All Obituaries

Garnett Graves, 81, passed away on September 14, 2019 at Hospice of Alamance Caswell. He was the son of the late Henry Albert Graves and Mary Jennie Phillips Graves.  Garnett attended High School at Caswell County High School. His favorite things to do were hunting, deep sea fishing, and camping. He enjoyed traveling to different parts of the US to visit family also.  He leaves to cherish his memory, one son: Ronald Graves, one grandson: Tavious Graves (Elena) and great grandson:...

Queen Esther Swann Graves was born June 18, 1927 in Caswell County, NC.  She passed away on September 8, 2019 at her home at the age of 92. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Swann and Bessie Chambers Swann.  She was married to the late Connie Elvis Graves, son of Spencer Graves (deceased) and Lizzie Bolden Graves (deceased). In addition, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Mary Iona Swann Griggs, Doris Swann Graves, and Helene Swann Bradshaw and her...

On September 7, 2019 God gave Mrs. Jeanette Oliver her gift of eternal rest. Jeanette was born on July 7, 1949 to Garfield and Lula Mae Pickett Oliver in Blanch, NC. Jeanette received her education at the Caswell County High School and further from Averett College in Danville, Virginia.  Jeanette married Howard "HG" Oliver and to their union three children were born. Jeanette worked at Holt Hosiery for many years. She resided at the White Oak Manor facility until her...

Gary Lane Rogers, 62 passed away peacefully with family at his side at the Duke Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina on August 18, 2019   Gary was born April 1, 1957 in Roxboro, NC the son of Ruffin and Clara (Lee) Rogers. He was a previous resident of Murdoch Center in Butner, Ralph Scott Life Services in Burlington, and a current resident of Person County Group Homes.   Gary enjoyed spending time with family and eating good food. No one's food was off limits to...

On July 12, 2019, God in his infinite wisdom took from us one his most precious flowers in Mrs. Elsie Mae Pulliam Sellars; affectionately known as "Bay". She was 68. She was born on January 12th 1951 in Caswell County to the late Johnny Pulliam and Ira Walker Pulliam. She was married to the late Junior O. Sellars. Bay was a graduate of Northeastern Guilford High School. She enjoyed fellowshipping. Whether it was in person or on the phone, she loved to talk to people. She also...

Rosa Lee Jackson, 70, passed away on June 25, 2019 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wake County to the late Samuel Massenburg and Letha Mangum Massenburg.   She enjoyed reading and fishing. She also enjoyed people and loved to joke. She loved her family and would always tell her sister Pauline: “You got to do what you got to do Paul.”   She leaves to cherish her memory: One son: Jeremy Andrew Jackson, two daughters: Dorthea Jackson and...

On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at SOVAH Health in Danville, VA, our beloved Larry E.C. Law departed this life suddenly. He was born July 27, 1952 in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late Walter Law and Elizabeth Jones Law; both preceded in him in death.   During this life, he attended Chatham High School in Pittsylvania County, VA. He was baptized at Baptist Christian Fellowship under the leadership of Rev. Dr. William Dixon on July 13, 2014. He worked as a farmer. Larry was also known for...

Lillian Anne Bullock (formerly Bigelow) was born in Yanceyville, NC on April 7, 1940. She was the youngest of 6 siblings born to Ulysses G. Bigelow Jr. and Mallie E. Poole Bigelow, all raised on the farm in Yanceyville, NC. Shortly after graduating high school, Lillian moved to Mount Vernon, NY where she lived until her retirement in 2000. Lillian moved back down south to Stone Mountain, GA upon retirement, where she lived until she departed this life to be with the Lord. Lillian gave her...

Woodrow Wilson Poteat, 67, passed away on May 12, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. He was the son of the late Nathaniel Poteat and Lucretia Moore Poteat. He loved music. He was an anointed singer. He also enjoyed fishing and gardening. He also raised hogs. He made recurve bows and was an artist.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife: Olivia Diane Poteat of the home; three children: Dr. Terry Woodrow Poteat of Jamestown, NC, Tina Poteat Parker of Greensboro and Tamara...