Private services will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Mr. Lucas was born September 18, 1929, in Halifax County to the late Joe Draper Lucas and Sallie Rawlings Lucas. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Josephine Arcangelo, Thelma Hawkins, Alice Berry and Gladys Stansbury.

Maurice was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports.

Maurice loved working in the yard, being outdoors and his many friends.

He had never met a stranger, was hardworking all of his life and was respected by his customers. Maurice loved his country and served in the US Army’s Field Artillery Division.

Maurice is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rose Lucas; his sons, Michael A. “Mike” Lucas of Roanoke Rapids and Robert Neil “Robbie” Lucas of Raleigh; his grandchildren, Christy Lucas Hudson and her husband Danny, Michael Cole Lucas and Jessi Kate Lucas; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 10, 2018, in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Glenn Howell and Rev. Randy Martin Officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Friday, March 9, 2018 at the funeral home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made in Maurice’s honor to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 3902 Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadyfs.com.

He is survived by his wife, Susan O. Merchant;  daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Daniel Tomlinson of Remsenburg, NY; grandchildren, Savannah and Brennan Tomlinson; a twin sister, Shirley Wood of Walton, NY; and a brother, Ken Merchant of Norwich, NY.

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Wednesday, March 14, 2018 ,at Littleton United Methodist Church.   

Friends may visit with the family following the service.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Littleton United Methodist Church; Halifax / Northampton Habitat for Humanity; or, to the charity of one's choice.

Online condolences: hockadayfs.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, Roanoke Rapids.

Mr. Kleinschmidt was born January 25, 1943, in Ramsey County, Minnesota, to the late Henry F. Kleinschmidt and Cleone Gulsvig Kleinschmidt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Kleinschmidt; his brother, Allan Kleinschmidt.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his dog, Lucy.

Mr. Kleinschmidt loved fishing and playing golf and he was a huge Minnesota Vikings fan.

He loved and appreciated everyone at Timber Creek.

He served 27 years in the United States Air Force where he served in Vietnam. He was affectionately known as Chief K.

Mr. Kleinschmidt is survived by his children, Mark Kleinschmidt and his partner Matt DeBellis and Michelle Kleinschmidt-Hoover both of Chapel Hill; his granddaughter, Asia-Marie Terrell; his brother Jeffrey Bonniwell; his sister, Karen Brown, his cousin, Dave and Judy Knutson all of St. Paul, MN; his companion and caregiver, Sarah Hux; and his dog Lucy.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 16, 2018, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Brian Benton officiating.

Immediately following the service, the family invites all who are able to join them for refreshments in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of James to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 300 Mosby Ave., Littleton, NC 27850.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

Dwight was born November 15, 1943 in Halifax County, the son of George Edward Harrison and Edna Powell Harrison, both of whom preceded him in death.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Kelly H. Harrison.

He was a graduate of  William R. Davie High School, and was the former owner of Rosemary Cotton Gin.  

Dwight loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Robin H. Harrison; daughter, Melissa H. Bunn of Wilson; and grandchildren, Kaitlin Warren and Sydney Warren.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 1:45 pm Saturday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, with the funeral to follow at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Go Fund Me page to help with medical and funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be sent to hockadayfs.com

Edna was born May 8, 1940 in Granville County, the daughter of Archie and Sally Saunders Evans.

She was a retired bank teller, working with Centura (now PNC) for well over 20 years.   A member of Victory Baptist Church, Edna was a devout prayer warrior.

Edna is fondly remembered by her surviving family;  daughters, Jodeana Huss King (Mark), and Pamela Faith Huss, all of Roanoke Rapids; her brother, David "Tootsie" Evans of Oxford; grandchildren, Logan King Salisbury and Kyle King; and her "second, beloved family", Joe Dean Huss, Jr., Johannah Faith Huss, and their parents, Joe and Ellen Huss, all of Roanoke Rapids.

The service for Mrs. Huss will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, March 23 from the graveside at Cedarwood Cemetery,with Pastor Jeremy Kobernat presiding.   

The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of Victory Baptist Church after the service.

Online condolences: hockadayfs.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

Mr. Lewis was born October 18, 1959, in Halifax County to the late Kindred Elton Lewis and Peggy Cannon Lewis.

He was a sweet and loving husband, attended Calvary Baptist Church and worked at Kapstone for 28 years.

Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, Shasha Zhang; his father-in-law, Jian Guo Zhang; his mother-in-law, Suzhen He; his brothers, Steve Lewis and his wife Janna and Stan Lewis and his wife Sue; his sister, Sherry Conner and her husband Kenneth; his aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

Arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced by Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

A Lee County native, she was born January 21, 1942, the daughter of James Clifton Osborne and Minnie Lovegrove Osborne.

Mrs. Carter was retired from American Enka Textiles; and, was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.   

She enjoyed being a wife, mama, grandma and homemaker, as well as growing and taking care of flowers.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Vernon Ray Carter; daughters, Juanita Rahuba (Gene) of Greensboro, Cynthia Pike and Faye Woodruff (Eddie) all of Roanoke Rapids, Susan Godsey of Manteo; brother, Robert Osborne; and cousin, Mildred Staton , both of Scotland Neck; grandchildren, Peggy, Linda Gail, Diane, Randy, James, Michael, and Bobbi Sue; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Hilda and Ray Moore; brothers, Jimmy Osborne, Haywood Hackney, Theo Hackney; and nephews, Jimmy Osborne, Jr, Randy Osborne, and David Moore.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm Friday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

The funeral service will be held at 3 pm Saturday in the Hockaday Funeral Home Chapel.  

 Interment will follow in Corinth United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Condolences may be left for the family at hockadayfs.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

Woody was born in Wayne County on May 31, 1935, the son of the late William and Estelle Woodard.

He served his country in the US Army.  

In 1962 he moved to Roanoke Rapids, where he became known as the "Lanceman."  

He retired from Lance, Inc. and later worked at Ralph's Barbecue, but the highlight of his career was when he became "Mr. Woody, the Bus Driver" for Roanoke Rapids Graded School District.

Woody was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church where he served as deacon, usher, greeter and soul winner.

He loved all people and he loved life.

Woody is survived by his wife, Naomi; his daughter Vickie Blackley of Dyersburg, TN; his son Gene Woodard and wife Cheryl of Roanoke Rapids; his daughter Phyllis Ramsay and husband Stan of Morehead City; his daughter Grace Lucas and husband Danny of Roanoke Rapids; five grandchildren, April York and husband Donnie of Ripley, TN; Brandon Woodard of Roanoke Rapids; Brittany Clements and husband Brandon of Emporia, VA; Zachary Lucas and wife Karen of Matthews, NC; and Savannah Lucas of Roanoke Rapids; six great-grandchildren, Bailey York and Bryce York of Ripley, TN; Cade Clements, Presley Clements, Saylor Clements and Anniston Clements of Emporia, VA; and Baby Boy Lucas - due in May, of Matthews, NC; two sisters, Essie Smith of Goldsboro, NC and Linda Shaver of Apex, NC; and one brother, Harold Woodard of Princeton, NC.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Layton Woodard, Leamon Woodard and Melvin Woodard; and by his sisters, Ann Giddings and Jesse Parnell.

The family will receive friends and family at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service from 6 - 8 pm on Saturday, April, 7, 2018.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Victory Baptist Church, 2360 Bolling Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC, at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2018, with Pastor Jeremy Kobernat presiding.  Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Park.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Hockadayfs.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Jamie was born in Halifax County on September 9, 1980, to Frankie Odell and Doris Jean Harris Strickland.

He was a 1988 graduate of Northwest High School and a 2011 graduate of HCC, where he obtained his degree as a paralegal. Jamie also worked as a house painter.

He was a loving, dedicated father and best friend to his daughter, Halyn Jean Strickland.

Survivors include his daughter, Halyn Jean; his parents, Frankie and Doris Strickland of Roanoke Rapids; his brother and sister-in-law, Anthony "Tony" Strickland and Wendy of Roanoke Rapids; his fiancee, Lindsay Brianne Barmer of Halifax; as well as cousins, aunts, uncles, and a niece, Kimberly Diane Traverse, of Haw River.

Jamie was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesse and Doris Ellen Harris; and his paternal grandparents,Johnnie and Gladys Strickland.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm Friday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.   

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday in the Chapel of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, with interment to follow in Crestview Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left for the family at hockadayfs.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

Maj. Williams was born March 3, 1944 in Pulaski Co., Arkansas, the son of Jimmy Carl Williams, Sr and Emily Ragland Williams.  

He received a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering from Oklahoma State and a Masters Degree in Computer Science from American University.   

He played, and taught, chess and won the base championship while stationed at Lackland AFB.  

While at Lackland, he also played on the championship winning football team there.  Maj. Williams was an avid runner, and enjoyed playing both golf and baseball. He worked for a while with the FBI in Washington, DC; and also served professorships at Arkansas Tech University, UALR and Arkansas State University.  

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Conwell Williams; sons, Richard James Williams of Grady, AR, Michael Wayne Williams of Russellville, AR; grandchildren, James David Williams of Van Beuren, AR, Alexis Ann Williams of N Little Rock, AR; great-granddaughter, Littie Danielle Williams; his brother, Jimmy Carl Williams, Jr of CA; nephew, Jimmy Carl Williams, III of AR; and an aunt, Josephine Rowan, of Little Rock, AR.

Maj. Williams requested to be cremated and a memorial service to be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Rainbow Animal Rescue, PO Box 972, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at hockadayfs.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service of Roanoke Rapids.

At the time of his passing, he was residing in Boonsboro, Maryland.  

He had spent his last two months under the gracious care of the Veterans Hospice facility in Martinsburg, West Virginia, until he succumbed to natural causes on the 22nd.

He was born on April 4, 1931, to William (Jack) Thaniel Cooper and Reva Mae Cooper Starke. He was known to his childhood friends as Possum.

He was their second child and is survived by his siblings, Mary Lee Hobbs and Norman Payne Cooper.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy Mae Ushery, and his eldest brother, Roy Thaniel Cooper.

He married the love of his life, Bessie Mae Newsome Cooper on July 3, 1954, in Emporia, Virginia, and remained his faithful companion until his death.

He served his country in the U.S. Army from February 6, 1951 through February 5, 1954, including the time he spent on the front lines during the Korean War as a machine gun operator. He was part of the 7th Calvary. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal (4 bronze stars), Army Occupation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

He was a fine, self-taught musician and sang tenor.

He felt the calling of God on his life to become a preacher and attended Tennessee Temple from 1969 - 1972. He pastored People's Baptist Church in Frederick, Maryland, for 16 years, Nimitz Missionary Baptist Church in Nimitz, West Virginia, for 7 years and Lakeview Park Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, for 15 years until his retirement in 2010.

He and Bessie moved to Martinsburg to be near their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He continued to preach in his retirement until his health would no longer permit it.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie Mae Newsome Cooper, his daughters Janis Flickinger, Margie Stemple, Sandra Crumpton, Rebecca Hatch and his son, Arnold G. Cooper, Jr. along with their spouses, 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

He spent his life serving the Lord and serving others. He was a rare treasure and beloved by all who knew him.

"Others, Lord, yes others

Let this my motto be

Help me to live for others

That I may live like Thee." - Charles D. Meigs

The service to celebrate Reverend Cooper's life will be held at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, April 28, 2018 at Victory Baptist Church, 2360 Bolling Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC.  

Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, 507 US Hwy 158 West, Roanoke Rapids.

A memorial service will be held at 6:30 pm Monday, April 30 at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 15251 Falling Waters Road in Williamsport, Maryland.

Condolences may be sent to the family at hockadayfs.com

Gary was born May 26, 1959, in Halifax County, a son of Lloyd Winston Thomas and Shelvie Jean Vaughn Thomas, both of whom preceded him in death.

He served in the US Navy; then became an excellent welder.   

Gary worked at Caledonia prison where he was a kitchen supervisor.

Gary loved his daughter and his entire family.  He liked woodworking, fishing, skiing and fabricating.

Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Lynn Hux; his brothers, Ricky, Pat and Gary Thomas; and his former wife, Donna McKibbon.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday at River City Church, 64 Washington St., in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall after the service.

Cremation services are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Barbara was born May 20, 1938, in Halifax County to the late James Willis Mills and Thelma Louise Pittman Mills.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Douglas Mills and her sister, Rebecca “Becky” Sykes.

Barbara was a loving sister and aunt.

She is survived by her nephews, Tony Sykes and his wife Sharon, David Mills and his wife Billie Jo and Danny Mills; several great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 3, 2018, in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Dr. Julian R. Mills, Sr. officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:30 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.

Jeff was born in Halifax County and a son to the late Dr. James Ronald “J.R.” Smith and Judy Smith Wilson (Keith) of Roanoke Rapids.

He was a graduate of Halifax Academy, Class of 1992 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Communications from East Carolina University.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father J.R. Smith, maternal grandfather, Tommy West, paternal grandmother, Gladys Smith, paternal grandfather, Faye Smith, and father-in-law, Douglas Wayne Webster.

Surviving are his two sons, Justis and Wesley, and wife, Angie, all of Midlothian, VA; mother, Judy (Keith) Wilson of Roanoke Rapids; brother, Paul (Crystal) Smith of Gaston; niece, Kaylan Smith of Roanoke Rapids; nephew, Jarrett Smith of Gaston; aunts, Carolyn (Steve) Hamill of Littleton and Gloria (Jr) Merritt of Roanoke Rapids; Uncles, Ronny (Lynne) West of Littleton, Gerald (Jane) Smith of Lexington, SC; mother-in-law, Louise (Tommy) Lowry; brother-in-law, Brian Webster; and many cousins.

A private cremation will be held for Jeff.

Friends may visit with the family from 6:30 -  8:00 pm Thursday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service for a time of remembrance and fellowship.  

An educational scholarship fund for Justis and Wesley has been established.   Memorial donations to that cause may make checks payable to the"Smith Sons Educational Fund" and sent to PO Box 381, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

A Halifax County native, she was born September 9, 1929, the daughter of Willie and Mary Lloyd Tudor.

Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker, and had attended both Gum Chapel and Weldon Pentecostal Holiness Churches.  

She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Thompson is survived by her son, Larry Thompson of Roanoke Rapids; her daughters, Rhonda Gregory of Roanoke Rapids, and Nancy Clary and husband Michael of Gasburg, VA; grandson, Robbie White and fiancee' Bobbi Davis Perdue; granddaughters, Teresa Rhodes, Angela Wright (Frank Jr.) and Frankie Evans; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; grandson-in-law, David Rhodes; a loving neighbor and step-daughter, Edna Miles; step-daughter, Ollie Mae Bennett.

In addition her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Richard Gregory.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm Wednesday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

The funeral service for Mrs. Thompson will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday from the graveside at Crestview Cemetery.

Pastor Wayne White will preside.

Dwayne was born in Halifax County on September 7, 1985, the son of Christopher Don Heustess and Cheryl Naomi Tripp Heustess.  

Dwayne loved his family, most importantly his kids.

He enjoyed listening to music, and was an avid gamer.

Very artistic, Dwayne also enjoyed history and shows about aliens.  

He was proud to be an excellent welder, and was employed by Merritt Piping and Fabrication as a welder.

Dwayne is survived by his wife, Crystal; his children, Tyler, Leland and Gabi Heustess; his father, Christopher Heustess; his mother, Cheryl Tripp Lee; a brother, Patrick Heustess; a sister, Lenzie Hardin; step-sisters, Tiffany and Heather Lee; grandparents, Donnie and Faye Heustiss, and Winnie Tripp; aunts and uncles, Stacie Ruffin, Sharon and Rusty Miles, Jody Tripp; great-aunts and uncles, Ruby Lena VanDyke, Vickie and Kenny Jenkins, Catherine and Richard Smith, Patsy Heustess, Walter Wheeler and Buck Tripp; mother-in-law, Tammy Norris (Jeff Lassiter); father-in-law, Brian Norris (Crystal); and sisters-in-law, Taylor Lassiter and Sophie Lassiter.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Tripp.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm Friday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

The funeral service for Dwayne will be held at 2 pm Saturday, May 5, 2018 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, with Pastor Wayne Marshall presiding.  Interment will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.