A native of Greensville County, VA, she was born to the late William Benjimen and Mary Gertrude Taylor Pearson and was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lee Van Martin, her two brothers, Carl Steve Pearson and Johnny Earl Pearson.

Marion is survived by her two daughters, Kim Martin of Seaboard, NC, Teresa M. Medlin and her husband, Wayne, of Roanoke Rapids, NC; her son, Bubba Martin and Jamie Tedder of Gaston, NC; her sisters Madeline Cifers and her husband, Bud of Emporia VA, Cynthia Johnson and Dale of Emporia, VA, Pam Wrenn and Tom Weatherway of Roanoke Rapids, NC; Dale Davis and her husband Stanley of Emporia, VA, Crystal Capps of Emporia, VA; her brothers Vaiden Pearson of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Benny Pearson and his wife Barbara of Roanoke Rapids, NC; her sister-in-law Alice Pearson of Emporia, VA; her grandchildren Randy Shane Snider, Haley Walker, Tori Majors, Destinie Molina, Reyna Molina, Michaela Clements; her two great-grandchildren, Harper Majors and Lee Lee; her two Canine Companions, Little Bit and Katie and her several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Crestview Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ken Arrington officiating.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 6:00 until 7:30 at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

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

Born on February 27, 1938, in Roanoke Rapids, NC, to Henry Clay and Ella Jo “Josephine” (Allen) Moseley, he was a lifelong resident of Halifax County, NC.

Wendell was a caring man who loved his community and enjoyed serving in a variety of ways.  

He was an active member of Rosemary UMC and Rotary International Club until health prohibited his attendance.

Wendell was an attorney in Roanoke Rapids from 1963 until 2011.

Additionally, he helped the area by serving on a variety of boards such as Roanoke Savings Bank, Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District, Halifax Memorial Hospital attorney, Halifax County Board of Elections attorney, and Roanoke Rapids Graded School District board, and the Roanoke Rapids Board of Adjustment.

In Rotary, he was the district governor in 1983-1984 during which they established the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference which continues to present.

Wendell was a kind family man who enjoyed loving, laughing, and spending time with his family.

He was married to Nancy (Garner) Moseley for 52 years and enjoyed building a happy life with her and their two daughters, Ruth (Moseley) Logsdon and her husband Jim, of Lemoore, CA, and Mary Clay (Moseley) Vick of Cary, NC.

He is also survived by his sister, JoAnn (Moseley) Buxton of Cary, NC, brother-in-law Scott Garner and wife Allison of Matthews, NC, and sister-in-law Ann (Garner) Phillips and husband Wrenn of Roanoke Rapids, NC. Wendell leaves five grandchildren to cherish his memory: Emily Clay Vick and Katherine “Katie” Grace Vick of Cary, NC, Elizabeth Claire Logsdon and Henry Clay Logsdon of Lemoore, CA, and Ethan Cameron Logsdon of Middleburg, FL.

Also, he leaves to cherish his memory several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

Wendell enjoyed a full life because of the loved ones with whom he shared his days.

The family wishes to thank all the special caregivers who helped to care for Wendell during his declining health.

We wish to thank Emmett Faulcon, Martha Denton, Joyce Garner, Doretha Harris, Ida Macon, Helen Edmonds, Ruth Poulsen, Elnora Richardson, Carolyn Gilliam, Alyssa Gomes, Sandra Pearcey, Allison Coleman, and Sandy Borrell. Additionally, we appreciate the support and care provided by Community Home Care and Hospice. This help allowed Wendell’s last days to be comfortable and at home.

Wendell suffered from Parkinson’s Disease and was one of the million Americans who suffer from this disease.

Dr. Mark Allen Stacy, formerly of Duke Neurology and now Dean of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, helped to manage Wendell's illness and enabled him to enjoy life to the fullest as long as possible.

The family suggests that instead of flowers that donations are made to continue research to battle this disease. Please make contributions to:

Brody Research Endowment, ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation,

525 Moye Boulevard, Greenville, NC 27834

An alternate donation option, in lieu of flowers, may be to Rosemary United Methodist Church, 900 Jackson St., Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

A family visitation will be held at Askew Funeral Services on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

A memorial service will be led by The Reverend Steve McElroy and The Reverend Colonel Charles Morrison at Rosemary United Methodist Church, 900 Jackson St., Roanoke Rapids, NC on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 2:00pm.  

A native of Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Wright and Ruth Miller Harris and was preceded in death by nine siblings.

Louise is survived by her four children, Sybil Hawkins and husband, Tony of Roanoke Rapids, Cindy Burgess and her husband Ralph of Ahoskie, Debbie Berry of Roanoke Rapids and Ricky Davis of Roanoke Rapids; her seven grandchildren, Dan Hawkins, Amy Walker and husband Tom, Stacey Trivett and husband, Sam, Jamie Burgess and wife, Sheila, Heather Ham and husband, Chris, Kevin Davis and Erica Hargrave, her twelve great-grandchildren and one sister, Joan Watkins of Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Askew Funeral & Cremation Service with Rev. Rick Rogers officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 27, 2017 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 2:00 P.M.  in Cedarwood cemetery with Rev. Tony Smith officiating.

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

Trooper Levern Bynum of the state Highway Patrol said Sam Kearney “immediately took action and jumped in the creek and pulled the elderly woman out of the creek,” after the car she was a passenger in careened down a steep embankment near Walnut Grove Road in the Roanoke Rapids area.

“There was no hesitation,” Bynum said. “When I got on the scene everyone was pointing him out.”

The single-car crash occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. when Rachael Wells, 78, and her son, Bruce, 53, were leaving services at Carter Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Bynum said Mr. Wells became distracted and tried to swat at a yellowjacket which was in the vehicle, taking his eyes off the road.

Lydia Kearney, Sam’s mother, said they were behind the vehicle when the crash occurred. “I saw him get in the grass and get further (off the roadway). The car disappeared.”

Sam said, “I saw the car in the water and knew I had to do something because it could turn the wrong way.”

After jumping in, Sam observed Ms. Wells was tangled in her seat belt. “Her head went under water a little bit. What I knew was I had to stay calm. I feel like we were at the right place at the right time. God helped get them free from the car.”

Mrs. Kearney jumped in to help the Wells who were banging on the windows and calling for help.

They loosened mud from around the doors to pop them open and then helped with getting Ms. Wells untangled from her seat belt.

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Sam has been swimming since he was at least 12, he said. They made it back up the embankment by fashioning toe holes and crawling.

Sam was scratched by sticky briars and so was his mother. His iPhone was destroyed but his mother said, “He doesn’t care. I told him he just saved two people’s lives.”

Mrs. Kearney is a full-time student at Halifax Community College in the human services program who also helps several elderly people within the church.

Sam plays the drums at church and is taking further music lessons. He is also on the Northwest football team.

“My son is a hero today,” Mrs Kearney said. “I know God placed that care in his heart for all people.”

As the decision was made to jump in, she said, “He looked in my eyes and said, ‘Ma, I got to do it.’”

She said, “My son is a caring, loving, respectable son. He’s a down to earth 14-year-old. He’s very cool and calm and mature for his age. He’s the man of the house, takes out the garbage, takes care of the cars and yard and takes care of his grandma. He’s a rock. Just to be able to save a life is the most wonderful feeling you can have.”

Said Bynum, “In my opinion it sheds good light for the younger generation to see a young man display that heroism. It speaks volumes for the future.”

Bynum said Mr. Wells will be cited for failure to maintain lane control.

Ms. Wells was taken to Halifax Regional for treatment and is expected to be OK, the trooper said.

Sequan Jamel Robinson, 25, was arrested around 7 p.m. by officers D. Hundley and C. Batchelor for breaking and entering a motor vehicle, larceny and possession of stolen goods for the June 2010 crime which was initially investigated by Investigator G.L. Williams.

During the initial processing of the vehicle a partial print was located and submitted to the Automated Fingerprint Identification System for comparison.

The AFIS is a national database.

In September, the system was upgraded and a reverse lookup matched Robinson’s prints.

He was jailed on $5,000 bond and has a December 6 court date.

Hasty said the work Williams did on the case, “Shows we do process but it takes some time. He took the initial report. It shows he’s a hard worker and is trying to solve these cases.”

Assault suspect  

On Wednesday at approximately 4 p.m., Carson McBride Rawles III, 24, of Garysburg, came to the department to have warrants served.

Rawles was arrested for breaking and entering, assault inflicting serious injury and two counts damage to property.

He received a $6,000 bond and January 3 court date.

The charges stem from an investigation by Officer J. Mason into a report in June of 2016 where the victim reported several people kicked in the door and assaulted the victim.

The victim required medical attention for the injuries.

Rawles was the last person wanted in the case.

Santravean Lavar Watson, 25. surrendered October of 2016.

Dashawn Jamal Harris,18, was arrested on a traffic stop by North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper J.D. Warren on February 9.

Alleged shoplifters caught with drugs

On Sunday at approximately 9 a.m., the department responded to Walmart about a person who  allegedly attempted to take items from the store and was fleeing in a vehicle.

Lieutenant  J. Baggett spotted the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Premier Boulevard.

He encountered Kristie Lee Reynolds, 39, of New York, and Steven Vincent Masciarelli, 48, of Florida, inside the vehicle.  

During a search of the vehicle narcotics and paraphernalia were found.

Masciarelli was arrested and charged with larceny, attempted larceny, no operator’s license and open container.

He received a $1,000 bond and December 8 court date.

Reynolds was arrested and charged with aiding and abetting larceny, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no operator’s license and open container.

She received the same bond and court date as Masciarelli.

Officer H. Grimes assisted

Colonel Glenn M. McNeill Jr., commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Erik A. Hooks, secretary of the Department of Public Safety will present several employees and a retiree with awards from the highway patrol in a ceremony 10 a.m. at the State Bureau of Investigation Auditorium, located at 3318 Old Garner Road.

Trooper Dustin Efird will be presented the Samaritan Award for his actions on July 23 when he came to the aid of a woman in Halifax who had crawled out of her tub after falling and used her vehicle remote to signal for help.

The woman, Renee Washington, a nurse at the Halifax County Detention Center, has not returned to work yet.

(Narratives of all the awards are contained in an attachment at the end of this story)

First Sergeant M.O. Silveri said he will be attending the ceremony.

While Efird has since transferred, the sergeant said, “It means a lot to us we had a trooper of his caliber working with us.”

Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp and Jail Administrator Jay Burch will also attend.

“It was a blessing for Efird to be patrolling on main street in Halifax and being alert in his diligence to notice the car alarm going off. Because of that it is my opinion he saved a life.”

Halifax County commissioners honored Efird in September.

The Highway Patrol Samaritan Award is an award bestowed to a member of the patrol who went beyond the call of duty to aid or assist a fellow citizen.

The narrative on Efird’s actions read as follows:

On Sunday, July  23, Trooper Dustin P. Efird  was traveling north on US 301 in Halifax County near the town of Halifax.

He noticed a vehicle parked in a private yard with the four-way flashers on. He traveled just beyond the home before turning around, feeling something just didn’t sit right with him about the situation.

As he traveled back by the home, he rolled his window down to listen for the alarm and heard the vehicle’s horn.

After pulling into the home’s driveway, he heard a female voice call out for help. He notified the Comm Center of his location and walked towards the house.

Efird was unsure of what he was walking into. As he approached, he noticed a female lying against a storm door who asked for help, saying she was injured.

He immediately contacted Communications and asked for an ambulance to respond to his location.  

While they were waiting for EMS, she stated that she was a nurse at the jail. Efird then called the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office to let them know what was going on.

The next day, Efird was contacted by Major Jay Burch of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office thanking him for what he had done.

He stated that Ms. Washington had gotten into the shower around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20th and that is all she remembered.

She had apparently fallen while in the shower and became unconscious. When she woke up it was daylight and she was unable to move.  

Hours later, she was able to get her leg over the tub and crawl to the door. She found her keys and began locking the car, making the horn sound every time a car went by.

Major Burch relayed that Ms. Washington was very grateful and believes Efird saved her life.

The effort has involved elected officials and staff and a common thread among the three towns with a strong core of history and historic sites significant not only to the state but to the entire nation.  

The three towns agreed that by working together and highlighting their nationally significant histories they could offer more reasons to visit, while sharing marketing costs and reducing competition among themselves for heritage travelers.  

The focus on just a few historically significant towns was intentional.

Even though each town maintains its unique identity, they are able to differentiate themselves from other historic towns in North Carolina.  

The town of Halifax will host its launch of the History Worth Repeating effort on December 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the Historic Halifax State Historic Site visitor center, located at 25 Saint David St.  The launch is part of a full day of activities during the annual Christmas in Halifax event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which features the town’s Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. along King Street.  

“It was fun and exciting to be part of a revolutionary marketing idea,” said Sharon Vick, Halifax town clerk.  “It’s not often an idea creates such enthusiasm.”  

Each town has examples to discover history worth repeating.   

Edenton with its Tea Party was a political protest organized by women in response to the Tea Act, passed by the British Parliament in 1773.   

Halifax with its Resolves was the first official action by an American Colony calling for independence from Great Britain.  

Warrenton, home of the first architect of North Carolina, blended architectural styles while sending his work force of sixty craftsmen to build colleges in Raleigh, Oxford and Randolph County.  

“The Council liked the idea of Edenton working with other historic towns,” said Edenton Town Manager Anne-Marie Knighton. “They loved the tagline of Discover History Worth Repeating.”  Warren County Manager Robert Davie said, “I believe this effort marks the first time municipalities have crossed local and regional boundaries to jointly promote themselves in North Carolina.”

Warrenton Interim Town Manager Meredith Valentine called the effort “a unique collaboration that will benefit all three towns.”

The passport tour leads visitors through the participating towns.  

Passports are stamped at each historic, merchant, or artisan location.  

Hands-on activities in each town are tailored for children and adults: Resigning the resolves in Halifax, building architectural elements in Warrenton and cruising the bay where the Tea Party occurred in Edenton.  

Passport holders share their experiences online and register for giveaways and prizes.   

For more information or to print a passport visit www.historyworthrepeating.org.  

Preprinted passports are available at any of the following locations:

Edenton:   

• Historic Visitors Center – 108 N. Broad Street
• Penelope Barker House – 505 S. Broad Street
• Edenton Bay Cruises – S. Broad Street on the water
• 309 Bistro & Spirits – 309 S. Broad Street
• Downtown Café and Soda Shoppe – 301 S. Broad Street
• Edenton Coffee House – 302 S. Broad Street
• Waterman’s Grill – 417 S. Broad Street
• Edenton Bay Trading – 407 S. Broad Street
• Chowan Arts Council and Gallery Shop – 504 S. Broad Street

Warrenton:

• Jacob Holt House – 122 S. Bragg Street
• Quilt Lizzy – 117 E. Market Street
• Town Hall – 133 S. Main Street
• Hardware Café – 106 S. Main Street
• Robinson Ferry Restaurant – 111 N. Bragg Street
• Scarlet Rooster – 117 N. Main Street
• Friends Two – 126 S. Main Street

Halifax:

• State Historic Site – 25 Saint David Street
• Halifax Town Hall – 24 S. King Street
• The Hen and the Hog Restaurant – 16 S. King Street
• Bass House Antiques – 13 N. King Street

On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. a choir will march from the post office to mural park, which will serve as a lead-in to the annual Christmas tree lighting.

Mayor John White will give his welcome and Christmas greetings.

There will be refreshments and a visit from Santa and event organizer Frankie King said organizers will have ornamental snowflakes for attendees to put on the tree.

Next week on December 9, Christmas traditions will be rekindled during Christmas in Halifax.

Decorated homes and churches, living history, along with the annual Christmas parade down King Street will all be held. The parade steps off at 2 p.m.

Christmas in Halifax will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be tours of several of the Historic Site’s buildings, decorated with natural materials.

Other buildings and churches not regularly open to the public can be toured, including the 1890 Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception and the 1852 Glen Ivey House, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The visitor’s center will have a complete schedule and map.

At 10:30 a.m., the Halifax launch of the Discover North Carolina History Worth Repeating will be announced.

Throughout the day, businesses along King Street will open for shopping and the Halifax County Library will show short holiday films from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will make an appearance at 11 a.m.

Following the parade children can visit Santa Claus in the Historic Halifax Visitor Center.

A soup and sandwich luncheon will be served at the Halifax United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fee.

Sally Jones Parson, 81, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.

She was born November 23, 1936, in Northampton County to the late Rufus Lewis Jones and Dora Harrell Jones.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, James D. Parson.

Sally was a member of Calvary Baptist church. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.

Sally is survived by her daughter, Linda Evans and her husband Jimmy of Roanoke Rapids; her niece, Heather Lee Caldwell and her husband Kelly and her great niece, Virginia Tamargo, all of Covington, TN.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of HRMC, Wake Heart Center, Community Home Health and Hospice and Dr. Maradiago and staff at Halifax Medical Specialists.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and other times at 109 Landfall Court.  

Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Home Health and Hospice or Calvary Baptist Church's Building Fund.

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

It Will be a tri-match against Bunn High and Louisburg High.

It's the second time in as many weeks she has been honored by the ODAC to begin the 2017 season. She also earned the honor for the first week of the season for the week ending on November 20. 

Williams was 10-15 from the floor against Apprentice in a 72-71 victory over the in-state opponent last Tuesday. She finished with 23 points and pulled down 22 rebounds, including 10 offensive rebounds. Williams added three blocks and two assists to her efforts last week  as well. Williams has had a double-double in each game for the Yellow Jackets this year.

Williams is atop the ODAC in scoring at 25.8/game, rebounding at 21.8/game and blocks at 4.0/game. She also leads the conference in total number of rebounds (87) and is second in the conference for total points scored at 103.

The week, which featured just the Apprentice game, follows a season-opening week where Williams earned the ODAC Player of the Week honor as well as the United States Basketball Writers Association DIII National Player of the week. She started the season with 34 points, 22 rebounds and six blocks against #14 Marymount as R-MC upset the Saints 78-73. Later in the week, she totaled 46 points, 43 rebounds and seven blocks in two games during the R-MC Tip-Off Classic sponsored by Reisbeck Contracting. She was named the Classic's Most Outstanding Player.

This week's award marks Williams' sixth ODAC Player of the Week honor. She earned four last year while en route to her ODAC Rookie of the Year accolade as well.

Randolph-Macon (3-1) returns to the hardwood tonight Tuesday November 28th against Washington and Lee to open ODAC play this season. The game will begin at 7:00 PM in Crenshaw Gymnasium.  The team will also take on Mid-Atlantic Christian University on Saturday in Ashland at 4:30 PM

On Sunday at approximately 3 p.m., Corporal Brandon Council was notified by Caledonia Correctional Institute officials a visitor left the facility after attempting to bring narcotics into the prison.  

The visitor’s vehicle description and registration plate was provided to Corporal Council as he responded to the area.

The suspect vehicle was located on Highway 561 in Tillery and stopped.

Council identified the driver as Charles Rogers, 49, of Wilson, who confirmed he left the prison. Continued investigation led to a search of his vehicle where two Mason jars containing vacuum sealed bags of marijuana matching the contraband confiscated at Caledonia was found.

Rogers was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance on prison premises, possession with intent to sell and distribute marijuana, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.

He was placed in the Halifax County Detention Center under a $10,000 secured bond with a December 13 court date pending.

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On Saturday around 1 p.m., Sergeant Roy Ball stopped a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban on Wood Glenn Road after noticing the driver, Charles Gregory Balmer Jr., 32, of Roanoke Rapids was driving with a revoked license.

During the stop, Ball learned Balmer had five outstanding warrants for his arrest out of Northampton County for breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering and injury to personal property.

After Balmer was arrested for the outstanding warrants, Ball located a semi-automatic pistol inside the vehicle.

Balmer was arrested and charged with the warrants and Halifax charges possession of a firearm by felon and driving while license revoked.

Balmer was placed in the Halifax County Detention Center under a $150,000 bond and a December 20 court date.

He has a Friday court date on the Northampton County charges.

On Friday around 8:20 a.m., Deputy Ethan Johnson responded to a local convenience store just outside of Roanoke Rapids on a report of possible drug activity.

Johnson encountered Joseph Grady Washburn 28, of Lawrenceville Virginia.

While interviewing Washburn, Johnson could see narcotics in plain view in the man’s vehicle.

Johnson located a small bag of cocaine, currency with heroin in it, a Mason jar with marijuana, and digital scales.

Washburn was arrested and charged with felony possession of cocaine, felony possession of heroin, and possession of marijuana and later placed in the Halifax County Detention Center under a $1,500 secured bond with a Friday court date pending.    

Lieutenant John Bozard and Corporal Dustin Newsome assisted.

On November 23 at approximately 3:45 a.m., while visiting the Marathon on Highway 158, Deputy Joe Comeaux held the door open for a person.

Comeaux noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the individual.

After a brief investigation Comeaux collected a plastic bag containing marijuana and cocaine from the individual’s vehicle.

Comeaux arrested and charged Devin Rashod Johnston, 19, of Roanoke Rapids, with felony possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana less than a half-ounce, maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

Johnston was placed in the Halifax County Detention Center under a $2,000 secured bond and a court date of December 20.

On November 22 at 11:30 a.m., Detective Matt Brown with the assistance of Warren County detectives arrested a Roanoke Rapids man for 22 counts of obtaining property by false pretense, 23 counts of possession of stolen goods, seven counts of larceny by employee and two counts of misdemeanor larceny.

The charges stem from an investigation on October 23 after a former employer filed the report of the thefts.

Investigation led to the discovery of a total of six victims and probable cause James Harold Ellis was pawning and selling the stolen items to area businesses.

Ellis, 25, was placed in the Halifax County Detention Center under a $60,000 secured bond and a December 20 court date pending.

Some $15,000 in items were stolen.

The charges against Brian Thomas Vick, 23, stem from a matter reported Thursday night after he allegedly brandished a handgun while at a residence in the 900 block of Vance Street.

Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty said in a statement Officer D. Hundley located Vick but did not locate a handgun.

Hundley did find Vick allegedly in possession of marijuana and cited and released him until his December 29 court date.

Hundley later located the handgun hidden in an area where the complaint originated.

Vick came to the police department Monday morning where Captain B.L. Martin served him the possession of firearm by felon warrant.

He received a $5,000 bond and December 6 court date.

A native of Halifax County, she was born to the late John Franklin and Katherine Alice Zollicoffer West. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, John West and Jack West and her sister, Jane Green.

Katherine is survived by her special nephew, Murril “Kenny” Jenkins and his wife Vickie of Roanoke Rapids; her great nephew, Matt Jenkins of Roanoke Rapids; her two great nieces, Katherine and Charles Anna Jenkins.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017, at 1:00 P.M. at Sandy Creek Baptist Church in Louisburg, NC.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 7:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Hampton Manor for all their love and care given to Katherine.

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Chief Deputy Scott Hall said the driver, 29-year-old Javar Lavar Richardson, and passenger, 27-year-old James McCoy Brown, both frequent areas of Roanoke Rapids.

Another passenger, Tyler Patrick Warren, 23, of Littleton, was arrested at the scene.

The chase began around 7 p.m. when Sergeant Roy Ball attempted to stop a vehicle for improper passing on Bolling Road.

The driver increased speed in what Hall described in a statement as an attempt to flee.

The chase continued to Lincoln Street where both Richardson and Brown fled.

Continued investigation led to the discovery two small bags containing 3 grams of crack cocaine and a stolen handgun.

Ball obtained warrants on Richardson for improper passing, driving while license revoked, felony flee to elude, aggressive driving, possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, possession of cocaine and resist, obstruct and delay.

Brown faces charges of possessing a stolen firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and resist, obstruct and delay.

Warren was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, possession of cocaine and maintain a vehicle to store a controlled substance.

Warren was placed in the Halifax County Detention Center under a $10,000 secured bond and has a December 20 court date pending.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Richardson and Brown is encouraged to call the sheriff’s office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

The Roanoke Rapids and Weldon police departments assisted with the search of  Richardson and Brown.

Festivities in the county seat continue next weekend with Christmas in Halifax and the town's annual parade.

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Sadler will accept the award next Saturday night, Dec. 9, during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Awards Banquet at the Charlotte Convention Center. The honor is Sadler’s second consecutive and gives JR Motorsports drivers a streak of six straight MPD awards.

“It’s unreal to be voted the NXS Most Popular Driver for a second year in a row,” Sadler said. “To win this award given by the fans is truly an honor. I’m so grateful for each and every fan who took time out of their day to vote—it’s humbling. I can’t thank NASCAR and my fans enough for honoring me with this award once again. This is incredible. I want to thank everyone who voted, my wife Amanda and our kids, and all of our sport’s loyal fan base.”

Sadler, who earned 12 top-five and 25 top-10 finishes this season, will bring home his third MPD award determined by fan voting. Sadler’s achievement gives JRM eight of the last 10 awards. Danica Patrick kicked it off in 2012, Regan Smith won the award in 2013 and Chase Elliott won in both 2014 and 2015 prior to Sadler’s first award with JR Motorsports last season.

The veteran driver is among the short list of JRM drivers to have earned the MPD award in two consecutive seasons. Sadler joins Brad Keselowski, who won the honor in 2008 and 2009, and Elliott as the only JRM drivers to have been selected as the award winner in back-to-back seasons.

The following are the results.
Roanoke Rapids 50 Louisburg 30.
132 Zach Navarro (RR) won by forfeit.
138 Christian Doisey (RR) won by forfeit.
145 Logan Vaughan (RR) won by forfeit.
152 Blake Perry (L) pin Will Harris (RR) 5:24
160 Nathan McKenna (L) pin Eli Lasky (RR) 3:34
170 Aaron Hunter (RR) pin Aldo Jennings (L) 3:27
182 Nathan Dixon (RR) Tech Fall Elijah Mitchell (L) 21-5
195 James Perry (L) pin Carter Abram (RR) 1:13
220 Jarue Alston (L) pin Christopher Rogers (RR) 1:43
285 Antonio Lawrence (RR) pin Adrian Romero (L) :48
106 Riley Mills (RR) Dec Shemar Davis (L) 8-1
113 Cole Klotz (RR) won by forfeit.
120 Ethan Dixon (RR) won by forfeit
126 Brandon Rodriguez (L) pin Jacob Bauchard (RR) 2:43
Roanoke Rapids 48 Bunn 34
138 Christian Doisey (RR) pin Moises Campos-Mundo (B) 4:21
145 Logan Vaughan (RR) pin Noah Scott (B) 1:17
152 Dominic James (B) Major Dec. Will Harris (RR) 13-5.
160 Andy Gonzalez (B) pin Eli Lasky (RR) :47
170 Jermy Cope (B) pin Aaron Hunter (RR) 3:26
182 Nathan Dixon (RR) pin Max Gerbos (B) 1:33
195 Carter Abram (RR) pin Brandon Cabrera (B) 2:42
220 Justin Guzman (B) pin Christopher Rogers (RR) :53
285 Antonio Lawrence (RR) pin Jordy Lopez (B) :37
106 Riley Mills (RR) won by forfeit
113 Cole Klotz (RR) pin Tyran Vinson (B) 1:27
120 Ethan Dixon (RR) pin Troy Perry (B) :23
126 Jakel Lawrence (B) pin Jacob Bauchard (RR) 1:26
132 Sam Kagarise (B) pin Zach Navarro (RR) 1:02

Post match comments by Jackets head coach DA White, "We wrestled well but we still have a lot to work on. The kids gave it all they had and that is all I can ask for. We are young as a team. We have six kids that started today that have never wrestled before. They received good mat experience today."

Chief Tyree Davis said the $47 represents 24 bags of the candy reportedly stolen by Michael Whitaker II.

The events leading to his arrest around 3:30 p.m. began when Officer G. Page was dispatched to investigate a larceny from a local convenience store, Davis said in a statement.

Store video surveillance and previous arrest photos aided in the identity of Whitaker, who was also served an order for arrest for failing to appear in court earlier this month.

He was jailed on $1,000 bond and has a December 4 court date.

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Meanwhile, Davis reported on Tuesday around 8:15 p.m., Corporal S. Coates stopped a vehicle for a violation.

Coates smelled the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle driven by Quinton Morris.  A search of the vehicle yielded 49 grams of marijuana, digital scales and multiple items of drug paraphernalia.  

Morris was arrested and charged with felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver marijuana, felony possession of marijuana, maintaining a controlled substance in a vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He received a $10,000 bond and December 6 court date.