Obituaries

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;...

May 6, 2023

DaQuan was born on May 1, 1994 in Patterson, New Jersey. He passed on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home in Oxford, North Carolina.

He is survived by his mother Latisha Nicole Brannick of the home; four children, Tristen Brannick and Treyson Brannick both of Farmville, Virginia, Tayonna Brannick and Avionna Keziah both of Oxford, North...

Feb 4, 2023

Mr. Willie Melvin McCaden, was born March 7, 1955 in Granville County to the parentage of the late Mattie Lou Lyons and Wilson Crawford McCaden

Those left with a lifetime of memories to be cherished, his wife Brenda Jones McCaden of the home; one son, Melvin Jermaine McCaden of Oxford, North Carolina; one step son, Quention Jones,...

Nov 19, 2022

Antonio Dashawn Hargrove, 25 of 106 Thomas Street, Oxford, North Carolina passed on Saturday, November 19th. He is the son of Amy Jennings and Richard Hargrove. Antonio attended Granville County Schools.

He is survived by his mother, Amy Jennings of the home; his father Richard Hargrove; one brother, Richard Hargrove of El Paso Texas; four sisters, Shauntia...

Oct 20, 2022

Minister Thomas Earl Green, of 2068 Enon Road, passed on October 20 at Granville Medical Center. He was born June 14,1936 in Granville County to the late Juanita Green.

Minister Green to many, but to most he was "Uncle Tom" a very loving and caring soul. He worked his later years for Granville County Schools where he...

Oct 17, 2022

Mr. Caleb Maurice Perry, 19 the son of the late Ronald Perry and Sherell Rosser Haskins was born in Vance County, North Carolina.

He attended Henderson Collegiate School where he graduated with the Class of 2021, furthering his education at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG). Caleb was a faithful and dedicated servant of Kingdom Empowerment...

Sep 24, 2022

Mr. William Edward Johnson, born on June 4, 1964, in Durham, North Carolina, to the parentage of Martha Chavis Hall and the late James Edward Johnson in Durham, North Carolina.

He is survived by four daughters; Shannon Pegram and Shanada Johnson both of Oxford, North Carolina and Katrina Pegram of Durham, North Carolina and Nichelle Taylor (Zack)...

Aug 28, 2022

Gertrude Gregory Peace the daughter of the late Odell Rogers Gregory and Gray Gregory on October 24, 1934 in Granville County.

She joined Big AME Zion Church at an early age and attended until her health declined. Gertie as she was affectionately known work many years at General Processors.

Gertrude was preceded in death by...

Jul 4, 2022

Mr Fredrick Gooch Jr was born in Granville County to the late Effie Lee Taylor and Fredrick Gooch, Sr.

He was educated in the Granville County Schools and was at Clayton Homes.

He is survived by his wife Paulette Bryant of the home; three children, Latoya Gooch and Quentin Gooch both of Oxford and Jessica...