Marie Lyon Moss
Feb 25, 2025
89, a resident of 606 29th St., Butner, transitioned Feb. 25 at Duke Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Otha Lyon and Lillian Bullock Lyon.
She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Daniel of Butner and Tammy Downey of Creedmoor; two son, Milton Moss of Butner and Anthony Moss of Stem; one brother, Leonard...
Derrick Ramone Smith, Sr.
Feb 24, 2025
39, a resident of 332 Owens St., Stovall, transitioned on Monday, February 24 in Wake Forest.
He is Survived by his wife, Christie Elkerson Smith; three children, Christiaana Elkerson-Smith, Samone Smith and Derrick Smith, Jr. all of Oxford; a God-daughter Jada Daniels also of Oxford; his parents, Derrick Rena Smith and Esther Owens Smith both of Stovall;...
Maurice Watson Harris Sr
Feb 22, 2025
61, a resident of 1300 Goshen Street, transitioned Saturday, Feb, 22 at Duke University Medical Center. He was the son of the late Willie Thomas Harris, Sr. and Emma Yancey Harris. He was a former fifteen-year employee of Revlon. He was a member of New Hope Granville Baptist Church.
He is survived by a son, Maurice Harris,...
Geneva Wright Henderson
Feb 20, 2025
Geneva Wright Henderson, 74, of 5169 Antioch Road transitioned on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Durham. She was born in Vance County to Olinwood and Mary Hunter Wright and was employed with the former Purolator Filters of Henderson.
She is survived by her husband Jasper Henderson, Jr; three children: Stacey Henderson of Henderson,...
Sylvia Washington
Feb 17, 2025
Sylvia Inez Washington, 80 of 10710 Nickelby Way, transitioned on Monday, February 17, 2025 at The Toney Rest Home. She was a New York native, and worked for CTW on the set of the former Children's TV series Sesame Street. She leaves behind her daughter Denise, a host of nieces and nephews, spiritual children and caring friends.
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Rev. Jesse Lee Yowell, Jr
Feb 8, 2025
Rev. Jesse Lee Yowell, Jr, 80, of Ridgewood Dr, Creedmoor, transitioned on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Durham VA Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati, OH to Thelma Wiley Yowell and Jesse Yowell Sr.
He is survived by his wife Karen Merritt Yowell; children: Alexis Yowell of Durham, Ezra Yowell of...
Frances Green Strater
Feb 2, 2025
Frances Green Strater, 88, of 3227 Sam Moss Hayes Rd, transitioned on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Granville County to the late Melvin Green, Sr and Mable Parker Green.
She is survived by her children: James Strater of Oxford, Jacquelin Coffin of Creedmoor, NC and Kristie Daniel of Durham, NC; one...
Tommie Lee Cates
Jan 31, 2025
77, a resident of 100 Spruce Drive died Friday, January 31 at Granville Health Systems. He was the son of the late Willie Lee Royster, Sr. and Frances Cates.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Cates; four daughters, Casaundra Cates, Eulonda Cates and Rashida Cates all of Jersey City, NJ and Tarjah...
Dossie Melvin Mcaden
Jan 21, 2025
Dossie Melvin McAden, 59, of Henry Wilson Road, transitioned on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Duke University Hospital. He was born in Granville County to Rosa Blackwell McAden and the late Robert Lee McAden, Sr. He was employed for many years at J.F. Webb High School.
He is survived by his mother, Rosa McAden of Brooklyn, NY;...
Donnell Thornton, Jr
Jan 7, 2025
Donnell Thornton, Jr, 49, of Greyson Drive, Durham passed away on Tuesday, January 7, at Duke University Hospital. He was the son of Delphyne Webster and Donnell Thornton, Sr.
He is survived by three daughters: Akayla Harris of Creedmoor, NC, Dakita Thornton of Cary, NC, Taylor Thornton of Louisiana; one son, Troyrian Thornton of Louisiana; companion, Shashawn...
Marva E. Davenport
Jan 1, 2025
Marva Elisabeth Davenport, beloved daughter of Mr. Marvin and Mrs. June Chavis Davenport was called home peacefully by the Master on New Years Day 2025 surrounded by family and friends. She fought a valiant battle, full of faith, for over 18 months. Marva was born in Lenoir, North Carolina on February 19th, 1966. Marva grew up in...
Robert Preston Clark
Dec 31, 2024
Robert Preston Clark, 73, of 104 Star Ave, passed away on December 31, 2024 at his residence. He was born in New York City to the late Robert Clark and Emma Ruth Harris Clark.
He is survived by two sons, Robert Clark, Jr. and Kevin Clark, Sr.; nine grandchildren: William Perry, Jahee Branch, Tyriek Branch, Ilajah Thorpe,...
Ruby G. Thornton
Dec 29, 2024
Ruby G. Thornton, 90, a resident of Brantwood Nursing Center, transitioned on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Brantwood Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Colonel Lee Harris and Gladys Daniel. She was a member of New Hope Granville Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Janet McKelvey of Lubbock, TX and Garnet Hall...
Lisa Ann Watkins Ragland
Dec 19, 2024
Lisa Ann Watkins Ragland, 56, of 7026 US Highway 15 N., transitioned on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham. She was born on January 21, 1968, in Baltimore, Maryland to Rochelle Pettiford Watkins and the late James Watkins, Sr.
Lisa graduated from J.F. Webb High School in Oxford, NC, and continued her education...
Dale Al Shabazz
Dec 10, 2024
64, aka "Mario Chavis", transitioned Tuesday, Dec. 10 at his residence, 317 Piedmont Ave. He was the son of the late William Coleman and Ida Bell Chavis.
He is survived by three daughters, Sharon Pearl of Germany, Ida Victoria Shabazz of Dallas, NC and Aliyah Shabazz of Bowie, MD; a sister, Patrica Williams of Wilson, NC; and...
Patrick Durant Peace
Dec 5, 2024
Patrick Durant Peace, 83, of 4537 Peaceful Lane, Kittrell, transitioned from this life on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. He was born in Vance County to the late Benjamin and Callie Brandon Peace. He was formerly employed with John Umstead Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife Catherine Burwell Peace; children:...
Angela Henderson Fields
Nov 27, 2024
Angela Henderson Fields, 55, of 500 Central Avenue, Butner, transitioned on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at her residence surrounded with the love of family. She was born in Durham County to the late Albert Henderson and Hattie Seaward.
She leaves cherished memories to her loving husband, Tracy Fields; children: Demaceo Bullock, Damario Bullock, Charlika Holden, Da-karii Fields,...
Marcus Bernard Howard Sr
Nov 26, 2024
50, a resident of Newark, NJ, transitioned Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Duke hospice in Durham. He was the son of Dennis Lee Howard, Sr. and Mae Lois Downey Howard.
He is survived by two sons, Markese Trent of Newark, NJ and Marcus Howard Jr. of Jersey City, NJ; and two brothers, Dennis Lee Howard, Jr. and Keith...
Lucille Brandon Holden
Nov 24, 2024
Lucille Brandon Holden, 82, of 305 Prospect Avenue, transitioned on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born in Granville County to the late Thurston "Buster" Brandon and Mae Belle Stainback Brandon.
***(updated) Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, Dec. 2 at 3:30 pm, at Wright Funeral Home Chapel by Bishop James Daniel. Burial will follow in...
Ila Hawley Burt
Nov 22, 2024
97, a resident of 6131 Cornwall Rd., transitioned Friday, Nov. 22 at Granville Health Systems. She was the daughter of the late Lucious Hawley and Martha Jane Hawley. She was a retired seamstress.
She is survived by two daughters, Nadine McNeill of Richmond, VA and Edith Jeffers (Edward) of Oxford; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
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