Marshall was born May 7, 1933, in Halifax County to the late Rufus and Dora Clary Thomas.

Marshall served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956.

He retired after 35 years of service from Seaboard Coastline Railroad.

After his retirement he worked with his son in the family business Sun and Swim.

He was an active churchman, civic leader (scouting) and devoted family man.

He is survived by his wife, Zola Ruth Marie Thomason; his two children, Marshall Keith Thomason and his wife Greta Bunn Thomason and Pamela Cobb Thomason; his grandchildren and step grandchildren, Ashton Elizabeth Thomason, Heather Nicole Todd, Marshall Bryant Thomason, Joshua Cole Thomason, Lauren Bradford Robertson and Lucas (Luke) Cole Robertson; proud great grandfather, Grayson Fayth Green, Rielyn Elise Thomason and Michael Maddox Todd.

A celebration of Marshall’s life will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the Roanoke Rapids First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Matthew Smith and Rev. Keith Thomason officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. Sunday at the church and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roanoke Rapids First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 145 Old Farm Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.

Lee was a carpenter, and was well loved by all who knew him.  

His greatest passion in life was working with wood.  

There are many people who have seen this in their own homes.

His biggest regret before he passed was not being able to completely finish his own home.  He was always ready to help others first.

Lee was preceded in death by both parents, Ervin Jefferson Pettway and Mildred Little Pettway.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Suggs Pettway; four sons, Kevin Pettway, Damion Pettway, Joshua Taylor and Jeremy Taylor; three daughters-in-law; six grandchildren; and his two loving dogs, Izzy and Ozzy.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lee’s honor in the hope of finding friends who can keep his dream of finishing his home come true.

Lee’s “special nephew” Chris Horne, has been by his side working with him.  He is an amazing woodworker himself, but he can’t make the dream come true alone.  

The service to celebrate Lee Pettway’s life will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, July 12, 2018, in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 6:30 pm Thursday, prior to the service.

Online condolences may be made to hockadayfs.com

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

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

Born in Halifax County on September 23, 1948, he was the son of the late Lloyd E. Finch, Sr. and Mary Frances Finch. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ginny Parrish Finch and his sister, Carol Hanna.

Lloyd was a millwright, having worked at Georgia-Pacific. He loved to work on cars and motorcycles, especially rebuilding engines. He could fix most anything he touched.

Lloyd also worked for several years at J.P. Stevens Patterson Plant as a loom fixer.

He also attended Liberty Pentecostal Holiness Church.

He is survived by two sons, Blayden Earl Finch of the home, and Bryan Eugene Finch and his fiancé, Christy of Roanoke Rapids; his step-son, Joseph Lambert of Raleigh; his grandson, Bryson Finch; his sister, Joyce Balmer of Roanoke Rapids; and his sisters-in-law, Debbie Morris and her husband Michael and Lisa Dickens and her husband Edward of Roanoke Rapids; a special friend, Denise Beam and close friends, Sambo West and Joey McAllister.

The funeral service for Mr. Finch will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Tony Smith officiating.  Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, July 13, 2018, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Liberty Pentecostal Holiness Church, Building Fund, 151 Easton street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com

Kenneth was born August 20, 1947 in Halifax County to the late James C. and Fay Knight Daniel. He was a furnace operator at Lee Brick in Sanford.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis M. Daniel; his son, Claude Kenneth Daniel; four grandchildren; his brothers, Robert Earl Daniel and Keith Daniel; his sister, Gail Britt.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 16, 2018 at Cedarwood Cemetery, Weldon, NC, with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.

Born in Nash County on March 4, 1989, he was the son of Melissa Jean Scott and Mitchel Kevin Davenport.

David enjoyed reading, writing poetry and both listening to and playing music.

He is survived by his mother, Melissa Scott of Roanoke Rapids; father, Mitchel Davenport of Weatherford, TX; daughter, Sysiedy Noel Estelle Davenport; sister, Brittney Davenport Moseley of Roanoke Rapids; grandparents, Eugene Glen Scott of Gaston, Myrtle and John B. Collins of Roanoke Rapids; niece, Emalain Sinclair Moseley; uncles, Steve and Billy Tart, Kenny Davenport; and aunt, Penny Rehder.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm Thursday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service. A memento table will be set up for friends to leave items for David.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, with Dr. Dennis W. Gregory, Sr., presiding.  Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com

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

Bert was born June 20, 1938, in Halifax County to the late Bonnie Rudolph Waters and Myrtle Keeter Waters.

He was a faithful member of New Hope United Methodist Church. He retired from Westpoint Stevens.

Bert is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years Joanne Waters; his daughter, Michelle Rogers and her husband Chris; his grandsons, C.J. and Ethan Rogers; his nephew, Rickie Howell and his wife Connie; his close friends, Billy and Teresa Perkins and his Godson, John Wesley Perkins.

A memorial service to celebrate Bert’s life will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 21, 2018, at New Hope United Methodist Church with Rev. Sue Owens officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. Friday, July, 20, 2018 at Hockaday funeral and Cremation Service.

The family will receive friends other times at the home

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Maradiaga, Dr. Miller, the staff at Signature Healthcare and their church family.

Memorials may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, c/o Marquee and Audio Fund, PO Box 2117, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.

Bessie was born in Charleston, WV on July 21, 1923, the daughter of Okey and Niatia Bailey Walton.  

She was an educator, primarily teaching high school students, in the Roanoke Rapids Schools system for over 19 years.  A very active member of Good News Baptist Church, she was involved for as long as her health permitted.  

She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Hite; son and daughter-in-law, David Lee and Leah Willey; grandchildren, Ann Marie (Brad) Lassiter, Jessica (Eric) Russ, and Daniela Willey; great-grandson, Christian Lassiter; and her sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Dale Graybill.   Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; 3 infant sons; her husband, Edgar Willey; and son-in-law, Darrell Hite.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Tuesday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

The funeral service for Bessie Willey will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Good News Baptist Church, with Pastors Jimmy King and Steve Melton presiding.

A private burial will be held at a later time.

Memorials may be sent to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington DC 20090-8018.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

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

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Littleton D. Pipkin, Sr. and Dora Alexandria Twiddy Pipkin.

Survivors include a sister, Amber Hasty and husband Lloyd; a nephew, Lloyd Hasty, III and wife, Jane; a niece, Roxanne H. Dickens and husband, Paul; and a number of great nephews and nieces.  

The family wishes to express special thanks to Jessica Dickens and Billy Hasty for helping with Dave's care. Services for Mr. Pipkin will be private.  

Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society in Dave's honor.

Arrangements for Mr. Pipkin are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service of Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Libbie was born June 1, 1955, in Marion, NC, to the late Paul Eugene Flack and Lois Randolph Wilson. She attended Roanoke Rapids High School before graduating from East Carolina University with a BA in education.  

She later got her Master’s Degree and continued her dedicated teaching profession.

Libbie was predeceased by her loving husband Monte Eugene Pittman and her father Paul Eugene Flack.  

Libbie is survived by her mother Lois Randolph Wilson; her sister Elaine Flack Garner and Brothers Michael “Mike” Paul Flack of Roanoke Rapids, NC,

and Patrick Randolph “Randall” Flack of Adventura, Florida

A memorial service to celebrate Libbie’s life will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Hockaday Funeral Chapel.  

Reception will follow at the home of Bob and Martha Merritt, 324 Kemp Avenue, Roanoke Rapids.

The family would like to give special thanks to Transitions Life Care of Raleigh and special friends Linda and Clarence Allen.

Online condolences may be sent to hockadayfs.com.

When funeral arrangements are complete, this notice will be updated.

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

She was born in Bertie County and grew up and lived in or near the Roanoke Rapids area her entire life.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband James Edward “Ed” Hodges, former husband Bruce Durham Jenkins and parents William Gilbert Rountree and Paline Jernigan Robertson.

She is survived by her sons Mike Jenkins of Roanoke Rapids, Chip Jenkins & Eddie Hodges of Jacksonville, FL, and stepdaughters Diane Cobb & Deborah Hodges of Greensboro, NC.; Sisters: Lizzie Jenkins (Woodland, NC), Vickie Jones (Richmond, VA), Brothers; Bill Rountree (Roanoke Rapids, NC), L.G. Rountree (Jacksonville, FL). Grandchildren Jennifer, Bruce Wayne, Nick, Logan & Madison. Great-grandchildren Christopher, Cullen & Parker. One Niece & Several Nephews.

Grace worked in Fabricating at JP Stevens for 35 years before retiring. After retiring she continued to work as a cashier with New Dixie Oil.

Grace loved keeping busy at home by cooking, cutting grass, sewing, reading or relaxing on her porch, drinking coffee and watching the wildlife behind her house. She enjoyed keeping a close family by hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas and Springtime Pig Pickings. She always had an open door and food waiting for anyone that came to spend time with her.

Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 pm Monday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hodges will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, with Rev. Randy Martin presiding.  

Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers please donate in her name to Community Home Care & Hospice of Roanoke Rapids or the American Lung Association.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com

Funeral services are incomplete at this time. Condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com

Arrangements for Mr. Kaszubinski are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services, Roanoke Rapids, NC.  

Born September 25, 1952,  in Olivia, OH, he was a son of Walter and Lois Ann Line Kaszubinski.  

Denis was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School in Elyria, OH; and, the Central School of Nursing in Cleveland, OH.

Denis worked at the VA Medical Center in Cleveland following graduation from nursing school.  In 1998 he moved to Tarboro, NC, and worked at Heritage Hospital, then at The Fountains at The Albemarle, before retiring.

Survivors include his spouse, Ray Dean Reed of Littleton; his aunt, Thelma Jagusen of Tarboro; brother, David Kaszubinski of Florida; a nephew, two nieces; 3 great-nieces, 2 great-nephews;.

his beloved Chihuahua,Christmas; and 2 cats, Wally and Marie.

Friends may visit with the family from 6 – 8 pm Monday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

The funeral service for Denis will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in the Chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor David Fambrough presiding.  Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Littleton.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

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

She was born Justine Hockaday to Jerry and Nellie Hockaday in South Rosemary.

Though a resident of Norwich for over 60 years she still spoke with the southern accent of her North Carolina roots. She cherished a good tomato, salted her watermelon, and loved a succession of orange cats. She always approached life with the gentleness of her southern upbringing.

She graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 1942 and then went to work in Washington, D.C., until February of 1944.

At that time she decided to work closer to home and started working in Norfolk, VA.

While in Norfolk she enjoyed being a hostess at a small naval Officer's Club where she met Ensign Roger Adams who was from Maine.

They dated and decided to correspond.

They married in 1948 in Roanoke Rapids. In 1954 they moved to Norwich, NY, and lived there for the rest of their lives.

She worked for eight years in his dental office. After working in the dental office she returned to college and finished her four year college degree, after which she ran a bookstore, Justine's Bookworld, for fifteen years.

After closing the bookstore in 1994 she enjoyed playing bridge and pursued her hobby of doing research into the writings of Henry James.

Throughout her life she maintained close ties to her friends and family in North Carolina, visiting many Christmases, Easters, and summer vacationing at the Outer Banks. Justine never cared about the trappings of the holidays as long as everyone was present.

As she pursued her research into the writings of Henry James, in her later years, she left an abiding image of her, surrounded by books, writing table on her lap, an orange cat curled up beside her, vegetables simmering on the stove, and a friendly greeting on her lips.

She is predeceased by her husband Roger Adams D.D.S., and her two brothers: W. Frederick Hockaday of Roanoke Rapids and Francis Hockaday of Oregon City, Oregon.

She is survived by her four sons: David Adams D.D.S., and his wife Dawn, of Norwich, Paul Adams of Norwich, John Adams and his wife Ann of Glastonbury, CT, and Steve Adams and his wife Barbara of Poughkeepsie, NY. She is also survived by her three grandchildren: James, and his wife Nicki, and Rachel and Jennifer.

The family invites all who want to come to the Hockaday Funeral Home, 507 U.S. Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids on Saturday August 18th. Visiting hours will be from 12:00 to 2:00. After which there will be a service and then a processional to the Hockaday Family Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County, New York, or to the Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

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

A life-long native of Halifax County, Fred passed away at Hampton Manor in Gaston, NC, with his family by his side.

Fred was born July 31, 1943, in Halifax County to the late Marvin and Eva Pearson.  

He graduated from William R. Davie High School and worked in Raleigh, NC, until retirement.  He also was enlisted in the U.S. National Guard for 6 years.

Fred Pearson was a very active member of Smith United Methodist and the Men’s Club prior to his sickness.  

He dearly loved his church, his family, and those who knew him.  

He loved deeply, and was the most giving, kind-hearted, loving gentle soul you would ever meet. He loved and served his Lord and Savior all his life.  Fred enjoyed gospel music, quiet time, spending time with his family, and his cats.

Fred was predeceased by his parents.  

To cherish his memory, he is survived by a brother Eddie Pearson (Gloria) of Roanoke Rapids; nephews Gordon Pearson (Nancy) and Steve Pearson (Robin) of Roanoke Rapids; great-nieces Brandy Martin, Amanda Briley (David), Brittany Crickmore, Stephanie Wallace (Michael), April Hux; great-nephews Mike Pearson (Faye), Bryce Pearson, Ryan Pearson; and several special great-great-nieces and nephews who all fondly called him “Unk.”  

Fred was predeceased by his beloved cat, “Mokey”.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 18th at Smith United Methodist Church, Roanoke Rapids, NC, with Rev. Gregg McGarvey and Rev. Tom Schwartz officiants.  

The family will receive friends from 10:00-10:45 AM at the church prior to the service. Burial will follow at Crestview Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.  

Family receive visitors at other times at Fred’s residence, 724 Smith Church Rd. Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Memorials may be made to: Smith United Methodist Church, 1215 Smith Church Rd., Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, or The American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Ste 2700, New York, NY 10006.

Special thanks to Hampton Manor and Community Hospice for their compassionate, attentive care.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

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

Born in Beaufort County, NC, on August 21, 1980, Gary is the son of Billy Harris and Loretta Blake.

Gary was a loving son, husband and father; and loved his children more than anything.  

He lived life to the fullest, and with Gary it was “all or nothing.”

Gary worked in construction and was a superb welder.

Survivors include his wife, Kayleigh J. Harris; his son, Kainan; his daughter, Kasney; his mother, Loretta Harris and her special friend Jack Cleveland "Cleve" Gibson; half-sisters, Latonya Martin, Alethia Martin and Leanne Martin; numerous cousins; and his dogs, Jaeger and Tiny.  His father, as well as his grandparents, preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 pm Sunday afternoon at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.  

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to either the family or to Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

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

She was preceded in death by her father, Ruey N. Downing; her mother, Amanda Bennett Downing; her beloved daughter, Deborah Long Burgess; her husband, Dale Bowers; and two sisters, Maxine Tripp and Madeline Dickens.

Survivors include a son, Gregory Long of Roanoke Rapids; a daughter, Marilyn Long Norwood (Willie Norwood, Jr.) of Easley, SC; four siblings, Vera Clements, Joyce Reid, Nick Downing and Ray Downing; grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and special friends.

The funeral service for Mrs. Bowers will be held at 2 pm Thursday in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Currie Burgess presiding.  

Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

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

Mrs. Jones was born March 27, 1947, in Wake County to the late Horace Padgett and Annie Sue Batchelor Padgett. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Rose Staton.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ben Jones; her children, John B. Jones, Jr. and his wife Kim of Grifton, NC, Susan Whitehurst and her husband Morgan of Bethel, NC and Justin B. Jones and his wife Tina of Washington; her brothers, Julian Padgett and his wife Mary-Ellen of Hobgood, Sonny Padgett and his wife Leona of Scotland Neck; her sisters, Gloria Perry of Roanoke Rapids, Iris Harrison and her husband Saunders of Newport, NC, and Sandra Parker and her husband Ronald of Farmville, NC; her grandchildren, Jacob Brian Jones and his wife Ragan, Jordan Gaston Jones, Evan White, Logan White and Mykala Jones; her great granddaughter, Paisley Rae Jones and her special companion Raisin.

Graveside services will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Sunnyside Cemetery in Scotland Neck with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1405 Bolling Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

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

Faye was born June 5, 1926 in Haywood County, NC, a daughter of Horace Greeley and Ora Mae Revis Passmore, who preceded her in death.

She was an independent, strong woman, raising three children after unexpectedly becoming widowed following the death of her husband James Bohanon in an automobile accident.  

Faye loved to travel, and spent several years in Colorado with her sister, and working with disabled adults all the while.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Barbara B. Pittman; daughter-in-law, Joyce Bohannon; and six siblings.

Faye is survived by two sons, James "Jimmie" Bohannon and Douglas Bohanon, both of Roanoke Rapids; a sister, Elaine Turner (Robert) of Halifax; grandchildren, Tammy Clark (Bob), Sandy Dixon (Jeffrey), Michael Bohanon (Kim), Brian Bohanon (Robin), Carol Dee Bohanon; great-grandchildren, Ashley Bellamy, Ashlyn Bohanon, Seth Bohanon, Cameron Podruchny, Carson Bohanon; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family from 6 - 7 pm Thursday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.  

The funeral service for Mrs. Bohanon will be held at 1 pm Friday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, with interment following in Ebenezer United Methodist Church cemetery.  Pastor Randy Martin will preside.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

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