| 1101. | Bunn High School presents senior awards
Bunn High School recently held its senior awards presentation for the Class of 2011. The following awards and scholarships were presented:
Published Saturday, June 11, 2011 12:07 am
| | 1102. | Bunn ponders COVID leave options
BUNN -- Town commissioners agreed to bring back a resolution that would provide for COVID-related sick leave to be paid from federal funds.Town Clerk Pamela Perry said the matter was discussed during the last clerk's convention, noting that a lot of towns had adopted the modified way of handling sick leave.
CAREY JOHNSON ,Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 11:33 pm
| | 1103. | JAMES E. "CURT" GILL
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for James E. "Curt" Gill, 86, who died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Franklinton, with Brother Steve Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Allen Chapel Church cemetery.
Published Monday, December 14, 2015 5:30 pm
| | 1104. | MARCUS “LIL TWIST” HAWLEY
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Marcus “Lil Twist” Hawley, 15, who died Monday, May 23, 2011, will be held Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m. in the Louisburg High School Auditorium, with Apostle Luby Coley officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry’s Church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:59 pm
| | 1105. | CHARLIE T. CRUDUP
FRANKLINTON --Charlie Thomas Crudup, 94, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his home in Franklinton. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 17, at Popes Chapel United Church of Christ, Franklinton, with Elder Claude Perry officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Published Monday, June 19, 2017 5:41 pm
| | 1106. |  NAACP youth branch celebration
The Franklin County Youth NAACP recently celebrated the end of the 2008-2009 school year with a dinner at Saint Paul Presbyterian Church. The program was planned by the youth group under the direction of Phyllis Perry, Youth Council advisor; Geraldine Manley, teen advisor; and Etta Alston-Burgess, student advisor.
Guests included Judge Quon Bridges; Irma Bailey; Zollie W. O. Gill, local branch president; Mamie J. Jones, local branch secretary; James R. Jones, long-time NAACP member; Jerome Perry II, the first youth branch president, who is a sophomore at Winston-Salem State University; parents and family.
Published Friday, September 11, 2009 11:53 pm
| | 1107. |  GRAND OPENING
Practically Magic Salon held a grand opening celebration. At 810 S. Bickett Blvd. (beside Moss Foods), Louisburg, Practically Magic is a full service salon offering haircuts, hair color, highlights/lowlights, shampoo sets, perms, manicures, pedicures and waxing. Pictured above (l to r) are stylists Michelle Perry, Tammy Dudding and Nancy Ball.
Published Wednesday, January 6, 2016 11:59 pm
| | 1108. | ANNIE SUMMEROUR FOSTER
LOUISBURG--Annie Lee Summerour Foster, 78, of Louisburg left us to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 20, 1939 to the late Harry and Mattie Gurley Summerour. In addition to her parents Annie was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Perry Foster, Sr.; a grandson, Cody Klingensmith; and her brothers, Robert Wilson, Sammy and June Summerour.
Published Wednesday, November 15, 2017 5:12 pm
| | 1109. |  Wildcats rally past East Duplin
BUNN -- As he walked off a frigid field at Reidsville back in 2005, Coach David Howle wondered if his Bunn Wildcats would ever make it back to the Final Four of the Class 2-AA State Football Playoffs.After all, that was the first time Bunn had traveled that far in the postseason, only to fall to a loaded Reidsville contingent that eventually won the state title.Howle would retire four years later, then unretire in 2013, all the while hoping his program had one more magical run left.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 28, 2015 9:34 am
| | 1110. |  Despite obstacles, Lady Rams have strong year
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton girls basketball coach Bryan Perry figured his club would have to overcome some adversity in 2024-25, but he never expected it to happen before the campaign even began.FHS was already destined to deal with a huge loss after then-senior Mikayla Taborn graduated before departing for Campbell University.But Perry then found out that rising sophomore Asia Burton -- pegged to be one of the top players in the Big East Conference -- transferred to Oak City Prep in Raleigh.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:15 pm
| | 1111. | THOMAS A. LYNN
GAFFNEY, SC - Thomas Allen Lynn, 58, died Monday, March 12, 2007 while in Ann Arbor, Mich. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 16, at Blakely Funeral Home, with the Rev. Joel Sellers officiating. Interment was at Frederick Memorial Gardens.
Published Saturday, March 17, 2007 1:02 am
| | 1112. | HUDIE DENEEN "NEEN" HARRIS
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Hudie Sybil Deneen "Neen" Harris, 51, who died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, were held Monday, May 9, at Allen Chapel Baptist Church in Louisburg, with Pastor Stanley Dunston officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Published Monday, May 9, 2016 5:54 pm
| | 1113. | WILSON P. TUCKER
CHARLOTTE - Wilson Perry Tucker, 85, husband of the late Ruth Ball Tucker, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Funeral service was held Sunday, Feb. 10, at Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Charlotte, with Pastor Mike Barefield officiating. Interment with Military Honors was held Monday, Feb. 11, at Forest Lawn West Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, February 13, 2013 12:24 am
| | 1114. | Man found dead in burned house
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a man found inside a burned-out house Wednesday evening. According to a report by Dep. J.N. Perry, a Walnut Tree Court family was returning home when they saw heavy smoke coming from a neighbor’s house at about 8:30 p.m.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, August 11, 2007 12:04 am
| | 1115. | Lassiters Key Play Turns Game In Louisburgs Favor
LOUISBURG -- Senior Randy Lassiter has offered plenty of heroics as a quarterback during his career at Louisburg High School. But Friday, Lassiter offered one of the most amazing plays of his LHS tenure -- from the punter position.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 23, 2006 12:18 am
| | 1116. |  HAPPY CAMPERS
Well, it’s not these three who are the happy campers although their efforts will help create Happy Campers this summer. Charles Fenske of the Louisburg United Methodist Men is shown presenting a check to Nicki Perry (center) and Cindy Tharrington of the Franklin County Department of Social Services. Happy Camper is an all-volunteer organization that raises money to send needy local children to a variety of summer camps.
Published Saturday, June 12, 2010 12:49 am
| | 1117. |  WINSTEAD FUND-RAISER
Sheriff candidate Kent Winstead had his first big fund-raiser for the upcoming election season Saturday in Bunn. From front are: Jackie Eldridge, Annie Wilbourne, Elizabeth Wilbourne and Marsha Perry. Patricia McDonald was also serving, fourth back. Winstead, who faces Democrat Pat Green in November, was running plates to cars and greeting patrons. (Times photo by Jay Lamm)
Published Wednesday, September 20, 2006 12:39 am
| | 1118. | JOSEPH ELLIOTT ELMORE
December 5, 1932 - October 21, 2020
LOUISBURG--Joseph "Joe" Elliott Elmore, 87, of Louisburg died Wednesday night. Joe was born in Wilson, Wilson County, NC on December 5, 1932. He was a son of the late Thomas O. Elmore of Wayne and Lenoir Counties and Effie Morris Elmore of Bertie County.
Published Monday, October 26, 2020 7:38 pm
| | 1119. | ANGELITHA D. POLLARD
YOUNGSVILLE--Angelitha D. Pollard, 45, of 45 Morning Dove Lane, Youngsville, formerly of Grifton, died Friday, July 3, 2015 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 11, at Gateway To Heaven Pentecostal Holiness Church, 400 E. Gordon St., Kinston. Burial will follow in the Piney Grove F.W.B. Church cemetery.
Published Thursday, July 9, 2015 6:07 pm
| | 1120. | Bridge raises concerns
State transportation staff tried to build a bridge of communication with Mitchners residents this week, but a new bridge across Buffalo Creek wont be done until next year. In June, rains from Tropical Storm Ernesto intensified rushing water underneath the roadway and wiped out a culvert that supports the integrity of the road.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 16, 2006 12:25 am
| | 1121. | CHARLES T. AYSCUE
HENDERSON - Charles Thomas “Tommy” Ayscue, 89, of the Epsom Community, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 3, at New Bethel Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Jim Curtis. Burial, with Military Honors, followed in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, December 5, 2012 12:51 am
| | 1122. |  Living 50 Plus: Billiard Tournament winners
Louisburg Senior Center has a monthly billiard tournament, the second Friday of each month. This month's winners, left to right: third place, Larry Davis; first place JB Wheless; and second place Melvin Kelly.
Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:43 pm
| | 1123. |  WEDDING
Amina Joy Thorne and Steven Gregory Morning were married on April 3, 2010 at the Hilton at Myrtle Beach, S.C. The officiating minister for the outside ceremony was Vonda Dowe. The bride is the daughter of Jimmy Lee Thorne of Bunn and the late Brenda Thorne. The groom is the son of Wanda Taybron of Apex. Cierra Thorne was maid of honor and Bonita Perry and Juana Alaffita were matrons of honor. Serving as best man was Tobans Brantley of Clayton.
Published Wednesday, April 7, 2010 1:01 am
| | 1124. | Text message leads to gunfire
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an apparent dispute that led to gunfire, but no injuries were reported. Michael Collins reported the evening of Dec. 29 that he had gotten an explicit text message from Michael Pryor about his ex-wife. Collins, according to the report by Dep. Kevin Perry, rode his motorcycle to the residence on Horace Baker Road to speak with Pryor, requesting that he leave him alone.
Published Saturday, January 5, 2013 12:06 am
| | 1125. | ROSE READ WEST
Rose Read West, 74, daughter of Frank A. Read, Sr. and Nannie Perry Read, born in the Wood Community of North Carolina, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 after a valiant battle with cancer. She attended Gold Sand School, Atlantic Christian College, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from East Carolina University, and worked as an art teacher, artisan potter and weaver.
Published Friday, October 16, 2015 6:04 pm
| | 1126. | THOMAS C. WILLIAMS
FRANKLINTON —Thomas Stuart Williams, 58, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 22, at Manasseh Chapel Baptist Church, Franklinton, with the Rev. Samuel T. Tunstall officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, November 24, 2010 12:35 am
| | 1127. | Robber assaults man in own home
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects who assaulted an older man during a robbery.Curlee Carlyle reported the evening of Jan. 24 that he was at his Carlyle Road home when a man wearing a toboggan knocked on his door. Carlyle didn’t know the man and denied him entry. Then, according to the report by Dep. George Perry, the suspect broke the window and tried to unhook the latch, but could not. He kicked open the door and demanded money.
Published Wednesday, February 5, 2014 11:48 pm
| | 1128. |  Bunn Surges Past Red Rams
BUNN -- One big inning was all it took for the homestanding Bunn Wildcats to get past Franklinton last Thursday evening at the BHS Baseball Field.Needing a victory to stay in a tie for first place in the Northern Carolina Conference, the Wildcats plated 10 runs in the bottom of the second stanza alone en route to defeating the Red Rams by a 13-3 margin.Spencer Brickhouse, known more for his bat skills, earned the mound victory for the Wildcats.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:03 am
| | 1129. | 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
| | 1130. | 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
| | 1131. |  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
| | 1132. | 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
| | 1133. |  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
| | 1134. |  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
| | 1135. | 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
| | 1136. |  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
| | 1137. | 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
| | 1138. |  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
| | 1139. | 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
| | 1140. | 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
| | 1141. |  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
| | 1142. | Breaking News
Three-vehicle crash ties up Bickett
Castalia couple charged with felony child abuse
Published Thursday, September 29, 2016 7:06 pm
| | 1143. |  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
| | 1144. | 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
| | 1145. |  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
| | 1146. | 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
| | 1147. |  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
| | 1148. | 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
| | 1149. | 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
| | 1150. |  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
| | 1151. |  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
| | 1152. |  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
| | 1153. | 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
| | 1154. | 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
| | 1155. |  STRONGER TOGETHER
The Franklin County Firefighters Association donated toys to help the Franklin County Department of Social Services provide Christmas for those in need in the area. Firefighters Chase Pulley, Mark Rowe, and Firefighters Association Vice President Bobby Peters were joined by DSS staff members Susan Weathers and Nicole Perry. The Franklin County Firefighters Association has raised funds for the project for years, generating the money necessary to help brighten Christmas for area children.
Published Wednesday, December 31, 2025 9:56 pm
| | 1156. |  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
| | 1157. |  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
| | 1158. | 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
| | 1159. | 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
| | 1160. |  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
| | 1161. |  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
| | 1162. | 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
| | 1163. | JAMES EDWARD BENNETT
HENDERSON, NC -- James Edward Bennett Jr., 95, of Henderson, was born on November 18, 1930, in Vance County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Suddie Heggie Bennett and James Edward Bennett, Sr. He died December 29, 2025, at Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Henderson, NC.
Published Wednesday, January 7, 2026 2:02 pm
| | 1164. | 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
| | 1165. | 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
| | 1166. |  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
| | 1167. |  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
| | 1168. | 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
| | 1169. | 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
| | 1170. |  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
| | 1171. |  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
| | 1172. | 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
| | 1173. | 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
| | 1174. | 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
| | 1175. | 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
| | 1176. | 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
| | 1177. | 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
| | 1178. | 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
| | 1179. |  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
| | 1180. |  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
| | 1181. | 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
| | 1182. |  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
| | 1183. | 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
| | 1184. | 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
| | 1185. | 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
| | 1186. |  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
| | 1187. | 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
| | 1188. | 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
| | 1189. | 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
| | 1190. | 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
| | 1191. | 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
| | 1192. | 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
| | 1193. |  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
| | 1194. | 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
| | 1195. |  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
| | 1196. |  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
| | 1197. | 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
| | 1198. |  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
| | 1199. |  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
| | 1200. |  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
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