Albert Christopher "Chris" Chappell, Jr.
Aug 8, 2024
Albert Christopher (Chris) Chappell, Jr., 72, of Oxford passed away on August 8, 2024. Chris was born to Albert Christopher Chappell, Sr. and Hester Eugenia (Jean) Candler Chappell in Carteret County on March 23, 1952. He is survived by his wife, Jean H. Skinner; his sister, Annette Chappell Roberson (Tommy) of Henderson; his brother, William Richard Chappell (Charlotte) of Hampstead;...
Geneva Woodlief Harris
Aug 5, 2024
Geneva Elizabeth Woodlief Harris, 88, of Henderson, died on Monday, August 5, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. The funeral service will be held Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 3 p.m. at West End Baptist Church in Henderson. The family will receive friends prior to Sunday’s service from 2 until 3 p.m. in the West End sanctuary. Interment will...
Emory Winfield Taylor
Aug 3, 2024
.HENDERSON-US Navy Reserve (Ret.) CAPT Emory Winfield Taylor, 85, a resident of Oak Street, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at UNC Rex Health. Born on November 21, 1938 in Vance County, he was the son of the late George Franklin Taylor and Tessie Jackson Taylor. Emory graduated from Henderson High School in 1957, and The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill...
Robbin Ann Vick
Aug 1, 2024
HENDERSON – Robbin Ann Vick, 61, of Brodie Road, died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Universal Health Care in Oxford. Born, January 20, 1963 in Vance County. She was the daughter of the late Bertie Ruth Barrier and Robert C. Vick, Sr. Robbin formally worked for Revlon and was a member of Harriett Baptist Church. A memorial service will be...
Vivienne "Vivie" Rose Drake
Jul 25, 2024
OXFORD- Vivienne Rose “Vivie” Drake, eleven, of Windsor Court, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2024 at her home. Born August 16, 2012 in Granville County, she was the beloved daughter of Doctors Darcy Drake and Alex Drake of Oxford. Vivie’s life was a testament to faith and the miracle of survival despite all odds. Her brief life strengthened and...
Timothy Wayne Harp, Sr.
Jul 18, 2024
HENDERSON- Timothy Wayne Harp, Sr., 61, of Old Epsom Road, died Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home. Born July 28, 1962 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Beatrice Pearce Harp and Wiley Harp. He retired from the City of Henderson where he worked as a heavy machine operator. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July...
Charles Allen Brown
Jul 17, 2024
HENDERSON – Charles Allen “Charlie” Brown, 63, of Henderson, passed away July 17, 2024 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Born on September 7, 1960 in Vance County, he was the son of Bessie Beal Wortham of Henderson and the late Arthur Hartwell Brown. He served in the US Marine Reserves and was a member of the Tungsten Baptist Church. He was...
Cale Thornton Moody
Jul 12, 2024
CLARKSVILLE- Cale Thornton Moody, 54, of Ponderosa Lane, died Friday, July 12, 2024 at Clarksville Health and Rehab. Born October 11, 1969 in Vance County, he was the son of Rose Brewer Moody of Clarksville and the late John Albert Moody. Cale was a member of Rock Spring Baptist Church. He was a former Townsville Volunteer Fireman and former member...
James Pratt Winston
Jul 10, 2024
OXFORD– James Pratt Winston, 90, of Dave Winston Road, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home. Born December 11, 1933, in Granville County, he was the son of the late Ruth Gayle Winston and James William Winston. James Pratt Winston, better known as “Pratt”, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend. His larger-than-life personality and joy of...
Thomas "T. A." Allen White, Jr.
Jul 5, 2024
MIDDLEBURG-Thomas Allen “T. A.” White, Jr., 88, a resident of Jacksontown Road, died Friday, July 5, 2024 at his home. Born in Warren County on February 5, 1936, he was the son of the late Thomas Allen White, Sr. and Annie Mae Medley White, and was the widower of Geraldine Soper White. He was a Veteran of the United States...
Virginia Rose Robinson
Jul 2, 2024
HENDERSON- Virigina Rose Paul Robinson, 81, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehab. Born May 7, 1943, in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Estelle Grissom Paul and David Wesley Paul and was the widow of Clyde Thomas Robinson, Sr. She was a retired bank teller having worked for BB&T and First Citizens...
Mary Louise "Lou" Anderson
Jul 1, 2024
HENDERSON- Mary Louise “Lou” Vaughan Anderson, 81, of Henry Street, died Monday, July 1, 2024 at Granville Medical Center. Born February 27, 1943 in Warren County, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Louise Wortham Vaughan and Rodney Holt Vaughan and was the widow of Robert Lee Anderson, Sr. She was the co-owner of Anderson Bargain House. Mrs. Anderson...
Junius "Woody" Woodrow Loving
Jul 1, 2024
HENDERSON-Junius Woodrow “Woody” Loving, 74, a resident of Franklin Road, died Monday, July 1, 2024 at Cone Health Alamance Regional in Burlington. Born on February 7, 1950 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Junius Loving and Ola Mae Roberts Loving. Woody proudly served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam. He was retired from Vance...
Laila Marttila Evans
Jun 29, 2024
HENDERSON- Laila Marttila Evans, 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2024. Laila was born on May 6, 1926 in Liminga, Michigan to the late John Henry Marttila and Alma Evelina Saari Marttila. She was a graduate of Houghton High School in Houghton, MI. After graduation she left to seek employment in Detroit, MI....
Betty Jean "Bj" Hicks
Jun 29, 2024
HENDERSON- Betty Jean “BJ” Coile Hicks, 88, died Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Maria Parham Health. Born November 15, 1935 in Lenoir County, she was the daughter of the late Lena Jones Coile and Taplie Coile and was the widow of Harold Clarke “Joe” Hicks. “BJ” graduated high school in Lenoir County, earned her Associate’s degree from Louisburg College, her...
Robert Charles Schneider
Jun 27, 2024
HENDERSON – Robert Charles Schneider, 74, of Waterstone Lane, died June 27, 2024 at Duke University Hospital. Born on March 14, 1950 in New Castle Co., DE, he was the son of the late Ruth Florence Flynn Schneider and Charles Joseph Schneider. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from A-Del Construction Co., where he worked...
Carl Steven Renn
Jun 26, 2024
HENDERSON- Carl Steven “Steve” Renn, 81, of Club Pond Road, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Duke Regional Hospital. Born April 15, 1943 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Clara Abbott Renn and Carl Cheatham Renn and was the widower of Peggy Williams Renn. He was a retired construction foreman. Steve loved to spend time with...
Anthony "Pete" Leon Barker
Jun 23, 2024
OXFORD- Anthony Leon “Pete” Barker, 65, of Barker Road, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Duke University Hospital. Born February 15, 1959 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Nancy Reavis Barker and Lucius Leon Barker, Jr. He recently retired from Variety Wholesalers where he was a shipping manager. Pete was a member of Dexter Baptist Church...
Sherry Paschall Roberson
Jun 23, 2024
HENDERSON- Sherry Jean Paschall Roberson, 67, of Garland Street, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at her home. Born September 22, 1956 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Jean Grissom Paschall and William Bobbitt “Bobby” Paschall. She was retired from Roses Warehouse. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. in...
Wayne Gerald Spencer
Jun 21, 2024
HENDERSON- Wayne Gerald Spencer, 85, of Crestwood Road, died Friday, June 21, 2024 at Duke University Hospital. Born May 17, 1939 in Erie County, New York, he was the son of the late Rita Williamson Spencer and Arthur W. Spencer. He was formerly the owner of Waymar Computer Company and co-owner of Hi-Tech Robotics, both in Buffalo, NY. Wayne was...
