Delphia DeBerry Howard Hedgepeth Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 25, 2025, at the age of 96, Delphia DeBerry Howard Hedgepeth (Rocky Mount, North Carolina) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas "Tom" DeBerry and Marie Winicka DeBerry; her former husband Jack Howard; and also Leo Hedgepeth. She is survived by: her children, Linda Crickmore (Jim) of Rocky Mount, Wanda DeForrest (Lisa) of Pearl River, LA, Jackie Johnson of Rocky Mount and Mark Howard (Julie) of Scotland Neck; her stepsons, Ronnie Hedgepeth of Virginia and Robbie Hedgepeth (Terri) of Florida; her grandchildren, Debbie Strickland (Chuck), Crystal Davis (Kenny), Jennifer Sider (Cyril), George DeForrest (Stephanie), Jessica Slumski (Chip), Michelle Davis (Trent), Joshua Hedgepeth, Megan Hull (Eric), Ann Mosley, Christopher Steele (Sara), Tara Black (Richard), Crystal Solley (Heath) and Becky Daniels; her sister Marie White of Scotland Neck; and her nieces, Brenda and Kaye. She is also survived by 34 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home (1130 N Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home (1130 N Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804). An entombment will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Rocky Mount Memorial Park (4454 Dortches Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804).
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Delphia's memory to Nash UNC Hospice and Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
