Obituaries

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...

May 22, 2022

May 4, 2022

Baby Kay'Mari Kennedy (Little K) born on March 13, 2022 in Duke Children's Hospital to Briana Hargrove and Dewayne Kennedy.

On Thursday, May 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family, he gained his wings.

In addition to his parents he is survived by maternal grandparents, Brian Hargrove  and Shenita and Mitchell Avent all of Henderson,...

Apr 26, 2022

Mr. John Melvin Hailstock was born on December 19, 1968, in Patterson, New Jersey to the parentage of Joan Laurin Jean Davis Hailstock and the late John Melvin Minor, III.

John was loving and kind. He worked at Burger King as a cook for many years. John was loved by so many because of his humblness.

Apr 18, 2022

Marco Capos Tapia of 9621 Vinca Circle Apt J, Charlotte, North Carolina was born January 12, 1990 in Cheran, Mochoacan Mexico to the parentage of Maria C. Campos and Antonio Campos Fabian. He was educated in the Granville County Schools later furthering his education at Mathematics at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was a member of St. Bernadette...

Apr 17, 2022

Mar 17, 2022

"I am Free, Praise the Lord, I'm Free! No longer bound, no more chains holding me! My soul is resting, oh what a blessing, Praise the Lord, Hallelujah, I'm Free."

Leon Ragland Jr, 66, was born in Vance County on June 29,1955 to the late Deacon Lee Ragland Sr. and Evangelist Mother Anna Rose Vass Ragland.  He...

Mar 16, 2022

Mr. Earl Hart, 68, of 319 Hwy 15, Stovall, passed March 16th at his home. He  was born on November 29, 1953 in Vance County to Mary Clack Hart and the late Alexander Hart.

He is survived by his wife, Francine M. Hart of the home; one son, Robert Williams of Pennsylvania; four daughters, Kathyrn Hart of...

Feb 23, 2022

Mr. Cornelius "C.C." Haskins was born on December 24, 1939, in Mecklenburg, County, Virginia to the late Anna Brooks and Walter Venable.

He was employed with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Waste Industries, Burlington Industries for several years and General Processors for seventeen years. He later farmed with the Daniels, Adcock's, and Currin's in the Berea...

Jan 17, 2022

Mr. Michael Troy Allen, 60 of 113 Halifax Street passed Monday, January 17, 2022 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Sherman and Myrtle Ruth Skinner Allen. He was a native of Granville County.

He is survived three brothers, Sherman "Guy" Allen (Elizabeth Ann) of Paterson, New Jersey, Rickey...

Dec 5, 2021

Myrtle Ruth Allen was born June 23rd, 1930 to the late Fannie L. Smith (Royster, Skinner, Eaton) and John Randall Skinner born in Fuquay Varina. The Lord called her home peacefully on December 5th, 2021.

She was raised and educated in Granville County. She accepted Christ as her savoir at an early age. She joined Olive Grove...

Oct 31, 2021

Mr. Jessie Ray Rose was born on October 23, 1948 in Oxford, North Carolina to the late Bessy Taylor Rose and Lonnie Rose, Sr.

He was educated in the Granville County Schools and worked for many years for the Bandag Corporation.

He was preceded in death by a son Jeffrey Rose.

Those left...

Oct 6, 2021

Mr Jerry Thomas Cooper passed October 6, 2021 at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville, North Carolina. He is the son. of Susie Mae Thorpe Cooper and Cleveland Cooper. A Granville County native he was educated in the Granville County Public School System.

He was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

He leaves to...