Obituaries

May 7, 2020

Mr. Thaddies Winston, Jr. was born April 4, 1958 in Granville County to the parentage of Thaddies and Rosa Lee Thorpe Winston, Sr. He departed peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his home.

He attended Granville County Schools, graduating from J.F. Webb Senior High School with the Class of 1976. #20 on the basketball court was...

Apr 6, 2020

On Monday, April 6, 2020 God called our beloved Helen Chadwick Gregory Davis to rest in His arms. She was a Granville County native born on September 21, 1925 to the late Lena Taylor Gregory and James Gregory.

She was educated in the Granville County schools and furthering her education at Saint Augustine's University with a major...

Sep 13, 2019

Mrs. Olivia Parker Jones , 82, of 4693 Belltown Road, passed on September 13, 2019 at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center in Durham. She is the daughter of the late Floy Mitchner and Barry Parker.

She joined Synama Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Mrs. Jones attended the Granville County Schools and was a graduate of Vance...

Sep 12, 2019

Mr. Jastin Alexander Hester , 25, of 335 Thomas Street in Pittsboro, North Carolina passed in Durham, North Carolina . He is the son of Alice Bernita Hester and Kenneth Earl Blanding.

He attended Durham County Schools and worked for Home 2 Suites by Hilton.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 3:00PM at Mt...

Apr 20, 2019

Bianca Yonise Jones was born on May 22, 1986 in Hersey, Pennsylvania to Marlene Jones. She entered into her heavenly rest on April 20, 2019.

Bianca was educated in the Vance County Schools. Where she was a 2007 graduate of Southern Vance High School in Henderson, North Carolina.

BB as she was affectionately called participated...

Feb 19, 2019

Hallie Beatrice Thornton Allen was born May 26, 1938 in Rougemont, North Carolina to the parentage of the late Nathaniel Thornton and Beulah Thorpe Thornton. A 1956 graduate of Joe Toler. School. She was a member of New Hope Granville Missionary Baptist Church where she attended faithfully until her health declined. She was employed with Greystone Park Psychiatic Hospital...

Feb 4, 2019

JAMES RANDOLPH TERRY WAS BORN ON JUNE 22, 1943 IN GRANVILLE COUNTY TO THE LATE RANDOLPH HART SR. AND ELIZABETH T. HAMILTON. HE ENTERED INTO ETERNAL REST ON FEBRUARY 4, 2019 AT GRANVILLE MEDICAL CENTER IN OXFORD NORTH CAROLINA.

JAMES WAS EDUCATED IN GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS AND PERFORMED DOMESTIC WORK ALL OF HIS LIFE UNTIL HEALTH DECLINED....

Jan 18, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Antoine James Cooper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 8, 2018

Barbara Anne Black Puryear was born in Oxford NC on July 19, 1940 to the late Cicero and Lizzie Hawley Black.

In the 1960's, Barbara moved to New Jersey and turned her passion for cooking into a successful catering business. She also worked a steward for some of the most affluential citizens of Short Hills, Somerset County...

Dec 2, 2018

Mr. Harry Lee Clack was born on July 1, 1949 in Vance County to the parentage of the late Frank Lee Clack Sr. and Edith Clack. He entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2018 at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey.

Harry Lee was educated in Vance County Schools and later in life...

Nov 20, 2018

Mr. John Henry Scott was one of seven children born to the late Oliver and Sophie Bowden Scott on August 20, 1927. He was also preceded in death by his sister Katherine, and brothers Wilbert, Sylvester, Walter, and James.

John Henry attended Granville County Schools and later married Mattie Louise Rogers. To this union was born two...

Sep 10, 2018

Ms. Nicole Hunter, 48  born on October 23, 1969 in Durham, NC, to Betty Mae Hunter Lyons and the late Jessie Nelson.  She quietly departed this life on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Duke Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC.

Nicole attended Granville County Schools and was formerly the manager of Food and Nutrition at the Granville...

Sep 9, 2018

Ricky "Ko-Chief" Nelson Martin was born in Granville County, on February 18, 1961 and after a brief illness, he departed his earthly life on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Universal Health Care. Ricky was the son of the late Mae Bell Robertson and Lonnie Martin.

He was educated in the Granville County Schools where he graduated with...

Jul 11, 2018

Annie Doris Allen , God's precious angel was called home on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Toney Rest Home in Oxford. She was born January 29, 1926 in Oxford, North Carolina to the late Drewery W. Allen and Lucille Allen.

At an early age, she accepted Christ and joined Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she attended...

Jun 29, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Katherine Thorpe. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 26, 2018

A much loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother Ronald Smith, Sr. of Durham, NC passed away June 26, 2018. He was born in Shelby, Mississippi; having moved to Durham, North Carolina. He received an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps.

Smith was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Creedmoor North Carolina and...

Jun 16, 2018

On Saturday, June 16, 2018, our Savior called one of his angels home.  Angela L. Allen was born to the parentage of the late Earnest G. Allen and Mary B. Allen.  She was born and raised in Oxford, North Carolina.

Angela, was educated in the Granville County School system and graduated from J.F. Webb High School in...

May 6, 2018

Sarah Irene Sykes-Kelly was born August 13, 1934 to Carl Lewis Sykes and Sarah L. Porter-Sykes. She departed this life on May 6, 2018 at Londyn's Bridge in Oxford, North Carolina where she enjoyed nearly the last eight years of her life.

She retired from Villa Marie Clair Senior Residence by Sisters of Joseph Peace in Saddle...

Apr 3, 2018

MR. LARRY WILLIAMS ( affectionately known as "Larry Love") was born in Newark, New Jersey on March 23, 1968 to Lessie E. Williams, Sr. and the late Sarah Allen Williams and departed this earthly life on April 3, 2018.

Mr. Williams was educated in the Granville County public schools and Vance Granville Community College. He spent most...

Mar 5, 2018