John Marshall Newton, Sr.
May 16, 2025
OXFORD- John Marshall Newton, Sr., 88, of Hicksboro Road, died Friday, May 16, 2025 at a local nursing home. Born April 25, 1937 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Mary Twisdale Newton and George Hailey Newton. He was a retired carpenter and member of Marrow’s Chapel Church. Funeral services will be held Friday May 23, 2025...
Patricia Hanford Rivers
May 14, 2025
HENDERSON- Patricia Ann Hanford Rivers, 82, of Toepleman Street, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home. Born December 12, 1942 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Zona Knight Hanford and Hubert Hulen Hanford. She retired from Americal and was a member of the former City Road Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Sunday at...
Morris Harden Wilson
May 11, 2025
HENDERSON- Morris Harden Wilson, Sr., 94, of US Hwy 158 Bypass, died Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home. Born February 15, 1931, in Vance County, he was the son of the late Pauline Satterwhite Wilson and Morris Henry Wilson and was the widower of Billie Jean Wortham Wilson. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in...
Johnny Lee "Scoot" Cheaves, Jr.
May 11, 2025
HENDERSON- Johnny Lee “Scoot” Cheaves, Jr., 60, of Satterwhite Point Road, died Sunday May 11, 2025 at Maria Parham Health. Born June 21, 1964 in Franklin County, he was the son of Joyce Pendergrass Stone of Henderson and the late Johnny Lee Cheaves, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his faithful dog, “Buddy.” He was the owner and...
Mario Eber Hernandez-Vasquez
May 11, 2025
KENBRIDGE, VA- Mario Eber Hernandez-Vasquez, 46, of South Hill Road, died Sunday, May 11, 2025. Born November 11, 1978 in Mexico, he was the son of Tomasa Vasquez-Hernandez of Mexico and the late Jose Hernandez-Juarez. Mario worked at a dry cleaner and was of the Catholic faith. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. at...
Jonathan Davis Babb
May 5, 2025
NORLINA- Jonathan Davis Babb, 38 a resident of Peoples Lane, died Monday, May 5, 2025. Born on February 12, 1987 in Durham, he was the son of Adalynne Faulkner Babb of Henderson and the late Walter Wallace Babb II. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Cemetery by the Rev. Shelton...
Jeanne Palmer Capstaff
May 4, 2025
HENDERSON- Jeanne Palmer Capstaff, 78, of Bellewood Drive, died Sunday, May 4, 2025 at WakeMed. Born January 5, 1947 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Burroughs Palmer and Hubert Franklin Palmer. Jeanne was a 1965 graduate of Henderson High School, 1967 graduate of Peace College, and a 1969 graduate of UNC Chapel Hill where she...
Janice Edwards Harp Watson
Apr 29, 2025
HENDERSON-Janice Edwards Harp Watson, 77, a resident of Waterfall Road, and a former resident of Peter Gill Road, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at her home. Born on July 16, 1947 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late William Henry “Biddie” Edwards and Mary Lee Smith Edwards, and was the widow of William Amos Watson, Jr. Janice...
Phillip Wayne Ellington Sr.
Apr 29, 2025
RALEIGH- Phillip Wayne Ellington Sr., 77, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on April 29, 2025. Born on July 20, 1947 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Sally Bailey Ellington and J. B. Ellington. Phillip lived a vibrant and joyful life, bringing laughter and energy to all who knew him. Phillip proudly served his country in the...
William Blanton Hartness
Apr 20, 2025
HENDERSON- William Blanton Hartness, 89, of Oakland Avenue, died Sunday, April 20, 2025 at a local nursing home. Born July 12, 1935 in Sanford, he was the son of the late Mamie Hunter Hartness and Blanton Alvin Hartness. Blanton was a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy and a Veteran of the United States Air Force stationed at Forbes Air Force...
William Stephen "Steve" Ball
Apr 19, 2025
HENDERSON- William Stephen “Steve” Ball, 86, of Carver School Road, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born October 10, 1938 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Mary Belle Roberson Ball and Clarence Norman Ball. He was a longtime member of Carey Baptist Church. Steve was a graduate of Dabney High School, Mars Hill Junior...
Cathy Farmer Thompson
Apr 18, 2025
HENDERSON- Cathy Jean Farmer Thompson, 74, of Ruin Creek Road, died Friday, April 18, 2025 at UNC Rex Healthcare. Born August 18, 1950 in Fayette County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Marie Carter Farmer and Walter Farmer. Cathy was a beautician at Stylees Beauty Salon. She enjoyed crafting, dancing and shopping. She was a member of...
Ronald Ervin Stainback Sr.
Apr 13, 2025
MIDDLEBURG- Ronald Ervin Stainback, Sr. 82, died Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home. Born August 7, 1942 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Rose Belle Thompson Stainback and Charles Gray Stainback, Jr. He was a faithful member and former Trustee of Middleburg Methodist Church and an active member of his community. He was a member...
Curtis Wade "Bone" Claiborne
Apr 13, 2025
HENDERSON- Curtis Wade Claiborne, 63, of Hicksboro Road, died Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home. Born December 10, 1961 in Granville County, he was the son of Nancy Beal Claiborne of Oxford and the late Curtis Lee Claiborne. He retired from Certainteed where he was a supervisor. Curtis enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially fishing. He was a member of...
Dr. Charles Anderson Stutz Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
HENDERSON – Dr. Charles Anderson Stutz, Jr. of Oliver Dr., died Friday, April 11, 2025 in Durham, NC. Born August, 13, 1937 in Monmouth, NJ. He was the son of the late Kathlyn Taylor Voorhees Stutz and Charles A. Stutz, Sr. He was a veteran of the United States Marines. Dr. Stutz was the owner of the former Henderson Small...
Charles Sunday Bowman
Apr 9, 2025
HENDERSON- Charles Sunday Bowman, 72, of Forest Hills Drive, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Duke University Hospital. Born February 10, 1953 in South Boston, VA, he was the son the late Marie Mize Bowman and Charlie Thomas Bowman. Charles was a Master Mechanic and the owner of Southern Classic Cars. A funeral service will be held Sunday, April...
Clarice Coghill Watkins
Apr 7, 2025
HENDERSON- Clarice Coghill Watkins, 91, of Oakridge Avenue, died Monday, April 7, 2025 at a local nursing home. Born June 4, 1933 in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Grace Pleasants Coghill and Clarence Fuller Coghill and was the widow of Durwood Thomas Watkins, Sr. She was a member of Fuller Chapel Christian Church. Clarice was a...
Edison A. Duke
Apr 3, 2025
EDISON ALVAH DUKE HENDERSON – Edison Alvah Duke, 95, of Alexander Avenue, died Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his home. Born October 23, 1929 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Vallie Griffin Duke and Tom Duke. He retired from Roses where he worked in the print department as a machine operator for 44 years. Edison was...
Newman Roberson, Jr.
Apr 3, 2025
NEWMAN ROBERSON, JR. HENDERSON - Newman Roberson, Jr., 76, of Hoyletown Road, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home. Born, January 8, 1949, in Vance County, he was the son of the late Margaret Short Roberson and Newman Roberson. Newman worked for the City of Henderson and was a tobacco farmer. Newman was a member of New Sandy Creek...
Fannie Pendergrass Brame
Apr 3, 2025
HENDERSON – Fannie Mae Pendergrass Brame, 92, went peacefully to be with her Lord on April 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by her daughter and granddaughter. She was born September 25, 1932 in Vance County, the daughter of the late Mary Peoples Pendergrass, and Robert Lee Pendergrass. She was a longtime member of West End Baptist Church where she...
