obituaries

Apr 21, 2020

69, a resident of 212 Lynn Road, Durham, died Tuesday, April 21 at Duke Medical Center. He was the son of the late Nelvis Allen and Julia Williams Allen. He was a Sheet Metal Fabricator.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia McQuaid Allen; two children, Thomas McQuaid of San Antonio, TX, and Tania Reid of Durham;...

Apr 21, 2020

83, a resident of 105 Cheatham Avenue, died Tuesday, April 21 at Duke Hospice. She was the daughter of the late George Washington Wilkins and Bertha Wilkerson Wilkins. She was a member of New Grassy Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter and son, Latoya Harris-Thicklin of Frisco, TX, and Arthur Harris of Oxford; a...

Apr 21, 2020

GRANVILLE COUNTY STRONG!

I know as long as we have had to "Shelter in Place", we want to go back to normal. However, we haven't seen the worst of this Corona Virus. We understand if you must go back to work to feed your families, but don't forget to practice "Social Distancing" as much as you possibly...

Apr 18, 2020

66, a resident of 401 Driftwood Circle, Creedmoor, died Saturday, April 18 at Duke Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Robert H. Carrington and Morina B. Shelton Carrington of Philadelphia, PA. She was a retired Inspector with the United States Department of Agriculture.

She is survived by a son and daughter, Lawanda Bell of...

Apr 17, 2020

If you are aware of any elderly, sick or shut-in persons in need of food, we have a few food baskets that we will deliver to them as long as our supply lasts. (919) 693-8870

Apr 16, 2020

44, a resident of Charlotte, died Thursday, April 16 at Novant Hospital. He was the son of Wanda Kinyon Tyler Jones of Creedmoor, and Junius Roy Tyler of Durham.

Other survivors include his wife, Roumayah Johnson Tyler; and three sisters, Katrina Jones of Raleigh, Sekeithia Jones and Aqasia Ross both of Durham.

Graveside services (limited...

Apr 15, 2020

76, a resident of Newark, NJ, died Wednesday, April 15 in Newark. He was the son of Laura Gilliam Mayes, now of Raleigh.

He is survived by his daughter, April Page of Farmiington Hills, MI; and a brother, Herman Mayes of Wake Forest.

A Cryptside service will be conducted Tuesday, May 5 at 11:00 A.M....

Apr 15, 2020

75, a native of Granville County, died Wednesday, April 15 at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son of the late Julius Thomas Bass and Mary Belle Anderson Bass. He was a 1963 graduate of Mary Potter High School.

He is survived by his wife, Dora Bibby Bass; six children, Hope Bentley (Harry) of Chicago,...

Apr 14, 2020

I didn't receive my stimulus check yet, but I'm spending it forward. In cooperation with Food Lion we are preparing food baskets of can goods and non-perishables that we will DELIVER to the elderly and shut-in on Friday, April 18. It won't be many but we had to do something. Maybe we can do more a little later. (919)693-8870....

Apr 14, 2020

The virus has caused us to have to shelter in place. We are all getting cabin fever I know. We are getting reunited with our partners. And disagreements can occur. Remember no one deserves to be abused. "Take 10". Go out on the porch and exhale. And if necessary - curse as loud as you can. Get it off...

Apr 10, 2020

GRANVILLE COUNTY STRONG!

You're to be commended on the way you have accepted and adhered to the CORONA VIRUS guidelines. We have had excellent, "EXCELLENT", cooperation from our families and attendees. STAY STRONG and don't listen to Voodoo Doctors in the White House.

Don't worry about Easter dinner with family. Let's live to do it...

Apr 8, 2020

90, a native of Granville County, died Wednesday, April 8 in Gainsville, VA. She was the daughter of the late Ben Peace and Callie Brandon Peace.

She is survived by two brothers, Patrick Peace (Catherine) of Oxford, and Bennie Peace (Ida) of Virginia. Several nieces and nephews, including Charlene Gay, her caretaker for many years.

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Apr 6, 2020

89, a resident of 4072 Dooster Street, died Monday, April 6 at Granville Medical Center. He was a retired employee of John Mansville Pipe Company. He was the son of the late Harold Lee Green and Mattie Cozart Green.

He is survived by two sons, Harold Lee Green and Clinton Green both of Oxford; two daughters, Laverne...

Apr 6, 2020

NEED A LAUGH

I just left the ABC Store. I bought a gallon of EVERCLEAR, 151 proof grain alcohol, 75.5% alcohol by volume. I may run out of hand sanitizer and this will be the substitute. So if you see people coming out of the funeral home licking their fingers and sucking their thumbs, you'll understand. LOL...

Apr 5, 2020

GUESS WHO IS STILL DOING HAIR, NAILS, AND BROWS?

The Mortician!!!

Pleased don't make an appointment with us.

STAY HOME!

PRACTICE HAND-WASHING

SOCIAL DISTANCING OF SIX FEET

Love, GW

Apr 5, 2020

56, a resident of 7605 Sam Hall Road, died Sunday, April 5 at his home. He was the son of the late Aaron Chandler and Julia Morton Chandler. He was a former employee of Central Regional Hospital.

He is survived by his daughter, Juliette "Julie" Clemmons of Creedmoor; two sisters, Shirley Chandler, and Patricia Bass both of...

Apr 3, 2020

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

You never expected to be one of the most important persons in the world, did you? More important than the President. But today the lives of your family and our community may be in YOUR hands - YOUR FREQUENTLY WASHED HANDS. We don't need a President to tell us to wear face masks - that we...

Apr 1, 2020

Betts and Son Funeral Home, Inc. has announced that they too, in an effort to protect our community, will follow similar guidelines that we are now following.

In the interest of public health, further restrictions may become necessary.

State restrictions of no more than 10 people in a gathering, have been re-set for FUNERAL SERVICES...

Mar 31, 2020

GRANVILLE COUNTY STRONG!!!

Its been over a month since I've seen the love of my life, my grandson who lives out of town. It may be six more months before I see him again . Its a small sacrifice to pay in hopes of keeping my family safe. How much do you love your family? Ask yourself...

Mar 29, 2020

Nationwide there are over 122,000 cases and over 2200 deaths from the CORONA VIRUS. Governor Cooper has issued a "Stay at Home" proclamation for our entire state. Funeral Service employees are considered "Essential Workers". That means that in times of peril and national emergencies we are expected (We are Honored) to continue to provide our "essential service" to our...