All Obituaries

Mrs. Callistine Wilkins, 71, of Ahoskie, NC peacefully transitioned from this life on Wednesday June 12, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.     A celebration of life will take place on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 1:00pm at Calvary Baptist Church.  600 N. Catherine St. Ahoskie, NC.  Ms. Wilkins final resting place will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. 

James A. Figgs, Jr., was born on August 1, 1962 to the late James A. Figgs, Sr. and Irene R. Figgs. He peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 9, 2019. James joined St. Peters Church of Christ Disciples of Christ and remained a member until his death. He attended and graduated from Elizabeth City Public School System. His working career was with FedEx for 20 years. He thoroughly enjoyed his hobbies of his love for music, fishing and he was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. He also enjoyed...

Larry Bagley of Gates,  peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, June 7, 2019 surrounded by his family.     Larry Darnell Bagley was born on November 14, 1958, in Suffolk, VA. He joined Lebanon Grove Baptist Church at an early age, and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Larry attended Gates County Public School System and later served as an employee for the BASF Chemical Company and Smithfield Foods.  He was also a consummate...

Connie Jace Batchelor,  known by many as “ Connie J” was called to rest on Tuesday,  May 21, 2019 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Connie was born on September 26, 1936 to the late Connie Gray and Susie Battle Batchelor.  He was the oldest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Chavies,  three brothers, Troy Batchelor, Howard Batchelor and Josh Batchelor. Raised and educated in Halifax County, North...

God in His infinite wisdom called our son, brother, and uncle, Tobe Antonio Ruffin to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 31st. Tobe was educated in the Gates County School System and received other training which enabled him to work as a correctional officer, a deputy at Gates Co. Sheriff Department, and NC Department of Transportation. At an early age, Tobe joined First Baptist Roduco where he served faithfully doing the Lord’s work. An energetic, compassionate and caring person,...

Danyell White-Knight, 45 of Sunbury, NC was born on June 19, 1973 in Suffolk, VA.  She transitioned from this life and entered eternal rest on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Virginia Beach General Hospital.  She was the 2nd daughter of the late Clifton White and Carrie Baker White.  She was also preceded in death by the following: paternal grandmother, Cleo White Dildy; maternal grandparents, Joe Baker and Mary Norman Baker; Sister, Joan White; and God-daughter, Crystal...

On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, Wade Tyrone Boone, our loving brother, father, grandfather and uncle passed away at the early age of 62.  He was born on August 16, 1956, to George and Margaret Jones Boone.  Tyrone was the youngest of seven siblings.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Angela.  Tyrone graduated from Gates County High School in 1974. He then attended Roanoke- Chowan Technical Community College in Ahoskie, NC where he received an Associate in...

  Deljew Douglas Harris was born on October 19, 1982, in Ahoskie, NC.  He joined First Baptist Roduco Missionary Baptist Church at an early age where he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Deljew was educated in Gates County Public School System and Graduated in 2001. He attended Livingstone College and later earned an Associates Degree in education from Craven Community College. Deljew was employed with Craven County School System and later Orange County School System....

Crystal Nicole Jordan better known as “Cotton ball” was born on January 29,1985 to Charlie and Anna Jordan of Corapeake, NC.  Crystal departed from life February 27, 2019 at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital of Ahoskie, NC at the age of 34. At an early age Crystal joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Sunbury NC. She graduated from Gates County High School in 2003. Later after graduation she obtain her CDL’s where she was employed with the Gates County Board...

Mrs. Roberta C. Hawk, 91, of Belvidere, NC peacefully transitioned from this life on Tuesday February 19, 2019 with her loving family beside her.   A visitation will be held on Saturday March 2, 2019  at Greater Virginia-Carolina Temple from 10:00am-12:00pm.  A Celebration of life will be held immediately after at 12:00pm.  Her final resting place will be at Lincoln cemetery in Suitland, Maryland.