Cameron Cannon Hicks
May 20, 2024
95, a resident of 1665 Hester Road, transitioned on Monday, May 20 at his home. He was the son of the late Solomon Hicks and Lallie Parham Hicks. He was a retired Dietary Supervisor at John Umstead Hospital. and a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Lessie Cooley Hicks; three daughters, Deborah Hicks Hayes of Greensboro,...
Della Louise Clack Marrow
May 14, 2024
90, a resident of Bridgeport, CT, transitioned on Tuesday, May 14 at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport CT. She was the daughter of the late William Clack and Eula Harris Clack. She was a retired certified nursing assistant at Carolton Chronic Hospital with over thirty years of service and was a member of Walters Memorial AME Zion Church in Bridgeport....
Shirley Taylor Peace
Apr 20, 2024
79, a resident of 200 Fairway Drive, transitioned Saturday, April 20 at her home. She was the daughter of the late James Taylor and Lillie Taborn Taylor. She was a retired dietician.
She is survived by her grandson, Andrew Garland Peace of Nashville, TN; a brother, Elliott S. Taylor of Knightdale; and two sisters, Tonya Chappell and...
Deacon Samuel Jefferson Sr.
Apr 14, 2024
69, a resident of 605 Sagefield Way transitioned Sunday, April 14 at his home, surrounded by the love of family. He was the son of the late Ervin Clark and Lula Seine. He was a member of Woodsworth Baptist Church where he served on the Board of Deacons.
He is survived by his wife, Elvin Curtis Jefferson;...
Reginald J Taylor
Apr 1, 2024
53, a resident of 207 Garden Gate Lilla, Henderson, transitioned Monday, April 1 at Maria Parham Health. He was the son of the late James Clifton Taylor and Annie Ruth Hill Taylor. He was a former employee of the former Ideal Fastner Corp.
He is survived by nine siblings, Ronnie Taylor of Durham, Rose Mary Taylor, Anita...
Elbert Clark Taylor
Apr 1, 2024
80, a resident of 114 Henry Street, transitioned Monday, April 1 at Maria Parham Medical Center. He was the son of the late Ellis Taylor and Irene Winston Taylor. He was a retired employee of Burlington Industries and a United States Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife Carrie Harris Taylor; his son, Elbert T. Taylor...
Lois Burwell Braswell
Mar 31, 2024
91, a resident of 4013 Cannady Mill Road, Kittrell, transitioned Saturday, March 30 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Moses Burwell and Ophelia Brandon Burwell. She was a member of Pettiford Grove Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sisters, Catherine Burwell Peace (Patrick) of Kittrell and Edith B. Rogers of Oxford; and...
Eddie Lawrence Harris
Mar 24, 2024
81, a resident of 4027 West Antioch Road. has been found. After being missing for several months, and after extensive search teams of law enforcement officers and private citizens, The remains of Mr. Harris have been found. He was the son of the late Wesley Harris, Sr. and Mattie Howell Harris. He was a skilled carpenter.
He...
Roosevelt Greenwood
Mar 22, 2024
91, a resident of 3667 W. Antioch Drive, transitioned Friday, March 22 at his home surrounded by the love of family. He was the son of the late Lester Greenwood and Ulysses McGhee Greenwood. He was a retired educator and United States Army Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Parker Greenwood; one son, Roosevelt Larmar...
Eddie Lee Marable
Mar 8, 2024
88, departed with an angel on the evening of Friday, March 8 to gain his just reward. He was born December 24,1935 in Granville County, North Carolina to the parentage of the late John Lee Marable and Victoria Williams Marable. He was employed with General Processors as a supervisor for over twenty years, Perfect Packed Pickles for another ten...
Beatrice Green Thorpe
Mar 5, 2024
97, a resident of 810 East F Street, Butner, transitioned Tuesday, March 5 at Duke Regional Hospital. She was a member of White Rock Baptist Church where she was the "Mother of the Church".
She is survived by three sons, Ronnie Thorpe of Reidsville, Donnie Thorpe and Lee Thorpe both of Butner.; and a vast number of...
Sylunia "Buck" Daye
Feb 29, 2024
83, a resident of 5204 Antioch Road, transitioned Thursday, Feb. 29 at Granville Health Systems. He was the son of the late Pervis Daye and Dulcy Clemons Daye.
He is survived by four sisters, Gwendolyn Williams (Herman) and Glovenia Daye Moragne both of Oxford, Helen Ruth Allen (Sonny) of Broadneck, VA and Zelma Keith of Buffalo, NY;...
Anthony "Spuggie" Smith
Feb 29, 2024
Venue Change!!!
64, a resident of 213 Orange Street, died Thursday, Feb. 29 at his home. He was the son of the late Garland Smith and Virginia Jones.
He is survived six cousins, Catherine "Rennie" McGhee and Gloria "Jeannie" Green both of Oxford, Gloria Sledge of Durham. Madelyn Rolling and Tangy Morris both of East...
Nicole Symone Wilkeron
Feb 28, 2024
32, a native of Granville County died Wednesday, February 28. She was the daughter of Darlean J. Wilkerson of Boydton, VA and the late Calvin Wilkerson.
She is survived by her mother, Darlean J. Wilkerson; a sister, Daronda Wilkerson of Boydton, VA; paternal grandmother, Theresa Wilkerson of Oxford; a maternal grandmother, Pearline Jiggetts; three aunts, Jacqueline Strong...
Martha Cooley Burford
Feb 27, 2024
89, a resident of 122 Quialridge Road, transitioned Tuesday, Feb. 27 at her home. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas Cooley as\and Martha Bridges Burford. She was a retired educator and a member of Belton Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by her devoted son, Renwick Burford of the home; a brother, William T....
Lori Denise Morton
Feb 16, 2024
50, a resident of 715 Raleigh St., died Friday, Feb. 16 at her home. She was the daughter of the late David C. Jones and Julia Morton.
She is survived by two sisters, Walkiria Jones of Creedmoor and Tiffinay Jones of Youngsville; several aunts and uncles; and a vast number of other loving family members and caring...
Phyllis Ann Norwood Harris
Feb 13, 2024
69, a resident of 306 Peace Street, transitioned Tuesday, Feb. 13 at her home. She was the daughter of Mary Ruth Ragland Norwood and the late Jimmy Norwood.
She is survived by her son, Derrick Franklin Harris of Henderson; five siblings, Theresa Sullivan of Mt. Vernon, NY, Jimmy Norwood of Butner, Mary Moyer, Bernice Lunsford and Alfonza...
Frederick Donnell Watkins
Feb 12, 2024
65, a resident of 7028 US Hwy 15 N. transitioned on Monday, Feb. 12 at Duke Regional Hospital. He was the son of Rochelle Pettiford Watkins and the late James Watkins. He was a carpenter by profession. He was a member of Hardy Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by a son, Shawn Hester of Oxford; his...
Betty Green Mosee
Feb 5, 2024
82, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada and a native of Granville County, died Monday, Feb. 5. She was the daughter of the late Buck Green and Ezra Lee Green. She was a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Angela Nash (Harry W. Jr.) and Monique King (Charles Jr.) three brothers,...
Willia Downey Morton
Feb 2, 2024
95, a resident of Arlington, VA and a native of Granville County has died. She was a retired 37 year employee of Arlington Hospital.. She was a former member of New Corinth Baptist Church. She was married to the late Doctor Drewery Morton who died in 1995.
She is survived by a daughter, Alfreda Brown (Terry) of...
