Askew Funeral & Cremation Services

01/07/2026

Vicki Davis Exum

Mrs. Vicki Davis Exum, age 73 of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Vicki was born on October 17, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Larry Thomas and Joyce Jernigan Davis. She was predeceased by her father, Larry Thomas Davis.

She is survived by her husband, James William “Jimmy” Exum; her mother, Joyce Davis; her sons, Jamie Exum and Tommie (Linda) Exum all of Roanoke Rapids, NC; her sisters, Debbie Medlin (Lynn) and Tammy Davis (Tim) of Roanoke Rapids, NC; her grandchildren, Dylan Exum, Destinee Brown (Kathleen), Janie Simms (Levi), and Victoria Exum; her great-grandchildren, Grayson Brown, Parker Brown, Faison Simms and one on the way, Ava Simms.

Vicki was a very talented person; she loved making floral arrangements, tying bows, and making wreaths. She enjoyed sewing, teaching both of her sisters how to do these crafty things. She worked for Countryside Interiors and C&W Florists. Vicki loved her family with all her heart and she will be deeply missed.

A memorial service will be held on January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the New Hope United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 3609 Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC with Pastor Randy Martin officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM in the fellowship hall.

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

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01/07/2026

Edgar Russell Outland

Edgar Russell Outland, 82, of Halifax, NC passed away on January 1, 2026 at ECU North Hospital.

He was born in Tarboro on December 13, 1943 to the late Edgar Frances Outland and Dorothy Hall Outland.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Edgar was a retired teacher who taught many years.

Edgar is survived by his sister, Yelba O. Lassiter of Greenville, NC and his two nephews. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services, 731 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 115 E. 9th Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 or the One at A Time Rescue, 915 Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

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01/04/2026

David Lee Willey

David Lee Willey 71, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

He was the son of the late Edgar Smallwood Willey and Bessie June Walton Willey. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Melinda Willey Hite and was member of Victory Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Leah Willey and their daughter, Daniela Willey.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon with Pastor Jeremy Kobernat officiating.

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01/02/2026

Eddie Lou West

Jackson, NC – Mrs. Eddie Lou West, age 95, of Jackson, NC passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her home.

Mrs. West was born on September 24, 1930 in Pierce County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Walter Fleming Hyers and Macie Bell Brunson Hyers. She was also predeceased by her husband, Wayne Holmes West, her son Timothy Scott West, and her siblings, Juneau Hyers Zerban, Jack Evan Hyers, James Brunson Hyers, Bennie Arnold Hyers, Sr., Sue Carol Hyers Hodges, Walter Fred Hyers, and Bobbie Frank Hyers. Though she lived a quiet life as a farmer’s wife, her presence and influence were profoundly felt by her family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Eric Wayne West and his wife, Denise R. of Henrico, VA and daughter-in-law, Denise M. of Houston, TX; her sister, Macie Ann Hyers Mooney; her grandchildren, Jacob and his wife, Reagan, Nathan, Tyler, Mackenzie, and Lucas West.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Jackson Cemetery in Jackson, NC with Rev. William “Skip” Cook officiating.

The family will receive friends at her home after the service at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Academy, 210 Church Street, Lasker, NC 27845, for the education of a child.

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

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12/31/2025

William Cody Hollingsworth

William Cody Hollingsworth, 28, of Conway, NC passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Cody was an electrician with Farrow and Sons in Jackson. He loved to work on cars, loved people and was the life of the party. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Erma B. and Ernest B. Hollingsworth.

Surviving are his mother, Kristy Hollingsworth and his father, Ernest Joseph Hollingsworth both of Conway; his two brothers, Dustin Grant and his wife, Shanna of Aulander and Luke Hollingsworth of Conway; maternal grandmother, Pamela Carpenter Grant of Conway, his maternal grandfather, Leroy Haynes Grant, Jr. of Enfield; his uncle, Wade Hollingsworth of Conway; his aunt, Yvonne Cook; and his cousins, Steven and Jacob Cook, all of Ayden; and many extended family members.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026 in the chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Jackson with Rev. Andy Sloan officiating.

The family will receive friends after the service.

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12/24/2025

Virginia "Ginny" Butler Watkins

Virginia "Ginny" Butler Watkins, 76, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

She was a native of Halifax County and was the daughter of the late Samuel Roland Butler, Sr. and Cornelia Smith Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Stradley Watkins, III.

Ginny was a 1967 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and also a graduate of Campbell College. She retired as a teacher with the Halifax County School System in 2002 and was a longtime active member of Roanoke Baptist Church where she served in the music ministry as choir director.

She is survived by her daughter, Heather Watkins Wynne and her husband, Kirk of Roanoke Rapids and her son, Andrew Watkins and his fiancé', Juzl Garcia of Raleigh; her grandchildren, Jake Samuel Wynne, Abby Grace Wynne, Luke Jesse Wynne, and Julia Belle Watkins.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at First Christian Church with Jake Wynne and Dr. Bane Angles officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.

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12/20/2025

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12/20/2025

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12/13/2025

George Jerome Seuis, 89, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 with his family by his side.

He was the son of the late William Marion and Elizabeth Drewery Seuis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Seuis Plyler, his son, Danny Seuis, great-granddaughte...

12/03/2025

Como NC- William Turner, 76, fondly known as “Blood or Youngblood”, passed away at his home at Leisure Shores on November 29, 2025.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Myrtle and his brother, James, who was killed in action in Vietnam.

He retired from Union Camp...

12/02/2025

Elsie Crowder Davis, 88, of Seaboard, NC passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025.

She was a native of Northampton County and was the daughter of the late Melvin B. Crowder and Elma Irene Storey Crowder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thad Thomas Davis, Sr., sister, Gloria Murph...

12/02/2025

Patricia Anne Edwards Barnes, 88, of Seaboard, NC passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Henry Dallas Edwards and Dorothy Inez Taylor Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Connie Edwards and her brothers, Thomas Elliott Edwards and Donald Eu...