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Mabel Wagstaff StanfieldRoxboro


Mable Lee Wagstaff Stanfield, of Roxboro, NC, made her transition on Friday, May 24, 2024, at UNC Hospital Hillsborough, NC. The funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Mable Lee Wagstaff Stanfield, of Roxboro, NC, made her transition on Friday, May 24, 2024, at UNC Hospital Hillsborough, NC. The funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Robert SmithLeasburg


Deacon Robert Lee Smith, a beloved husband, age 83, a native of Roxboro, was born to the union of the late Early Bud Smith and Eliza Bolton Smith, he peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.Deacon Smith was an active member of Saint James Baptist Church in Leasburg, North Carolina until his declining health. He was a Masonic member of Allens Lodge #676 of Prospect Hill, North Carolina.He leaves to cherish his...

Deacon Robert Lee Smith, a beloved husband, age 83, a native of Roxboro, was born to the union of the late Early Bud Smith and Eliza Bolton Smith, he peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday,...

Bruce MorrisRoxboro


Brucellious “Bruce” Antonio Morris, Sr., 51, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Roxboro, North Carolina.Bruce was born June 17, 1972 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Phillis Jean Burton Morris and William Louis Jordan Morris.Bruce grew up and attended public school in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2009, he moved to Person County. He was employed with the US Flu Cured Tobacco Company until his health declined. Bruce never met a stranger and loved everyone. He left...

Brucellious “Bruce” Antonio Morris, Sr., 51, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Roxboro, North Carolina.Bruce was born June 17, 1972 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late...

Jesse BrownRoxboro


Mr. Jesse Rasu “Superia” Brown, affectionaly known as “Su” was born December 31, 1967, in Paterson, New Jersey, to the late Mary Ruth Brown and Jesse Felder, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Roxboro, NC at the age of 56.Superia attended Passaic County Public School #12 and John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson, New Jersey. He was employed with PBM Graphics until the company was affected by the COVID pandemic. He often visited the Christ Miracle Temple...

Mr. Jesse Rasu “Superia” Brown, affectionaly known as “Su” was born December 31, 1967, in Paterson, New Jersey, to the late Mary Ruth Brown and Jesse Felder, passed away on...

Howard BlackwellHurdle Mills


Mr. Howard Baywood Blackwell, 72, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Duke Hospice.He was born February 2, 1952 to late William Fletcher and Pecolia Smith Blackwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest William Blackwell and an infant son, Howard Blackwell, Jr.He is survived by a daughter, Cindy Blackwell Boozer and three grandsons, Carmani, Cameron and Cayden Boozer of Pinecrest, Florida. Three sisters, Catherine B. Vincent...

Mr. Howard Baywood Blackwell, 72, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Duke Hospice.He was born February 2, 1952 to late William Fletcher and Pecolia Smith Blackwell. In...

John AllenWashington DC


Mr. John D. Allen, age 72, aka Sunshine, John D. Rockefeller, the last of the Mohicans, was the son of the late Pearl Allen Burton and Wright Allen, born on August 28, 1951 in Durham, NC. He was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his residence in Washington, DC.On June 19, 2015, he married his love, Linda Fuller and moved to Washington, DC.John D was a member of New Hope Person Baptist Church in Timberlake, NC. He attended Person County Schools. By trade,...

Mr. John D. Allen, age 72, aka Sunshine, John D. Rockefeller, the last of the Mohicans, was the son of the late Pearl Allen Burton and Wright Allen, born on August 28, 1951 in Durham, NC. He was...

Antoinette ChaseRoxboro


Ms. Antoinette Geraldine Chase was born on September 12, 1921, to the late Mrs. Caroline C. Bias in Washington, D.C. Her Christian experience began at an early age at Lane CME Church.She attended Love Joy Elementary School and Brown Junior High. Antoinette graduated from Cardoza High School in 1939. She was employed thirty years at the Office of Personnel Management formally known as the Civil Service Commission for the Federal Government. There she served as an Administrative Clerk,...

Ms. Antoinette Geraldine Chase was born on September 12, 1921, to the late Mrs. Caroline C. Bias in Washington, D.C. Her Christian experience began at an early age at Lane CME Church.She...

Shirley BrownRaleigh


Shirley Beatrice Perry Brown was born on April 10, 1935, to the late Hester and Raymond Perry Sr. in Roxboro, NC. She was the thirteenth of fourteen children. On Sunday, November 26, 2023, she was called to her eternal home with her son, Bill and daughter-in-law, Jacquie by her side.Shirley truly made the most of the years of which she was blessed. She credits her core principles, character, and work ethic to growing up on the Perry farm with her large, loving family, led by her beloved...

Shirley Beatrice Perry Brown was born on April 10, 1935, to the late Hester and Raymond Perry Sr. in Roxboro, NC. She was the thirteenth of fourteen children. On Sunday, November 26, 2023, she was...

Arthur TorainHurdle Mills


On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the Lord sent an angel to the home of Arthur Lee Torain to escort him to Glory. Arthur was born June 11, 1952 to David Torian, who survives and the late Elsie Taborn Torian.In addition to his mother, his sister, Vida Lorena Farmer, his mother-in-law, Edith Thompson, and his goddaughter, Victoria Jalissa Bradsher-Daniel, preceded him in death.Arthur attended Person County Schools and graduated from Person Senior High School. At very young age, he...

On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the Lord sent an angel to the home of Arthur Lee Torain to escort him to Glory. Arthur was born June 11, 1952 to David Torian, who survives and the late Elsie Taborn...

Thomas Daye, Jr.Roxboro


On Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Duke Home Care and Hospice of Durham, NC (Hock Family Pavilion), Thomas Daye, Jr. transitioned to be with the Lord. Thomas was born June 7, 1964 to Mable Palmer and the late Ollie Joe Daye, Jr.Thomas was known by his family and friends as “Cricket”. He was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church and a member of the Male Chorus. He attended Durham County Schools. Cricket enjoyed painting, fishing and cooking.He was preceded...

On Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Duke Home Care and Hospice of Durham, NC (Hock Family Pavilion), Thomas Daye, Jr. transitioned to be with the Lord. Thomas was born June 7, 1964 to Mable Palmer...

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