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...
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...
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...
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...
Christopher Todd Winn
Mar 1, 2026
Christopher T. Winn
LOUISBURG- Christopher Todd “Chris” Winn, 53, of Weldon Road, died Sunday, March 1, 2026. Born May 3, 1972, he was the son of Patricia Keeton Winn of Louisburg and the late Thomas Lee Winn.
He was the owner and operator of Winn’s Masonry.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of...
Robert Kyle "Bob" Catherwood
Feb 27, 2026
HENDERSON-Robert Kyle “Bob” Catherwood, 82, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and devotion to his family and community.
Born on January 9, 1944, on Long Island, New York, to Henry and Ruth Catherwood, Bob was raised with strong values that guided him throughout his life. After graduating from high school, he attended Penn...
Charles R. Woodall, Jr.
Feb 26, 2026
HENDERSON- Charles Raymond Woodall, Jr., 85, of Anne Street, died Thursday, February 26, 2026 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Charles was born in Smithfield on February 12, 1941, to the late Raymond and Vara Woodall.
He was preceded in death by his bride of 61 years, Ann Batten Woodall; his “baby” brother, Tommy Woodall; and his granddaughter, Maggie Adaline Woodall.
Charles...
Lessie Brame Hendricks
Feb 25, 2026
HENDERSON-Lessie Brame Hendricks, 102, of Coble Blvd., died Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home. Born October 22, 1923 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Mary Harper Brame and Sidney Epsen Brame and was the widow of Herbert Floyd Hendricks.
Mrs. Hendricks formerly worked for Roses Store and was a member of Clearview Church.
A funeral service will...
Joan T. Nevola
Feb 24, 2026
HENDERSON- Joan Teresa Gregorance Nevola, 90, of West Parkview Drive, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at The Bridges on Parkview. Born September 7, 1935 in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ines Bevilaqua Gregorance and Joseph Gregorance and was the widow of John R. Nevola.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, March 1, 2026,...
