Obituaries

Rita Munn Hicks

Rita Munn Hicks

Jul 13, 2020

Click here to view the service by Livestream Rita Munn Hicks, 61, of Stovall, NC died Monday, July 13, 2020. She was born in Granville County on December 21, 1958 to Paul and Janet Munn. Rita is survived by her husband of 43 years, James “Mickey” Hicks; sons, Brian Hicks, and Casey Hicks; mother, Janet Dixon Munn; brother, Michael Munn;...

Ronald  Allen Haskins

Ronald Allen Haskins

Jul 11, 2020

Ronald “Ronnie” Allen Haskins, age 72, died on July 11, 2020 at Hock Family Pavilion. He was the son of the late Earl Joseph Haskins and Myrtle Nicholson Haskins. Ronnie was born in Granville County on September 3, 1947. Ronnie was a man who loved people, he served the people of Oxford with patience and a fortitude while covering his...

Brad Francis Heckathorne

Brad Francis Heckathorne

Jul 11, 2020

PROVINCE DEATH NOTICE July 13, 2020 Dear Confreres, On Saturday, July 11, 2020, our brother, +Friar Brad Heckathorne, OFM Conv. was welcomed into eternal rest by Sister Death. Wake: St. Peter Church 567 Manchester Rd. Auburn, NH 03032 1:00 – 7:00 P.M. July 17, 2020 Franciscan Vespers Service: 7:00 P.M. Funeral: July 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. St. Peter Church...

Michael Edward Kenney

Michael Edward Kenney

Jul 9, 2020

Michael Edward Kenney October 10, 1931 – July 9, 2020 Three years ago, Michael Kenney moved from Philadelphia, PA to resided with this son and daughter-in-law in Durham, NC. He soon came to love all that downtown Durham had to offer, becoming a regular at The Mad Hatter Café and Bake Shop. His daughter-in-law’s family, both in Durham and Philadelphia,...

Lewis Jake Parnham

Lewis Jake Parnham

Jul 6, 2020

CHAPEL HILL – Lewis Jake Parnham, age 22, died at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryant Hospice Home of UNC Health Care on July 6th 2020. Lewis was born on May 10th 1998 to Sarah and Stuart Parnham. Lewis was born in Peterborough, England, where he attended Primary school at Hampton Hargate Primary. Lewis moved to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina...

Lionel  Henry  Wood

Lionel Henry Wood

Jul 5, 2020

Lionel “Henry” Wood June 9, 1942 to July 5, 2020 On Sunday, July 5, 2020, Henry Wood passed away at the age of 78. Henry was born in Hawkinsville, Georgia, to the late Madge Swain Scarborough and Henry Arthur Wood. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1960. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the Marines with three of...

David  Jackson  Ivey

David Jackson Ivey

Jul 5, 2020

David Jackson Ivey, of Oxford, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Dave was born in Greensboro on August 15, 1943, the son of the late Colonel Thomas Edison and Mary Rumbley Ivey. As a member of a military family, he lived around the world, including Japan, Germany and Morocco, where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout and...

Dr. Anthony Forsythe Titus

Dr. Anthony Forsythe Titus

Jul 3, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dr. Anthony “Tony” Forsythe Titus, who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 61. A beloved father and immensely dedicated emergency room physician, Tony’s adventure began on December 3, 1958 in Tacoma, WA, where he was born to Frank and Addie (née Price) Titus. As a military brat, he was...

Matthew  David  Vega

Matthew David Vega

Jun 27, 2020

On Saturday, June 27, 2020, Matt Vega's soul was set free from this sad world. Matt was so hurt by the way humans treat each other, the power of the rich, and the judgments we all too readily share with intent to tear down self worth and self esteem of others. Matt was only 22 years old, but God gave...

Camilla Walters Crampton

Camilla Walters Crampton

Jun 21, 2020

Camila Walters Crampton, 76, of Raleigh, died Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2020. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service in Durham. For those who cannot attend the service, it will be live-streamed 2:00 pm Thursday at www.hallwynne.com. Friends are welcome to visit with the family following the service. Internment will take place...

Bobby Wade Young

Bobby Wade Young

Jun 19, 2020

Bobby Wade Young, 79, of Oxford, NC, died Friday, June 19, 2020, after a battle with sarcoma. He was born in Rolesville, NC, on October 16, 1940, to Clyde D. Young and Emma Holden Young. Bob served Granville County for many years as a member and chairman of the Board of Education and a member of the Board of Commissioners....

Elizabeth Jane Cooney

Elizabeth Jane Cooney

Jun 19, 2020

DURHAM – Elizabeth (Betty) Cortright Cooney, age 94, died in Durham on June 19, 2020. She was born on Feburary 12, 1926 to the late Margaret and Van Cortright. Elizabeth was born in Morristown, New Jersey and graduated from Morristown High School. She lived at the Jersey shore for many years where she was active in the women’s club and...

Marilyn  Poppe

Marilyn Poppe

Jun 18, 2020

DURHAM, NC - Marilyn Luke Poppe passed away at home with her family on June 18, 2020. She was born 92 years ago in Woburn, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her father, George Joseph Luke, her mother, Sadie McCall Luke, her sister Marjorie Luke Wheeler and her brother George Joseph Luke, Jr. Marilyn grew up in Woburn and graduated at...

Herbert H. Hild

Herbert H. Hild

Jun 18, 2020

Herbert H. Hild, 66, of Oxford, NC died Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born in Maryland on September 7, 1953 to Herbert H Hild, Sr. and Mildred Hild. Herbert is survived by his wife, Patricia McClain Hild; daughter, Cassa Hild A. M. Kumar and husband, Vetry A. M. Kumar; son, Caleb V. Hild and wife, Doctor Amanda N. Hild,...

Harvey  Wendell  Lunsford

Harvey Wendell Lunsford

Jun 17, 2020

Harvey Wendell Lunsford, age 90, died at Duke Hospital on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1929 to the late Harvey Lunsford and Biddie Lunsford. Wendell was a self-made, successful businessman thru his years. He dabbled in many occupations; his last adventure was with his daughter, Piper, opening a successful deli in 1984, later selling it...

Willie  Davis Johnson

Willie Davis Johnson

Jun 17, 2020

Mrs. Willie D. Johnson, age 89, of Durham, NC passed away at Croasdaile Village on June 17, 2020. Willie was born to the late Charles R. Davis and Beulah Jackson Davis. She was predeceased by her sisters, Dorothy Davis, Elizabeth Davis, Joyce Davis Falk, Norma Davis King, and her brother, Kenneth Davis. Willie was raised in Durham and attended Durham...

David Leon Hart

David Leon Hart

Jun 16, 2020

David Leon Hart Sr, 75, Entered His eternal Life on June 16th, 2020. He was born in Baltimore, MD on May 28th, 1945 to the late Oscar Leon Hart, and Mary Alice Dezern Hart. He spent His early years as an oil truck driver, and He later in life found His passion for security work, which He did for roughly...

David  Milton  Fogleman

David Milton Fogleman

Jun 9, 2020

Oxford David Milton Fogleman, age 77 years old, died at his home surrounded by family on June 9, 2020. Born in Person County to the late Henry C. Fogleman and Nannie Lunsford Fogleman on April 6, 1943, he made a life in Person and Granville County. Milton was a true businessman with a deep work ethic. He was part owner...

Joseph Martin Rogers

Joseph Martin Rogers

Jun 8, 2020

Joseph “Josh” Martin Rogers, 60, passed away at his home on June 8, 2020. Born February 23, 1960 to parents, Joseph Clinton Rogers and Betty Martin Rogers, in Durham, NC, Josh grew up in Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Durham. He enjoyed playing basketball at church and was involved in the Young Life program. He was driven by his...

Rowena Overton Wheeler

Rowena Overton Wheeler

Jun 6, 2020

Rowena Overton Wheeler, 92, of Oxford, NC died Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born in Granville County on October 4, 1927 to William Sherman “Buck” Overton and Maggie Lee Blackwell Overton. Mrs. Wheeler enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling. She was a tobacco farmer with her husband for many years, and later worked as a Health Care Technician and retired...

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