Obituaries

Aug 2, 2025

Norman Junious Reed was born April 21, 1954 in Granville County to the late Ola Mae Speed and Norman L. Reed.

He is survived by two daughters, Tiffany Reed and Tashika Reed Price (Markece) both of Oxford, North Carolina; two sisters, Pauline Crutchfield (Jessie) of Roxboro, North Carolina and Linda Davis of Mebane, North Carolina; one brother,...

Apr 26, 2025

Sulyrica Marie Evans, "Tink", as she was affectionately called was born to the parents of Tyrone Evans and Shavasha Silver on July 21, 2008 in Granville County. A precious life taken in tragedy too soon on April 26th in Warren County.

She was a student in the Granville County Public Schools. Tink had a love for dogs...

Apr 16, 2025

Eugene Durand Lewis was born September 24, 1976, in Vance County. Durand was educated in the Vance County School System and graduated from Southern Vance High School. Durand was a loveable person, who loved his kids and just wanted  to make them smile. He brought so much joy and laughter to his family and friends. He will be deeply...

Feb 13, 2025

Mr. Kevin Wayne Morgan was born on September 4, 1971 in Granville County to Catherine Marie Morgan and the late Wayne Bailey. He passed on February 13, 2025 at his residence, 515 Coggeshall Street.

He was known as "Big Wayne", and was employed by Food Lion Distribution until his health declined and will be truly missed by...

Jan 30, 2025

Mr. Donald Burwell of 149 Webb Place, passed on January 30, 2025 at Cone Health Moses Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was born in Granville County to the late Mary Bell Burwell.

He attended Granville County Schools and was a retired technician from John Umstead Hospital.

Donald is survived by one son, Michael...

Nov 25, 2024

Mary Ruth Thomas Parker was born March 25, 1937, in Person County to Hattie Harris Chavis and Juliam (June) Thomas.

She is survived by three children, Dandria Parker, Tommie Parker (Jimmie) both of Oxford, NC and Henreka Adkins (Patrick) of High Point, NC.; grandchildren, Kiara Parker, Kia Parker, Tiffany Parker, Jordan Adkins and Skylar Adkins; three great...

Nov 12, 2024

Emma Pearl Harris Jones was born January 21, 1951 in Louisburg, North Carolina. Her parents were Mary Louise Williams and Richard Harris.

She was a graduate of Mary Potter High School. Pearl was employed by Nortel later becoming Seletron where she worked for over twenty years before she reitred.

"Granny" as she is known by...

Nov 11, 2024

Ebony Sharonda Satterwhite was born July 17, 1983, in Granville County to the parentage of Sharon Satterwhite and the late Leonard Downey Jr.  She entered into eternal life on November 11, 2024, at Granville Heath Systems.

She is survived by her husband Antionio Cross: three sons, Saliet Edmonds, Jo'el Cross and Amir Cross; one daughter, Summer Evans;...

Oct 31, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Clarence Alexander Leon Marcellus. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 13, 2024

Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder where you are. Up above the world so high. Like a diamond in the sky. Our diamond Zahyr Cassim Allen was born on July 13, 2024 at Duke Regional Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina and after all the hugs and kisses, he took flight to join the diamonds in the sky....

Jul 4, 2024

Ronald James Bell, Sr. was born July 12, 1943, to the late Elliott and Elise Bell in Chicago, IL. Dad passed away on July 4, 2024, at the Durham VA Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. Dad was born and raise Catholic. His father was an African American Deacon of the Catholic Church, and his mother was a devoured member...

May 21, 2024

Alfred Douglas Brooks was born in Durham County, North Carolina on January 4, 1962 to Fred T. Brooks and Ida W. Brooks.    He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21,2024 after an acute illness.

Alfred was a lifetime member of New Hope Granville Missionary Baptist Church, accepting Christ at a young age, being baptized by the late...

Apr 25, 2024

Mr. Edward Donnell Yancey born in Granville County to the parentage of Alexander and Hattie Smith Yancey on December 9, 1954. On April 25, he was called home.  Ed, as he was known by his family and friends, was educated in the Granville County Schools . At an early age he joined Huntsville Missionary Baptist Church.

He...

Jan 28, 2024

Ms Ionia Wilkins Ingram born April 14, 1933 in Granville County to the late Lucille Wilkins Couch and Otha Wilkins. She was educated in the Granville County Schools then later she furthered her education. She was a faithful member ot St Cyprians Episcopal Church.

She is survived by one son, Reginald Ingram (Carolyn) of Orlanda, Florida; one...

Nov 10, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Veterans Day Observed. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 6, 2023

Lue Perry Thornton, affectionately known as Perry, was born on January 15, 1943, in Granville County, North Carolina, to the late Nathaniel and Beulah Thorpe Thornton. He peacefully departed his earthly life on November 6, 2023, at Brantwood Rehab Center.

Perry received his education in Granville County public schools, where he laid the foundation for a life...

Oct 29, 2023

Mrs. Mary Louise Jennings was born September 1, 1960, in Granville County to the late Rosetta Hanks and Clevland Duncan, Sr. Louise as she was called by most, was educated in the Granville County Schools. At an early age she joined Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Louise has left so many fond memories with her husband James...

Sep 9, 2023

Elizabeth Chavis Worley passed on September 9, 2023, at Duke University Hospital. She was born to on July 5, 1942, to the late Will and Ruvell Chavis.

She became a member of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 11, where she served as a Trustee, Deaconess, and a member of several church choirs. She...

Jun 30, 2023

On November 9, 1943, Carol Ann Smith was born in Oxford, North Carolina with her twin sister, Mary

Ann, to the Ethel Smith.

Carol and Mary were not just sisters, but they were best friends. They enjoyed various activities at

school and especially tricking their teachers because they looked so much alike. During...

May 29, 2023

Mr. James Bruce Downey was born on August 4, 1950, in Granville County to the parentage of the late Mary Beatrice Jones Hicks and James Lee Downey. He was educated in the Granville County Schools, graduating from Joe Toler School.

His memories will forever be remembered by his loving wife Delphine Theresa Hunt Downey of the home;...