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Life is a glorious gift that should be cherished by the living and remembered for those who have transitioned onward.
It is truly a journey through space and time that invariably leaves a ripple, no matter how faint.
While some of those who journey with us may do so with great expectation, others do so with selfless love and giving.

Our journey may have many paths... Some long, and some that conclude in just a single step.
However, it is inevitable that no matter how wonderful or sorrowful the journey through life may be,
it will eventually come to an end and we too must transition onward.

It is in times like these where someone’s journey has come to an end;
That we pause to reflect on the one who has gone before us and to remember that life is a gift.
Be it a mother, father, sister, brother, grandparent, relative or friend,
Let us acknowledge the life and cherish the memory of the light that has dimmed - REST IN PEACE!

Bob Rogers Pleasant Hill, North Carolina

“Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday Missing you is a heartache, which will never go away.” On Tuesday, January 6, 1953, in Northampton County, North Carolina, God blessed William ‘Shag’ Walden and Mary Lou Rogers with a baby boy, to love, nurture and adore. These loving parents went on to name their exuberant blessing, Bob Rogers. Bob was educated in the Northampton County Public School System. Being reared in a Christian home, he knew and...

“Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday Missing you is a heartache, which will never go away.” On Tuesday, January 6, 1953, in Northampton County, North Carolina, God...

Thelma Long Raleigh, North Carolina

Thelma Long, beloved daughter of the late Lokie and Ella ‘Sambo’ Smith Long, began her journey through life on Sunday, February 1, 1948, in Jackson (Northampton County), North Carolina. Thelma was educated in the public schools of Northampton County. During her young adult life, she moved to New York and began working at a local hospital, while rearing her children. Thelma was a music lover, had a soulful spirit and loved dancing. She was...

Thelma Long, beloved daughter of the late Lokie and Ella ‘Sambo’ Smith Long, began her journey through life on Sunday, February 1, 1948, in Jackson (Northampton...

Melton Brown, Sr. Seaboard, North Carolina

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven; A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up” ~ Ecclesiastes 31:1-3 A TIME TO BE BORN: Melton Bennet Brown, Sr. was born on Wednesday, August 17, 1932 in Jackson, North...

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven; A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time...

Bernard Odom Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Bernard Junior Odom, son of Audrey Edwards Odom and the late Leroy Bernard 'LB' Odom, began his journey through life on Sunday, March 20, 1949 in Jackson (Northampton County), North Carolina. Bernard was educated in the Northampton County Public School System; graduating from Gumberry High School, class of 1968. He was inducted in the United States Navy, serving his country from 1968 to 1972. After servitude to his...

Bernard Junior Odom, son of Audrey Edwards Odom and the late Leroy Bernard 'LB' Odom, began his journey through life on Sunday, March 20, 1949 in Jackson (Northampton...

John Hockaday, Sr. Garysburg, North Carolina

John Edgar Hockaday, Sr., son of the late Tennyson and Mollie Ester Bowser Hockaday, began his earthly pilgrimage on Friday, June 10, 1955, in Halifax County, North Carolina. John was educated through the public schools of Halifax County. Early in life, he accepted Christ and united in Christian fellowship with the Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. On April 30, 1976, John was enlisted in the United States Army,...

John Edgar Hockaday, Sr., son of the late Tennyson and Mollie Ester Bowser Hockaday, began his earthly pilgrimage on Friday, June 10, 1955, in Halifax County, North Carolina....

DeMarkus 'Polo' Person Pendleton, North Carolina

“Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday, Missing you is a heartache, which will never go away.” DeMarkus Nathaniel Person, son of Aubrey Nathaniel Person, Jr. and Tumesha Bynum Majette began his journey through life on Sunday, December 10, 1995, in Halifax County, North Carolina. DeMarkus was reared in the Boone’s Bridge Road Community of Severn, North Carolina. He was educated in the Northampton County Public School System....

“Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday, Missing you is a heartache, which will never go away.” DeMarkus Nathaniel Person, son of Aubrey Nathaniel Person,...

Madeline Jacobs Margarettsville, North Carolina

Madeline McBride Edwards Jacobs, daughter of the late James McKinley Edwards and Mary Ellen Parker Edwards, was born August 8, 1955 in Northampton County, North Carolina. Madeline obtained her education from the Northampton County Public Schools Systems. She received her Associates of Nursing from Halifax Community College. At a young age, Madeline accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Roanoke...

Madeline McBride Edwards Jacobs, daughter of the late James McKinley Edwards and Mary Ellen Parker Edwards, was born August 8, 1955 in Northampton County, North...

Noriko Kaselow Garysburg, North Carolina

Noriko Kaselow, née Waki, of Arlington, VA passed peacefully, with her daughter by her side, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Scottsdale, AZ, following a nearly ten-year battle with cancer. She was 81 years old. Noriko will be lovingly remembered by: her longtime partner, Lavon Moody, of Garysburg, NC; two sons, Koji Chomei of Tokyo and Walter Kaselow of Virginia; daughter, Naomi Kaselow of Scottsdale, AZ and their...

Noriko Kaselow, née Waki, of Arlington, VA passed peacefully, with her daughter by her side, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Scottsdale, AZ, following a nearly ten-year...

Tyrone Washington Jackson, North Carolina

Today, we pause to pay tribute to the life, love and spirit of a beloved, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, Tyrone Washington, who began his journey through life on Tuesday, April 7, 1964. He was born to the late Rebecca Washington in Northampton County, North Carolina and was educated in the Northampton County Public School System. Prior to his declining health, Tyrone worked at John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. Peanut factory, in...

Today, we pause to pay tribute to the life, love and spirit of a beloved, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, Tyrone Washington, who began his journey through life on...

Josephine Dunn Murfreesboro, North Carolina

The Life Josephine Tyner Dunn was born on April 14, 1952 in Northampton County to Mary and Joseph Tyner (deceased). She attended Willis Hare School and graduated from Northampton County High School-East. Following graduation, Josephine pursued post-secondary education at Shaw University and North Carolina Central University. She departed this earthly life on February 27, 2021. The Ministry Josephine’s passion was playing the piano in church. She dedicated her life to her music...

The Life Josephine Tyner Dunn was born on April 14, 1952 in Northampton County to Mary and Joseph Tyner (deceased). She attended Willis Hare School and graduated from Northampton County High...