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| 1101. | Darnell earns designation
Steven A. “Andy” Darnell, a staff accountant with Pittard Perry & Crone, Inc. in their New Bern office, has successfully passed all four parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Exam and has earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant.
Darnell is a 2009 honors graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, earning his Master of Science in accounting.
Published Tuesday, September 7, 2010 11:53 pm
| | 1102. | Louisburg police are busy
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg police arrested a man on drug and gun charges.According to authorities, the incident was alleged to have happened in the 800 block of Bickett Boulevard just before 10 a.m. on Dec. 18.Jeffrey Ellis Perry II, 31, was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle for the sale of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed gun.
Published Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:34 pm
| | 1103. |  Strother, West
Courtney Strother and Joshua West were married Jan. 24, 2009 at Perry’s Chapel Baptist Church, Franklinton. The 3 p.m. traditional ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Clyde Waiden.
The bride is the daughter of David Thomas Strother Jr. and Renie Strother of the Wood community.
The groom’s parents are Roger and Janet West of Franklinton.
Published Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:34 pm
| | 1104. | PAULINE MOSLEY DICKERSON
October 22, 1924 - October 29, 2020
RALEIGH - Pauline Mosley Dickerson, 96, formerly of the Alert community, went home to be with the LORD Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Paula.
Published Tuesday, November 3, 2020 5:54 pm
| | 1105. |  SV Wins NCC Struggle
BUNN -- ‘This is it!’ Southern Vance football coach Mark Perry shouted before the start of the fourth quarter.
Perry was referring to the still-in-doubt outcome of Friday’s Northern Carolina Conference showdown between his Runnin’ Raiders and the host Bunn Wildcats.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 6, 2007 1:04 am
| | 1106. |  Times through time
The Franklin Times has been an integral part of Franklin County for more than 140 years and local historian Joe Pearce has found at least four locations in Louisburg where the newspaper’s offices have been located. The newspaper was known to be in the Perry Neal Building on Main Street in 1890; then it was in a building on Nash Street near where the old movie theater building is now located; then, from 1909 to 1956, it was on Court Street in front of the building shown here.
Published Saturday, March 10, 2012 12:06 am
| | 1107. | Franklinton man faces assault, kidnap charges
Authorities arrested a Franklinton area man suspected of an assault and kidnapping that was apparently fueled by a drunken rage. Willie Perry’s mother, though, told deputies that the victim helped trigger the incident. Investigators were dispatched to a home in the 5400 block of N.C. 56 West to find Perry and his girlfriend, Tyesha Thomas, involved in a domestic dispute the evening of June 15.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, June 22, 2012 11:41 pm
| | 1108. |  Bunn Bests NJ For Howle’s First Win
BUNN -- Bunn needed all of 15 seconds to squelch North Johnston’s hard-earned momentum en route to picking up the first victory of the David Howle Era Part Two.After taking a substantial lead for the second straight week, BHS saw the Panthers parlay a pair of late second-quarter touchdowns into just a seven-point deficit -- after the Wildcats had opened with 21 unanswered points.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:20 pm
| | 1109. | Teaming Together
GREENSBORO -- Lakeem Perry and Terry Davis rarely have much to say, so it’s no surprise the duo earned the moniker ‘The Silent Assassins’ from members of the East football coaching staff.
But when the game started, The Silent Assassins made plenty of noise as part of a talented defensive crew at the annual North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Football Game.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, July 29, 2008 11:33 pm
| | 1110. |  Raiders of the lost wildcats
BUNN -- ‘This is it!’ Southern Vance football coach Mark Perry shouted before the start of the fourth quarter.
Perry was referring to the still-in-doubt outcome of last Friday’s Northern Carolina Conference showdown between his Runnin’ Raiders and the host Bunn Wildcats.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:17 am
| | 1111. | Bunn Wins Regular Season Finale
BUNN -- Bunn took care of business Friday night, and now all the Wildcats can do is play the waiting game. Needing a victory to at least earn consideration for the Class 2-A State Football Playoffs, the Wildcats got one at home by a 22-8 margin over Northern Carolina Conference rival Roanoke Rapids.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, November 8, 2019 11:43 pm
| | 1112. | ARCHIE P. PARRISH
RALEIGH - Archie Perry Parrish, 80, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Johnston Medical Center in Smithfield. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 6) at Union Chapel Baptist Church, Zebulon, with the Rev. Mark Palmer and the Rev. George Whitman officiating.
Published Wednesday, October 6, 2010 12:11 am
| | 1113. |  Jabberwock scholarship pageant is this Saturday
HENDERSON -- The stage is set for the 61st Jabberwock Scholarship Program sponsored by the Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.It will take place at 7 p.m. March 28 at Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. Guest emcee will be Valonda Calloway of WNCN.
Published Wednesday, March 25, 2015 11:57 pm
| | 1114. | Breaking News
Three-vehicle crash ties up Bickett
Castalia couple charged with felony child abuse
Published Thursday, September 29, 2016 7:06 pm
| | 1115. |  GRADUATES!
The Kid's Corner in Louisburg held its graduation in June at the center. Daycare director is Joni Peoples and the owner is Amy Merritt. Shown in front row (left to right) are Alexander "Tripp" Cheek, Anna Faulkner, Hunter Kassnove and Princeton "Gage" Perry. The back row (left to right) includes Brayden Webster, assistant teacher Barbara Coons, Paxton Lester, Josie Anderson, Lincoln Wood and lead teacher Tina Holden.
Published Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:43 pm
| | 1116. | Remembering Anna to help another
Dear editor: As a close friend of Anna Meadows I was so touched and pleased to see your kind words about Anna who was a long-time reporter at The Franklin Times and a familiar face around Franklin County. Yes, she often reached out to others less fortunate. Kamliah Perry is a prime example of that reach. Anna met Kamliah just as she graduated high school last year with the help of the McKinney-Vento program which enables homeless youth to shower, eat at school and receive guidance.
Letter to the editor / Published Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:35 pm
| | 1117. |  Historic survey focuses on churches
Churches -- and the buildings that house the congregations -- are an important part of Franklin county's history and heritage.In 2015, Franklin County began a comprehensive survey of the county's historic architecture, in an effort to record and preserve the county's rich history and wonderful legacy. The county hired Commonwealth Heritage Group, Inc., of Tarboro to conduct the survey, which is being led by Dr. Jeroen van den Hurk, an architectural historian.
Published Wednesday, May 31, 2017 11:49 pm
| | 1118. | Should killer get parole?
RALEIGH -- A Warrenton man sentenced to life in prison for killing a pregnant woman in the spring of 1991 could soon find out if he gets parole.Edward R. Scott, 45, was sentenced in October 1991 to spend the rest of his life in prison for his role in the shooting death of Josephine "JoJo" Dale, a 22-year-old woman pregnant with twins.Two co-defendants, Kenneth W. Perry and Calvin Elps, both 45, were paroled in 2012 and 2013, respectively.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 29, 2015 11:57 pm
| | 1119. |  Runners sparkle at regionals
BUNN -- Bunn’s Brannon Perry will represent Franklin County at today’s Class 2-A Boys State Cross Country Meet, which will be held at Beeson Park in Kernersville (Triad Area).
The 2-A Boys event will begin at 2 p.m., with the girls race to follow at 3 p.m.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportwriter / Published Saturday, November 6, 2010 12:37 am
| | 1120. | Bunn rallies past Oxford Webb
OXFORD -- The final 15 minutes of Bunn's key Northern Carolina Conference football game at Oxford Webb last Friday were certainly memorable for the visiting Wildcats.Trailing by 14 points, Bunn rallied for 22 unanswered tallies as part of an amazing comeback that sent the Wildcats past Webb by a stunning 36-20 margin -- and put BHS into a first-place tie with South Granville in the NCC.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 23, 2019 11:49 pm
| | 1121. | Attempted murder cases headed to court
LOUISBURG — All but one of the suspects arrested in an attempted murder case are slated to appear in court this month.Jamacies C. Perry, 20, of Louisburg last appeared in court on Sept. 16, but his matter was continued.The cases against the remaining suspects, Jarvis L. Powell, Youngville; Tevin J. Arrinton, Darrell T. Green, Deshawn Conyers and Vernon Hicks, all of Louisburg; and Maleak A. Yancey and Tavain Hicks, both of Oxford, are scheduled for case management court on Oct. 30.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:49 pm
| | 1122. |  Weekly gathering becomes sign-up effort
Nu Epsilon Chapter President Phyllis R. Perry and Third Vice President Geraldine Manley helped with voter registration recently at the Blessings Inc. Soup Kitchen.Many of the regular attendees at the soup kitchen, which is held on Monday and Thursday in the fellowship hall of St. Paul Presbyterian Church, were eager to register and vote during the upcoming November election. They were also able to ask questions concerning voting precincts and get clarity on voter identification.
Published Wednesday, October 26, 2016 11:50 pm
| | 1123. |  Panning for Gold Sand
Franklin County has yet to approve the planning necessary to allow a nonprofit group to begin a halfway house-style rehab center, but organizers continue to drum up support.
The Perry’s School Alumni Association petitioned commissioners in June for a text amendment that designated how group care facilities would be operated and where they could be located.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:30 am
| | 1124. |  BUNN FOOTBALL STARS EARN STATE AWARDS
Tevin Perry was honored as Bunn High School's Offensive Most Valuable Player during last Saturday night's game against Monroe in the Class 2-AA State Football Championships.
Published Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:44 am
| | 1125. | Local group receives Food Lion grant
For A Brighter Future, Inc. recently became the recipient of a $3,500 grant from Food Lion Charitable Foundation. The $3,500 donation will be used for food purchases For A Brighter Future is an after-school program which provides tutoring, mentoring and career counseling for students in grades 9-12 in Franklin County.
Published Wednesday, January 9, 2013 12:05 am
| | 1126. | Local community responds!
Dear editor: It truly does take a village! Many citizens made it possible for Kamliah Perry to get her car up and running after finding out she had been sold a car with a blown head gasket and subsequent engine damage. (See previous letter to editor in the July 25 edition of The Franklin Times.) Some folks helped with advice and support, 20 individuals made generous cash contributions as did the United Way community and some, namely Greg and Keith Smith of Pete Smith Automotive, contributed the labor necessary to install a new/used engine.
Letters to the editor / Published Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:24 pm
| | 1127. |  A SUMMER SPLASH
LOUISBURG -- The Town and Country Stingrays are 66 members strong this summer as they take to the pool for another swimming season under the direction of returning head coach Jessica Weathers -- a former Stingray herself before competing in the sport at Louisburg High School.The deep, talented Stingrays opened their schedule on June 20 with a home showdown against the Stone Creek Tsunamis out of Raleigh at the TC Pool in Louisburg.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 10, 2024 11:35 pm
| | 1128. |  A BRIGHT FUTURE
KINSTON -- During just about every game this season, there was a point when Bunn High School's girls basketball team had three freshmen on the court at the same time.Despite their relative youth and inexperience, the Ladycats were still strong in 2019-20 under Coach Matt Keith, going 14-11 overall and 8-4 in the Northern Carolina Conference.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:56 pm
| | 1129. | BETTY RUTH WOOD
SPRING HOPE--Betty Ruth Gardner Wood, 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Funeral service will be Saturday, Nov. 2, in the Spring Hope Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Peachtree Baptist Church cemetery, Spring Hope. The Rev. Larry Perry will conduct the service.
Published Thursday, October 31, 2019 5:52 pm
| | 1130. | LUCY A. KEARNEY
FRANKLINTON - Lucy Allen Kearney, 67, died on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007 at Britthaven of Louisburg. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 24, at First Baptist Church of Franklinton, with the Rev. Diane Dozier officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Franklinton. She was born in Franklin County to the late Alfred and Pinnell Allen. She was united in matrimony to John V. Kearney.
Published Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:10 am
| | 1131. |  A PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY
Well, at least four large pillars of this home on Louisburg's North Main Street have been replaced this week as restoration begins on what is known as the Hicks-Perry-Bland-Holmes House. The majestic house was designed by the prolific local architect, Marion Stuart Davis, for Brantley G. Hicks, who owned a dry goods store on the north side of East Nash Street (to the right of the current law offices of Williamson and Williamson as you face them).
Published Wednesday, May 9, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 1132. |  Not “PREP”-ared
LOUISBURG -- Rocky Mount Prep encountered an enormous amount of pressure during a visit to Louisburg for a pair of non-conference basketball matchups Monday.
And all of that pressure came from the Louisburg defense -- in both varsity contest.
Utilizing a full-court press, the Warriors and Lady Warriors were able to score a convincing sweep of their foes from Nash County.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 12, 2007 12:21 am
| | 1133. | Local to deliver grad address
A Franklin County woman who grew up on a farm as the 10th of 18 children will be the featured speaker Friday evening at the North Edgecombe High School graduation service. Ernestine Williams Allen is a 1968 graduate of Perry’s High School and is a resident of Washington, D.C., where she lives with her husband of 41 years, Ronald R. Allen Sr.
Published Wednesday, June 6, 2012 12:07 am
| | 1134. | Excuse for fleeing checkpoint fails to impress officers
Police arrested a Franklinton man who avoided a checkpoint because he said he had something to do before going to jail. For his effort, Leondra M. Perry, 33, added to his list of criminal charges.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 29, 2012 12:21 am
| | 1135. | JANE W. WILLIAMSON
CASTALIA Jane Woodlief Wilder Williamson, 73, of Castalia, formerly of Franklinton and Henderson, NC, passed away on September 12 at her home.
Feb. 16, 1933 Sept. 12, 2006 / Published Saturday, September 16, 2006 12:25 am
| | 1136. |  Who says miracles never happen? Pics, 2
BANNER DAY. Above, Novozymes’ Kevin Potter, right, presented a $10,000 check with, from left, Laura Perry, Tommy Piper Wendy Carroll, Rodney Medlin, Cheryl Keith, Pam Tant, Donna Wade, Tassie McGannon and Shirley Coltran.
Published Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:13 am
| | 1137. |  Perry is honored by SAC
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Five Catawba College players, including Louisburg High School alum Lakeem Perry, have earned post season football honors from the South Atlantic Conference Named first team All-SAC was Perry, a senior linebacker, and junior cornerback Jumal Rolle (Wilson Beddingfield High School).
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, November 19, 2011 12:29 am
| | 1138. | CHARLES WILLIAMS
LOUISBURG - Charles Williams, 72, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Viewing will be Friday, Sept. 13, 2 to 8 p.m. at Richard Harris Funeral Home Chapel, 122 W. Barbee St., Zebulon. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. at Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church, 2269 Laurel Mill Road, Louisburg. Viewing 1-1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the Williams family cemetery.
Published Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:57 pm
| | 1139. | Three murder cases due for updates
LOUISBURG -- Prosecutors and attorneys are slated to update three murder cases dating back to the summer of 2017.Authorities arrested Adam Jake Helms in August 2017, alleging he was responsible for shooting his father, Loy Helms, in the head and killing him.The morning of Sept. 5, 2017, Charles Devante Perry-Pender surrendered to authorities and he was charged with killing Montral Kearney outside a Franklinton home the afternoon before.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:57 pm
| | 1140. |  BUNN ALL-STARS
Members of the Bunn Major League All-Stars are (back, l to r) Coaches Andy Collier, Quinton Sanders and John Benson; (middle, l to r) Tyler Dixon, A.J. Collier, Terry Langston, Tevin Perry, Kevin Carroll and Nicholas Sanders; (front, l to r) Cameron Wright, Dillon Hopkins, Christian Sledge, Thomas Dean, Trevor Gupton and Nick Johnson; (sitting at bottom) Team Mascot Emma Sanders.
Published Friday, July 10, 2009 10:41 pm
| | 1141. |  BYRL FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS
Here are some photos from the Bunn Youth Recreation League football season to date: (photo) Mini Mite Dylan Weathers (with ball) scores a jamboree touchdown as teammates Datavian Macon and Trey Dupree make blocks.
Published Friday, October 9, 2009 11:33 pm
| | 1142. | OSCAR S. PEARCE
YOUNGSVILLE - Oscar S. Pearce, 90, formerly of 966 NC Hwy 96 East, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at Blue Ridge Health Care. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 22) at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, November 22, 2006 1:06 am
| | 1143. | JOHNNIE C. WILDER
November 12, 1943 – October 3, 2011
SPRING HOPE – Johnnie Cole Wilder, 67, of Spring Hope, passed away Monday night at his home surrounded by his family.
Published Wednesday, October 5, 2011 12:13 am
| | 1144. | Franklinton man arrested on drug charges
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Franklinton man on drug charges.
According to a report by Dep. Antoine Eaton, he was patrolling an undeveloped area of Kendall Forest Subdivision in the Franklinton area — an area noted for drug activity — when he came upon a red car parked on the side of the road.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, March 25, 2011 11:42 pm
| | 1145. | JASPER PERGERSON JR.
YOUNGSVILLE - Jasper J. Pergerson Jr., 66, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bryan Greene and Mr. Kay Hill officiating. Burial followed in the Wake Crossroads Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:59 pm
| | 1146. | JAMES W. “BILL” GARRETT
FRANKLINTON - James William “Bill” Garrett, 86, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Wake Med. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, June 6) at Perry’s Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Clyde Waiden officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Published Friday, June 5, 2009 11:32 pm
| | 1147. | Lewis Gene Puett, Sr.
FRANKLINTON -- Lewis Gene Puett Sr., 82 of Franklinton passed on Monday, December 14, 2020 at his residence. Lewis was born September 5, 1938 in Avery County, to the late Fred and Mary (Crump) Puett.
Published Friday, December 18, 2020 5:35 pm
| | 1148. | Head-on collision claims life
LOUISBURG -- A Lake Royale man was killed last week in a head-on collision.Matthew Keenan, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 8:30 a.m. crash on N.C. 39 between Bennett Perry and Dick Baker Road.According to Trooper C.R. Lanham, John Truelove of Louisburg was traveling south on the two-lane roadway when he crossed the center line on Aug. 14.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:05 am
| | 1149. |  Long-Time Friends Top NCC
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Teammates, adversaries and friends -- that's a brief summation of the relationship Tevin Perry, Tyler Dixon and Dillon Hopkins have enjoyed through the years.The trio grew up together and played on the same teams in multiple sports during their days in the Bunn Youth Recreation League.Hopkins and Perry would attend Bunn High School, but Dixon would end up at cross-county rival Franklinton.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, February 11, 2016 12:20 am
| | 1150. |  Griffin, Wynne wed
Meri-Ashlen Griffin and Brandon Tyler Wynne were united in marriage on July 24, 2010 during a 5 p.m. candlelight ceremony at Liberty United Church of Christ in Henderson. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Henry Abbott.
The bride is the daughter of Terri Poole of Youngsville and Alton Griffin of Louisburg. Grandparents of the bride are Buddy and Ann Eddins of Rolesville.
Published Wednesday, September 22, 2010 12:16 am
| | 1151. | Bunn's Offense Sparkles Again
CREEDMOOR -- Bunn has produced some prolific offenses through the years, but the Wildcats' current group is making a case for being one of the school's all-time best.The numbers tell the story of Bunn's offensive success on the gridiron as Coach David Howle's club has now scored 42 points or more in eight of its nine outings.The latest dash of high-scoring heroics came when it mattered the most during a matchup with South Granville on Friday -- with first place at stake in the Northern Carolina Conference.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 24, 2015 12:41 am
| | 1152. |  BUNN
Members of the first-place Bunn Coach-Pitch All-Star Team were (back, l to r) Coaches Chris Briggs, Bryant Rice, Larry McKeithan and Andy Davis; (middle, l to r) Alex Douglas, J.C. Davis, Luke Rice, Derek Daniel, Matthew Thomason and Kyle Herrmann; (front, l to r) Jordan Perry, Christopher Salter, Aidan McKeithan, Jordan Briggs and Trevor Davis. Bunn advanced to the state tourney following its district title.
Published Friday, July 1, 2011 11:19 pm
| | 1153. | ROSA BROOKS-YARBROUGH
FRANLINTON - Rosa Mea Brooks-Yarbrough, 80, died Thursday, June 1, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 10, at Greater New Life Church of Christ, Franklinton, with Pastor Dexter Perry officiating. Burial was in the Manasseh Baptist Church cemetery, Franklinton.
Published Wednesday, June 14, 2006 1:10 am
| | 1154. | Housing seminar slated
The Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson, will host Everett Stiles from North Carolina Housing Finance Agency on Thursday, Aug. 2, from 12-1 p.m. for a Lunch and Learn. Refreshments will be provided by the library, and the event will be held in the library’s Farm Bureau Room. The event is free and open to the public.
Published Tuesday, July 24, 2012 11:59 pm
| | 1155. | Making heritage serve tomorrow
CENTERVILLE — Perry’s School Alumni Association members and others with a vested interest in a venerable school that was at the heart of a community are pushing forward with plans to revive it. One hurdle was cleared last year when the school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:46 am
| | 1156. |  Young whistlers headed to convention
One young man will be whistling for the future of his struggling nation -- and another young lad will be representing Franklin County youngsters as the youngest whistler to enter the competition this year.
They will be among the young whistlers who will be on the program about 9 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Louisburg College as part of the 38th International Whistling Convention.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Friday, March 18, 2011 11:35 pm
| | 1157. | Betty Jean Robertson Hill
LOUISBURG, NC--Betty Jean Robertson Hill, 83, of Louisburg died December 18, 2022 . She was born on April 1, 1939 to the late George and Estelle Powell Robertson. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband, Bobby Lawrence Hill; a brother, Joseph T. Robertson; and sisters, Rosa Finn, and Linda "LouLou" Perry.
Published Tuesday, December 20, 2022 5:51 pm
| | 1158. | JOSEPH A. PATTERSON
LOUISBURG - Joseph Allen Patterson, 64, of Louisburg, died Sunday, January 13, 2008, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Atha and Lucy Patterson; brothers, William, Perry, Larry and Bruce Patterson
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, with the Rev. John Thrift officiating. Burial followed in Lancaster Memorial Park.
Published Friday, January 18, 2008 11:33 pm
| | 1159. | LUCY P. LYNCH
WHITAKERS-Funeral services for Lucy P. Lynch, 94, who died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Rocky Mount, with Brother Justin Floyd officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Delight Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, November 4, 2015 9:05 pm
| | 1160. | PEARL J. BLACKNALL
YOUNGSVILLE - Funeral services for Pearl J. Blacknall, 83, who died Monday, April 11, 2016, will be held Thursday, April 14, at 1 p.m. at Allen Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, with Elder Jerry Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Concord Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, April 12, 2016 5:22 pm
| | 1161. | RUBY LINDA BRODIE
FRANKLINTON— Ruby Linda Brodie, 51, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 at her home in Franklinton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Woodland Chapel Baptist Church in Wake Forest, with the Rev. Curtis Perry officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Published Saturday, August 25, 2012 12:29 am
| | 1162. | Stabbing, drug arrests probed by authorities
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies are investigating a stabbing report.A 26-year-old woman reported to authorities on Jan. 27 that Gregory Bolden was walking to his Dupree Drive home when he was approached by two black men.According to the report by K. Fisher, one of the men stabbed Bolden, who was treated at WakeMed for non life-threatening injuries.
Published Thursday, February 5, 2015 12:13 am
| | 1163. |  Youngster says ‘thanks’ for return of pets
GOOD MORNING: Momma Jean and I received a nice note from Jamie Eller Patrick, as well as the accompanying hand-drawn card (see picture) from 5-year-old Noah, who lives on the old Perry farm just beyond Wrenn’s Garage on N.C. 561 east of Louisburg, thanking us for aiding in the safe return of their two pet dogs, a huge beautiful snow white dog named Wolfgang and a much smaller dog named Jessie, that we discovered napping on the front deck of our place out on Terrell Lane recently.
Asher Johnson / Published Tuesday, July 24, 2012 11:59 pm
| | 1164. | 90th birthday celebrated
The twelve children of Mother Gladys Merritt Perry hosted a “Hats off 90th Birthday Celebration,” Saturday, March 28, at the Old Liberty Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
The celebration consisted of dinner, greetings and a “Hats Off Salute” from the children, friends, her brother Dr. George C. Debnam of Raleigh, sister Bernice Flacks, of Rutherfordton, Pastor, Dr. Charles Murrill, and the entire church family.
Published Saturday, April 11, 2009 12:13 am
| | 1165. |  PAGEANT WINNERS
These are the happy winners at a pageant held May 3 at Bunn Middle School. In the front row are Tiny Miss Brianna Perry, Young Miss Lexi Holland, Wee Miss Randi Arrington, Baby Miss McKenna Cooper; Junior Miss Peyton Baines and Overall Supreme Miss Morgan Phillips. In the middle row are Sweetheart Aubry O’Quinn and Little Miss True Carmichael. In the back row is Mini Supreme Azura McPherson who is held by her mother, Alisson Ennett.
Staff / Published Thursday, May 8, 2014 12:07 am
| | 1166. |  A Scorpions’ Bite
BUNN -- The high-wire conclusion of Bunn’s playoff thriller with North Brunswick on Wednesday left BHS veteran head coach Gerald Melton crying foul. Literally. North Brunswick, leading by one point, missed a pair of free throws with five seconds remaining, one of which came courtesy of a lane violation.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:00 am
| | 1167. | Royal Elementary School releases honor rolls
Shawnee Perry-Manley, principal of Royal Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the third nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Published Wednesday, May 18, 2011 12:26 am
| | 1168. |  80th birthday celebrated
Mary J. Perry-Harris of Warrenton, a member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, celebrated her 80th Birthday on Saturday, July 23, with family and friends at the Golden Corral in Henderson. Among those attending were her daughter, Helena Williams of Warrenton, as well as family and friends from Brooklyn, N.Y., Salisbury, Macon, Raleigh, Warrenton and Rocky Mount. Her accepted son, the Rev. Darryl W. K. Boone, along with his African family, paid tribute to the honoree from afar in Ghana, West Africa.
Published Wednesday, August 3, 2016 11:48 pm
| | 1169. |  I SWEAR, PART 2
Don Mitchell took the oath of office on Tuesday as he was sworn in to fill the unexpired term of Charlene Clay, who stepped down in April after moving out of Bunn. In early 2011, the board chose Mitchell to fill the unexpired term of Carolyn Files, which expired that fall. Mitchell then sought and won the fall 2011 election, but opted not to seek re-election in 2015. Town Clerk Pamela Perry, right, held the Bible while Mayor Marsha Strawbridge recited the oath.
Published Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:48 pm
| | 1170. |  BHS Swats Jackets
BUNN -- Those who consider David Howle to be a conservative football coach might want to rethink that assessment.Howle and his Bunn Wildcats took some first-half gambles during last Friday's physical home showdown against Northern Carolina Conference foe Roanoke Rapids.With a share of the top spot in the NCC at stake, the Wildcats were rewarded for their daring display by pulling away for a 42-7 decision over the Yellow Jackets.Bunn is now 6-2 overall and 2-0 in the NCC, leaving the Wildcats in a first-place tie with South Granville.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:10 am
| | 1171. | Louisburg Flea Market robbed
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects who hindered a man’s business interest.
Geanie Perry reported on April 7 that someone stole a red, dual axle trailer that he had parked at 1910 N.C. 561.
According to the report by Dep. Bill Garrett, Perry had parked the 1974 trailer at the location because he was using it to open a fish market.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:55 pm
| | 1172. | School board runoff certain
LOUISBURG -- Eligible candidates have until Thursday to request a runoff, but, by press time, one candidate had already made the necessary notifications.During the May 17 primary, School Board candidates Steven Gupton edged out incumbent Elizabeth Keith, Tammy Raynor Petrosillo bested Christopher Perry and incumbent Paige Sayles beat Erin Patterson Reid in Districts 3, 5 and at-large 7, respectively, as their closest competitor.
Published Thursday, June 2, 2022 12:01 am
| | 1173. |  Chill, Chat, and Chew
The Franklin County Missionary Baptist Association sponsored a Chill, Chat, and Chew on April 29 at New Liberty Baptist Church. Area youth were able to meet and greet each other as well as listen to presenters. Treasure Perry, a member of South Main Street Baptist Church, presided. Evangelist Carolyn Thompson, a lawyer and former judge, spoke on proper police procedure. She discussed what to do when you are stopped by the police.
Published Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:37 pm
| | 1174. | Bunn Wraps Up Second Place In The NCC
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Bunn's mission was simple heading into Friday's regular season football finale at Roanoke Rapids.The Wildcats needed to win in order to secure second place by themselves in the Northern Carolina Conference -- along with claiming an automatic spot in the Class 2-AA State Playoffs.
Published Friday, November 3, 2017 11:39 pm
| | 1175. |  Look out world! Class of ‘14 has launched! pics, 2
MAKE WAY FOR THE CLASS OF 2014. Bunn High senior Haley Perry gets some help with her graduation cap.
Staff / Published Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:05 am
| | 1176. | Louisburg Elementary Honor Rolls
Here is the Louisburg Elementary School Honor Roll for the nine-week grading period ending March 29:
Published Friday, April 16, 2010 11:52 pm
| | 1177. |  CCMS Wins 4th Straight Title
LOUISBURG -- Each one was special. Each one was different. And each one featured its own set of unique challenges and circumstances.Add all four of them together, and you have the recent dynasty that is the Cedar Creek Middle School girls basketball program.The Lady Jaguars have dominated the Middle Athletic Conference over the past four campaigns -- and have not lost an outing during that amazing stretch.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:02 am
| | 1178. |  Wildcats shut out Vikings
AURELIAN SPRINGS -- By the end of the first period, the Bunn Wildcats had already amassed 44 points during last Friday's non-conference road football contest at Northwest Halifax.A running clock was soon utilized, and the Wildcats would go on to roll past the Vikings by a 72-0 margin.Bunn is now 1-1 on the campaign, while Northwest Halifax slipped to 0-2.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:10 am
| | 1179. | ARTICLE UPDATED SINCE PRINT EDITION: Two murder suspects granted bond, third denied bond reduction
Two suspects accused of killing a Kittrell-area man were granted bonds on Tuesday.
A superior court judge denied a bond reduction for a third suspect, the accused shooter.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 1, 2010 12:35 am
| | 1180. | CAREY K. JONES
LOUISBURG - Carey King Jones, 64, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at Wake Medical Center. Funeral services were held Friday at Wood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Randall Owens officiating. Interment followed in the Jones family cemetery.
Published Saturday, December 8, 2012 12:13 am
| | 1181. | R.J. JOURNIGAN
November 2, 1931 - April 4, 2015
FRANKLINTON - R. J. Journigan, 83, of Franklinton, passed away to be with Christ on Saturday, April 4th, 2015, peacefully at home surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Published Monday, April 6, 2015 8:29 pm
| | 1182. |  Tuesday in the park with Roxanne
Louisburg Senior Center volunteer Eldora Perry, above, was the center of attention as she called out letters and numbers during a spirited game of Bingo on Tuesday during the Department of Aging’s Senior Fun Day in the Park at Louisburg’s Riverbend Park.
Published Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:48 am
| | 1183. | Early College High School announces Honor Rolls
Jim Harris, principal of Franklin County Early College High School, announces the Honor Roll for the first six weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Published Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:00 am
| | 1184. |  Clinch Of Second
LOUISBURG -- James Collier wasn’t in a festive mood during Louisburg High’s Senior Night celebration Thursday at the LHS Gymnasium.
Collier, who is LHS’ head girls coach, was less-than-thrilled about his club’s performance during a sluggish 45-35 home decision over Northampton East in a Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference matchup.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 16, 2008 12:08 am
| | 1185. | ELIZABETH N. EDWARDS
FRANKLINTON- Elizabeth Nicole Edwards, 21, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Duke Medical Center in Durham from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Perry’s Chapel Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, March 9, 2011 12:06 am
| | 1186. | Witnesses dispute official version of fatal mishap
The family of a toddler injured in an ATV wreck that killed an eight-year-old said the driver of the pickup truck, not the operator of the four-wheeler was at fault. According to the State Highway Patrol, Trevor Tyler was driving a four-wheeler north on Reynolds Road and crossed N.C. 561 without stopping at a stop sign just after 8 p.m. on May 19.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, May 25, 2012 11:15 pm
| | 1187. | RAYMOND C. DEMENT
LOUISBURG - Raymond Corneluis Dement, 83, of Louisburg died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his home. Born April 12, 1932 to the late Garland and Mary Hight Dement, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Howard Perry Dement, and his sister, Ruby Mae Ellington. Raymond was a carpenter and farmer and measured land for Farm Services Agency for many years. Raymond loved his family and his granddaughters; they were the apples of his eye.
Published Tuesday, January 26, 2016 5:41 pm
| | 1188. |  A HAPPY RETURN
BUNN -- Homecoming took on a literal meaning last Friday for the Bunn High School football team.It had been four weeks since the Wildcats had played at home, but the wait was worthwhile for fans as Bunn cruised to a 57-27 homecoming decision over Northern Carolina Conference opponent Warren County.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 3, 2018 11:51 pm
| | 1189. | MATTIE BECKHAM KEMP
FRANKLINTON - Mattie Beckham Kemp, 70, of 222 Phelps Road, Franklinton died August 6, 2011.
Published Tuesday, August 9, 2011 11:54 pm
| | 1190. |  Antique show receives TDA support
The Franklin County Tourism Development Authority recommended providing advertising money for a proposed farm antique show this spring.
David Bunn and Nelson Ross presented the authority with their plans to host the Luther Perry Farm Antique Show the weekend of April 17.
The inaugural event is designed to raise interest about antique farm equipment in a family friendly way.
“This event could really blow up if it’s done right,” Bunn said.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 17, 2009 11:46 pm
| | 1191. | BHS rolls by South Granville
CREEDMOOR -- Bunn has produced some prolific offenses through the years, but the Wildcats' current group is making a case for being one of the school's all-time best.The numbers tell the story of Bunn's offensive success on the gridiron as Coach David Howle's club has now scored 42 points or more in eight of its nine outings.The latest dash of high-scoring heroics came when it mattered the most during a matchup with South Granville last Friday -- with first place at stake in the Northern Carolina Conference.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:02 am
| | 1192. |  TLMS a winner at tourney
LOUISBURG -- Poise, pressure defense and pell-mell offense turned a two-point third quarter lead into a 65-56 Middle Athletic Conference basketball tournament championship last Friday for host Terrell Lane Middle School against Butner-Stem.
The game was anything but helter-skelter in the first period, though, as the two teams started off slowly, with the Tornadoes holding a 9-4 lead at the end of the first six-minute quarter.
Carey Johnson, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:43 pm
| | 1193. |  Bunn Trounces Cummings
BUNN -- When his Bunn Wildcats dropped two of their first three outings this fall, Coach David Howle emphasized that his club was better than its record indicated -- and had the potential to make a deep run in the Class 2-AA State Football Playoffs.Howle's words were prophetic as the Wildcats haven't lost since -- a 10-game winning streak that continued Friday with a 56-34 home victory over Burlington Cummings in the second round of the playoffs at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 21, 2015 12:41 am
| | 1194. |  TRULY A GREAT FINISH
The Louisburg All-Stars took second place at last week's Tar Heel Girls Coach-Pitch District Tournament at Carver Elementary School in Wendell. Roster members were (back, l to r) Coach Casey Lundy, Coach Marcus Durham, Coach Jason Wood and Coach Deney Buchanan; (middle, l to r) Payton Wood, Summer Weber, Jasmine Durham, Kherington Bryant, Natalie Edwards and Savannah Norris; (front, l to r) Layla Perry, Jasmine Ingraham, Paige Lundy and Maycey Buchanan.
Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 11:41 pm
| | 1195. |  FCPR SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPS
The Wolfpack went undefeated during the Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Basketball League. The Pack finished with a 10-0 record under head coach Chris Phillips. Pictured are (back, l to r) Assistant Coach Jerry Shirley and Head Coach Chris Phillips; (middle, l to r) Tripp Harris, Zack Shirley, Kanasia Perry, Jacob Phillips and Stormy Carneal; (front, l to r) Noah Bilski, Elyshia Bailey, Malyshia Bailey and Dexter Andrews.
Published Saturday, August 29, 2009 1:14 am
| | 1196. | CLAUDE T. MOODY
March 27 1932 - April 6, 2015
LOUISBURG - Claude Thomas Moody, 83, of Louisburg, died Monday afternoon at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Published Tuesday, April 7, 2015 5:36 pm
| | 1197. | KING DAVID ALSTON SR.
Mr. King David Alston Sr., son of the late William and Pattie Gupton Alston was born December 24, 1933, in Franklin County, North Carolina. At an early age he joined Perry's Missionary Baptist Church. He also served in the US army for two years.
Published Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:07 pm
| | 1198. |  Fike Stops BHS' 2-Pointer to Hang On, 43-42
BUNN -- After combining for 809 total yards of offense, it was almost symbolic that the outcome of Friday's regular season football opener between Wilson Fike and homestanding Bunn would come down to a single yard.That yard was one the Wildcats couldn't obtain on a 2-point conversion that came up just short of the end zone with 50 seconds remaining in the contest.Bunn's rushing attempt on the play wasn't successful, and the Demons escaped Franklin County with a 43-42 triumph in a showdown between two high-octane offenses.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, August 22, 2015 12:27 am
| | 1199. |  FRMC nurses receive certification
Seven nurses at Franklin Regional Medical Center were recently certified in advanced burn life support (ABLS). This certification program is provided by the American Burn Association.
The nurses who received this accomplishment are: Karla Banks, Lynn Carey, Kevin Clark, Donna Haynes, Donna Perry, Sandie Rosenthal and Norma Smithwick.
Published Friday, December 31, 2010 12:42 am
| | 1200. | GERTIE LOU GUPTON
LOUISBURG - Gertie Lou Gupton, 98, of Louisburg died Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Born on December 19, 1917 to the late William Emmitt and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Debnam Brewer. She and her late husband, Ezra A. Gupton, owned and operated a country store in the Wood community for many years. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Darrell, Maynard and Atlas Brewer; her stepdaughters, Viola Gupton Champion, Blanche Gupton and Elsie Gupton Uzzle.
Published Wednesday, January 6, 2016 6:46 pm
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