Yvonne Burnette Giles
Feb 6, 2021
68, a resident of Pelican Convalescent Center, died Saturday, February 6. She was the daughter of the late Frank Burnette and Ruthie Mae Allen.
She is survived by her son, Dwain Giles of Henderson; and two grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, February 10 at 3:00 P.M. at Synama Grove Baptist Church cemetery....
Edna Mae Mccray Bowden
Feb 6, 2021
89, a resident of 106 Garden Park Drive, died Saturday, February 6 at Duke Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Tony James McCray and Annie Lee Jones McCray of Meridian, FL.
She is survived by six daughters, Vivian Glasco, Priscilla Spencer, Sandra Bowden, Antonette Roberts and Regina Bowden-Allen (James) all of Oxford, and Venita McFarlin...
Judith Lynette Hall-Quick
Jan 30, 2021
73, a resident of Atlanta, GA and a native of Durham, died Saturday, January 30 in Atlanta, GA. She was the first of four children born to the late CW4 Percy L. Hall and Theresa Brower Hall. She attended Hillside High School where she was the editor of the "Hornet".
She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education...
Charles Edward Wright Sr
Jan 30, 2021
66, a resident of 1010 S. Garnett St., Henderson, died Saturday, January 30 at Universal Healthcare. He was the son of the late Louise Wright Evans and Marshall L. Fields.
He is survived by a daughter, Ann Wright-Joiner (Wayne) of Wake Forest; a son, Charles E. Wright, Jr. of Henderson; two granddaughters, Meshauna and Theressia; two great...
Rescheduled Ruth Heggie
Jan 26, 2021
Because of the weather forecast the graveside service for Ammie Ruth Heggie has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 P.M. with a 1:00 P.M. viewing at grave side.
Ammie Ruth Heggie
Jan 26, 2021
82, a resident of 4036 Rockwell Road, died Tuesday, January 26 at Rex Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Peter Williams and Sarah Dorothy Wilson Williams. She was a member of Michael Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Joyce Ann Heggie Chrisp of Oxford; five sons, Linwood Nathaniel Heggie of Louisburg William...
Elnora Marrow Dickey
Jan 24, 2021
93, died Sunday, January 24 at VCU Hospital in Richmond, VA. She was the youngest of six children born the the late Ella Nelson Marrow and Lewis Marrow in Oxford, North Carolina. She is predeceased by her husband, Dallas James Dickey, Sr, a sister, Clara Marrow McLean and four brothers, Willie Melvin "Bruh" Marrow, Lewis Marrow, Jr., Harold Marrow,...
Cdc Warning
Jan 22, 2021
Remember that people that don't have symptoms can still spread COVID. Outside of your home CDC recommends keeping 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don't live in your household.
We recommend that if you must attend a funeral service, please don't shake hands or hug anyone. Stay 6 feet away from everyone. Don't attend...
Alexis Avila Hernandez
Jan 21, 2021
16, a resident of 206 Old Route 75, died Tuesday, January 21. He was the son of Carlos Avila and Guillermina Hernandez.
Other survivors include a sister, Sandi Avila of the home; and two brothers, Roberto Avila and Aaron Avila both of the home; a vast number of uncles, aunts and other loving relatives and caring friends....
Gladys M Gregory
Jan 20, 2021
82, a resident of 227 Green Forest Drive, died Wednesday, January 20 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Isom Thornton and Lucy Hawley Thornton. She was a member of New Hope Granville Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Vebelous Gregory and Theresa Gregory both of Oxford and Coretta Wimbush of Henderson;...
Odious "Tee" Taylor
Jan 17, 2021
68, a resident 0f 405 Mimosa Street, died Sunday, January 17 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Avrie Taylor and James Norman Hutcherson. She was a member of the last graduating class of the former Mary Potter High School in 1972.
She is survived by two sons, Erik Taylor (Tammy) of Oxford, and...
Mary V. Jones-Kilgore
Jan 16, 2021
82, a resident of 114 Raliroad Avenue, died Saturday, January 16 at Pruitt Health Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Freely Jones and Addie Lee Overby.
She was a 1956 graduate of the former Mary Potter Academy. She had a thirty-two year career at the Defense Logistics Agency within the Federal Government where she was...
Ezzard Charles Hunt Sr
Jan 14, 2021
68, a resident of 5406 Stanley Road, Durham, died Thursday, January 14 at Duke Regional Hospital. He was a native of Granville County, the son of the late C. D. Hunt, Sr. and Elowise Bowden.
He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from North Carolina Central University. He was employed with Durham Technical Community College for...
Essex Lazzlo "Zeke" Hester
Jan 8, 2021
72, a resident of 4063 Dooster Street, died Friday, January 8 at his home. He was the son of the late Robert Lee Hester, Sr. and Rebecca Royster Hester.
He was a 1966 graduate of the former Mary Potter High School and did further study at North Carolina Central University. He received an Associate Degree in Business...
Beulah Allen
Jan 4, 2021
96, a resident of 185 Crescent Drive, died Monday, January 4 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Mark Bullock and Viola Daniel Bullock.
She is survived by fifteen children; Catherine Williams of Henderson, Magdalene Venable of Elizabeth, NJ, Queen Venable of Oxford, Viola Venable of Durham, Jannie Fields of Oxford, Elouise Tarry of...
Sherbidine Terry
Jan 2, 2021
54, a resident of 100 Westbury Drive, died Saturday, January 2 at Wake Medical Center. She was the daughter of Josephine Finley, and the foster daughter of the late Moses Davis and Mettie Harris Davis. She was a former employee of the Environmental Services Department of Granville Health Services.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Terry;...
Marilyn Hargrove Peace
Dec 30, 2020
76, a resident of 200 Eighth Street, Butner, died Wednesday, December 30 at her home. She was the daughter of the late John Hargrove and Annie Henderson Hargrove.
She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Peace; two sons, Elliott Peace of Rock Hill, SC and Charles Peace of Manasses, VA; a brother, Calvin Hargrove (Doris) of Levittown,...
Reginald "Sputnik" Jackson
Dec 29, 2020
62, a resident of 3645 Wellington Drive, Franklinton, died Tuesday, December 29 at his home. He was the son of Blanch Anderson Taylor and the late Joe Ellis Taylor. He was a retired thirty year employee of John Umstead Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Green Jackson; two sons, Reginald Jackson (Shauna) and Ryan Jackson...
Merry Christmas
Dec 21, 2020
This is usually the most joyous time of the year, but its been dampen by this terrible pandemic. In the interest of public safety, it is with deep regret that our "Service of Remembrance" will not be held this year. Know that we are thinking of you and the great loss you have suffered. We, along with our staff,...
William Henry Black
Dec 13, 2020
55, a resident of 116 Daniel Street, died Sunday, December 13 at Duke university Medical Center. he was the son of the late John Frank Black and Emma Lou Watson Black of New Haven, CT. He was a former employee of Grace Federal Solutions and the City of Oxford.
He is survived by his wife, Omegia Overby...
