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...
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...
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...
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,...
William Joseph Long
Feb 20, 2026
HENDERSON- With heavy hearts, the family of William Joseph “Bill” Long, 71, share his peaceful passing. Born June 14, 1954 in Allegheny County, PA, he was the son of the late Martha Jane Tennant Long and William Elsworth Long. Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
To honor his wishes, there will be no formal service.
Bill...
Jacqueline Parham Jones
Feb 18, 2026
GARNER- Jacqueline Parham Jones, 70, of Garner, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Born in Vance County on June 24, 1955, Jackie was the daughter of Caroline Finch Parham of Henderson and the late Robert W. Parham.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Jonathan P. Jones; her brother, Robert Parham...
Phillip Wayne Chappell
Feb 13, 2026
HENDERSON- Phillip Wayne Chappell, 73, of Freedom Lane, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Senior Citizens Nursing Home. Born December 25, 1952 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Mary Aycock Chappell and Rev. Charlie Junior Chappell. He retired from Maria Parham Health where he worked in the maintenance department.
A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday,...
Katharine Macon Horner
Feb 11, 2026
DURHAM- Katharine Macon Horner, 74, died peacefully February 11, 2026 at Duke University Hospital after an extended illness. Born May 21, 1951 in Henderson, Katharine was the daughter of the late Katharine “Kappa” Macon Horner and Guy Thomas Horner.
Katharine graduated from Henderson High School in 1969; she never forgot her HHS classmates and loved their...
Esther Mullins Moss
Feb 11, 2026
HENDERSON- Esther Lou Mullins Moss, 84, of Wintergreen Rd, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Maria Parham Health. Born September 26, 1941 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Selena Mae Ayscue Mullins and Hubert Thomas Mullins.
Esther was the former owner and operator of Friendly Florist in Henderson and was a member of North Henderson Baptist Church.
Funeral...
