| 1001. | Judge denies reduction of bond in sexual assault case; Charges remain pending for Alert husband and wife
LOUISBURG -- A judge refused to lower the bond of an Alert man accused of sexually assaulting a minor.Perry Wheless Moseley will remain in custody in lieu of a $3.7 million bond on charges that he took indecent liberties with a minor nearly a decade ago.His wife, Ernestine Walker Moseley, whom authorities allege was complicit and an accomplice, is next slated to appear in court in March.Franklin County sheriff's deputies arrested Perry Moseley on Dec. 23, alleging the 80-year-old was responsible for sexually assaulting and taking indecent liberties with a child.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:35 pm
| | 1002. | Breaking News: Four Franklin County men face charges in murder
WAKE FOREST -- Franklin County authorities helped Wake Forest police arrest three people connected to a fatal stabbing in November.Wake Forest authorities allege Leondra M. Perry-Yarborough, 17, and Carlos R. Cannady, 22, both of Franklinton, and Alexander M. Morris, 18, of Youngsville, were responsible for the Nov. 22 stabbing death of Wake Forest resident Edgar Hardison.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, November 20, 2014 5:42 pm
| | 1003. | ANNIE DELOIS SMITH
LOUISBURG--Funeral services for Minister Annie Delois Keith Smith, 74, who died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, will be held Friday, Aug. 14, at 12 p.m. in the Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Louisburg, with the Rev. Russell Miles officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry's Missionary Church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:40 am
| | 1004. | MAXINE "RED" ALSTON
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Maxine "Red" Alston, 60, who died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. at Perry's Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg, with the pastor, Rev. Randolph Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the Ellis family cemetery.
Published Monday, January 30, 2017 5:35 pm
| | 1005. |  LOOKING A LITTLE MORE MERRY IN BUNN
Jessie Perry and Rickie Jeffreys, front, with the Town of Bunn, and Henry Wood were busy Thursday morning putting up about 20 holiday snowflakes and wreaths on Main Street utility poles. Another bright spot in the day was for passersby who saw the $1.64 per gallon price on unleaded gasoline at the Hess store. The Bunn Christmas Parade is along this route, starting up at 10 a.m., Dec. 13.
Times photo by Kathy Harrelson / Published Friday, November 28, 2008 9:14 pm
| | 1006. | Traffic stop leads to drugs
A man riding a scooter without a registration plate compounded his problems when deputies found drugs. According to a report by Dep. Samuel Zuniga, he was patrolling Old Halifax Road when he spotted a scooter doing more than 50 mph with no registration plate. When he stopped the vehicle at Perry Road, Zuniga said he noticed the driver, Antione Rogers, 29, was fidgeting and nervous.
Published Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:12 am
| | 1007. | Wildcats pick up first win
BUNN -- A long-time ally helped the Bunn Wildcats secure their initial football triumph of the season last Friday at home against Southeast Halifax.Bunn has gained a well-deserved reputation through the years as a club that can run the ball with precision and effectiveness -- and the Wildcats lived up to that billing by gaining 516 total yards (all on the ground) en route to defeating the Trojans by a 60-24 margin at the BHS Football Field.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 18, 2019 11:45 pm
| | 1008. |  BYRL MAJOR LEAGUE TOURNEY CHAMPS
The R&R Food Mart Rockies recently won the Bunn Youth Recreation League Major League Baseball Tournament with a 3-2 victory in the title contest The Brewers also claimed the regular season crown, but had to battle out of the loser’s bracket to earn tournament supremacy.
Published Friday, June 15, 2012 11:44 pm
| | 1009. | “MONTY” MONTJOY
WAKE FOREST - Norris D. “Monty” Montjoy, 76, died Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Rex Hospital. Funeral service was held Monday afternoon, April 25, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Perry family cemetery with military honors.
Published Wednesday, April 27, 2011 12:11 am
| | 1010. | DaQuan Malik Nixon
Louisburg, NC -- Funeral services for DaQuan Malik Nixon, age 33, who died on Friday, August 8, 2025, were held Monday, August 18, at 2 p.m. from the Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg. The Rev. Tyrese Perry officiated.
Published Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:17 pm
| | 1011. | Couple charged with abusing 8-month-old
Franklin County authorities arrested a Youngsville couple charged with abusing an eight-month-old.
According to warrants, investigators allege Dennis and Annie Newton of Windsong Lane are responsible for serious injuries, including the broken legs, arms and fingers to the child in their foster care.
According to Dep. Ruby Galvin, the child was taken to the hospital where it was being examined for a knee injury.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, August 7, 2010 12:10 am
| | 1012. | Isham "Ted" Hedgepeth
HENDERSON, NC--Isham "Ted" Hedgepeth 89, of Henderson died December 26, 2022. He was born on November 6, 1933 to the late Isham Guy and Minnie Perry Hedgepeth. In addition to his parents, Ted was predeceased by his siblings, Rose H Burgess, Darrell Hedgepeth, Janie Ellington, Lester Hedgepeth, Jack Hedgepeth, and Ermand Hedgepeth; and several nieces and nephews.
Published Wednesday, December 28, 2022 5:37 pm
| | 1013. | Safe Space golf event targeted
LOUISBURG -- The 13th Annual Safe Space, Inc. Golf Tournament will be held on July 25 (rain date on August 1) at Green Hill Country Club in Louisburg.Registration and lunch will be at noon with a tee-off at 12:30 p.m.For fees and other information or to register, call Darrell Perry at (919) 496-2153 or Safe Space Office at (919) 497-5599.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, July 10, 2014 12:00 am
| | 1014. | Ruby L. Johnson-Chandler
Hackettstown, NJ--Funeral services for Ruby L. Johnson-Chandler, formerly of Louisburg, NC, age 99, who died on Friday, April 14, 2023, will be held 12 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, from the Allen Chapel Baptist Church in Louisburg with Rev. David Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Allen Chapel Church Cemetery.
Published Tuesday, April 18, 2023 6:48 pm
| | 1015. | Itous "Higgie" Stallings
Raleigh, NC--Funeral services for Itous "Higgie" Stallings, Jr., age 66, who died on Thursday, February 22, 2024, will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 11 a.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Perry's Church Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, February 28, 2024 4:10 pm
| | 1016. | Larcenies, break-ins probed by deputies
Sheriff’s deputies are probing some larcenies and break-ins. George Moore with Progress Energy reported the morning of Jan. 14 that someone stole copper wire from telephone poles on Collins Mill Road. According to the report by Dep. Alison Claybon, Moore found debris and wiring in the roadway, an apparent attempt by someone to steal the items.
Published Friday, January 18, 2013 11:28 pm
| | 1017. | FRANCES WOOD GOODWIN
FRANKLINTON, NC-- Frances Wood Goodwin, 86, of Franklinton died Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born on October 28, 1935, the daughter of the late Henry Clarence and Katie West Wood.
Published Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5:58 pm
| | 1018. | ENGAGED
Bobby and Frances Corbett of Clayton announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Sue Corbett to Timothy O’Connor McCann, son of Perry McCann of Hemet, Calif., and Shirley Kendall of Chesapeake, Va. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Sarah Jane Peoples of Louisburg and the late Fred L. Peoples Sr. The wedding will take place Oct. 27 at the Kenan Chapel in Wilmington.
Published Wednesday, August 8, 2007 12:01 am
| | 1019. | MATTIE R. ALSTON
FRANKLINTON --Mattie Rodwell Alston, 95, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Cutchins Funeral Home in Franklinton, with Elder Claude Perry officiating. Interment followed in Creedmoor Memorial Gardens, Creedmoor.
Published Wednesday, January 14, 2015 7:44 pm
| | 1020. | KATIE M. MURRAY
FRANKLINTON - Katie Marie Murray, 79, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at her home. Funeral service was held Thursday, Sept. 14, at First Baptist Church, Franklinton, with the Rev. André Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Franklinton.
Published Wednesday, September 20, 2017 7:26 pm
| | 1021. | MATHEW “MAT” WILLIAMS
BROWNS MILLS, N.J.—Funeral services for Mathew “Mat” Williams, 49, formerly of Louisburg, who died Monday, April 11, 2011, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobby Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry’s Missionary Church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:55 pm
| | 1022. | AUSTINA P. ALSTON
LOUISBURG--Funeral services for Austina Perry Alston, 85, who died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Louisburg, with the Rev. Opie Terrell officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Published Friday, September 28, 2018 5:44 pm
| | 1023. |  Third suspect arrested in local man's murder
RALEIGH -- Police arrested a third suspect they allege was responsible for killing a Louisburg man.Noel Adophus Matthews, who has a Youngsville-area address, was arrested Saturday and charged with murder in connection to the death of Darrell Travonne Willie Greene.The 26-year-old was arrested without incident.
Published Wednesday, March 6, 2019 11:51 pm
| | 1024. | GLADYS H. DANIEL
CHARLOTTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Hicks Daniel, 43, who died Thursday, April 24, 2008, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Louisburg, with the Rev. Timothy Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Friday, April 25, 2008 11:56 pm
| | 1025. | LINDA MAE ROBERTS WIGGINS
LOUISBURG - Linda Mae Roberts Wiggins, 99, of Louisburg, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at Rex Hospital. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Annie Perry Roberts and Charles Hinton Roberts and was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. Mrs. Wiggins lived through the great depression, WWII and the Korean War. She will always be remembered for her great stories told to her grandchildren and her friends.
Published Tuesday, October 13, 2015 6:40 pm
| | 1026. | LAUREN E. PARRISH
YOUNGSVILLE —Lauren Elizabeth Parrish, 24, died Thursday, March 22, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
Published Friday, March 23, 2012 11:59 pm
| | 1027. | Bunn council nixes backyard repair shop
BUNN -- Commissioners declined to make a zoning change that would have allowed another downtown business.Percell Davis petitioned commissioners to amend its zoning ordinance to allow truck repair in the downtown commercial zoning district.Davis proposed to operate such a service at 108 Warren Avenue. The property is zoned commercial, however, a house sits on the property now.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 4, 2018 11:40 pm
| | 1028. |  Couple celebrates Golden Anniversary
A HALF CENTURY TOGETHER. Gary Carlton Faulkner and Connie Jo Gilliam Faulkner recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary alongside their family with lunch and cake. They were married on Nov. 10, 1974 in Louisburg, NC, where they also reside today. They have three daughters, Natalie, Carla Jo (Jonathan), and Whitney (Levi), and four grandchildren, Jackson, Perry, William, and Naomi.
Published Wednesday, November 13, 2024 11:28 pm
| | 1029. |  LEADOFF MASTER
Timari Perry, who bats leadoff, rips a single for the Warren County All-Stars during Wednesday’s championship contest of the Dixie Youth Major League District Baseball Tournament, which was held at Bunn Elementary School. Warren County won the event to advance to next weekend’s state event in South Park/Charlotte.
Published Saturday, July 16, 2011 12:04 am
| | 1030. |  2ND-HALF SPURT
BUNN -- Bunn didn't have much difficulty with Northern Nash during the clubs' earlier-season girls basketball meeting in the Big East Conference.BHS claimed that triumph by 14 points on the road just before Christmas, but the rematch was destined to be much tougher on Tuesday evening courtesy of a determined Northern Nash group.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:43 pm
| | 1031. | ANGELA “QUEEN ANN” WATERS
FRANKLINTON—Funeral services for Angela “Queen Ann” Waters, 40, who died Monday, April 9, 2012, will be held Saturday, April 14, at 12 p.m. at Franklinton Elementary School, with the Rev. Charles Murrell Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Friday, April 13, 2012 11:48 pm
| | 1032. | ESSIE P. HARRIS
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Essie P. Harris, 83, who died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, will be held Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. at Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Randolph Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the Alston family cemetery.
Published Thursday, April 10, 2014 6:11 pm
| | 1033. | Louisburg man killed in single-vehicle crash
BUNN -- A Louisburg man was killed last month following a single-vehicle wreck outside of Bunn.According to a report by Trooper I.H. Alwadei, John Franklin Lloyd was traveling along Old Halifax Road -- south of Perry Road -- at about 2:45 a.m. on Aug. 31 when he ran off the road to the right struck a tree on the driver-side door.The 2007 Honda was the only vehicle involved in the accident and there were no passengers, authorities said.
Published Wednesday, September 10, 2025 11:50 pm
| | 1034. | WILLIE J. SMITH
LOUISBURG – Willie Junior Smith, 80, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Randolph Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Saturday, November 17, 2007 12:35 am
| | 1035. | GERALD SCOTT LEWIS
LOUISBURG, NC -- Funeral services for Gerald Scott Lewis, age 75, who died on Sunday, October 3, 2021, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Delight United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, October 6, 2021 4:48 pm
| | 1036. | Church bus wreck
Members of a church community were recovering this week from an accident that crushed a church van.
According to a report by Trooper T.W. Allen, Sandra Alston, 58, of N.C. 58, was driving a Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church van west on N.C. 561 when another vehicle drove into her path.
According to Allen’s report, Mavis Burnette, 83, of Dorsey Road, was travelling east on N.C. 561 when she ran off the road to the right at about 5:45 p.m. on July 2.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:56 pm
| | 1037. | Golf tourney slated
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Training School/Riverside Union High School and Perry's High School Second Annual Combined Alumni Association's Golf Tournament Fundraiser will be held June 21 at The River Golf and Country Club in Louisburg near Lake Royale.A rain date is scheduled for June 28.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2019 11:57 pm
| | 1038. |  ON ITS SIDE
Both lanes of U.S. 401 were shut down for about a mile near Bennett Perry Road following a tractor-trailer wreck on Thursday morning. According to Trooper C.M. Garner, James Hales, 35, was traveling north on the highway when he ran off the road just before 8 a.m. The trailer turned onto its side, dumping its load of sand. Hales sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the wreck. He was cited for failure to maintain his lane.
Published Thursday, April 4, 2013 1:30 pm
| | 1039. | AILEEN R. SMITH
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Aileen Robinson Smith, 71, who died Thursday, April 12, 2012, were held Tuesday, April 17, at Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Randolph Alston officiating. Burial followed in the Roberson-Robinson family cemetery.
Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:23 am
| | 1040. |  Franklin County NAACP Youth Branch meeting
Members of the Franklin County NAACP Youth Branch met on June 13 in the fellowship hall of St. Paul Presbyterian Church in Louisburg. The primary purpose of the gathering was to celebrate the accomplishments made by the youth during the year.
The meeting was called to order by 2nd Vice President Jonathan Yarborough. Opening prayer was provided by John Yarborough.
Published Tuesday, July 20, 2010 11:50 pm
| | 1041. | JESSIE B. GURLEY
PATERSON, NJ--Private graveside services for Mother Jessie Baker Gurley, 86, of Paterson, NJ, formerly of Warrenton, who died on Monday, May 11, 2020, will be conducted at Perry's Missionary Church cemetery in Louisburg with Elder William H. Baker officiating.
Published Monday, June 22, 2020 6:09 pm
| | 1042. | MRS. MILDRED G. BURGESS
DURHAM Mrs. Mildred G. Burgess, Micky, 61, of Bundy Ave. passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007. Mrs. Burgess was born in Durham, the daughter of the late Lucille Smith Whitaker and Lester Lee Garrett. She worked for Square D for many years.
Published Saturday, February 10, 2007 12:49 am
| | 1043. |  MASTERS OF THE RINGS
The Wake Forest Patriots 11-Under Baseball Travel Team proudly display their rings after winning the NC Game On Sports AAU World Series. Several of the players on the squad are from Franklin County. Also this year, the Patriots won the Top Gun Spring National Tournament and finished in second place in the Gold Division of the Top Gun World Series.
Published Thursday, August 15, 2013 12:01 am
| | 1044. | DONNIE LEE HICKS
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Donnie Lee Hicks, 59, who died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobby Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Mary Helen Jones cemetery.
Published Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:04 pm
| | 1045. |  Perry Sets Pace
FRANKLINTON -- Brannon Perry has a reputation as a strong finisher -- a trait he did nothing to dispel during Wednesday’s latest installment of the Northern Carolina Conference cross country schedule at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
Perry, who is a veteran standout for Bunn, was running closely with Roanoke Rapids’ Matthew Williams heading into the final 400 yards of competition.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 18, 2010 1:50 am
| | 1046. | Play about mothers celebrates birthday
Four ladies recently celebrated the birthday of Dorothy Cooke and Rannie Cooke at the Franklinton Lions Club by participating in a short play about mothers.The cast were Mattie Perry, who played as Pastor Vera Sampson, Regina Cooke as Andrea Salmer, Felicia Arrington as Faye Mason and Shanita Bumpers as Sophia Ingram.
Staff / Published Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:05 am
| | 1047. | Burglary suspects hunted
Sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects in a couple of break-ins. First, Frieda Paredes reported on the afternoon of July 6 that someone broke into her home in the 1000 block of Tollie Weldon Road. According to the report by Dep. Kevin Perry, suspects apparently kicked open the back door to gain entry.
Published Saturday, July 14, 2012 12:59 am
| | 1048. | County will look at Perry's School renovation request
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners agreed to look at helping a community group turn an historic school into a community center.But, they stayed short of providing funding or officially committing to help.The Copeland-Perry School was built in the 1880s, serving African American students as a Rosenwald school -- one of a number of African American schools across the South built through the philanthropic efforts of Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, president of Sears Roebuck.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:51 pm
| | 1049. |  Red Rams pick up first victory
FRANKLINTON -- Three players scored in double figures as Franklinton earned its first boys basketball conquest of the season Tuesday. The Red Rams overcame a slow start and went on to top Northern Vance by a 52-41 margin at the new FHS Gymnasium.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, December 9, 2011 11:48 pm
| | 1050. | WESLEY EARL SMITH
KITTRELL, NC-Wesley Earl Smith, 68, of Kittrell, passed away on March 13, 2021. He was born on March 24, 1952 to the late Benjamin Earl and Grace Edwards Smith.
Published Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:24 pm
| | 1051. | ANGELA "CEE CEE" SNEED
DURHAM--Funeral services for Angela "Cee Cee" Chavis Sneed, 46, who died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, will be held Friday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. at Popes Chapel United Christian Church in Franklinton with Apostle Cornelius Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Popes Chapel Church cemetery.
Published Monday, September 30, 2019 5:04 pm
| | 1052. | BISHOP JOHN H. BILL MCMILLAN
RALEIGH - Funeral services for Bishop John H. Bill McMillan, 80, who died Monday, April 17, 2006, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Friendship Chapel Baptist Church of Wake Forest, with Apostle Cornelius A. Perry officiating.
Published Thursday, April 20, 2006 6:15 pm
| | 1053. | Youngsville police round up handful of DWI suspects
Youngsville police arrested a handful of DWI suspects, including a commissioner’s son. Logan C. Lancaster, 21, of Remington Court, was arrested during the early morning hours of Aug. 18 and charged with driving while impaired. According to the report by Officer A. Edwards, police had set up a license checkpoint at W. Main and N. Cross streets and Lancaster approached in a red pickup truck, driving through the stop.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, August 21, 2012 11:56 pm
| | 1054. |  PRETTY IN PINK?
The Town of Louisburg's Electrical Department wore pink hard hats during the month of October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Those participating were (left to right): Paul Jones, Lin King and Rene Plascencia; back row (left to right): Mike Ayscue, Donald Grice, Brandon Shearin, Ben Benton, Larry Perry and Utilities Director Ray Patterson.
Published Thursday, January 8, 2015 12:24 am
| | 1055. |  OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
Leading Light Chapter #507 Order of the Eastern Star - P.H.A (Centerville) recently travelled to Laurel Mill Elementary School to make a donation of back to school supplies as part of its ongoing community service efforts in the Centerville community.
Staff / Published Wednesday, September 10, 2014 11:58 pm
| | 1056. | Esther "Miss Esther" Brodie Daniels
LOUISBURG, NC --Funeral services for Esther "Miss Esther" Brodie Daniels, age 62, who died on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, April 29, from the Ambassadors For Christ Ministries in Louisburg with Minister Tyrese Perry officiating.
Published Friday, April 28, 2023 3:10 pm
| | 1057. |  Couple trades vows in church ceremony
Holly Yancey and Donté M. Strickland of Louisburg were married on Saturday, July 25, 2015 during a 3 p.m. ceremony at Perry's Missionary Baptist Church, Louisburg.The bride is the daughter of Oliver and Joann Yancey.The groom is the son of the late Bernard Clanton and Judy Strickland.
Published Thursday, August 20, 2015 12:00 am
| | 1058. | Wildcats win in double OT
HENDERSON -- The early candidate for the Game of the Year in the Northern Carolina Conference was staged last Friday night.It will also be remembered as one of the wildest ones this season as Bunn survived two overtimes to edge homestanding Vance County by a 44-42 margin in a key NCC meeting at the VC Football Field.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 10, 2018 11:50 pm
| | 1059. | Pair charged with breaking, into building
Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people charged in a break-in. Dep. Kevin Perry reported he responded to a breaking and entering in progress at a property in the 1300 block of Clifton Pond Road to find a storage building door cracked and two people inside. They were identified as Sara Pierce, 32, of Cheves Road, and Timothy Edwards, 41, of Arnold Road.
Published Wednesday, December 5, 2012 12:51 am
| | 1060. |  BHS hosts football camp
BUNN -- For youngsters in the Southeast portion of Franklin County, a week at the Bunn Wildcats Football Camp is always a summer highlight.The camp, directed by BHS coach David Howle, was conducted last week and featured 40 children.The kids visited North Carolina State University's Murphy Center and Carter-Finley Stadium as part of the camp.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 1, 2015 11:49 pm
| | 1061. | JAMIE “BAMBI” WILLIAMS
HENDERSON - Funeral services for Jamie “Bambi” Williams, 26, who died Monday, March 23, 2009, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, March 28) at the Louisburg High School auditorium. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Church cemetery.
Published Friday, March 27, 2009 11:37 pm
| | 1062. |  Wildcats rally to top LHS
BUNN -- Learning how to hold on to a lead -- and learning how to make a late comeback -- are two necessary intangibles that must be learned by an inexperienced basketball team.One of those traits was fulfilled last Wednesday night, while the other one wasn't.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 11:39 pm
| | 1063. | KENNETH “K.D.” DUNSTON
FRANKLINTON —Funeral services for Kenneth “K.D.” Dunston, 70, who died Saturday, June 26, 2010, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Union Grove church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, June 30, 2010 12:09 am
| | 1064. | LUKE W. CURTIS
LOUISBURG – Luke Wesley Curtis, 21, died Sunday night, Feb. 24, 2013. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm Thursday, Feb. 28, at Pearce Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Cottrell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the burial service.
Published Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:00 am
| | 1065. | MAVIS W. FRANKLIN
LOUISBURG – Mavis Wood Franklin, 81, of Louisburg, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, 2010 at her home. Funeral service was at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home, with the Rev. Steve Kirk officiating. Burial followed in the Bunn Cemetery.
Published Saturday, November 6, 2010 12:37 am
| | 1066. | HATTIE E. MCKNIGHT
FRANKLINTON-Hattie Marie Ellis McKnight , 101, died Thursday, July 24, 2014. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 30, at Manasseh Chapel Baptist Church, Franklinton, with Elder Claude Perry officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Staff / Published Wednesday, July 30, 2014 6:25 pm
| | 1067. |  GUILTY
A Louisburg man was sentenced to between 13 and 16 years after being convicted of killing Bunn teenager Marc Philippeaux.
Authorities charged Antione Perry with first-degree murder after he and two other suspects were arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 15, 2005.
Perry was convicted of firing the fatal shot that killed Philippeaux while he and about 150 other people celebrated a Bunn basketball victory at a house party.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, December 15, 2007 12:07 am
| | 1068. | BISHOP JOHN H. BILL MCMILLAN
RALEIGH - Funeral services for Bishop John H. Bill McMillan, 80, who died Monday, April 17, 2006, will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, April 22) at the Friendship Chapel Baptist Church of Wake Forest, with Apostle Cornelius A. Perry officiating.
Published Saturday, April 22, 2006 4:50 am
| | 1069. |  SEEKING A CROWN
STEM -- A more distinct scenario could not be more available for the Bunn Ladycats and their quest to claim the Northern Carolina Conference girls basketball championship for the 2021 campaign.It's simple -- the Ladycats just needed to win Wednesday's regular season finale at Roanoke Rapids in order to take the crown -- and earn an automatic berth in the upcoming Class 2-A State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:04 am
| | 1070. | WILLIAM H. “BILL” KEITH
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for William Henry “Bill” Keith, 76, who died Thursday, April 11, 2013, were held on Wednesday, April 17, at South Main Street Bapist Church, with the Rev. David Rosby officiating. Burial was in the Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, April 17, 2013 7:17 am
| | 1071. | METTIE D. CREECH
ZEBULON - Mettie Denton Creech, 72, died Saturday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2009 at UNC Hospital. Funeral service was conducted Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Union Chapel Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:54 pm
| | 1072. |  SHUTOUT AND 70
BUNN - After allowing a combined 87 points over their past two outings, the Bunn Wildcats weren't in a generous mood during last Friday's non-conference football showdown against Northampton County.Instead, the Wildcats didn't allow the Jaguars to reach the end zone during a 70-0 rout at the BHS Football Field.Bunn, which will be off this week in preparation of its Northern Carolina Conference opener at Southern Vance on Oct. 10, is now 4-2 on the season.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, October 2, 2014 12:29 am
| | 1073. | AILEEN R. SMITH
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Aileen Robinson Smith, 71, who died Thursday, April 12, 2012, will be held Tuesday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Randolph Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the Roberson-Robinson family cemetery.
Published Friday, April 13, 2012 11:48 pm
| | 1074. | ANGELA M. MORRIS
FRANKLINTON - Angela Michelle Morris, 35, died Sunday, Sept. 25, at Duke Hospital in Durham. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at Perry’s Chapel Baptist Church, Franklinton, with interment following at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh.
Published Wednesday, September 28, 2011 12:11 am
| | 1075. | GLORIA "PINKIE" COPPEDGE
LOUISBURG--Graveside services for Gloria "Pinkie" Crudup Coppedge, 54, who died Friday, April 3, 2020, will be held Monday, April 6, at 12 p.m. at Mitchner Grove Baptist Church cemetery in Louisburg, with the Rev. Brenda Manson officiating.
Published Friday, April 3, 2020 5:51 pm
| | 1076. | CLARA MARIE S. GAY
HENDERSONVILLE - Clara “Marie” Strickland Gay, 78, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at her daughter’s home.
A celebration of her life will be at 10 a.m. today (Saturday, Nov. 29) at Ayden United Methodist Church.
Published Friday, November 28, 2008 9:14 pm
| | 1077. | Angel Tree tradition lives but with improvements!
A 15-year tradition of helping local foster children at Christmas has changed just a bit this year because of a huge retailer’s decision not to participate — but the need and the tradition of helping the children will continue in Franklin County. For a decade and a half the Franklin County Department of Social Services has had an “Angel Tree” where those wishing to help children could select an “angel” with all the information needed about a child.
Published Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:12 am
| | 1078. | CHARLES W. WYNNE
FRANKLINTON —Charles Weldon Wynne, 81, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Perry’s Chapel Baptist Church, Franklinton, with the Rev. Clyde Waiden officiating.
Published Tuesday, February 8, 2011 11:43 pm
| | 1079. | MARIE “SIS” ALSTON
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Marie “Sis” Alston, 76, who died Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Linda Tayborn officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry’s Chapel Church cemetery, Centerville.
Published Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:56 pm
| | 1080. | BENJAMIN "BEN" E. SMITH
KITTRELL--Benjamin Earl "Ben" Smith departed this life on March 17, 2019 into the arms of Jesus to hear "Well done, good and faithful servant." He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Saviour at the age of 26 and strived to serve Jesus and his fellow man throughout his life. He was born on January 21, 1923, the son of Noel and Lula Hale Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jim Smith, Louise Pernell, Ed Hale and John H. Smith.
Published Tuesday, March 19, 2019 6:27 pm
| | 1081. | Youngsville student on Dean's List
MURFREESBORO --Chowan University announced the President's and Dean's List honorees for Fall 2017, including a Franklin County resident. Students with grade point averages between 3.25 and 3.79 for the semester are awarded Dean's List honors.Hannah Marie Perry of Youngsville, a sophomore majoring in Graphic Communications, was named to the Fall 2017 Dean's List.
Published Wednesday, December 27, 2017 11:47 pm
| | 1082. | Three more conspirators sentenced
Three more suspects, including the man who drove the getaway truck, were sentenced for their role in a home invasion that led to murder. Thomas Reed, Jemel D. Bullock, and Denalle Anderson each pled guilty to first-degree burglary in a March 16 robbery that led to the death of Anthony Perry.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 26, 2011 12:25 am
| | 1083. | LHS wins in TRAC
GASTON -- Just four days removed from a disappointing loss to Southeast Halifax, the Louisburg Warriors got healthy in a hurry during a visit last Friday to Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference foe KIPP Pride in Northampton County.The long journey proved to be well worth it for the Warriors, who spread the wealth offensively en route to securing a 50-0 decision.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, October 23, 2014 12:10 am
| | 1084. | PATTIE SOLOMON RICHARDSON
LOUISBURG, NC--Funeral services for Pattie Solomon Richardson, age 97, who died on Sunday, April 3, 2022, will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, April 9, from the Gillfield Missionary Baptist Church in Hollister with Pastor Melvin Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry's Missionary Church Cemetery.
Published Tuesday, April 5, 2022 5:47 pm
| | 1085. | SALLY W. SHERROD
April 14, 1927 - Oct. 18, 2014
LOUISBURG -Sally Woodard Sherrod, 87, of Peach Orchard Rd., died Sunday. Mrs. Sherrod was born in Pamlico County to the late Phillip Woodard and Nannie Belle Brinson Woodard.
Published Monday, October 20, 2014 6:05 pm
| | 1086. | Election flips two races, one remains the same
LOUISBURG -- The second primary provided a reversal of fortune for two candidates who received the highest number of votes the first go around.Meanwhile, District 7 School Board member Paige Sayles received the most countywide votes in May and on Tuesday night."I am gratified by the trust the public has placed in me," Sayles said.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:03 am
| | 1087. | LINWOOD LIN RICHARDSON
WOOD - Funeral services for Mr. Linwood Lin Richardson, 57, who died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Gillfield Baptist Church, with the Rev. Antonio Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in Perrys Missionary Church cemetery.
Published Thursday, June 1, 2006 6:50 pm
| | 1088. |  Successful food drive
Curves For Women in Franklinton held a food drive in March, collecting 700 pounds of food that was distributed in coordination with the Franklinton Senior Center last week. The food fed about 35 people. From left to right are Curves operator Serena Smith, Center nutrition cycle volunteer Evelyn Harris, Center operator Patrick Woods, and volunteers Barbara Perry and Mary Pender.
Published Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:07 am
| | 1089. |  Howle Picks Up 200th Triumph
BUNN -- Another offensive explosion, an outright Northern Carolina Conference Championship and the 200th career victory for Coach David Howle -- it was quite a night last Friday for the Bunn High School football squad.Bunn wrapped up its regular season schedule by rolling past Warren County by a 69-32 total at the BHS Football Field, marking the 200th victory in Howle's prolific career.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:02 am
| | 1090. |  T.J. TO THE CANES
Bunn's T.J. Jones signs a letter-of-intent to join the football program at Louisburg College. Also pictured are (back, l to r) BHS head coach David Howle, BHS assistant coach Chris Lewis, family friends (l to r) Kelli, Dylan and Daryl Timberlake, BHS assistant principal Jessica Perry and LC head coach Trevor Highfield; (front, l to r) parents Shawanda Baker and Thomas Jones.
Published Wednesday, April 8, 2015 11:49 pm
| | 1091. | ANNIE LAURA SMITH BURGESS WARDRETT
LOUISBURG - Annie Laura Smith Burgess Wardrett, 70, died Thursday, December 3, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7 at Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Timothy Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Spivey family cemetery.
Published Friday, December 4, 2009 11:58 pm
| | 1092. |  PERRY AT THE HORN
LOUISBURG -- Both Bunn and Louisburg had difficulty with ballhandling mistakes and brick-laying free throw issues down the stretch of Tuesday's key Big East Conference boys basketball event at the historic LHS Gymnasium.But when it mattered the most, it was the silky-soft fingertips of Bunn's Jay'von Perry that made the difference.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:45 pm
| | 1093. | WILLIE E. JONES
FRANKLINTON —Willie Eugene Jones, 60, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 in his home. Eulogistic services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Franklinton Elementary School, Franklinton, with the Rev. Rory Sneed officiating. Burial was in the Jones family cemetery.
Published Wednesday, December 7, 2011 12:21 am
| | 1094. | NELL P. BEASLEY
April 12, 1927 - February 18, 2016
Nell Perry Beasley, 88, of Louisburg, went to join her Lord Thursday, February 18, 2016. She was a daughter of the late O. W. and Nellie W. Perry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Beasley; sisters, Virginia Mitchiner, Linda Jones, Rebecca Elmore and Billie Ethridge.
Published Tuesday, February 23, 2016 6:43 pm
| | 1095. | SAMUEL C. CANNADY
January 14, 1937 - March 10, 2025
KITTRELL, NC -- Samuel Coatney Cannady, 88, of Kittrell, passed away Monday afternoon, March 10, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Published Wednesday, March 12, 2025 4:21 pm
| | 1096. | Michael "M.P." Richardson
January 24, 1961 - October 8, 2023
Nashville, NC -- Michael Perry "M.P." Richardson, 62, passed away October 9, 2023. He was born January 24, 1961 in Franklin County to Jake Richardson and the late Thelma Collins.
Published Tuesday, October 10, 2023 4:58 pm
| | 1097. | KEISHA W. LIVINGSTON
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Keisha Lenique Wilder Livingston, 36, who died Saturday, March 26, 2016, will be held Friday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at Perry's Missionary Baptist Church in Centerville. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, March 30, 2016 6:28 pm
| | 1098. |  Alumni groups join for a golf tourney
LAKE ROYALE -- Two historically black high school alumni associations joined forces for a golf tourney with proceeds going to academic scholarships.Members of the Perry's High School and the Franklin County Training School/Riverside Union High School alumni associations came together for the golf tourney back in June.The event, at The River Golf and Country Club, drew more than 40 players from the area, including players Charlotte, Raleigh, Rocky Mount and Virginia Beach, Va.
Published Wednesday, August 1, 2018 11:58 pm
| | 1099. |  I SWEAR
Judge Adam Keith, left, reads the oath of office to School Board members who triumphed during the spring election and took office on Monday. From left, Chair Elizabeth Keith takes the oath with the assistance of her granddaughter, Morgan Keith; Chris Perry is assisted by his wife, Amber; Paige Sayles is helped by her husband, Dr. Al Sayles; And Meghan Jordan gets an assist from one her children, Bentley.
Published Thursday, December 15, 2022 12:10 am
| | 1100. | Grand jury indicts four
A Franklin County grand jury indicted four people charged with robbing a Franklin County man and stuffing him in a truck.
In January, sheriff’s deputies arrested and charged Chad M. Batie, 28, Charles Perry Jr., 26, and Nicholas Morris, 30, with first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, April 9, 2011 12:18 am
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