Deanie was a native of Halifax County, born December 5, 1924 to the late Walter Franklin Inscoe and Dora Alice Smith Inscoe.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur “Oscar” Inscoe, Willie David Inscoe, and Claude Mason Inscoe.  She graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School, Class of 1942. She was a member of South Rosemary United Methodist Church, where she served in the UMW, was a member of the choir, treasurer, and Sunday school teacher.

She is survived by her husband, Garvie D. Beasley; her son, Vander L. Beasley and his wife, Susan, of Spring Hope; her brother, W. F. Inscoe and his wife, Barbara, of Wilson; her sisters-in-law, Mary Lee Daniel, Dorothy Barnes, and Betty Dickens and her husband, Alton, all of Roanoke Rapids; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where the family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at South Rosemary United Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 3, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Sue Owens officiating.  Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

Kathryn was a native of Halifax County, the daughter of the late Harry Lee Holliday and Mason Edwards Holliday.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harry Lee Holliday, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin Ray Daniels of Weldon; her daughter, Jennifer L. Smith and her husband, Adam, of Pikesville, NC; her son, Dennis “Denny” Pittman, Jr. and his wife, Tonya, of Trout, LA; seven grandchildren, Johnathan Paul Smith, Klarissa Grace Smith, Morgan Pittman, Mason Pittman, Victoria Pittman, Steven Daniels, and Stephanie Daniels; her sister, Bonnie Johnson and her husband, Mike;  her niece, Crystal Johnson, all of Raleigh; and her stepson, Alan Ray Daniels and his wife, Renee, of Roanoke Rapids.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

She was born on October 31, 1911 in Windsor, NC to the late Dr. Charles Judson Sawyer and Lucy Purefoy Allen Sawyer.  She attended Salem College in Winston-Salem, where she was a member of the May Court.  She was presented at the second Debutante Ball in Raleigh.  Active in the community of Weldon, a town she loved and lived in for 79 years, she served on the Weldon Memorial Library Board, was an honorary member of The Thursday Afternoon Club, and The Roanoke Committee of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the state of NC, and a member of Poetry Club International. 

She was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church, having served on the Vestry, a member of the Altar Guild and choir.  Among many other activities she enjoyed playing the piano, guitar and harmonica, golf, a game of bridge with friends, reading, gardening and swimming.

She was predeceased by her first husband, William Alexander Pierce, Jr. of Weldon and her second husband, Dr. Ralph Boyd Blowe, Sr., also of Weldon; her daughter, Martha (Marty) Pierce DeVere Rumley of Raleigh; and a great- grandson, Henry Gillam Spruill of Windsor.

She is survived by three children, William Alexander Pierce III and his wife, Sally Jarman Pierce, of Roanoke Rapids, Araminta Pierce Coolidge and her husband, William Alexander Coolidge, Jr. of Memphis, TN, and Dr. Charles Grainger Pierce and his wife, Mary Everett Pierce, of Ahoskie; eight grandchildren, Sally Pierce Corpening and her husband, Charles Albert Corpening of Winston-Salem, Lucy Pierce Spruill and her husband, Wayland Outlaw Spruill of Windsor, Caroline Coolidge Brown and her husband, The Reverend Kevin Scott Brown, of Charlotte, Charles Royal Coolidge and his wife, Danielle Shelley Coolidge, of Memphis,TN; David Grainger DeVere of Roxboro, John Sloan DeVere  of Washington, DC, Charles Grainger Pierce, Jr. and his wife, Brianna De Marco Pierce, of Gastonia, and Mary Sawyer Pierce Long and her husband, Scott Galloway Long, of Wilmington; thirteen great-grandchildren, William Pierce Corpening, Charles Allen Corpening,  Isabella Purefoy Spruill, Lucy Outlaw Spruill, Sally Pierce Spruill, and Sarah Hunter Spruill, Emily Purefoy Brown, Margaret Mews Brown, Charles Royal Coolidge, Jr., William Daniel Coolidge, Charles Jackson Long, Benjamin Shuler Long, Charles Grainger Pierce, III;  two stepchildren, Carol Jean Blowe Landen and her husband, Charles Landen, of Richmond, and Ralph Boyd Blowe, Jr. of Manteo; and three nieces and three nephews, Katherine Sawyer Ward of Windsor, Foy Allen Edleman, Will and Reynold Allen, all of Raleigh, Jane Albrighi of Florence, Italy, and Dr. Charles Judson Sawyer, III of Ahoskie.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at Grace Episcopal Church in Weldon with Rev. Ben  Duffey officiating.  Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon.  A reception for family and friends will then be held in the Parrish House of the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 416 Washington Ave, Weldon, NC 27890 or to Salem College, 601 S. Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC  27101.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

Thomas was preceded in death by his aunt Linda Griffin, and his uncles Carlton and Jerry Wells.

Thomas was a member of Enterprise Baptist Church in Littleton, a second grader at Halifax Academy and a member of Cub Scout pack 238.

Thomas is survived by his loving parents Brian and Leslie Wells and his loving brother, Wesley Norwood Wells of the home.  Grandparents “Papaw” Bill and “Nana” Diane Carter of Sophia, NC;  Beatrice ”Grandma Bea” and her husband Denny Critzer of Gasburg, Va.;  Tommy “Granddaddy” and “Grandma” Kathy Wells of Weldon;  his aunt and uncle LaDonna and Brad Wade of Gaston;  cousins Brook, Taylor, Rylie, Kylie, Skyler “Peanut” and Sofie;  and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and his best friend Zack White. 

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 2 PM at Enterprise Baptist Church in Littleton with Rev. Darren Lambert officiating.  Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon.

The family will receive Thomas’s classmates and other children from 5-6 PM Tuesday at Askew Funeral Services, 731 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke Rapids.  There will be counselors and others present to talk with the children if their parents feel that they are needed.

The family will receive everyone from 6:30-8:30 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations be made to the Thomas Wells Scholarship fund at any First Citizens bank.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com

David was a native of Halifax County, the son of the late Ollie Newell Patterson and Geraldine Elizabeth Johnson Patterson.  He graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School, Class of 1974.

He is survived by four daughters, Aleisha Pearcey and her husband, Bubba, Allison Coleman and her husband, Jamele, Ashley Boseman and Andrea Boseman, all of Roanoke Rapids; seven grandchildren, Jaime Pearcey, Alexis Pearcey, Maliesha Edmonds, Jamario Edmonds, Jay Coleman, Jasmine Coleman, and Leanna Carroll; one great-grandson, Aden Turner; his sister, Kay Starbird and her husband, Rodney, of Chesapeake, VA; three brothers, Ray Patterson and his wife, Donna, and Timmy Patterson, all of Roanoke Rapids, and Buster Patterson and his wife, Lorraine, of Savannah, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where the family will receive friends on Sunday, April 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and other times at 947 Great Falls Circle, Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m. at New Life Church of Christ in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Billy Meinsen officiating.  Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids. 

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

Donald was a native of Halifax County, the son of the late Robert Henry Thompson and Josephine Rossi Thompson.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Alfred Thompson and his nephew, Chris Thompson. Donald was a member of Community Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Allen Thompson; four daughters, Julie T. Perdue and her husband, David, of Roanoke Rapids, Amy Thompson of Gunnison, CO, Jessica Thompson of Bell Chasse, LA, and Nikki Allen of Virginia Beach; seven grandchildren, Linwood Brewer, Jr., Michael Riley Brewer, Joseph Brewer, Abigayle Perdue, Kristian Perdue, Anthony Lamb and Frederick Lamb; one great-granddaughter, Addisyn Dickens; two sisters, Anne Wells and Jane Ricks and her husband, Jon, all of Roanoke Rapids; three brothers, Bobby Thompson and his wife, Linda, of Roanoke Rapids, Charles Thompson of Cocoa, FL, and Tommy Thompson and his wife, Margie, also of Roanoke Rapids;  his sister-in-law, Vivian Thompson, of Chester, VA; his aunt, Ruth Mitchell of Johnston, RI; his uncle, John Rossi, of Rome, NY;  and numerous nieces and nephews.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where the family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 1, from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the funeral home chapel with Minister Bane Angles and Rev. Larry Matthews officiating.  Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

She was a native of Halifax County, the daughter of the late Robert Roy “Jack” Burton and Luna Mae Dixon Burton. 

Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Calvin Stainback, and her son, Stephen Keith Stainback. 

She was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday, May 6, at 1:00 p.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

Frances was born in South Boston, VA, the daughter of the late William Henry Williams and Ethel Britton Williams.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Linwood Russell Berry, her granddaughter, Lisa McMurray, and three brothers, W. T. Williams, Raymond Williams and Alton Williams.  

She retired from J. P. Stevens and was a member of East 10^th Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by two daughters, Faye B. Neville and her husband, L. S. “Bud”, of Rock Hill, SC, and Jean B. Bridges and her husband, Wayne, of Roanoke Rapids; three grandchildren, Johnny Bridges and his wife, Gay, of Roanoke Rapids, Lori Newsome of Nags Head and Susan Deas and her husband, Larry, of Rock Hill, SC; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 13, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids with Minister Dave Chapman officiating.  The family will receive friends Monday from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

Marshall was the daughter of the late David Clifton Clark and Mary Alice Jordan Clark.   She was also preceded in death by her son, Frank Martin Rightmyer III.  Marshall was employed by Leggett’s Department Store for over 30 years.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Roanoke Rapids.

She is survived by her husband, Sam M. Owen; her son, David Rightmyer and his wife, Carolyn, of Littleton; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her sister, Clara Clark Wrenn of Greenville; her stepdaughter, MaryNell Gehrke and her husband, Ed, of Wendell; and two stepsons, Langdon Owen of Philadelphia, PA  and Mat Owen.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where the family will receive friends on Sunday, May 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  Graveside funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Joe Sandivol officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Union mission 1310 Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

Gail, a native of Roanoke Rapids, was the daughter of Harry Thomas and the late Eva Vaughn Bright. 

Gail was a 1975 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and was also a graduate of UNC-G, Suma Cum Laude. She was a retired educator of 30 years with the Northampton County school system where she was a two-time teacher of the year. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. 

Gail was a lifelong member of Stanley White Presbyterian Church where she was a sessions member, president of the Women’s Club, an Elder for many years, and played the piano and organ for 37 years. 

Gail was an avid supporter of Relay For Life and was a board member with Angel’s Closet since its inception. 

Most of all, Gail loved being a ''Na Na''. 

Gail is survived by her husband of 34 years, Jimmy W. Strickland; her daughter, Ashley S. Griffies and her husband, Brody, of Roanoke Rapids; her son, Tray Strickland of Atlantic Beach; her father, Harry T. Bright, of Roanoke Rapids; her sister, Harriett B. Boylan and her husband, Terry, of Raleigh; Na Na’s loving granddaughters, Layla Morgan and Lillian Marie Griffies; her sisters-in-law, Toni S. Outland of Roanoke Rapids, and Robin S. Bates and her husband, Jim, of Norfolk, VA; and three nieces and one nephew. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Brunk and Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids. 

The family will receive friends at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services on Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and other times at the home.

Rebie a native of Halifax County was the daughter of the late James E. and Ruth Bridgers Davis.

She was also preceded in death by her husband George Edward Evans.

She was a Member of Rosemary United Methodist Church in Roanoke Rapids and was a faithful member of the choir.

Rebie is survived by her daughters Carolyn Evans Rightmyer and her husband David of Littleton; Phyllis Evans of Littleton; sons Mike Evans and his wife Jennifer of Roanoke Rapids and Steve Evans and his wife Sarah of Roanoke Rapids; six grandchildren Douglas Rightmyer, Wesley, Hannah and Seth Evans, Melissa Peterson and Tammie Delvalle and eight great grand children.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday June 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Rosemary United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Bell officiating.

Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rosemary United Methodist Church 900 Jackson Street Roanoke Rapids, NC  27870.

The family will receive friends Monday from 7-8:30 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids and other times at the home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com

Carnation a native of New Jersey was the daughter of the late Morris and Mary Guy Riley.

She was a loving, caring wife, Mother, Grand Mother and will be missed very much.

Carnation is survived by her husband, of 49 years Phillip S. Cullom, Sr. her son, Phillip S. Cullom, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids; grandsons Joshua Cullom, Sr. and Fiancé Paula Browder of Roanoke Rapids and Joey Radford of Texas; great Grand Son Joshua Cullom, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids; her niece Joann Smith of Roanoke Rapids and her nephew Ronnie Smith of Bailey.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday July 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services Chapel with Rev. Fred Carraway officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 7-8:30 at the Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com

Lois a native of Roanoke Rapids was the daughter of the late Alonzo Bascom and Lula Kidd Carver.

She was also preceded in death by a brother Allen Page Carver. Lois was a life- long member of Rosemary Baptist Church and was retired from sprint after 42 years of service.

Lois is survived by her sister Cecelia Carver of Roanoke Rapids; her brothers Ralph Carver and his wife Willa of Roanoke Rapids, and Carl Dane Carver and his wife Jackie of Chesapeake, Va. Her aunt, Ruby Carver of Roanoke Rapids; her three nieces Elizabeth C. Daniel and her husband Charley of Roanoke Rapids;  Julie C. Hutchins and her husband Paul and Michelle C. Garrett and her husband Paul all of Chesapeake, Va.

Funeral Service will be Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The Family will receive friends Thursday from 7-8:30 at the Funeral Home.

Online condolences maybe made to the family at www.askewfs.com

Ron a native of Roanoke Virginia was the son of the late Samuel Barnard and Sadie Ellen Whiteneck Vest. He was preceded in death by his brother Nelson Vest.

Ron served his Country in the National Guard and was retired from the Norfolk Southern Railway Corp. After moving to Lake Gaston he started working in real estate and was working with Waterfront Properties.

Ron is survived by his wife Bonnie Albert Vest; daughters Amy V. Poole and her husband Ray of Littleton and Leslie Holcomb and her husband David of Jarrett, Va.; his grand children Landen , Emerson, Hunter and Chase; his brother Gerald B. Vest  of Check, Va.; his sister-in-law Nancy S. Vest of Copper Hill, Va.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday July 20, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Kevin Brunk officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedarwood cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:30 until service time at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 3015 S. Memorial Dr. Greenville, NC 27834

Tempie a native of Nash County was the daughter of the late Jethro David and Inez Elizabeth Smith Joyner.

Tempie was a dedicated wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She loved cooking and making anything with her hands.

She is survived by her loving husband Bobbie Chenoweth; daughters Pam Gregory and her husband Mark of Greensboro; Karen Mueller and her husband Tom of Greensboro and Lori Bagwell and her husband Woody of Winterville; son Bill Herbert of Portsmouth, Va.; step daughters Page Watson and her husband Gil of Roanoke Rapids and Cathy Chenoweth of Pikeville; step son Buzz Chenoweth and his wife Martha of Wake Forest; sister Peggy Dickens of Rocky Mount; 17 grand children and 17 great grand children.

Funeral Service will be held Monday at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation service with Rev. Todd Stout officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the NC Children's Home 1001 Reynolds Rd Winston-Salem, NC 27104 or The Alzheimer’s Association 3737 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612

Online condolences may be made to the family at askewfs.com

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 26, 2013 at Cedarwood Cemetery.

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

Patsy was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Fentrice Emerson and Grace Mohorn Ward.  She was a faithful member of Bear Swamp Baptist Church and was retired from the Halifax county schools after 28 years of service.

Patsy is survived by her husband George W. Warren; their daughter Charlotte W. Lewis and her husband Dick of Morehead City; their son’s Steve Warren and his wife Ellen of Rocky Mount and Tim Warren and his wife Sarah of Raleigh; six grand children Corey Lewis and his wife Sarah, Allison Hodges and her husband Christopher, Garrett Warren, Erin Warren, Ward Warren and his wife Emily and Reid Warren; three great grand children Estella Lewis, Trent Lewis and Bridger Hodges; sister-in-laws Faye Gay of Clinton; Sarah Warren of Littleton and Martha Warren of Fayetteville; several nieces and nephews and a special friend Virginia Lynch.

The family would like to thank Dr. Doug Boyette, Lynn Bradshaw, Melinda Lynch and Hospice Palliative Care of Nash General Hospital.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday July 25, 2013 at Bear Swamp Baptist Church at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Howard Guidry officiating.

Burial will follow in the church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday July 24, 2013 from 7 - 8:30 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Bear Swamp Baptist Church 94 Mohorn Rd Littleton, NC 27850 or the American Cancer Society 930-B Wellness Dr. Greenville, NC 27834.

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O.B. a native of Scotland Neck was the son of the late Robert L. and Emma Sue Edwards Overton. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen Gay Overton, a daughter Patricia Overton Irby, his sister Jean Ellington and two brothers, Bennie and Harry Overton.

He served his Country in the United States Army during WWII and was also in the National Guard for over thirty years. He was a member of South Rosemary United Methodist Church. He was a Mason and member of window’s son lodge #519 and also a member of the Eastern Star. O.B. was a charter member of the Davie Volunteer fire Department.

O.B. is survived by his daughter Barbara O. Myrick and her husband David of Roanoke Rapids; grand- sons David Myrick, II of Louisburg and Chad Myrick and his wife Beth of Midlothian, Va.; grand- daughter DeNisa Husser and her husband Jeff of Raleigh; five great grand children Lauren, David III, Cameron, Morgan and Connor.

Funeral Service will Thursday August 1, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids with CLM Nelson High officiating.

Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7-8:30 at the Funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.askewfs.com

The flag in front of the funeral home flies at half-staff in honor of Mr. Overton’s service to his Country.

Doris a native of Roanoke Rapids was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Iva Brewer Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her husband Max Gardner Lewis, Sr. her sister’s Edith Harris and Mary Edwards and brothers Daniel and Rudolph Edwards and her daughter-in-law Gail Lewis.

Doris was an avid bridge player. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in their retirement years and was a Member of Rosemary United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son Max Gardner Lewis, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids; grandsons Brooks Lewis of Greenville and Brad Lewis of Roanoke Rapids; her sister Lucille Weiss and her husband Bobby of Roanoke Rapids and Several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held Monday at 3:00 P.M. at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Jim Bell officiating.

The Family will receive friends Monday from 1:30-2:45 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids and other times at her sons home 106 Valley Dr Roanoke Rapids.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com

Bret was a native of Halifax County, the son of Edward Mason and Josephine “Jo” Garner Wrenn.  He was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, Class of 1979.  Bret worked his entire career, beginning in 1980, with Schneider Electric in Knightdale, NC.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Price Wrenn.

He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Kim Edwards and her husband, Ray, and Tracy Kidd and her husband, Bill, all of Roanoke Rapids; his brother, Mike Wrenn and his wife, Deanna, of Tampa, FL; five nephews; two nieces; four great-nieces; and one great-nephew.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where the family will receive friends Monday from 7:-8:30.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2:00  at Calvary Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Randy Martin and Rev. Mike Wrenn officiating.  Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.