| 1901. | KENNETH G. CHRISTIAN
FRANKLINTON - Kenneth Griffin Christian, 57, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 5) at Calvary Baptist Church, with Dr. Ron Cumbie and the Rev. James West officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Published Wednesday, December 5, 2007 12:14 am
| | 1902. |  Ladycats edged by Southern
STANHOPE -- Jermia Walker to the rescue.That's been a common theme within the Southern Nash High School girls basketball program during Walker's storied four-year career as a star point guard.And it was relived once again Tuesday as Walker came through in the clutch, helping the Ladybirds escape with a tight 32-31 victory over Bunn in a key Big East Conference showdown at the SNHS Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 1, 2023 11:52 pm
| | 1903. | CLYDE LEE BRANCH
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Clyde Lee Branch 63, who died Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church in Kittrell, with the Rev. Debra Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, September 29, 2015 6:15 pm
| | 1904. | ROBERT L. “BOBBY” HARGROVE
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Robert L. “Bobby” Hargrove, 69, who died Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Mitchell Baptist Church, with the Rev. Daniel Lilly officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, August 14, 2013 6:52 pm
| | 1905. | GARY L. FOSTER
FRANKLINTON - Gary Louis Foster, 39, died Saturday, April 11, 2009. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 16, at Hawkins Chapel Baptist Church, Franklinton, with the Rev. W. S. Taylor officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Published Friday, April 17, 2009 11:48 pm
| | 1906. | SARAH E. JOHNSON
HENDERSON —Funeral services for Sarah E. Johnson, 73, who died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at Haywood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Douglas Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, August 3, 2010 11:43 pm
| | 1907. | Students recognized for their character
Honesty and integrity were the character traits emphasized in Franklin County Schools during April and the following students were honored for best exemplifying those traits:
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2024 11:09 pm
| | 1908. | THEODORE R. CLIFTON
RALEIGH - Theodore Roosevelt Clifton, 86, died Monday, March 2, 2015. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. at St. Delight United Church of Christ in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the church cemetery,
Published Thursday, March 5, 2015 5:13 pm
| | 1909. | BARBARA K. BRODIE
LOUISBURG--Funeral services for Barbara K. Brodie, 80, who died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, will be held Sunday, Jan. 7, at 4 p.m. in the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg.
Published Friday, January 5, 2018 5:29 pm
| | 1910. | WILLIAM M. "BILL" DAVIS
HENDERSON--Funeral services for William Marcel "Bill" Davis, 86, who died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 will be held Wednesday, November 25, at 1 p.m. in the Alston-Davis family cemetery in Louisburg, with the Rev. Kenneth M. Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Alston-Davis cemetery.
Published Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:47 am
| | 1911. | JULIUS WRIGHT, JR.
ZEBULON - Julius Wright Jr., 89, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 31, 2018. A visitation for family and friends will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with funeral service to follow at 2 pm. Burial will follow in the Pearce Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, November 7, 2018 6:26 pm
| | 1912. | JOHN ALSTON JR.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for John Alston Jr., 68, who died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 26, at Mitchiner’s Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Melvin Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Friday, October 18, 2013 6:19 pm
| | 1913. | EARNEST “LEROY” CREWS
HENDERSON —Funeral services for Earnest “Leroy” Crews, 63, who died Tuesday, April 24, 2012, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:31 am
| | 1914. |  Radiography graduates honored
Twenty-five graduates of Vance-Granville Community College’s two-year radiography program were honored in a May 12 pinning ceremony in the college’s Civic Center, attended by hundreds of family and friends of the graduates.
Published Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11:16 pm
| | 1915. | LEWIS "LUCKY" HARRIS
LOUISBURG--Funeral services for Lewis "Lucky" Harris, 69, who died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the M. H. Jones Cemetery.
Published Tuesday, August 22, 2017 5:51 pm
| | 1916. | BENNIE FOSTER
CASTALIA - Bennie Foster, 73, of Castalia died Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Britthaven Nursing Home in Louisburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Cedar Rock Baptist Church, Castalia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:07 am
| | 1917. | HELEN C. SMITH
LOUISBURG - Helen Cooley Smith, 87, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Franklin Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Lancaster Funerals and Cremations in Louisburg, with the Rev. Mark Lynch officiating. Burial followed in the Murray family cemetery.
Published Wednesday, August 2, 2006 12:47 am
| | 1918. | TROY L. ALSTON
DURHAM - Troy L. Alston, 53, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Durham. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, Dec. 29) at Feggins-Feggins Funeral Chapel in Wake Forest. A private burial will follow in the Friendship Chapel Baptist Church cemetery in Wake Forest.
Published Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:10 am
| | 1919. | IDA LEE JEFFERIES
FRANKLINTON —Funeral services for Ida Lee Jefferies, 81, who died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at Kinches Chapel Christian Church, with the Rev. Willie R. Nixon III officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, February 12, 2014 5:22 pm
| | 1920. | FRANKLIN COUNTY RECREATION REPORT
LOUISBURG -- Listed are updated results, tournament matchups and standings from the Town of Louisburg Recreation Department’s 2008-09 Basketball League:
Staff Reports / Published Friday, February 13, 2009 11:20 pm
| | 1921. | ARLEAN E. FOSTER
CASTALIA - Arlean E. Foster, 85, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Castalia. Burial will follow in the Cedar Rock Baptist Church cemetery, Castalia
Published Friday, January 23, 2015 5:11 pm
| | 1922. |  A Will To Succeed
BUNN -- William Lewis was so dominant this season that his highest round was a 76. So when the final scores were tabulated, it was no surprise that Lewis was the Northern Carolina Conference Boys Golf Individual Champion for the 2012 campaign. Lewis, a freshman at Bunn High School, wrapped up his regular season heroics with a 74 during action on Tuesday at Bull Creek Golf and Country Club in Louisburg.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:34 am
| | 1923. | THOMAS TERRELL
LOUISBURG--Funeral services for Thomas "Buckeye" Terrell, 54, who died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, will be held Monday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. at South Main Street Baptist Church in Louisburg, with the Rev. Dr. David Rosby officiating. Burial will follow in the M. H. Jones cemetery.
Published Wednesday, November 8, 2017 6:41 pm
| | 1924. | SADIE L. ASHMORE
June 26, 1934 - October 29, 2023
California, MD--Sadie Layton Ashmore, age 89, born June 26, 1934, died October 29, 2023.
Published Wednesday, November 8, 2023 5:05 pm
| | 1925. | MAXINE WRIGHT
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Maxine “Noot” Wright, 50, who died Thursday, July 10, 2008, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Haywood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Stanley Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, July 15, 2008 11:38 pm
| | 1926. |  A GREAT START
BUNN -- Tradition is an important part of the holiday season -- and the same goes for the Bunn High School boys basketball squad. Over the years, the Wildcats have made a holiday habitat of defeating higher-classification opponents in a tournament setting.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, December 29, 2012 12:02 am
| | 1927. |  Weldon Wins Finale
WELDON -- The Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference’s most grizzled postseason veterans met a tourney newcomer Friday night.
And the veterans weren’t in a very hospitable mood as the homestanding Weldon Chargers defeated Louisburg in the finals of the TRAC Boys Basketball Tournament in front of an overflow audience at the WHS Gymnasium.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:43 pm
| | 1928. |  Strategy Change
KENLY -- After splitting their regular-season series at one game apiece, it was almost considered a toss-up to see which club between Bunn and Louisburg would take home the title following last Friday’s championship game at the Northern Carolina Conference Boys Basketball Tournament.
As if on cue, the squads dueled to the wire before the Wildcats came away with a 51-48 decision in a thriller at the North Johnston High School Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:33 pm
| | 1929. | MARY O. RICHARDSON
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Mary Ossie Richardson, 94, who died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Philadelphia Baptist Church, with the Rev. Thomas Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Tillman-Lynch cemetery.
Published Monday, September 30, 2013 5:53 pm
| | 1930. |  LIGHTS OUT!!!
WILSON -- That's the afternoon when the lights went out at Greenfield School.Well, not exactly, but an accident led to a significant delay during Bunn's scheduled meeting with Smithfield-Selma at last Saturday's all-day BSN Classic Boys Basketball Showcase at Wilson's Greenfield School.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:55 pm
| | 1931. | Saadiq Alexander Hicks
Manassas, VA--Funeral services for Saadiq Alexander Hicks, age 22, who died Monday, October 28, 2024, were held 3 p.m., Saturday, November 2, from the Nelson Chapel Baptist Church in Louisburg, NC. Burial followed in the Nelson Chapel Church Cemetery, Louisburg, NC.
Published Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:39 pm
| | 1932. | Bunn Opens With Road Loss
HENDERSON -- Given the fact that last year's football showdown between Bunn and Vance County ended with the Wildcats squeaking out an overtime victory, it was safe to assume the clubs' meeting this season could follow another down-to-the-wire path.
And for three quarters, that was exactly the case before the homestanding Vipers pulled away with a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to secure a 30-12 decision over BHS in the regular season opener for both squads on Thursday.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, August 23, 2019 8:00 pm
| | 1933. | CHARLOTTE D. CHAVIS
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Charlotte Denise Chavis, 35, who died Wednesday, April 25, 2012, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Richardson Funeral Home in Louisburg, Burial will follow in the Haywood Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:31 am
| | 1934. | LUCY P. JEFFREYS
YOUNGSVILLE - Lucy P. Jeffreys, 90, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006 at Hillside Nursing Center in Wake Forest. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Union Grove Baptist Church in Youngsville. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, November 15, 2006 12:27 am
| | 1935. | ZURIA ALICE B. DICKERSON
SPRING HOPE --Zuria Bissette Dickerson, 87, died at her home Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Visitation will be Saturday, April 13, at Spring Hope Funeral Home, 10:30-11:30 a.m., with graveside service following at Bailey Town Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Collie will officiate the service. Friends may visit other times at the home.
Published Wednesday, April 10, 2019 6:04 pm
| | 1936. | TIMMY M. WEBB
FRANKLINTON, NC -- Funeral services for Timmy M. Webb, Sr., age 56, who died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. from the Allen Chapel Baptist Church in Louisburg with Pastor Stanley Dunston officiating.
Published Wednesday, July 2, 2025 3:18 pm
| | 1937. | Lynnisha Allen
Franklinton, NC--Funeral services for Lynnisha Allen, age 20, who died on Saturday, July 8, 2023, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 15, from the Concord Baptist Church in Kittrell with Pastor Brian R. Floyd officiating. Burial will follow in the Concord Church Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, July 12, 2023 4:15 pm
| | 1938. | Bunn surges past Vikings
BUNN -- By halftime, Bunn had already piled up 56 points during the Wildcats' regular season home football opener last Friday against the Northwest Halifax Vikings.The Wildcats were dominant literally from the opening kickoff en route to delivering a 70-6 triumph over the Vikings in a non-conference football showdown.Just four days after its clutch decision at Wilson Fike, Bunn upped its mark to 2-0 overall. The Vikings slipped to 0-2 -- and have given up 70 points in each of the setbacks.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 31, 2016 11:52 pm
| | 1939. | BETTIE WRIGHT
FRANKLINTON --Funeral services for Bettie Wright, 43, who died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Haywood Baptist Church, with Bishop Stanley Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, December 10, 2014 5:56 pm
| | 1940. | Jimmy Lee Hopkins
Funeral Services For Jimmy Lee Hopkins, age 72 who died on Thursday, May 30, 2024 will be held 1 p.m., Saturday June 8, from the Cedar Rock Baptist Church in Castalia NC., Dr. Carl D. Wardrett officiating. Burial will follow in the Haywood Church Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, June 5, 2024 4:05 pm
| | 1941. | ALBERTA H. SMITH
FRANKLINTON- Funeral services for Alberta H. Smith, 63, who died Monday, March 17, 2014, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at Popes Chapel United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Leroy Dukes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, March 19, 2014 1:19 am
| | 1942. | VIRGINIA P. WHELESS
LOUISBURG, NC -- Virginia Pearce Wheless, 92, of Louisburg, died Tuesday evening, August 26, 2025.
Published Wednesday, September 3, 2025 1:50 pm
| | 1943. | BLANCHE RAE G. DANIEL
HENDERSON - Blanche Rae Goodson Daniel died Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 11, in the chapel of Lancaster Funeral & Cremations Services in Louisburg, with the Rev. Frank Adam officiating. Burial followed in the New Bethel Baptist Church cemetery, Epsom.
Published Friday, July 11, 2008 11:09 pm
| | 1944. |  NCC Tourney Time
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- There have been few guarantees in the Northern Carolina Conference boys basketball standings -- and look for that trend to continue this coming week at the annual NCC Hoops Tournament at the Bunn Dome.
Host Bunn, with only two regular season losses, will be the No. 1 seed courtesy of its regular season crown.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 12, 2011 12:01 am
| | 1945. |  RMHS ruled the Big East
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The 2022-23 girls basketball campaign was expected to be a prosperous one at Rocky Mount High School -- and the Lady Gryphons delivered.Rocky Mount rolled through Big East Conference hoops action, winning the league's regular season and tournament championships. The Lady Gryphons would then claim the Class 3-A East Regional crown before falling to West Rowan in the 3-A state title showdown.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:40 pm
| | 1946. | JACK D. CASH
LOUISBURG — Jack Davis Cash, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. He was born Oct. 24, 1938. He was a son of the late Dock and Adell Cash.
Published Saturday, November 12, 2011 12:07 am
| | 1947. | MAE CATHERINE ANDERSON
FRANKLINTON— Funeral services for Mae Catherine “Mae Cat” Anderson, 62, who died Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, will be held Friday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mattie Crudup officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Monday, November 11, 2013 5:31 pm
| | 1948. | LUCILLE S. HICKS
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Lucille Spivey Hicks, 85, who died Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Timothy Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:26 am
| | 1949. | WILBUR G. PEARCE
YOUNGSVILLE, NC -- Wilbur Gray Pearce, 90, of Youngsville, died Monday evening, Aug. 4, 2025, at his home.
Published Thursday, August 7, 2025 5:06 pm
| | 1950. |  BUNN TAKES TOURNAMENT CROWN
The Bunn All-Star Coach-Pitch Team won its division at the 8-Under Top Gun Super NIT Tournament, which was held last weekend in Rocky Mount. Each player won a ring and a paid berth to the summer and winter world tournaments, which will also be held in Rocky Mount.
Published Wednesday, June 8, 2011 12:22 am
| | 1951. |  A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
RALEIGH - A loss in the finals didn't dampen the spirits of Bunn High School's best-ever football season.The Wildcats reached the Class 2-AA State Championship Game for the first time in school history last Saturday, only to be foiled by a high-powered juggernaut of a club from Monroe.The Redhawks flashed speed and skill on both sides of the ball and stopped Bunn by a 38-19 margin in the title contest at North Carolina State University's Carter-Finley Stadium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:44 am
| | 1952. | HOMER K. SLOAN JR.
ZEBULON - Funeral services for Homer Keith “Sam” Sloan Jr., 59, who died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, will be conducted at noon today (Saturday, July 26) at White Oak Baptist Church, with the Rev. Harvey Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Taybron family cemetery.
Published Friday, July 25, 2008 11:21 pm
| | 1953. |  Franklinton Now 2-0 After Topping Bunn
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton's mission was twofold heading into Friday's now-non conference gridiron meeting with long-time rival Bunn.Not only did FHS want to keep its unblemished record intact, but the Red Rams also wanted to secure a victory against a Wildcats club that Franklinton had topped only once over the past two decades.Make that twice.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, August 26, 2017 12:08 am
| | 1954. | THE REV. MARK JOYNER
DURHAM - The Rev. Mark Joyner, 49, of Creedmoor died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at Durham Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Christian Faith Center, 100 S. Peachtree St., Creedmoor, with Pastor Brenda Timberlake officiating. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens.
Published Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:46 am
| | 1955. |  Game of Streaks
STANHOPE -- It would be an understatement to say that there were several momentum shifts during last Friday night's non-conference girls basketball meeting between Bunn and homestanding Southern Nash.Both clubs went through their respective shares of offensive famine before the Ladybirds were able to hold off a late Bunn threat in able to secure a 48-39 decision at the SNHS Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:31 am
| | 1956. | MOSES LEE "DAN" CLEGG
YOUNGSVILLE, NC -- Moses Lee "Dan" Clegg, 76, of Youngsville was born in Wake County, NC, to the late David and Corene Clegg on October 6, 1948. He died August 16, 2025, at his home in Franklin County, NC.
Published Wednesday, August 27, 2025 4:17 pm
| | 1957. | Alvin Cole Wright
July 20, 1941 - October 19, 2024
LEXINGTON, NC--Alvin Cole Wright, 83, of Davidson County, passed away Saturday morning, October 19, 2024.
Published Monday, October 21, 2024 11:59 pm
| | 1958. | Miss Ember Victoria Puett
Miss Ember Victoria Puett, was born into God's loving arms on December 29, 2025. Ember is survived by her parents, Hannah Wolan and Jordan Puett; her paternal grandparents, Danny and Melissa Puett; her maternal grandmother, Nancy Wolan; aunts and an uncle; and cousins.
Published Wednesday, January 7, 2026 2:08 pm
| | 1959. | SARAH W. UNDERHILL
LOUISBURG – Sarah Wilder Underhill, 87, died Thursday morning, Dec. 31, 2009. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Rock Spring Baptist Church, with the Rev. Melton Tyson and Dr. Carl Poole officiating.
Published Tuesday, January 5, 2010 11:56 pm
| | 1960. | Black History Month to be celebrated
The Franklin County African American Cultural Club will present “A Celebration of Black History” on Friday, Feb. 13.
The public is invited to attend the celebration, which includes blessing of the food and a light repast.
Beginning at 7 p.m., the event will be at Terrell Lane Middle School on Ronald Tharrington Road in Louisburg.
Published Tuesday, February 3, 2009 11:20 pm
| | 1961. |  Franklin County Middle School MAC-10 Championship BASKETBALL participants and Rankings, 2
Terrell Lane Middle School Boys' Basketball Team (1st place Championship Winners)
Left to right, back row: Elijah Faulkner, Coach Lynch, Reagan Nowell, Darren Carey, John Anselmo, Caiden Allen, Cameron Collier, Micheal McLean, Coach Greene; front row: Jadiel Sosa, Kamauri Mills, Jacob Sheldon, Jazion Sutton, Jeremiah Closs, Jaquarius Collins, Josue Sosa, Jayden Blacknall, Ramzi Chapman
Published Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:30 pm
| | 1962. | GENENIVE M. WRIGHT
FRANKLINTON--Funeral services for Genenive McKnight Wright, 79, who died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. at Haywood Baptist Church in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Haywood Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, November 7, 2018 6:25 pm
| | 1963. | Dorothy "Dot" Davis
Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Dorothy "Dot" Davis, age 82 who died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, will be held on Friday, April 19, at 12 p.m. from the First Baptist Church in Louisburg with Minister Russell Miles officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Street Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, April 17, 2024 3:59 pm
| | 1964. | JOYCE CUNNINGHAM
SPRING HOPE —Funeral services for Joyce Cunningham, 61, who died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobby Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Monday, August 5, 2013 4:30 pm
| | 1965. | MAYLON DOCK CASH
LOUISBURG - Maylon Dock Cash, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Sept. 18, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Burial was in Flat Rock Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, September 23, 2015 11:19 am
| | 1966. | FLOYD E. RUFFIN
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Floyd E. Ruffin, 63, who died Thursday, May 17, 2012, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Mt. Hebron Holiness Church, with Elder Raymond Bullock officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.
Published Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:12 am
| | 1967. | MARTHA ELNORA WILLIAMS
LOUISBURG--Funeral services for Martha Elnora Williams, 80, who died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. at Nelson Chapel Baptist Church in Louisburg, with the Rev. Bernice Richardson, officiating. Burial will follow in the Nelson Chapel Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, August 31, 2016 5:15 pm
| | 1968. | EVELYN KEARNEY MITCHELL
Franklinton -- Funeral services for Evelyn Kearney Mitchell, 86, who died Saturday, May 23, 2020, will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Andre Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Published Monday, May 25, 2020 4:43 pm
| | 1969. | RONALD T. SPENCER
LOUISBURG--Ronald "Ron" Taylor Spencer, 57, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 at Wake Medical Center. The family will receive friends Tuesday Sept. 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg. A graveside service will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Published Monday, September 10, 2018 4:58 pm
| | 1970. | Tony "Red" Wright
Franklinton, NC -- Funeral services for Tony "Red" Wright, age 56, who died on Thursday, July 27, 2023, will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, August 3, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Pastor Angela Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Haywood Church Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, August 2, 2023 3:19 pm
| | 1971. |  County Softball Stars Saluted
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Two freshmen proved to be rapid learners this spring for the Bunn High School softball squad. Ninth-grader Parker Brantley developed into BHS’ starting pitcher and cleanup hitter, while Tainasha Vines was the Wildcats’ chief power threat and first baseman.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:04 am
| | 1972. | Joyce Ann Murphy Bailey
Joyce Ann Murphy Bailey, 71, of Louisburg died September 12, 2022. She was born on June 19, 1951, to the late Paul B. Jr. and Beulah Wood Murphy. In addition to her parents, Joyce was predeceased by a sister, Judy Ritch.
Published Wednesday, September 14, 2022 4:36 pm
| | 1973. | JOHN R. FOSTER
LOUISBURG - John Royster Foster, 79, died Saturday morning, May 7, 2016. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Published Monday, May 9, 2016 5:55 pm
| | 1974. | MAMIE J. JONES
FRANKLINTON--Funeral services for Mamie Johnson Jones, 81, who died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, will be held Saturday, Sept 22, at 11 a.m. at Franklinton Elementary School with the Rev. Timothy Faison officiating. Burial will follow in the New Liberty Church cemetery.
Published Monday, September 17, 2018 6:01 pm
| | 1975. | ELONZA LYNCH
FRANKLINTON, NC-- Elonza Lynch "Lil Man", 80, of Franklinton died February 20, 2022. He was born to the late Ollie and Elnora Lynch on May 3, 1941.
Published Friday, February 25, 2022 5:40 pm
| | 1976. |  Wedding announcement
Mary Stallings of Louisburg announces the upcoming marriage of her daughter, Mertis Leticia Stallings, currently of Lanham, Md., formerly of Louisburg, to Edward Howard Johnson, currently of Lanham, Md. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Itous Stallings of Louisburg. The groom-elect is the son of the late Robert Johnson and Caroline Green.
Published Wednesday, October 3, 2012 12:04 am
| | 1977. |  Close your eyes and go anywhere you choose
During the present times, especially, it is wise to use your imagination to get your life recharged.
From time to time we all need to enjoy activities that make us relax and have fun, activities that take us outside the routine of our daily lives.
As our freelance writer of The Franklin Times, Mason Rizzo puts it, you have to (once in a while) “mute the world with favorite things.”
ALICIA ELLER / Published Friday, October 17, 2008 11:10 pm
| | 1978. |  NORTH CAROLINA’S FINEST
The Bunn All-Stars were the highest-finishing team from North Carolina at the Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch Regional Tournament, which concluded last week at McLeod Park in Florence, S.C. Earlier, Bunn had won the D-Y District Tournament in Youngsville and took third place in the D-Y State C-P Tourney in Dunn.
Published Tuesday, August 9, 2011 11:54 pm
| | 1979. | County leaders pull reins on dog park
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners said they needed to hear more before fully committing to build a dog park in Pilot that could cost as much as $100,000.And, at least one commissioner said the park might be a bigger fiscal bite than they want to take.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:51 pm
| | 1980. | AUBRA L. ARRINGTON
CASTALIA - Aubra L. Arrington, 82, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Graveside services were conducted Friday, Aug. 3, in the Arrington family cemetery at Red Bud Baptist Church, with the Rev. Leo Lowery officiating.
Published Saturday, August 4, 2007 12:17 am
| | 1981. | SYLVESTER BRYANT
ALBEMARLE —Funeral services for Sylvester “June” Bryant, 79, who died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, will be conducted at noon today (Saturday, Sept. 12) at Shady Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. C. L. Dunston officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Friday, September 11, 2009 11:53 pm
| | 1982. | KE ‘MAURIE A’VANTAE JOHNSON
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Ke ’Maurie A’vantae Johnson, age 3 months, who died Saturday, May 24, 2008, will be conducted Thursday, May 29, at noon in the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg, with the Rev. Timothy Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the M. H. Jones cemetery.
Published Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:13 pm
| | 1983. | MARTHA LEE "BUG" CRUDUP
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ-- Funeral services for Martha Lee "Bug" Crudup, 77, of Egg Harbor Township, N. J., formerly of Franklinton, who died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. at First United Church of Christ in Franklinton, with the Rev. Vivian Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, January 23, 2019 3:17 pm
| | 1984. |  BHS' Season Comes To A Close
BUNN -- Way back in August, Bunn's football season began with a miraculous last-minute victory -- and almost continued last Friday with a strikingly similar scenario.But a repeat performance wasn't meant to be as the Wildcats, trailing by five points, drove inside the West Stokes 20-yard line near the end of the clubs' first-round contest in the Class 2-AA State Football Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 15, 2017 11:48 pm
| | 1985. | Area candidates pass Uniform CPA Examination
The North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examiners has announced that 197 North Carolina candidates successfully completed the Uniform CPA Examination during the period July 2011-September 2011.
Published Friday, November 25, 2011 11:14 pm
| | 1986. |  Ten Hurricanes sign up with four-year schools
LOUISBURG Whether it be with high school programs or four-year colleges, word is beginning to circulate about the Louisburg College football team. Thats part of the job description for LC head coach Rick Mohlmann, who is guiding the program into its second season of existence.
By Geoff Neville > Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, August 12, 2006 3:39 am
| | 1987. |  We all need to wait on the facts before we convict Pat Green
GOOD MORNING: I can’t speak as to what Punxsutawney Phil and others saw or didn’t see, but ol’ Sir Walter Wally over in Raleigh as well as yours truly here in Louisburg reportedly saw our shadows when the sun broke out for a brief period late Wednesday morning, signifying six more weeks of winter.
Asher Johnson / Published Friday, February 4, 2011 11:56 pm
| | 1988. | Brighter Futures group receives $2,500 grant
For A Brighter Future, Inc. recently received a $2,500 grant from Food Lion Charitable Foundation. The $2,500 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 through 12 in Franklin County.
Staff / Published Thursday, June 26, 2014 12:11 am
| | 1989. | JAMES L. "PETER" BUMPERS
FRANKLINTON-- Funeral services for James L. "Peter" Bumpers, 68, who died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, were held Sunday, Nov. 29, in the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery, Franklinton. The Rev. Bryant Bumpers officiated.
Published Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:08 pm
| | 1990. | RANDY JUSTICE
YOUNGSVILLE - Randall Justice, 44, died Friday, June 12, 2009. A memorial service was conducted Monday, June 15, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest, with the Rev. Ray Smeltzer and Pastor Donnie Williams officiating.
Published Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:34 pm
| | 1991. | HAROLD D. COPPEDGE
RALEIGH - Harold D. Coppedge, 59, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Rex Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, May 9) at the Spaulding Family Rescue Center Auditorium in Spring Hope, preceded by a 10:30 a.m. visitation. Burial will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens.
Published Saturday, May 9, 2009 12:17 am
| | 1992. | DAPHINE B. MORRIS
WAKE FOREST - Daphine Baker Morris, 81, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at her home. Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 4, at Wake Forest Church of God, with Pastor Mike Wells and Pastor Phillip Lyon officiating.
Published Wednesday, October 7, 2009 12:21 am
| | 1993. | Small Farmers events planned
The annual Small Farmer of the Year luncheon will be held on March 23 at noon in Greensboro on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University. There will be a van leaving the Franklin County Extension Center, 103 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, at 8:40 a.m. for this event.
Published Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12:02 am
| | 1994. | BUNN HIGH HONOR ROLL
Robin Faulkner, principal of Bunn High School, announces the honor roll for the second 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 85.
Published Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:10 am
| | 1995. | ERNEST "CATO" RICHARDSON
FRANKLINTON, NC--Funeral services for Ernest "Cato" Richardson, age 77, who died on Saturday, October 30, 2021, will be held on Friday, November 5, at 2 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Leroy Dukes officiating. Burial will follow in the Popes Chapel Church Cemetery in Franklinton.
Published Monday, November 1, 2021 6:11 pm
| | 1996. | MATTIE L. TABRON
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Mattie L. Tabron, 76, who died Thursday, June 2, 2011, were held Tuesday, June 7, at South Main Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Rosby officiating. Burial followed in the Allen Chapel Church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, June 8, 2011 12:22 am
| | 1997. | ELLIS E. "ROCK" ALSTON
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Ellis Edward "Rock" Alston, 70, who died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2014, were held Monday, Jan. 5, at St. Stephen's Baptist Church, with the Rev. Junious Debnam officiating. Burial followed in the Alston family cemetery.
Published Monday, January 5, 2015 6:22 pm
| | 1998. | BOBBY RAY PARRISH
WAKE FOREST - Bobby Ray Parrish, 62, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 28, at Beulah Christian Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Mike Jones officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:27 am
| | 1999. | FLORA B. NEAL
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Flora Belle Neal, 80, who died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today (Saturday, Jan. 10) at Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Quinton Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Friday, January 9, 2009 11:05 pm
| | 2000. | WILLIAM "POOKIE" CRUDUP
FRANKLINTON--Funeral services for William "Pookie" Crudup, 59, who died Thursday, April 4, 2019, will be held Thursday, April 11, at 1 p.m. at Popes Chapel United Church of Christ in Franklinton, with Pastor Leroy Dukes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Monday, April 8, 2019 5:23 pm
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