| 501. | ZELLIE C. STEWART
YOUNGSVILLE - Zellie Marie Conyers Stewart, 90, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1210 May’s Crossroads Road, Franklinton. Burial will follow in Wake Forest Cemetery.
Published Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:45 pm
| | 502. | It's time for Burr to simply do his job
Dear editor:Last week, Sen. Richard Burr had the opportunity to rise above the typical partisan politics that defines Congress by supporting Patricia Timmons-Goodson's nomination to fill the long-vacant seat on the U.S. Eastern District of North Carolina federal district court.
Letters to the editor / Published Thursday, May 12, 2016 12:17 am
| | 503. |  BHS BOYS AWARD HONOREES
Among the boys award winners at Tuesday night’s Bunn High School Athletic Awards Ceremony were (back row, l to r) Brandon Strickland, Steven Reinertsen, Jeremy Gourley, Tyler Brandenburg, Corrie Tate and Thomas Clifton; (fourth row, l to r) Zach Driver and Bryant Saunders; (third row, l to r) Raven Sills, Richard Dunston and Fletcher Barbee; (second row, l to r) Brad Davis, Brandon Williams and D.L. Burroughs; (first row, l to r) Matt Davis, Andre Davis and Michael Collins.
Published Friday, June 4, 2010 11:17 pm
| | 504. |  CLIFTON BAIL BONDS -- FCPR ADULT CO-ED RUNNER-UP
The Clifton Bail Bonds team finished in second place in the 2009 Franklin County Parks and Recreation Adult Co-Ed Softball League. Pictured are (back, l to r) Thomas Terrell, John Perry, Robert Hawkins, Marcus Battle, Rick Thomas, Richard Jackson, Tricia Alston, Dontae Fogg and Francis Bobbitt; (front, l to r) Lashaun Branch, Erica Alston and Shawanda Neal. Not pictured is Annie Perry.
Published Saturday, October 3, 2009 12:33 am
| | 505. | MAJOR HARTSFIELD
BUNN - Major Hartsfield, 80, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. at Zion Spring Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Bunn. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, September 15, 2015 6:00 pm
| | 506. |  Remains likely those of Gupton
The recovery of skeletal remains earlier this week is helping a family come to grips with what had been a more than 4-year-old mystery.
Family reported Judith Ann Gupton missing from her Green Hill Manor apartment on Nov. 5, 2003.
Ground searches by men and dogs and air searches by helicopter were conducted near her home with no success.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, January 18, 2008 11:33 pm
| | 507. | AVA L. PARKER
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Ms. Ava L. Parker, 55, who died Sunday, July 15, 2007, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Freedom and Deliverance Outreach Center, with the Rev. David Rosby officiating.
Published Wednesday, July 18, 2007 1:18 am
| | 508. | LUE JOYCE GREENE
LOUISBURG--Lue Joyce Greene, 84, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at Transitions Life Care, Raleigh.
Published Tuesday, January 23, 2018 6:18 pm
| | 509. |  GRANT FOR PLANTS
Starquest Environmental Club students at Louisburg Elementary School learned firsthand the process and research needed to write a grant. After narrowing down the environmental need at their school, Mrs. Leonard’s Environmental Club decided to focus on writing a grant for needed plants at the front of the school.
Published Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:09 am
| | 510. |  Town of Franklinton taps new water plant superintendent
FRANKLINTON — Water plant supervisor Richard Hinkle passed the baton of leadership this week as the town’s water plant is under new management.
Hinkle will remain on staff in a service capacity.
Frank Efird comes to the town’s water department as its new superintendent, bringing 20 years of experience, the past five as Pittsboro’s superintendent. He began work in Franklinton on Thursday.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:37 am
| | 511. | RODERICK T. MORGAN
BUTNER--Roderick Tunnell Morgan, 81, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Teer Hospice House in Durham. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home, conducted by Bishop Jimmy Price.
Published Tuesday, January 23, 2018 6:17 pm
| | 512. | ROMETTA DAVIS-MILLS
SPRING HOPE - Mrs. Rometta Davis-Mills, 81, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 9, at Galatia AME Church in Nashville. Inurnment will be at Forest Hills Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:40 am
| | 513. | ESSIE D. SNEED
CREEDMOOR—Essie Evora Dickens Sneed died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Linnie M. Jenkins of Creedmoor. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church, Creedmoor, with the Rev. Paulette Jenkins officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, February 5, 2014 5:32 pm
| | 514. | BEULAH H. TUCK
ZEBULON - Minister Beulah H. Tuck, 82, died Saturday, June 26, 2010. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at New Fire Worship Center, 100 W. Barbee Street, Zebulon. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
Published Wednesday, June 30, 2010 12:09 am
| | 515. | JUANITA ADLER
BUNN - Juanita Adler, 80, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 893 Bunn Elementary School Road, Bunn. A visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
Published Friday, July 8, 2016 5:13 pm
| | 516. | David Earl "Fatman" Gill Jr.
Bunn, NC -- David Earl "Fatman" Gill Jr., age 34, who died on Thursday, January 30, 2025, will be held on Sunday, February 9, at 2 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Dazale Kearney officiating.
Published Wednesday, February 5, 2025 3:40 pm
| | 517. | YouTube sensations bringing blend of music and humor to LC
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m., Louisburg College will present a one-of-a-kind concert event that will feature the antics of Aleksey Igudesman and Richard Hyung-ki Joo. These two musicians have entertained audiences worldwide with their hilarious theatrical shows, which combine comedy with classical music and popular culture.
Published Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:12 am
| | 518. |  Efird leaving Franklinton water plant
FRANKLINTON — Water plant supervisor Frank Efird gave the town his last update on Tuesday. Efird, who took over the town’s water plant in October 2009, has tendered his resignation. His last day will be Sept. 30. “I’ve enjoyed my time here,” Efird said after the meeting, noting that he had the opportunity to work with dedicated employees, including former supervisor Richard Hinkle.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 24, 2011 12:29 am
| | 519. | GEOFFREY R. CRUMB
HENDERSON--Geoffrey Robert Crumb, 26, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 26, 1993 to Jennifer Garcia Beaman and the late Ronald Steven Crumb.
Published Thursday, March 12, 2020 8:04 pm
| | 520. |  LC’s men continue solid run
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College’s tradition-rich men’s basketball program finds itself in a rare recent position heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.LC, which was won four consecutive Region X Tournaments, is one game behind Richard Bland in the league standings with four contests remaining -- including the season finale against RB next Saturday at home.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, February 20, 2014 12:07 am
| | 521. | MARY G. TINDALL
FRANKLINTON - Mary Mae Griffin Tindall, 94, died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Franklin Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 14) at New Birth Christian Temple, with the Rev. Dr. William H. Garner officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Franklinton.
Published Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:37 pm
| | 522. | ALENE SMITH
ZEBULON - Alene Smith, 94, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010.
Published Saturday, January 9, 2010 12:02 am
| | 523. | Keep a watchful eye on expenses this holiday season
RALEIGH – As North Carolinians cross items off their holiday gift lists and prepare to make their New Year’s Resolutions, State Treasurer Richard Moore reminds people to include saving in their goals for 2007.
By Richard Moore, N.C. State Treasurer / Published Wednesday, December 27, 2006 1:12 am
| | 524. | Laurel Mill second nine-week honor rolls
The list of honor students at Laurel Mill Elementary School for the second nine-week grading period has been announced and includes:
Published Friday, February 19, 2010 11:09 pm
| | 525. | CATHERINE H. BATCHELOR
ZEBULON - Catherine H. Batchelor, 81, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Funeral services were Sunday, June 7, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Bunn. Burial followed in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon.
Published Tuesday, June 9, 2009 11:40 pm
| | 526. | JIMMY LEON STALLINGS
LOUISBURG--Jimmy Leon Stallings, 63, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 6, at Gospel Unlimited Church of Christ Disciples, Castalia. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, December 18, 2019 6:15 pm
| | 527. |  'Mrs. B' is Citizen of Year
YOUNGSVILLE -- About 20 years ago, Franklin County businessman Keith Smith got a good idea of what history and culture meant to Betsy Benning when she told him he'd have to take his idea for an automotive shop down the road, away from the Wolfpit -- an 1840s antebellum home she had moved into some five years before.Smith wanted to open his shop next to the former plantation's historic home, but as Smith recalled, Benning said "it ain't gonna happen."
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 25, 2017 11:52 pm
| | 528. |  Wedding
Lou Reynolds Dement and Jeremy David Allred, both of Southern Pines, were married at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Ocean Isle Beach, with the Rev. Thomas L. Sweeley officiating. A reception followed at The Isles Restaurant.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Cansler, Jr. of Raleigh and Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Dement, Jr. of Louisburg. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Hare Roberson and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Dement, all of Louisburg.
Published Tuesday, May 5, 2009 11:30 pm
| | 529. | HENRY L. MONTAGUE
ZEBULON - Louis Montague died Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon today (Saturday, March 17) at Zebulon First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove church cemetery.
Published Saturday, March 17, 2007 1:02 am
| | 530. | JULIA C. DIXON
KNIGHTDALE - Julia (also known as Julie and Judy) Capell Dixon died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007 at Rex Hospital. A funeral service was conducted Tuesday, Dec. 11, at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, Knightdale, with the Rev. Alan Moody and the Rev. Jay Tilley officiating. Burial followed at her father’s side at Maple Springs Baptist Church, Louisburg.
Published Wednesday, December 12, 2007 12:21 am
| | 531. |  Local girl is 'Queen of Excellence'
Teagan Dunston, the daughter of Richard and Chelsee Dunston, was crowned Noble Miss North Carolina Queen of Excellence.The Franklinton youngster was crowned on June 25 in Raleigh at the Noble Miss Carolina State Pageant.Dunston received a variety of sponsored prizes and will continue to receive gifts throughout the year.
Published Wednesday, July 6, 2022 11:56 pm
| | 532. | Youngsville man killed
Members of a Youngsville church will lay to rest today a man who was a bedrock in the community.
Richard Gus Brown, 74, of Raleigh, was killed Tuesday night as he returned home from Olde Liberty Missionary Baptist Church.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, October 26, 2007 10:36 pm
| | 533. | HEIDI NOLTING STURGES
December 6, 1958 -- May 19, 2025
LOUISBURG, NC -- Heidi Nolting Sturges was born in Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada on December 6th, 1958 and died at home in Louisburg, North Carolina on May 19th, 2025. She was with her husband and her sisters.
Published Wednesday, June 4, 2025 3:43 pm
| | 534. | HOYT MEDLIN
January 14, 1929 - April 18, 2021
Hoyt Medlin, 92, of Bunn, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning. He was born in Franklin County, a son of the late Richard and Mamie Raybon Medlin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Denton, Ora Perry and Delphine Turner; brothers, Curtis, Johnny (Red), Mickey, Theodore and Seba Medlin.
Published Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:09 pm
| | 535. | Deputies investigate copper theft
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects who took a charge out of Louisburg area business.
Jack Strickland reported on May 3 that someone stole 20 batteries from vehicles at his Strickland Auto Sales store during a week’s time.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:51 pm
| | 536. | HERMAN LEE HARRIS
FRANKLINTON --Herman Lee Harris, 81, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 11, at Kinches Chapel Christian Church, Franklinton, with the Rev. Willie R. Nixon III officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Published Monday, October 13, 2014 5:25 pm
| | 537. | Is Trump following Nixon's example?
Dear editor:Are we headed towards another 'Saturday Night Massacre'?We may soon see a replay of the so-called "Saturday Night Massacre" of October 20, 1973. Then, during the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon refused to release tape recordings to Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox, knowing that some of the recordings would implicate him (Nixon).
Letter to the editor / Published Wednesday, December 6, 2017 11:23 pm
| | 538. | ELIZABETH N. “TOOTSIE” CUTLER
PANTEGO - Elizabeth Newberry “Tootsie” Cutler, 73, of the Tierra Ceia community died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2011. A funeral service was held Sunday, Oct. 23, at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington, officiated by Billy Ray Askew. A brief graveside memorial service followed in Pamlico Memorial Gardens.
Published Wednesday, October 26, 2011 12:25 am
| | 539. | THELMA V. PERRY
ZEBULON - Thelma Virginia Vick Perry, 79, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Saturday, July 7) at Stokes Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
Viewing will be today (Saturday) from 12 to 1 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
Published Saturday, July 7, 2007 12:01 am
| | 540. |  NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Above, Bunn Officer A.F. Edwards helps Alex Zaebst navigate an obstacle course wearing goggles designed to mimic impairment during National Night Out on Aug. 5.
Published Wednesday, August 13, 2025 11:39 pm
| | 541. | RAYMOND TOMLINSON
RALEIGH - Eugene “Gene” Raymond Tomlinson, 65, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at Wake Med. Funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 23, at New Hope Baptist Church, Raleigh, with Dr. Richard Childress officiating. Burial was at Stone Heritage family cemetery, Middlesex.
Published Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:00 am
| | 542. | MARY P. LEONARD
LOUISBURG - Mary M. W. Perry Leonard, 90, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at Louisburg Nursing Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Greater Pentecostal Church, Raleigh, by Bishop Claude Cooke. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Baptist Church cemetery. The body will be on view one hour before the service.
Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:05 am
| | 543. | Canes will open on August 26
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College’s 2014 men’s soccer schedule will begin Aug. 26 with a home meeting against Region X foe Wake Tech Community College.This will be Coach Cristian Neagu’s third season in charge of the tradition-rich program.LC’s complete ledger is as follows, with home events listed in CAPS:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, July 10, 2014 12:00 am
| | 544. |  Jaclyn West, Aaron Bates are wed
Jaclyn Elizabeth West and Aaron David Bates were married on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Harborlight Guest House, Cape Carteret, located on the Bogue Sound waterfront. The 5 p.m. outdoor ceremony with traditional vows was officiated by the Rev. Freddie Braswell.
Published Tuesday, July 10, 2012 11:56 pm
| | 545. | Alleged home intruder killed with his own gun
ZEBULON -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies are investigating a home invasion that resulted in the death of a Franklin County man.Authorities said Richard Knott died after being shot five times inside a home in the 1200 block of Bethlehem Church Road late in the evening on Nov. 8, just before midnight.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, November 14, 2019 12:22 am
| | 546. | RAYMOND WARDRICK
LOUISBURG - Raymond Wardrick, 84, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Spaulding Family Resource Center Auditorium, Spring Hope. Burial will be in the Wardrick family cemetery, Louisburg.
Published Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:29 am
| | 547. |  Louisburg College releases soccer sked
LOUISBURG -- Coming off their best-ever finish at the nationals, the Louisburg College Hurricanes will kick off their 2013 men’s soccer season on Aug. 22 with a home match against Montgomery.Last season, under first-year head coach Cristian Neagu, the Hurricanes took second place at the National Junior College Athletic Association National Tournament.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, July 4, 2013 12:02 am
| | 548. |  LC Stars Finalize Plans
LOUISBURG -- Mark Vanderslice’s most gratifying triumph in his first season as Louisburg College’s men’s basketball coach didn’t come on the court -- even though there were plenty of those to remember.
Instead, Vanderslice achieved the greatest satisfaction by seeing his current sophomores find homes at four-year schools -- with most of them coming of the full-ride variety.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:59 pm
| | 549. | 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
| | 550. |  Kimble’s work is apparent
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a series as Franklin Times sportswriter Geoff Neville (against all odds) attempts to have his golf game improved by The River Golf Club professional Richard Kimble.
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, June 7, 2006 12:42 am
| | 551. | CATHERINE T. PEARCE
June 20, 1924 - March 9, 2017
CASTALIA - Catherine Tharrington Pearce, 92, of the Cedar Rock Community, passed away peacefully Thursday.
Published Friday, March 10, 2017 5:19 pm
| | 552. | ELIZABETH STRANGE GRIFFITHS
(AGE 99)
Passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017 in Alexandria, VA. Beloved wife of the late Capt. William Henry Griffiths, Jr. for 60 years; loving mother of Elizabeth Jackson (Curt), William H. Griffiths (Suzanne), and Richard Griffiths (Barbara); grandmother of Christopher Jackson and Amy Griffiths; great-grandmother of 3. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Goodwin House Foundation, 4800 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311.
Paid Obituary
Published Monday, October 23, 2017 7:56 pm
| | 553. |  Cherry Hill fall concert season continues Sunday
The second concert of the fall season at Cherry Hill, the 19th Century plantation home near Inez in Warren County, will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Featured will be violinst Richard Luby and pianist Jane Hawkins. They will present a program featuring Bach and Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata. Cherry Hill is a beautifully preserved mid-19th Century plantation home located on NC 58 in the Warren County community of Inez. Admission is $8 per person and tickets will be available at the door. For more information,visit www.cherryhillconcerts.com
Published Wednesday, October 7, 2009 12:21 am
| | 554. | CARL R. “BO” WATSON
FRANKLINTON - Carl Richard “Bo” Watson, 79, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehab Center in Henderson. Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Hall-Wynne Funeral Chapel in Franklinton, by the Rev. Spencer Strickland and Robert Dale Pendleton.
Published Thursday, August 1, 2013 8:55 pm
| | 555. | LINDA J. ALSTON
WENDELL - Linda Joyce Alston, 54, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.
Published Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:12 am
| | 556. | ROBERT A. O’NEAL SR.
ZEBULON - Bishop Robert A. O’Neal Sr., 80, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. Funeral will be at noon today (Wednesday, Aug. 18) at Hales Chapel Baptist Church, Zebulon. Interment will be in the O’Neal-Whitley cemetery.
Published Wednesday, August 18, 2010 12:27 am
| | 557. | MARY A. TABRON
BUNN - Mary Alice Tabron, 73, died Aug. 30, 2009. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Bunn. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:29 am
| | 558. | CHARLIE VAN ROBERTSON
RALEIGH - Funeral services for Charlie Van Robertson, 76, who died Friday, May 1, 2015, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Perry's Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg, with the Rev. Bobbie White officiating. Burial will follow in the Roberson family cemetery.
Published Tuesday, May 5, 2015 6:04 pm
| | 559. | Frances Annette Freeman
July 9, 1938 - May 26, 2024
Franklinton, NC--Frances Annette Freeman passed away peacefully in her home in Franklinton, NC on May 26, 2024. Annette was born on July 9, 1938, in Oxford, NC to the late Vernon H. and Mable Harris Freeman. In addition to her parents, Annette was predeceased by her sisters, Geraldine Freeman and Phyllis F. Pearce; and a nephew, Richard Bray.
Published Wednesday, May 29, 2024 3:58 pm
| | 560. |  Oak Ridge Boys at Louisburg College
AND, OAK RIDGE GIRLS: Louisburg residents Sherry Bell and Diane Layton, center, gab it up with the Oak Ridge Boys backstage at Louisburg College on Thursday night just before a performance to a sold-out crowd. The “boys,” from left are: Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban.
Published Saturday, November 4, 2006 2:25 am
| | 561. |  YOUNGSVILLE AMERICANS COACH-PITCH ALL-STARS
The Youngsville American All-Stars recently competed in the Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch District Tournament at Oxford Webb High School and reached the semifinals. Pictured are (back row, l to r) Coaches Bill Osborne, Reggie Faulkner, Todd Whitaker and James Reynolds; (middle row, l to r) Ben Hornyak, Jack Osborne, Ian Faulkner, Chandler Griffin, Josh Brown, Parker Coats and Chase Corey; (front row, l to r) Cameron Whitaker, Lyeshan Parker, Zach Newsome, Grant Reynolds, David Ball and Richard Cardona.
Published Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:56 pm
| | 562. | PERCY EVANS JR.
LOUISBURG - Percy Evans Jr., 76, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.
Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 6:57 pm
| | 563. | MARY B. LEONARD
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Deaconess Mary Maxine Brown Leonard, 84, who died Sunday, May 6, 2012, will be held Friday, May 11, at 1 p.m. at New Hope Freedom & Deliverance in Louisburg, with the Rev. David Rosby officiating.
Published Wednesday, May 9, 2012 12:26 am
| | 564. | MARTHA J. SMITH
LOUISBURG - Martha J. Smith died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012.
Published Tuesday, August 14, 2012 11:54 pm
| | 565. |  UP CLOSE WITH BIOPROCESS
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (center) talks with Bioprocess Technology Coordinator/Instructor Julie Kinlaw, right, in the Biotechnology lab on VGCC’s Franklin County Campus, as VGCC President Randy Parker and (in back) Director of Economic and Workforce Development Garland Elliott listen. Burr toured Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus, accompanied by Betty Jo Shepheard from his staff, after they had just come from Novozymes near Franklinton, which has partnered with VGCC to develop industry training programs and to equip the Biotechnology lab at the Franklin Campus.
Published Wednesday, November 5, 2008 1:37 am
| | 566. | Patrol seeks answers in hit-run
The State Highway Patrol continues to look for answers more than a year after a Henderson man was killed walking along U.S. 401. Authorities responded to the two-lane highway near the Warren County line at about 5 a.m. on May 31, 2011 to find Richard McClain Jones lying in the roadway.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 17, 2012 12:10 am
| | 567. | Franklinton murder a death penalty case?
LOUISBURG -- A Franklinton man will soon learn whether the death penalty is a possible punishment for killing his father.Franklinton police arrested John Lawrence Morgan on Nov. 26, hours after finding Richard Morgan Jr. dead from apparent stab wounds.Prosecutors have requested a Rule 24 hearing for Feb. 26 where they will inform the courts whether or not they plan to pursue a capital case -- meaning they could seek the death penalty if Morgan is found guilty.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, February 15, 2018 12:37 am
| | 568. | FRANK B. PENDER
YOUNGSVILLE —Frank Benjamin Pender, 85, died Oct. 4, 2009 at his home in Youngsville. He was born in Granville County, NC to Andrew (Jimbo) and Onnie Pender. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. at Kinches Chapel Christian Church, Franklinton, by the Rev. Richard Carnegie and the Rev. Willie R. Nixon, III, pastor. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, October 7, 2009 12:21 am
| | 569. |  ABC’s of profitability
GOOD MORNING: Hey Mack. What’s with our boy Richard up thar in Washington? You know which Richard I’m referring to. That dumb-a_ _ we elected to represent us in the United States Senate, who else?
It’s one thing to be thought stupid, but you don’t have to open your big mouth and remove all doubt.
One would have thought he’d had enough after angering vets all across the nation by holding up the nomination of a legless Iraqi War vet to be Asst. Sec’y. of Veteran Affairs.
Asher Johnson / Published Friday, April 17, 2009 11:48 pm
| | 570. | SANDRA G. WILEY
LOUISBURG--Sandra Gail Moore Wiley, 51, of Louisburg departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at her home. Born on February 3, 1966 to the late Samuel Dewey and Hazel Cobb Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Samuel G. Moore and Harold Moore. Family was very important to Sandra and her grandchildren were her life. She was the caretaker of her family; an extremely loyal friend. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and listening to her favorite music.
Published Monday, January 15, 2018 7:07 pm
| | 571. |  BHS players earn awards
BUNN -- Good friends Ghage Kenan and Delton Davis made the most of their lone year together as members of the Bunn High School boys basketball squad.Kenan and Davis, both senior transfers, had big years as the Wildcats went 15-10 and came within one victory of qualifying for the Class 2-A State Playoffs.Each player has earned a spot on the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association's All-District 6 Boys Team for the 2017-18 campaign.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 11, 2018 11:59 pm
| | 572. |  TURN UP THE HEAT IN ERWIN
The Youngsville Heat Travel Team recently took first place at the Top Gun 9-Under Baseball Tournament, which was held in Erwin. The winning club received trophies along with a team plaque. The Heat defeated the Walk-Off Academy Warriors 12-5 and the JG Sluggers 5-0 to take home the championship. Pictured are (back, l to r) Coach Richard Rusnak, Coach Eric Engbers, Austin Engbers, Kaden Blackburn, Cooper Greer, Shawn Thomas Journigan, Peyton Rivers, Owen Mitchell, Will Holmes, Coach Mike Nash and Coach Allen Holmes; (front, l to r) Cooper Nash, J.B. Brown and Batboy Christian Journigan.
Published Thursday, March 16, 2017 12:00 am
| | 573. |  THE HEAT WIN AGAIN
The Youngsville Heat recently took first place at the GameOn Winter World Series 9-Under Baseball Tournament, which was held in Oxford. The Heat received rings and trophies after defeating North Wake Tsunami by a 12-6 margin in the championship game. Pictured are (back, l to r) Coaches Mike Nash, Allen Holmes, Richard Rusnak and Jim Wisler; (middle, l to r) Keith James, Ethan Wisler, Easton Smith, Cooper Greer, Will Holmes, Peyton Rivers and Owen Mitchell; (bottom, l to r) Shawn Thomas Journigan, Cooper Nash and Bat Boy Chris Brown; (front, l to r) JB Brown and Kaden Blackburn.
Published Thursday, November 17, 2016 12:11 am
| | 574. |  A LUCKY 13 FOR LC
LOUISBURG - Thirteen has proven to be a lucky number for Michelle Carlson in her first season as the Louisburg College fast-pitch softball coach.As part of their torrid start, the Lady Hurricanes reeled off 13 consecutive victories, culminating with a twinbill sweep last Saturday at home against Richard Bland College at the renovated Sheilah R. Cotten Field.Louisburg's streak came to a close Tuesday on the road at Surry Community College as the Lady Hurricanes settled for a split.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, March 17, 2016 12:07 am
| | 575. | DOROTHY EATON
LOUISBURG - Dorothy Eaton, 77, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013.
Published Friday, March 1, 2013 11:56 pm
| | 576. | Franklinton topped by Southeast Halifax on road
TILLERY -- Franklinton went on the road last Friday and suffered a disappointing 32-6 setback at Southeast Halifax in a non-conference prep football matchup.
With the loss, Franklinton fell to 0-2 in Clark Harrell’s first season as head coach. Southeast, guided by former FHS mentor Richard Byrd, upped its overall mark to 2-0.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 3, 2008 12:02 am
| | 577. |  LC'S RIGHT STUFF
SOUTHERN PINES -- Coaches are paid to maintain their poise in even the most dire situations -- and Louisburg College men's basketball skipper Neil Dixon needed every bit of his composure during last weekend's action at the Region X Tournament.The top-seeded Hurricanes, competing in the semifinals, saw couldn't-miss Pitt CC pour in an array of treys en route to taking a 14-point cushion over LC in the opening half at the Sandhills Community College Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 14, 2018 11:33 pm
| | 578. | OSSIE LYNN SPIVEY
ALEXANDRIA, VA - On August 18, 2018, another angel gained her wings. Ossie Lynn, 65, will truly be missed by her many loved ones: son, Sean Wright; grandson, Dejon Wright; two sisters; two brothers; two aunts; and a host of other relatives, family and friends.
Published Wednesday, August 22, 2018 4:25 pm
| | 579. |  'Tragedy of almost Biblical proportions'
LOUISBURG -- A Franklinton man convicted of killing his father avoided the death penalty and spending the rest of his life in jail.But, after being sentenced for second degree murder on March 20, John Lawrence Morgan would be 72 at the earliest he'd be eligible for prison release -- 11 years younger than Richard Morgan Jr. was when he died by his son's hand.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:44 pm
| | 580. | EDITH R. WRIGHT
BUNN - Mrs. Edith Elizabeth Rogers Wright, 65, died Monday, April 10, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Bunn. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Saturday, April 15, 2006 5:58 am
| | 581. |  Franklin County youth participate in 4-H Poultry judging competition
Ten Franklin County area youth competed in a statewide 4-H Poultry Judging competition this past Monday in Raleigh and walked away State Champions. After six months of hard work preparing for the contest and having exceptional meeting attendance, the 10 4-H’ers have shown a keen interest in poultry.
Pictured (Above): 4-H COMPETITORS. Pictured, left to right, are 4-H Poultry Judging competitors Jake Privette, Taylor Farley, Joseph Adams, Joey Moore, Selena Bullock, Ellis Privette, Daniel Barker, Faith Dunbar, Wesley Dunbar, Shannon Rigby, and volunteers Ranell Bridges and Richard Hoyle.
Published Friday, July 23, 2010 11:21 pm
| | 582. | LIZZIE LEE HARRIS
ROLESVILLE - Funeral services for Lizzie Lee Harris, 66, who died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at Mitchiner’s Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Melvin Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Vines family cemetery.
Published Friday, November 25, 2011 11:14 pm
| | 583. |  Couple exchanges wedding vows
Sarah MacKenzie "Maggie" Wright and Daniel Christopher Sims were married Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at 6 p.m. at The Sutherland in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The Reverend Richard Thomas Clayton of Hayes Barton United Methodist Church in Raleigh officiated.Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a reception at The Sutherland Pavilion.
Published Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:03 am
| | 584. |  Dedicated employees recognized at FRMC
Franklin Regional Medical Center recently honored its employees with service awards. At right, top photo, are five-year service award winners from left, front: Mamie Patterson, Annetta Henderson, P.J. Parker, Sharen Taylor, Ann Marie Hogan, Charlotte Hill; back, Chuck Gavazzi, Joy Hicks, Lisa Mosney, Ricky Robbins, Budd Radovich, Edmond Schatzle. Given five-year awards but not pictured are: Robin Henderson, Angela Perry, Richard Collins, Angelia Arrington, Carolyn Tharrington, Wilma Flickinger, Paris Wilcox.
Published Friday, January 4, 2008 11:56 pm
| | 585. | Bunn Pulls Away In Second Half
BUNN -- After a tight first half, Bunn erupted for four uncontested touchdowns in the third quarter en route to a 47-18 homecoming victory Friday over Northern Carolina Conference foe Northwest Halifax. In bouncing back from last week’s league loss at Southern Vance, the Wildcats upped their record to 7-1 overall and 1-1 in the NCC.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 14, 2006 12:10 am
| | 586. | Etheridge considers Senate seat
Congressmen Bob Etheridge will apparently make a decision on whether he runs for Senator Richard Burr’s seat in the next month or so.
If Etheridge runs against Burr, it could set off a chain reaction in local leadership.
But the county’s two state officials said it’s too soon to tell whether they would like to fill his position if its vacated.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, August 22, 2009 12:37 am
| | 587. | Hit and run investigated
The state Highway Patrol continues to investigate a fatal hit and run that claimed the life of a Henderson man. Authorities were called out at about 5 a.m. Tuesday to find the body of Richard McClain Jones lying in the roadway of U.S. 401 near the Warren County line. According to what investigators have been able to determine, the 66-year-old man appeared to have turned the van he was driving off to the side of the two-lane highway, getting stuck in a brush line.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, June 3, 2011 11:43 pm
| | 588. |  Wilson earns hoops award
LOUISBURG -- Andreas Wilson has enjoyed quite a career as a member of the Louisburg High School boys basketball season -- and the junior standout guard still has one more year to go. Wilson excelled in 2016-17 while helping the Warriors reach the Class 1-A State Playoffs. Wilson began to draw plenty of acclaim from beyond Franklin County after averaging 26.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per outing.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 22, 2017 11:43 pm
| | 589. | Bunn Bests Bullets
JAMESVILLE -- A long trip toward the coast proved to be a profitable journey Friday for the Bunn Wildcats. Bunn’s stingy defense limited host Jamesville to just 42 total yards, and the Wildcats went on to post a 48-0 decision in a non-conference football contest. The Wildcats improved to 2-0 one week before renewing their Franklin County rivalry with Louisburg.
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, August 31, 2007 11:44 pm
| | 590. |  VANCE COUNTY INDUCTEES
VGCC students from Vance County who were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa honors society on April 21 included: front, from left, Jimmy Richard Gray Jr., Kimberly Dawn Pernell, Ramona Melissa Schronce, Andrew Scott Dawson and Rockele Reshelle Jean Bryant; second row, from left: Arlene Robinson Burwell, Julia Venable Foster, SA-Hin Delaquan Harris and Virginia Meagan Brannock; third row, from left: Lisa Baum Slaughter, Carolyn Emberton Barker, LeEtta Ruth Nyquist and Nicholas Adam Shoemaker; fourth row, from left: Robin Michelle Littlejohn, Vivian M. Matthews and Annie Glover Gregory.
Published Wednesday, May 13, 2009 12:05 am
| | 591. | Rudd scheduled to appear in court
The case against a former county tax collector was on the docket for superior court this week.
Superior Court Judge Richard L. Doughton had yet to get to the matter before press time, but Donnie Rudd remains obligated to the county and the court to repay money he is accused of swiping in the late 1990s.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:54 pm
| | 592. |  Second suspect is arrested for shooting three at party
LOUISBURG — Investigators have arrested a second suspect in a shooting that sent three people to the hospital.On Aug. 21, Louisburg Police arrested Richard Darnell Williams, 26, charging him with shooting three people at a house party on Bailey’s Creek Drive on Aug. 17.On Aug. 22, Noel Adolphus Matthews, 21, of Youngsville, turned himself in to authorities, aided by his mother.Both were charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:11 am
| | 593. | BETTIE JEAN MORRIS
LOUISBURG - Bettie Jean Morris, 67, of Louisburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 with her family and friends by her side after a courageous fight with cancer. Bettie was born February 11, 1948 in Hastings, MI to the late Richard and Ruth Shellenbarger. In addition to her parents and husband, Jerry, she was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Twigg.
Published Wednesday, September 23, 2015 7:09 pm
| | 594. | GORDON EDWIN WADE
CHARLOTTE - Mr. Wade, age 80, of Charlotte, NC, died on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at the Carolinas Medical Center-Main in Charlotte.
Published Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:39 am
| | 595. | Vanguards end season
HENDERSON -- The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men's basketball team recently closed out the season at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Region X tournament, the first two rounds of which were held at Richard Bland College in Petersburg, Va.On March 4, VGCC, the tenth seed in the tournament, defeated the seventh-seeded Titans of Guilford Technical Community College in the opening round, 90-87, recording the program's first postseason win since 2015.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, March 16, 2017 12:00 am
| | 596. | CARL R. VICK
HENDERSON - Carl Richard Vick, 68, of Henderson, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Franklin Regional Medical Center. He was a longtime owner and operator of Ingleside Grocery and Vick’s Grocery. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette Vick, and his son, Dennis Wayne Vick. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church with the Rev. Matthew Bowden officiating. Interment followed in Lancaster Memorial Park in Louisburg.
Published Friday, January 27, 2012 11:30 pm
| | 597. | Police looking for copper bandit
Louisburg police arrested a man on drug charges this week.
Dezmon T. Jackson, 18, of 707 Kenmore Avenue was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, possession with intent to sell cocaine and maintaining a dwelling for the sale of a controlled substance.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, August 13, 2010 11:40 pm
| | 598. | Conrad Boyd Sturges
LOUISBURG, NC -- Conrad Boyd Sturges, Jr. was born on June 10, 1939, and died on June 3, 2022 at his home in Louisburg, NC. However, he was called Buzzy or Buzz. Although he was an Army brat and lived all over, he always considered Louisburg his actual and spiritual home.
Published Wednesday, June 8, 2022 4:54 pm
| | 599. |  LC ready to defend its crown
LOUISBURG -- Will yet another Region X Championship -- and a national tournament appearance -- be in the cards this spring for the Louisburg College Lady Hurricanes?In 2021, LC, coached by legendary skipper Eric Lee, won the Region X regular season and tourney crowns before heading to the nationals, where the Lady Hurricanes posted a fine third-place performance.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:45 pm
| | 600. | New look this year for Canes
LOUISBURG -- Coming off their best-ever season, the Louisburg College Lady Hurricanes will feature an all-new lineup when they kick off the 2023 softball campaign on February 11 at home against Region X opponent Florence-Darlington Tech.Last spring, the Lady Hurricanes once again claimed the region regular season and tournament championships while qualifying for the nationals -- and closing with an impressive 47-5 worksheet.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:43 pm
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