All Obituaries

Mrs. Fetney Louise Godwin Wilkins entered into eternal rest on January 8, 2020 at Carver Living Center. She was the only child of the late Jessie James Godwin and Estell Watson Godwin Lawrence. She was educated in the Durham City Schools. She always discussed the good old days at Lyon Park Elementary School. In her late teen years, she moved to Richmond, Virginia and was employed in several food establishments. She met the love of her life, Phillip Wilkins in Richmond and they were married...

Tony Shawn Mims was born November 30, 1958 by Mrs. Lula Graves and Albert Mack Mims Sr. He suddenly departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center.  Tony attended Bartlett Yancey High School and worked for Burlington Industries. He also worked for the Power Washing Company until he could no longer work. He loved to fish, to do yard work and work with plants. He loved going to the movies and he loved old school cars.  He leaves to...

Mebane- Orbra Thomas Graves, 88, passed away on January 7, 2020 at SOVAH in Danville. He was born on December 13, 1931 in Caswell County to the late George Graves and Lillian Wright Graves. He was married to Elsie Mae Richmond who survives. He was a member of Jones Cross Road Baptist Church where he sung in the choir. He enjoyed singing, hunting and fishing. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Elsie Mae Graves of the home, his children: Mary Louise Jones of Graham, Vivian...

Mr. Nathaniel Barnhardt was born in Stokesdale, NC on September 22, 1930 to the late BJ and Juanita Barnhardt. He departed this earthly life on December 19, 2019. He was educated in Summerfield at Mclaughlin School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Ann C. Barnhardt, three sons: Larry and Nathan Tatum and Gregory Barnhardt, two stepsons: Randy and Steven Cheek, three sisters: Betty Thomas, Mary Ruth, Rachel and one brother: Bruce Barnhardt. He leaves to cherish...

Wesley leaves behind Wife Christy White and 3 children Jahad Adams, Joseph Adams, and Jayla adams all Danville, VA. Mother Margaret White and Nannie Neville. Father Timothy Glass and Franklin Holliness 2 Brothers Demetrious White and Christopher White both of Greensboro NC. Sister-in-law  and Brother-in-laws laws. William & Carrie Evans of Kansas City MI. Joey & Terea Adams of Richmond  VA  David &Sherri  Hughes Tremaine & Rachel...

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  Isaiah 41:10 ANNA BERLENE TUCKER Anna Berlene Tucker was born on December 12, 1923 in Milton, NC to Reverend Jonah A. and Nancy Garland Tucker. Anna joined the High Street Baptist Church at an early age during her father’s pastoralship. Anna attended and graduated from the Caswell County Training School, Yanceyville, NC in...

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” Psalm 23:3 On Friday, November 8th at 5:06 AM, the Lord took our precious, beloved Brandon home with Him. Brandon Jamal Hollowell was born on September 5th, 1998 in Prince George County, Maryland, to Arleen Crews-Hollowell and Robert Charles Hollowell, Sr.   Brandon confessed his belief in Christ at an early age.  He was baptized by Rev. Melvin Fuller and became a member of White Oak...

LaVerne Evelyn McCain Chandler was born on July 8, 1952, to Douglas McCain and Mary Eliza Jeffries McCain. She grew up in the historic town of Milton, North Carolina, among loving relatives, caring neighbors, and life-long friends.  LaVerne was baptized at an early age at High Street Baptist Church, where her Christian education began. LaVerne attended New Dotmond Elementary School from first through the eighth grades.  She then attended George Washington High School in Los...

Taiwan Lloyd Waddell Sr., 39 years old of 936 Monument Street. Danville, VA, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at SOVAH Health Center. He was affectionately known as “sto boy”.   Taiwan was born August 13, 1980 to James L. Williams Sr. and Marry L. Waddell who survives.   He attended George Washington High School. He was employed by JTI Tobacco Company.   He leaves to mourn, his mother Marry and father James; three daughters: Shanice Jackson of Lynchburg,...

Oscar Wright Jr., affectionately known as "Timmy" transitioned on October 12th 2019 at Vidant Medical Center. He was born in Alamance County to the late Oscar Wright Sr. and Thelma Totten Wright. He attended Caswell County Schools and was employed as a mechanic.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his children: Bryant Wright, Timotthe Echols, Tyronne Watlington, Brianna Watlington and Tyree Watlington; his sister: Carolyn Foster (Larry), a foster sister: Ethel Brooks; special...