All Obituaries

David Leon Turner Jr., passed away suddenly on November 25, 2021 at his residence in Yanceyville, NC. He was born on March 22, 1973 to David Leon Turner Sr. and Rita Graves Turner who survive. David was employed with Procter & Gamble. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.    He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents: David Turner Sr. and Rita Tuner of the home, one son David Fisher Turner, one sister Stephanie Gwynn (Darin), aunts: Linda Inge and Kay Jeffries, uncles: Willie...

Nannie Rella Saunders Johnson was born on May 14, 1931 to James “Beece” Saunders and Susie “Missy” Jeffries Saunders in Milton, North Carolina. She was born with a heart of gold and blessed many lives during her time on earth.    Nannie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and became a lifelong member of Macedonia A.M.E. Church. She served as an usher, missionary, trustee, Sunday school teacher, and senior choir member. Upon completing her...

Mother Fannie Beatrice Jeffers, 77, made her transition on October 13, 2021. Fannie was born in Caswell County on September 4, 1944 to the late David Lea and Willie Esther Wilson. After the passing of her mother at a young age, she was raised by the only mother she ever knew: Mary Lea.   Mother Jeffers was a caring, nurturing woman of God who loved the Lord and loved church. She was a member of Solid Rock True Holiness Church of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. There she served as a mother...

Willie Aldean Woods Jr., affectionately  known as "Billy Boy" transitioned on October 9, 2021 in Danville, Virginia. He was born on January 13, 1967 to the late Willie Aldean Woods Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Martin who survives.  During his life he attended High School in Washington D.C. He later received his a GED in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Everyone knew him as "Billy Boy" or "Chesmoke." He was the first grandchild of the family. He was always the life...

Rachel Ann Arnold, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 7th, 2021. She was born on May 18th, 1934, in Morristown, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Nannie Ford Davis Stoutenburgh and Robert Stoutenburgh.   Rachel Ann relocated to Greenville, North Carolina to be close to her daughter Judi, since her health was declining. She was married to Luther Arnold a World War II Veteran who is also deceased. She is survived by her two daughters Judith Arnold Walker and Leslie Renee...

Joshua Rone, known to many as Josh transitioned on September 18, 2021.  Josh was a Junior at Bartlett Yancey Senior High School where he played football and basketball. He was employed with Old Dutch Grocery Store where he served in various capacities and was loved by everyone at the store. He was very popular and was loved by many. He had an infectious smile. His heart was larger than life and he often helped with anything that needed to be done in the neighborhood and often gave...

Evangelist Pattie Marie Swann Garland who resided at 1315 A N Beaumont CT for more than twenty years transitioned from this earthly life while residing at Authoracare Collective Burlington Campus. She was born to the late James Henry and Ruth Carter Swann February 26, 1939, in Milton, NC.  She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Evangelical Temple of Christ Holiness Church in Milton, NC where in the 1990's became an Evangelist . Married the late Joseph Edward...

Departed this life at the age of 75 years old. He was born in Caswell County NC to the late Annie Holloway Henderson and Hubert Henderson. He was employed until his retirement at Cone Mills. He served in the United States Army. He had an associated degree in Auto Mechanic from Rockingham Community College and   finished his GED from Piedmont Community College. In his free time, he loved to fish and work on anything that needed fixing. He married the former Mardgie Simspon on June 3,...

Barry Lee Jeffries was born October 30, 1965 to James Australia and Laura Elizabeth Jeffries in Danville, Virginia. He was educated in the Danville Public Schools.  He was employed at Danville Regional Medical Center as a chef until his health failed. He was united in Holy Matrimony April 3, 1994 to Janice Miller Jeffries and to this union were born two children: Danielle Miller Pinchback and Markas Miller.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Elizabeth Herring, two...

Rashawn Lamar Alston was born on October 26, 1991 to Clarence Edward Alston Jr. and Brenda Slade Alston in Alamance County. Rashawn transitioned on August 21, 2021.    Rashawn attended Caswell County Schools and was a 2010 graduate of Bartlett Yancey Senior High School. At B.Y. Rashawn played football. He had a good sense of humor and was known to make you laugh. Outside of football and sports, Rashawn enjoyed hunting and fishing.    He leaves to cherish his memories,...