Faye Kerley Moss
Apr 8, 2026
KITTRELL – Faye Kerley Moss, 86, a resident of Egypt Mountain Road, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Maria Parham Health. Born January 31, 1940 in Suffolk Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Ralph Kerley and Ladie Barnes Kerley and the widow of Richard Waymon Moss.
She was a member of Union Chapel Church of Kittrell where she...
Ann Owen Vanzandt
Apr 6, 2026
KITTRELL – Ann Owen VanZandt, 56, of Dick Smith Rd, died Monday, April 6, 2026 at her home. Born August 19, 1969 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Mary Jane Abbott Owen and Forrest Dallis Owen, and was the widow of William Marshall “Billy” VanZandt.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 2:00...
Thomas Harold Finch, Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
DURHAM-Thomas Harold Finch Jr., a resident of Durham, NC, entered the presence of his Lord on April 6, 2026. Tommy was born in Vance County on November 13, 1944. After graduating from Zeb Vance High School, Tommy married the love of his life, Priscilla, and they shared 63 years of beautiful marriage. Together, they built a life grounded in God,...
Mary Lou Stone Wells
Apr 6, 2026
KITTRELL-Mary Lou Stone Wells, 90, formerly a long-time resident of Raleigh Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026 in Rolesville, NC. Born in Vance County on July 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Julian Gill Stone and Everlene Hicks Stone and was the widow of Gerald Hartwell Wells.
She was a graduate of Zeb Vance High...
Elaine H. Cannady
Apr 2, 2026
HENDERSON- Elaine Harris Cannady, 77, of Henderson, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Born on March 21, 1949, she was the beloved daughter of Gertrude and L. Thomas Harris. Elaine was the devoted wife of John F. Cannady III, and throughout her life she was cherished by family and friends for her warmth, grace,...
Gale A. Fleming
Mar 25, 2026
HENDERSON- Gale Ayscue Fleming, 69, of Renn Lane, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at her home. Born April 30, 1956 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Nettie Jean Ellington Ayscue and Billie Tucker Ayscue, Sr. and was the widow of Robert Gray Fleming. Gale loved being outside and especially enjoyed fishing and mowing the grass. She...
Robert Lynwood Hubbard, Sr.
Mar 24, 2026
RALEIGH- Robert Lynwood “Bob” Hubbard, Sr., 91, of Spring Forest Road, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home following a brief illness. He lived his life fully up until the end with an unwavering zest for life. “Bob” as he was known by his friends, was born on October 13, 1934 in Charlotte, to his late parents, H....
Bruce Lassiter Franklin
Mar 20, 2026
HENDERSON- Bruce Lassiter Franklin, 71, of Oak Street, died Friday, March 20, 2026 at The Bridges on Parkview. Born January 2, 1955 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Helen Lassiter Franklin and Samuel Thomas Franklin, Sr. and was the widower of Pamela Hedrick Franklin. Bruce was an active member of New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, serving...
Alice May Falkner
Mar 20, 2026
HENDERSON- Alice May Runion Falkner, 82, of Weldon Road, died Friday, March 20, 2026 at Maria Parham Health. Born December 7, 1943 in Middlesex, MA, she was the daughter of the late Pearl Angelette Nealley Runion and Waitman Lee Runion. Alice was an active member of First Baptist Church Henderson. For much of her adult life she was the owner...
Bobbie Kay Williams Deans
Mar 18, 2026
HENDERSON- Bobbie Kay Williams Deans, 78, of Ross Mill Road, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at UNC Rex Health. Born September 9, 1947 in New Hanover County, she was the daughter of the late Nellie Elizabeth Lowe Williams and James Alvin Williams and was the widow of James Elton Deans, Sr. She retired from the North Carolina State Employee’s Credit...
Stephen Robert Karol
Mar 16, 2026
LOUISBURG- Stephen Robert Karol, 81, died Monday, March 16, 2026 at Franklin Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 25, 1944 in Cumberland County, NJ, he was the son of the late Stella Warzbok Karol and Theodore “Fudgy” Karol and was the widower of Nancy Morrison Karol. In 1962, at the age of 18, he began working for Owens-Illinois where...
Bonnie Pulley Allgood
Mar 16, 2026
KITTRELL-Bonnie Pulley Allgood, 74, of Dick Smith Road, passed away Monday, March 16, at her home. Bonnie was born March 30, 1951, in Vance County. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. C. and Doris Pulley. Bonnie was an active member of Central Baptist Church in Henderson where she loved her Sunday School Class and her Home Group....
Andrew Glenn Fuller, Sr.
Mar 16, 2026
HENDERSON- Andrew Glenn Fuller Sr., 81, a resident of Peace St., passed away Monday March 16, 2026 at his home. Born February 28, 1945 in Vance Co., he was the son of the late Margaret Edwards Fuller and Elliott Leslie Fuller. Glenn was a graduate of Epsom High School, class of 1963, a member of the First United Methodist Church...
Jimmy Gordon "Jay" Adams, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
HENDERSON- Jimmy Gordon “Jay” Adams, Jr., 54, of S. Stratford Drive, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his home. Born March 17, 1971 in Escambia County, FL, he was the son of the late Aline Thompson Adams and Jimmy Gordon Adams. He formerly worked as an insurance agent at the former Citizens Insurance Agency and was a member of the...
Andrew Earl Riggan, Sr.
Mar 11, 2026
Kittrell - Andrew Earl Riggan, Sr., 80, of Egypt Mountain Road, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Maria Parham Health. Born February 8, 1946 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Mary Bowes Riggan and Ollie Thomas Riggan, Sr. and was the widower of Mary Ann Tant Riggan. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy...
Bryon Harper
Mar 9, 2026
HENDERSON- Bryon Harper, 59, of Twelve Oaks Lane, died Monday, March 9, 2026 at Maria Parham Health. Born March 21, 1966 in Fredericksburg, VA he was the son of the late Ruth Ann Simmons Harper and Clarence Wilen Harper. He formerly worked at Royal Home Fashions.
No services are planned at this time.
Byron is survived by his wife, Alta Buhrmester-Harper of...
Jack Beaman Robertson
Mar 9, 2026
HENDERSON- Jack Beaman Robertson, 91, of Brookhaven Court, died Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Durham V.A. Medical Center. Born September 8, 1934 in Halifax County, he was the son of the late Lottie Jarvis Robertson and Benjamin Robertson. Jack was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church where funeral services...
Carlton Randolph "Randy" Wright
Mar 7, 2026
HENDERSON-Carlton “Randy” Wright, age 71, of 669 Walter Bowen Road, passed away peacefully at his home on March 7, 2026.
Born in Vance County on September 16, 1954, he was the son of the late Perry “Bill” Wright and Helen Faulkner Wright. Randy dedicated more than 40 years of service to Progress Energy before retiring. He also proudly served his country...
James Clifton "Cliff" Edwards, Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
ANDERSON, SC- James Clifton “Cliff” Edwards, Jr., 75, of Warriors Path, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026 at Rainey Hospice House surrounded by family. Born January 10, 1951 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Ann Mustian Edwards and James Clifton Edwards, Sr.
A Veteran of the United States Army, his responsibilities while enlisted included an assignment...
William Dee "Billy" Stevenson, Sr.
Mar 4, 2026
HENDERSON- William Dee “Billy” Stevenson, Sr., 75, of Daniel Harris Road, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home. Born April 4, 1950 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Helen Jane Faulkner Stevenson and Debrow Augusta Stevenson. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam Era and was a self-employed...
