All Obituaries

Andrew Thomas Badgett, 89, passed away on July 29, 2020. He was born in Caswell County to the late Moses Watlington and Ruth Badgett Slade .   Andrew was a hard worker. He farmed most of his life. He also enjoyed doing outdoor work including landscaping.   He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving companion: Mary McCain; daughters: Jackie Badgett, Jennie Badgett and Brenda Stokes, a loving sister: Dorothy Slade, grandchildren: Kim Watlington and Michael Badgett and a host of...

Douglas MacArthur Rone, 76, passed away from this life at home on July 23rd, 2020.  Affectionately known as “Booney”, Douglas was the fourth child born of the union of his parents, Allen Rone and Bettie Ann Elizabeth Harrison Barnett Rone.  Douglas received his formal education in Caswell County.  Yet, his true passion was anything outdoors.  A farmer all of his life, he also enjoyed gardening and landscaping.  He was never afraid of hard work and...

Maggie Poteat was born Maggie Louise Farmer on September 18, 1952 in Roxboro, NC to the late Carl and Maggie Farmer. Maggie was the third of fourteen children and was preceded in death by four siblings; Joan Lilly, Alice Barnett, Earl Farmer Jr., and Betty Jean Farmer.  Maggie grew up and attended school in Roxboro, NC. After leaving school, she moved to Burlington where she lived the majority of her life and worked primarily in the manufacturing industry. In 1989 she met and married...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rhonda Farmer who passed away on July 10, 2020 at the age of 62. She was the daughter of the late James Ernest Lea and Linda Farmer Burnette. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cared for many. She was a strong woman. She would often take care of people and take in kids. She worked as a CNA at Poole's Rest Home.  She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughters: Tameka Johnson  (Andre) and Alicia Lea (McKinley...

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Emma Jean Thompson Garland, 84, formerly of Graham passed away on July 1, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Walter Thompson and Magadie Thaxton Thompson. She was married to the late Earnest Garland.   She was a graduate of Caswell County Training School. She enjoyed art and going to the Senior Day Care. She also enjoyed socializing with her family friends. She loved watching HGTV and the Food Network.    She leaves to cherish her memories: her children: Michael Garland...

Katie M. Harris was born in Cedar Grove, North Carolina on September 27, 1940 to Howard Chambers and Lula Chambers. Katie had 3 brothers and 5 sisters, so their was much excitement around her birth as the first girl entered the Chambers family. She in- herited a legacy of faith, responsibility and character as she was taught many things about cooking, canning and cleaning as a young girl. Raised in a Christian home, Katie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an...

Dorothy “Rudy” Mae Pettiford, 59, passed away on June 5, 2020 at Durham Regional Medical Center. She was born in Person County to the late Doc Robert Thompson and Maggie Lucille Evans Thompson.   She was a line cook with Aramark. She enjoyed cooking and singing. She loved catering to her son, nieces, nephews and grandkids.   She leaves to cherish her memories: one son: Dominique Thompson (Ken) of Durham, four grandchildren, one brother: Terry Thompson (Yolanda) of...

Michael “Winkie” “Bo Tight” Wayne Graves died at SOVAH Health on June 4, 2020 in Danville, Virginia at the age of 66. Michael is survived by his mother, Ida Bell Graves White; his siblings: Arlene Irby, Karen Waddell, Ernest White, Jr., Lisa Jacobs (Joey), Brenda Beard, Tony White (Belinda), Sharon Carter (Donald) and Corey White; his children: Kedra Glenn (Melvin) and Michael Price; his granddaughter, Brittany Crews; and his partner, Teresa Jennings. He was a loving...

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, God sent home his angel, beloved mother, sister , grandmother and friend. Myrtle Johnson Richmond transitioned from labor to rest at SOVAH Danville, Virginia. She was born on October 14, 1933 in Caswell County, NC to the late Brown and Ellen Johnson.   Myrtle worked for Caswell County Social Service for many years and was also a foster parent. She later worked as a housekeeper at a local hotel franchise.   Myrtle accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord...