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Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service is a full-service, independent, locally owned business that serves the Halifax County, NC and surrounding Roanoke Valley areas.

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10/15/2025

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Frank Frankie Lewis Godsey, Jr., 66, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in ECU North Hospital. Mr. Godsey was born on February 6, 1959 in Jacksonville, NC. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also had a deep love of Nascar, with his favorite driver

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10/15/2025

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George Bennett Howell, 75, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 in Northampton County, NC. Mr. Howell was born on November 8th, 1949, the son of late Rufus Howell and Georgine Matthews. He was also preceded in death by his son Ralph Howell, and two brothers James

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10/15/2025

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Jonathan Coconut Scott Grant 54 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday October 2, 2025. Coconut was born on September 18, 1971, in Richmond, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents Willis and Rose Grant. He is survived by his wife Rose

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10/15/2025

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Richard Steven Todd Jr., 45 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at ECU Health Medical Center surrounded by family on Monday September 29, 2025. Steven was born February 10, 1980, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He is survived by his parents Ricky and Debbie Todd, brother Bran...

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10/15/2025

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Lois Dell Coggin Thomason, 89 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday September 27, 2025. Lois was born on April 19, 1936, in Halifax County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack W. Thomason, parents Swep and Florine

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09/26/2025

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Russell Lee James, 83 died Friday September 26, 2025 at UNC-Nash Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC surrounded by his family. He was born on June 6. 1942 in Elizabeth City County now Hampton Virginia to Dorothy Elanor McMahon and Russell James. He was a diesel mechanic for Jim Redwine Garage

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09/26/2025

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Betty Jean Lynch, 55, died at her home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, after a lengthy health battle. Betty was born in Durham County to Johnny M. and Brenda Richardson Lynch. Betty was preceded in death by her father. Betty was a member of the Revolutionary Life Church in Warrenton.

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09/26/2025

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Fay Arlene Olinger Merzke, 90, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 in her home. Ms. Merzke was born in Erie, PA on January 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Frances Meeker and Donald Olinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband Alvin C.

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09/26/2025

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Gary Lynn Davis, 57, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in his home. Mr. Davis was the son of Gloria Dean Davis Jones and Donald Ray Davis, Sr. He was also preceded by his brother Walter and sisters Arlene Tammy. Surviving include his daughter Leanne Davis,

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09/26/2025

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Wallace Ralph Johnson, 87, of Littleton, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in Wayne County, NC. Mr. Johnson was born on September 20, 1937, the son of the late Hulda Sandberg and Ralph Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Loretta. Mr. Johnson was a

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09/23/2025

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Betty Jane Moore, Mousie, met Jesus the morning of September 22nd, 2025 at the age of 76 in her home surrounded by family. She was a native of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. She was a much loved daughter, mother, wife and grandmother. Jane was born on November 24, 1948 at

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09/18/2025

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Obituary Rene Labrecque 1946 - 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rene Labrecque, age 78, who passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1946 in Berlin, New Hampshire to the late Rita Robichaud and Gerard Labrecque. He was

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Hello, my name is Jay Carlisle and I am the proud owner of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service. I have a wonderful and beautiful wife, Lora, two great kids, Lexa and Jac, several dogs, cats, and many other stray animals that may happen our way. Welcome to this page and thank you for giving me the opportunity to tell you a little about myself, my family, Hockaday history, and what it means to be a vital member of the Roanoke Valley.

Several years ago, the opportunity presented itself for my family and me to return to the Roanoke Valley. I made the decision to come home for several reasons: to fulfill my dream of owning a funeral home, to be closer to friends and family, and most importantly, to raise my own children in the same hometown environment that I enjoyed. I grew up in Roanoke Rapids as the son of James and Beth Carlisle, the grandson of the late Acey and Mary Carlisle and Katie King Browning, and the brother, brother-in-law and uncle to Kim Carlisle, his wife Cheryl, and their sons, Matthew, Phillip and Brandon. In August, 2008, I became the legal owner of Hockaday and I have enjoyed the process of updating and refurbishing the facility, not making drastic changes but bringing it into the 21st century. I made the decision to maintain the Hockaday name because it is familiar to the citizens of the Roanoke Valley and creates a sense of stability and steadfastness. Becoming the owner-operator of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service allows me to bring my experience and expertise to the people and place I know as home.

I learned long ago that a great team of staff members is needed to achieve excellence when caring for a grieving family, so I have assembled what I believe to be the best of the best for our community. As difficult as it is to encounter the hardships of others, we believe this is what we have been led to do. We take great pride in helping folks make educated decisions while putting them at ease during one of the most difficult times of their lives. We feel honored when families give Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service an opportunity to be of service. Our qualified staff will strive to fulfill every request as long as it is legal and ethical. We participate in many of the local advertising mediums available.. but when satisfied families tell other families about us, we receive the best possible form of advertising: a personal recommendation and endorsement of what we offer. At Hockaday, we consider every human-interaction important because although most funeral homes operate in the same manner, word-of-mouth advertising is critical to our success. Thank you for visiting our page! Like and follow us as we share current and relevant funeral, memorial, and pre-planning information through this site.