Our Staff

A longtime Granville Co. resident, Casey Champion is a graduate of Longwood College and also holds a master’s degree in public health. She is a volunteer fire fighter and EMT with Berea Fire Dept. and was a state medical examiner in Granville & Franklin Counties til 2020. Casey completed her studies in funeral service at Fayetteville Technical Community College and became licensed in 2021.  She is a strong advocate in serving her community and giving her all to the families she serves. She loves all animals, but especially horses.  Casey has a son and is a “Bonus” mom to 2 special young adults in her life.

“There is no more difficult a time than at the death of a family member. The privilege to care for the deceased, and to show kindness, respect and gentleness to  families and friends is priceless.”

JoAnn is a long-standing face of Gentry-Newell & Vaughan, who is one of the kindest and most generous souls you will meet. Her late husband, Stuart Vaughan, is the Vaughan at Gentry – Newell & Vaughan. JoAnn has served our agency for over 50 years and continues to serve with kind words and a soft smile.  She is a lifetime resident of Granville County and an active member of Enon Baptist Church. She is a graduate of John Nichols High School and Fuller Business School of Oxford. JoAnn loves to travel North Carolina and shop at all the little places in between.

Ed Webb is a Funeral Service Associate and the right-hand man of Gentry-Newell & Vaughan.  He has been with our agency since 1998 and loves serving the community.  He values each and every person. He is a graduate of Mary Potter School, class of 1969 and is married to Shirley and they have raised two children and two grandchildren. Ed is a lifetime resident of Oxford, NC and never meets a stranger. He is an avid bike rider and loves to watch and play sports.

Frances is a Funeral Service Associate since 2021. She is a go getter with great new ideas and strong Christian values.  She is married to her husband; William and they have two beautiful daughters, and she loves her fur babies. She loves to work out, eat right and live life to the fullest. When not working, Frances and her husband love to travel, attend church and be with family and friends. She is an avid reader. 

Frances says that everyday is a learning experience and it is her honor to help families when they truly need you.

Larry is a Funeral Service Associate at Gentry-Newell & Vaughan since 2016. Larry loves to hunt turkeys and deer and is a lifelong member of Hester Baptist Church; where he serves as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. When Larry isn’t hunting, he spends time with his beautiful wife of 44 years, Patty Currin and his two sons, Jess and Wyatt.   He retired from ST. Wooten after 43 years of grading and paving. Larry loves to serve people and wanted to stay active in a local old established agency that serves his community.

Carolyn Moss is a Funeral Service Associate with Gentry-Newell & Vaughan.  She loves being a mother,  grandmother and great grandmother and travels all over.   She is very active in missions and travels to areas in need and does the laundry service and meal service for those hit hard in a time of disaster.  Carolyn retired as a hair stylist, but still assists in the nursing homes. 

Matt Norwood is a funeral service associate with Gentry-Newell & Vaughan since 2020.  Heis a life long resident of granville County and  owns his own business, Norwood Plumbing, Inc and loves to serve people.  He has been a firefighter for many years and a volunteer member with multiple departments in Granville County.  Matt has two boys of his own and mentors to many young men. 

John E. Newell is a native of Warren County and a former owner of Gentry-Newell & Vaughan. An affiliate with the company his entire career, John graduated from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. He is the father of four children, 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. When not working, John raises cattle on his farm, and collects antique cars and model trains.

“My greatest satisfaction has been assisting countless people in the 50 years of my career, earning their trust and being present in whatever ways I can. The families of Granville County have been loyal to us, and I cannot imagine a better place to practice my vocation and care for such wonderful people.”