Edith Ann Winn Edith Pierce Winn, 90, of Stem passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home. Edith was born and raised in Johnston County to the late Charlie Aubie Pierce and Annie Lee Oliver Pierce. She lived in Raleigh for several years before moving to a farm in Stem forty-two years ago.
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Rodney Wayne Keeling Rodney Wayne Keeling, 46, a lifetime resident of Granville County passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 4th at his home. Rodney was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also was an avid Carolina fan, a great son, brother, uncle and an awesome Daddy. He is survived by a daughter, Brittany Keeling of
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Geraldine R. Blevins Geraldine “Gerry” Ray Blevins, 82, of Creedmoor passed away, peacefully, on March 2, 2021, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Durham. Gerry was born in Wake County, North Carolina to the late Robert D. Ray and Lilly R. Ray. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Creedmoor. She was a loving
Read life storyLeonard Owen Grissom Leonard Grissom, 75, a lifelong resident of Granville County died March 1, 2021. He was born November 19, 1945 in Granville County to the late Charlie and Nellie Grissom. He retired from Burlington Industries after 26 years of service as a technician in manufacturing. He was a devoted father to his
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Brenda Hunt Askew Brenda Hunt Askew, 72, of Granville County passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at her home. Brenda was born in Granville County to the late Charlie Hunt and Pauline Newton. She worked at Vance Granville Community College for many years. Due to COVID-19, funeral services will be private. She leaves to
Read life storyFlora R. Shotwell Flora Edward Riggan Shotwell, 93, passed away Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 at Whitmore Retirement Center in Oxford. She was born in Townsville, North Carolina to the late Jacob Edward Riggan and Martha Flora Henderson Riggan on February 9th, 1928. Flora was married to the late Paul Judson Shotwell until his death
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Johnnie Aubrey Hutson Johnnie A. Hutson, 66, a resident of Vance County passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at VA Hospital in Durham, NC. He was born August 26, 1954 in Granville County to the late Richard Daniel Hutson and Rosa Marie Overby. Johnnie was a member of Gospel Independent Baptist Church and was
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Kay Ross Pipkin Kay Ross Pipkin, 66, passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC. She was born July 28, 1954 in Durham, NC to the late Reuben Vernon Ross, Jr. and Thelma Riggs Ross. She was employed with GTE and Southern States in Creedmoor. She attended Union Baptist
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Eloise Watson Barnett Eloise Watson Barnett, 82, of Granville County passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham after a lengthy illness. Eloise retired from Nortel after many years of service. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor. She
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Luna Dell Rigsbee Luna Dell Rigsbee, 97, of Durham passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Carolina Reserve in Durham. Luna was born in Wilton, Granville County to the late Walter Leonard Munn and Mamie Blackley. She retired from Liggett Myers after forty-two years of dedicated service. Luna was a member of Immanuel Baptist
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Kathryn Warren Tucker Kathryn Warren Tucker of Oxford, NC, passed away on February 18, 2021. She was born in Lenoir, NC. She leaves behind her bereaved children, parents, sister and many other family members and friends. As a child in Granville County, she enjoyed nature, especially catching crayfish and lizards, and always looked forward
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Virginia Francis Adcock Virginia Francis Adcock, 86, a resident of Granville County passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home. She was born January 15, 1935 in Wake County to Simeon Black and Oie Black Boyce. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Butner and retired from John Umstead Hosptital. Visitation
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Alfred Warren Lyon Alfred Warren Lyon, 93, a lifetime resident of Granville County passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home. He was born December 16, 1927 in Granville County to the late Joel Logan Lyon and Lurline Coley Lyon. He was a member of Creedmoor First Baptist Church and was a former
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Michael Scott Phillips Jr. “Scotty” Michael Scott Phillips Jr. “Scotty”, age 23, of Oxford NC. passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 4th 2021. Michael was the son of Scott and Jennifer Phillips and loving brother of Caroline. He was born and raised in Granville County where he graduated from J.F. Webb High School in
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James “Jake” Robertson James “Jake” Robertson, 95, a resident of Granville County passed away on February 4, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1925 in Earle Arkansas to the late Willie and Margaret Robertson. Jake was a welder by trade and spent many years working at Shipyards and Oil Refineries. He was the
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