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Brenda Cole Ayscue

Brenda Cole Ayscue

Jan 22, 2026

Brenda Jean Cole Ayscue of the Gillburg community, died Thursday, January 22, 2026 surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. 

Brenda is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years David B. (Doc) Ayscue, Mary Evelyn Ayscue of Winston Salem, Bonnie Elaine Ayscue Gatewood of Henderson, David B. Ayscue, Jr., (Jay) of the home, and one grandchild, Chelsea Elizabeth...

Betty Robinson Abbott

Betty Robinson Abbott

Jan 22, 2026

HENDERSON- Betty Nell Robinson Abbott, 90, of South Lake Lodge Road, died Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Maria Parham Health. Born January 17, 1936 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Lois Newman Robinson and Roger Robinson. She retired from the Vance County School System where she worked as both a bus driver and a substitute teacher...

Allison "Al" M. Rivers

Allison "Al" M. Rivers

Jan 11, 2026

RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER 

A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026, AT 11:00 AM AT J.M. WHITE FUNERAL HOME. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FOLLOWING THE SERVICE AT THE FUNERAL HOME. AT OTHER TIMES THEY WILL BE AT THE HOME. 

LOS ANGELES- Allison McCoy Rivers, or Al, Big Al or if you knew him long enough, Toolie,79, of Henderson, passed...

Sally Barnett Almand

Sally Barnett Almand

Jan 9, 2026

HENDERSON- Sally Barnett Almand, 81, formerly of Beechwood Trail, died Friday, January 9, 2026 at Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehab. Born September 18, 1944 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Marion Smith Barnett and Edward Bailey Barnett. Sally attended William and Mary College and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She also was a member...

Robert Theodore Parrott

Robert Theodore Parrott

Jan 7, 2026

FUQUAY-VARINA – Robert Theodore Parrott, 87, of Jonquil Court, died January 7, 2026 at Fuquay-Varina Rehabilitation Center.

Born October 5, 1938 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Hazel Mordean White Parrott and Ulysses Jones Parrott, Sr.

Robert was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1957 at Dabney High School and a 1959 graduate of Brevard College.

He was a...

Gidget Johnson Parrish

Gidget Johnson Parrish

Jan 11, 2026

OXFORD- Gidget Gay Johnson Parrish, 56, of Henry Wilson Road, died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home. Born August 20, 1969 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Rita Faulkner Boyd and Wade Johnson. She was formerly employed as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office.

A graveside funeral service will be held in the Faulkner Family...

Carole Abbott Roberson

Carole Abbott Roberson

Dec 31, 2025

GREENSBORO- Carole Ann Roberson, 83, of Greensboro, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on December 31st, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her son’s home in Georgia.

Born in Henderson, on April 5, 1942, Carole was the daughter of the late Clelland Abbott and Irene Abbott. She was also preceded in death by her husband Johnny...

Claude T. Jackson, Jr.

Claude T. Jackson, Jr.

Dec 27, 2025

HENDERSON- Claude ("Chuck") Jackson, Jr., 61, of Henderson and Spring Hill, TN, passed away on December 27, 2025, at Duke Hospital surrounded by his family.

Chuck was born February 8, 1964, to Claude and Ann Jackson in Henderson. They prayed together, sang together, and taught him to love the Lord.

Chuck grew up in the great outdoors, racing motorbikes with his brother...

Martha Hines Satterwhite

Martha Hines Satterwhite

Jan 13, 2026

HENDERSON- Martha Hines Satterwhite, 93, formerly of Stagecoach Road, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Henderson Health and Rehab. Born October 2, 1932 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Grace Hines and Herbert Alexander Hines and was the widow of Malcolm Averette Satterwhite. She retired from Roses Stores where she was an office clerk. Mrs....

Ronald Blaine Kinsley, Sr.

Ronald Blaine Kinsley, Sr.

Jan 9, 2026

HENDERSON- Ronald Blaine Kinsley, Sr., 91, of Poplar Creek Road, died Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home. Born September 23, 1934 in Bradford County, PA, he was the son of the late Gladys Carr Kinsley and George Franklin Kinsley and was the widower of Mary Anne Harris Kinsley. He retired from the Vance County School System where he was...

Harold Thomas Blackwell

Harold Thomas Blackwell

Jan 5, 2026

OXFORD- Harold Thomas Blackwell, 75, of Oxford, died Monday, January 5, 2026 at his home. Born February 25, 1950 in Granville County, he was the son of the late Carrie Greenway Blackwell Carpenter and Otis Thomas Blackwell. Harold was a member of Peace’s Chapel Baptist Church and a former member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church. He retired as a lieutenant...

George Lee Pegram

George Lee Pegram

Jan 3, 2026

HENDERSON- George Lee Pegram, 92, of Ruin Creek Road, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born July 12, 1933 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Lillie Dickerson Pegram and Carl Alexander Pegram. George was co-owner and operator of P & P Builders, along with his business partner,...

James Edward Gill, Jr.

James Edward Gill, Jr.

Jan 2, 2026

Henderson – James Edward Gill, Jr., 85, of Warrenton Rd, died Friday, January 2, 2026 at Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on February 11, 1940 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Annie Odom Gill and James Edward Gill, Sr, and was the widower of Cara Burrows Gill. Mr. Gill was a member at Carey...

Jerry Franklin Robertson

Jerry Franklin Robertson

Dec 30, 2025

HENDERSON- Jerry Franklin Robertson, 81, of Gillburg Road, died December 30, 2025 at his home. Born August 31, 1944 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Pauline West Robertson and Amos Franklin Robertson. His employment history included 24.5 years as a roofer with Owen E. Gupton Roofing and eight years with Southern Quilters. Jerry was an avid...

Mildred Viverette Penny

Mildred Viverette Penny

Dec 30, 2025

HENDERSON- Mildred Viverette Penny, 86, formerly of Southern Avenue, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at ECU Health Roanoke- Chowan Hospital. Born August 25, 1939 in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Pearline Holt Outland and Mossen Outland and was the widow of Joseph Earl Penny. Mrs. Penny was a member of South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church. She...

Joyce Roberson Dickerson

Joyce Roberson Dickerson

Dec 29, 2025

HENDERSON- Joyce Roberson Dickerson of Henderson, was born on March 10, 1943, to the late Jesse Raymond Roberson and Mildred Pegram Roberson. She was the beloved wife of the late William Rives Dickerson, Sr., of Oxford.

From a young age, Joyce had a lifelong love of reading and learning. As a child, while her siblings played outside, she could often be...

Jerry Spencer Delbridge

Jerry Spencer Delbridge

Dec 23, 2025

HENDERSON – Jerry Spencer “Mack” Delbridge, 84, of Valley View Drive, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Maria Parham Health. Born September 3, 1941 in Vance County he was the son of the late Leona Griffin Delbridge and Raymond Warren Delbridge.

Jerry served in the United States Army and retired as Captain and also served in the National Guard. He also...

Teressa Collins Hock

Teressa Collins Hock

Dec 21, 2025

KITTRELL- Teressa Dianne Collins Hock, 72, of Hock’s Way, died Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Maria Parham Health. Born February 25, 1953 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Nellie Ward Collins and Thomas G. Collins. Teressa retired from the Marietta Bread Store and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December...

Jesse Jay Stone

Jesse Jay Stone

Dec 18, 2025

BULLOCK – Jesse Jay Stone, 54, a resident of Tungsten Mine Road, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home. Jesse was born on October 29, 1971 in Chatham County, and was the son of William Clyde Stone and the late Gloria May Faucette.

He was employed with True Work Excavation and Grading Company.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday,...

Arthur Lee Hilliard

Arthur Lee Hilliard

Dec 14, 2025

HENDERSON- Arthur Lee Hilliard, 91, of Raccoon Crossing, died Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Duke Medical Center. Born June 23, 1934 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Ida Wynne Hilliard and Palmer Lee Hilliard and was the widower of Cora Lee Patterson Hilliard. He was a member of Harriett Baptist Church.

Funeral service will be held Thursday,...

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