ...

Debra ("Deb") LaVerne Williamson Slade, a legendary educator, amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was born on February 3, 1952 in Burlington, North Carolina. Debra was the daughter of the late Robert E. Lee "Twinkle" and Mary "Florine" Williamson. Her maternal grandparents were Robert E. Lee Williamson and Gilmer Lee Williamson. Debra was raised in the Morgantown community in Burlington, NC and educated at Alamance Burlington City Schools. She attended JF Gunn Elementary School and graduated from Jordan Sellers High School in 1970. She was inducted into the Alpha Mu Honor Society and graduated in three and half years. In 1971, Debra pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA)...

James Robert Lowe March 22, 1962 - September 21, 2020 James Robert Lowe, 58, of Raleigh passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 21, 2020. Born and raised in Wilson, he was the middle child of Pearla Ann and Vincent Lowe, Jr. James attended Fike High School in Wilson, North Carolina State University in Raleigh and Atlantic Christian College in Wilson. On November 27, 1993, James married his true love, Sydney Lassiter. Known by all as Puddin', he was a loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother. He was a friend to all who knew him. Puddin' was in banking and financial services for twenty-three years but his true passions were sports, all things Wolfpack, the KA...

Terry Wayne Padgett, 80, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. A native of Marco, IN, was a son of the late Hershall Padgett and Mildred Chaney Kahall. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Padgett; brother, John Padgett and his wife Joyce; and a nephew, Keith Padgett. Mr. Padgett served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years as a Nuclear Weapons Specialist and Engineer. Following his military career he worked for the Town of Ahoskie as the Director of Public Works for more than 10 years. He is survived by his children: David Anthony Padgett, Brenda Lee Padgett, Brian Keith Padgett, and Terri Lynn Padgett ; grandchildren: Crystal V. Bazemore, Deborah...

Dr. James Emmanuel Askew, age 61 of Griffin, passed away on August 1, 2019. Dr. James Askew was born August 23, 1957 in Ahoskie, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Askew and Lether Webb Askew; granddaughter, Sariah Askew; siblings, Betty Watson, Minnie Watson, and Marion Askew. Dr. Askew was a loving father and grandfather. He was a counselor who traveled all around the world to different Armed Forces bases. His heart was to make a difference in people's lives and he was a member of Griffin First Assembly. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Clifton James Askew (Ashleigh), Montre Jermaine Askew (Tawanna) and James Isaac Askew; grandchildren, Elizabeth,...