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Alma B Jackson

Alma B Jackson

Oct 22, 2015

Alma Barber Jackson, 84, of Weeki Wachee, Florida died Thursday, October 22, 2015. Born in Lisbon, NC on November 23, 1930, she raised her family in Murfreesboro, NC, moved to Raleigh, NC to complete her career, then spent her retirement years in Henderson, NC before moving to Florida to live with her son. She was the daughter of Alexander and...

James "Pat" Reese

James "Pat" Reese

Oct 22, 2015

Henderson- James Patrick Pat Reese, age 71, a resident of Henderson passed away peacefully Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Brantwood Nursing Facility in Oxford with family by his side following a brief illness. Born on March 24, 1944 in Vance County, he was the son of the late James David Reese and Beulah Short Reese.He graduated from Townsville High School...

Edmond Dewey Walker, Jr.

Edmond Dewey Walker, Jr.

Oct 21, 2015

HENDERSON- Mr. Edmond Dewey Walker, Jr. age 68, a resident of 234 Davis Street, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Maria Parham Hospital.Born in Vance County on August 8, 1947 he was the son of the late Dewey Walker and Helen Short Walker.He was retired from Vance Construction where he worked as a carpenter for 40 years.He was a member...

Zella Shearin Knight

Zella Shearin Knight

Oct 20, 2015

HENDERSON-Zella Winifred Shearin Knight, 93, a resident of 1442 Peace Street, diedTuesday, October 20, 2015, at Maria Parham Medical Center after a brief illness.Born in Warren County on October 24, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Mordecai and Lelia Harper Aycock Shearin of Littleton, NC.Zella graduated from Littleton High School in 1940 and attended Vance Granville Community College,...

Dr. Gary Kaplowitz

Dr. Gary Kaplowitz

Oct 19, 2015

Dr. Gary Kaplowitz passed away Monday evening, October 19, from pancreatic cancer. He was 63. He is survived by his wife, Maria; his daughter, Natalie Hutchinson and husband, Walter; his son, Harry Kaplowitz and wife, Lindsey; granddaughters Hannah and Mikayla; mother, Corinne; and brother, David. He was preceded in death by his father, Philip, in 2009. Born in Brooklyn, New...

Tammy Ayscue Horton

Tammy Ayscue Horton

Oct 18, 2015

Tammy Rose Ayscue Horton, age 46, a resident of 750 Old Warrenton Road, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Maria Parham Medical Center.Born in Franklin County on March 22, 1969, she was the daughter of Peggy Clark Mason of Henderson and the late Henry Roger Ayscue.She was a former employee of Wal-Mart. Funeral services will be held Wednesday...

Phillip Dexter Collier

Phillip Dexter Collier

Oct 11, 2015

Phillip Dexter Collier, 62, a resident of 3359 N. Lynnbank Road, died Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Maria Parham Medical Center after a brief illness.Born in Vance County on December 20, 1952, he was the son of the late Fred Lee Collier and Alice Pendergrass Collier. He was a Supervisor with Waste Industries. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at...

Chester Jordan Yancey

Chester Jordan Yancey

Oct 11, 2015

HENDERSON-Chester Jordan Yancey, 89, a former resident of the Bearpond Community, died Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Franklin Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Louisburg.Born April 6, 1926, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Jordan Yancey and Lillian Jones Yancey, and was the widower of Clara Twisdale Yancey. He was retired from the NC Department...

James Rudolph Rowland, Jr.

James Rudolph Rowland, Jr.

Oct 11, 2015

KITTRELL-James Rudolph Rowland, Jr. age 75, a resident of 3495 Bobbitt Road, Kittrell passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, October 11, 2015 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with an illness.He was born February 17, 1940 in Vance County to the late James Rudolph Rowland, Sr. and the late Dorothy Renn Rowland.He graduated from Epsom High School...

Gloria Frances Faulkner

Gloria Frances Faulkner

Oct 7, 2015

OXFORD- Mrs. Gloria Frances Faulkner, age 65, a resident of 4514 Salem Road, Oxford, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Born in Vance County on July 22, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Jessie Faulkner and Evelyn Beal Faulkner Jackson of Middleburg.She was a customer service representative with Wal Mart. A memorial...

Debra Lynn Dascal

Debra Lynn Dascal

Oct 7, 2015

Mrs. Debra Lynn Dascal, age 58, died October 7, 2015 at her home.Born on October 12, 1956 in Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Donna Strand. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 7th, at 12 PM in the chapel of J.M. White Funeral Home by the Rev. Jeff Prewer. She is survived...

Derrick Ryan Blackmon

Derrick Ryan Blackmon

Oct 6, 2015

HENDERSON- Mr. Derrick Ryan Blackmon, age 35, a resident of 2121 Glebe Road, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at his home.Born in Vance County on May 16, 1980 he was the son of Gerald Daniel Blackmon of Henderson and Nancy Twisdale OGeary of Henderson.He was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held Thursday at...

Caroline Lifsey Edwards

Caroline Lifsey Edwards

Oct 4, 2015

HENDERSON- Caroline Lifsey Edwards, 84, a resident of Henderson, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at her home.Born October 28, 1930 in Warren County, she was the daughter of the late William Kee Lifsey and Margaret Lifsey.She retired as cafeteria manager from E.M. Rollins Elementary School. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday at Sunset Gardens at 2:00 PM by...

Timmy "Fat Boy" Montgomery

Timmy "Fat Boy" Montgomery

Oct 4, 2015

Timothy M. Montgomery HENDERSON-Timmy Fat Boy Montgomery, 54, a resident of 713 Berry Street, died Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Maria Parham Medical Center.Born on January 4, 1961 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Sadie Montgomery Biggs.He was employed withA. R. Perry Glass Company. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm in the J....

Marsha Edwards Hanssen

Marsha Edwards Hanssen

Oct 1, 2015

BUXTON-Marsha Lee Edwards Hanssen, age 60, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home.Born in Vance County on August 25, 1955, she was the daughter of Laura Raines Edwards Pearce of Kittrell and the late James Lee Edwards. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Buxton, and a private memorial services will be held...

Marsha Edwards Hanssen

Marsha Edwards Hanssen

Oct 1, 2015

BUXTON-Marsha Lee Edwards Hanssen, age 60, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home.Born in Vance County on August 25, 1955, she was the daughter of Laura Raines Edwards Pearce of Kittrell and the late James Lee Edwards. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Buxton, and a private memorial services will be held...

Marsha Edwards Hanssen

Marsha Edwards Hanssen

Oct 1, 2015

BUXTON-Marsha Lee Edwards Hanssen, age 60, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home.Born in Vance County on August 25, 1955, she was the daughter of Laura Raines Edwards Pearce of Kittrell and the late James Lee Edwards. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Buxton, and a private memorial services will be held...

Marsha Lee Hanssen

Marsha Lee Hanssen

Oct 1, 2015

BUXTON-Marsha Lee Edwards Hanssen, age 60, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home.Born in Vance County on August 25, 1955, she was the daughter of Laura Raines Edwards Pearce of Kittrell and the late James Lee Edwards. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Buxton, and a private memorial services will be held...

Marsha Edwards Hanssen

Marsha Edwards Hanssen

Oct 1, 2015

BUXTON-Marsha Lee Edwards Hanssen, age 60, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home.Born in Vance County on August 25, 1955, she was the daughter of Laura Raines Edwards Pearce of Kittrell and the late James Lee Edwards. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Buxton, and a private memorial services will be held...

Peggy Overton Ball

Peggy Overton Ball

Sep 28, 2015

Peggy O. Ball HENDERSON- Mrs. Peggy Overton Ball, age 68, a resident of 1644 Poplar Creek Road, died Monday, September 28, 2015 in a local nursing home.Born in Granville County on March 7, 1947, and a lifetime resident of Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland Turner Overton, Sr. and Goldie Bray Overton.She was a member of...

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