Obituaries
Jemma Aida Stella Sassaman
Feb 21, 2019
neember 27, 1915-February 21, 2019 Jemma Sassaman passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Convalescent Center, Durham, NC, at the age of 103.?? The oldest of six siblings, she was born in Philadelphia to Italian immigrant parents, Felicia Turchi and Paul Stella, and was always proud of her Italianeeritage.?? She married Grant M. Sassaman June 1938 while they were both working for...
Delores Ann Johnson
Feb 20, 2019
Delores Ann Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC. Mrs. Johnson was born February 1, 1940 to the late William and Rowena Johnson. Delores is survived by her children, Audrey O. Roberts (Clifton), Renee A. Overton, and Eric T. Overton (Gen); eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She...
Nancy Ferrell Hughes
Feb 18, 2019
Nancy Ferrell Hughes of Durham, NC, 93, died Monday, February 18, 2019, at Brookdale Memory Care in Burlington, NC.???? Nancy was the daughter of the late Edgar E. Ferrell and Sallie Chaneer Ferrell.???? She was preceded ineeath by her late husbands, Henry J. Broadway, Jr. and Cliff Hughes; sisters, Betty F. Pickett and Peggy F. Craig; and brother, James B.??...
Nancy Perritt Oppman
Feb 14, 2019
Nancy Perritt Oppman, age 95, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born on March 10, 1923 in Chicago Illinois. Her late parents were Warreneeasley and Nina O???Neil Peasley. Nancy was a loving Mother, Grandmother (Nana) and great Grandmother. She was preceded ineeath by her late husbands, Robert Perritt and secondly Frederick Oppman and her sister Susaneeasley and...
John William Hodges, Jr
Feb 14, 2019
Oxford John William Hodges, Jr., 63, of 9024 Highway 96 N, Oxford, NC died Thursday, February 14, 2019. He was born in Roxboro, NC on April 23, 1955 to John William Hodges, Sr. and Rosa Watson Hodges, who survive. John was manager of the Granville County Habitat for Humanity Restore in Oxford; a position in which he was dearly devoted....
John William Hodges, Jr
Feb 14, 2019
Oxford John William Hodges, Jr., 63, of 9024 Highway 96 N, Oxford, NC died Thursday, February 14, 2019.?? He was born in Roxboro, NC on April 23, 1955 to John William Hodges, Sr. and Rosa Watson Hodges, who survive. John was?? maneer of the Granville County Habitat for Humanity Restore in Oxford; a position in which he was dearly devoted.??...
Daniel John Dubick
Feb 14, 2019
Daniel John Dubick, son of Janet Dubick-Freedman and Daniel Dubick, and stepson of Robert Freedman, passed away unexpectedly on February 14th, 2019 at the age of 32. Daniel graduated from Charles E Jordan high school in Durham, North Carolina in 2005. He attended the College of Charleston in South Carolina where he earned a degree in Business Administration in 2009....
Glenda Frazier Hightower
Feb 13, 2019
Glenda Frazier Hightower, 70 of Oxford, NC died Wednesday, February 13, 2019.?? She was born in Oxford, NC on October 9, 1948 to her now late parents, Sidney Thaxton Frazier and Marie Frazier. Glenda was a graduate of J.F. Webb High School, class of ???66.?? She theneent on to graduate from Croft Business School.?? Glenda worked for Granville Savings and...
Yvonne "Dixie" Hutto Hobgood
Feb 13, 2019
Oxford, NC Yvonne "Dixie Hutto Hobgood, age 82, died unexpectedly on February 13, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Barney Harvey Hutto and Ola Estelle Barker Hutto of Rock Hill, SC. Dixie was a Christian woman who loved children, her family, the beach, music and life. Dixie is survived by her daughters, Patrice McAbee Moore (Brian), Janet McAbee,...
Edward "Ed" Frazier
Feb 10, 2019
Oxford, NC Edward "Ed Taylor Frazier, 83, died on February 10, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to the late Conley Thomas Frazier and Essie Blackwell Frazier on December 25, 1935 in Granville County. Ed graduated from Berea School. Served our country through the Army and married his late wife, Carol Taylor Frazier. He loved his church and...
Larry E. Simms
Feb 4, 2019
??Larry Eugene Simms, 65, died unexpectedly at his home February 4, 2019 from an existing medical condition. Larry was born oneebruary 7, 1953 in Alexandria, Virginia to Ronald B. Simms and Grace Gelnette. Throughout his youth, he lived in many places around the country which inspired his love of travel, history, and people watching. While he lived in Charlottesville, Virginia...
Johneesley Paschall, Jr.
Feb 3, 2019
Mr. Johneesley Paschall, Jr. passed away February 3, 2019. He was born on March 25, 1933, to John and Martha Paschall. After graduating from Durham High School, Class of 1952, Mr. Paschall served the US Army ineermany and returned home to obtain his degree in English at UNC-Chapel Hill. Mr. Paschall worked with the State Employment Commission in Raleigh until...
Elizabeth Steel
Feb 2, 2019
Elizabeth Deaton Steel, age 96, died Saturday, February 2, 2019. Lib was the daughter of William Ralph Deaton aneestelle King Deaton. Lib was preceded ineeath by her brother, Dr. William Ralph Deaton, Jr. She is survived by three sons: Charles Leighton Steel IV (Molly), Robert King Steel (Gillian) of Greenwich, CT and Johneeaton Steel (Nichole) of Atlanta, GA; eight grandchildren:...
Benjamin Clayton "Clay" Gentry
Feb 1, 2019
Oxford, NC Benjamin Clayton Gentry, 27, died on February 1, 2019 at his residence. Clay was the son of Benjamin Autry Gentry, Jr. of Oxford and Gina Clayton Gentry Allgood (Donnie) of Henderson. He was born on July 17, 1991 in Vance County and he was a graduate of J.F. Webb High School. Clay is survived by his parents; one...
S. Eric Kyles
Jan 29, 2019
DURHAM - Samuel Eric Kyles, age 75, died Tuesday morning, January 29, 2019. Mr. Kyles was predeceased by his parents Richard E. and Mina O???Briant Kyles and sister, Janee Kyles. Mr. Kyles worked as an accountant for many years with his last employment with America Tobacco and Croasdaile Village. He was a charter member of Hope Valley Baptist Church, taught...
Don Hux
Jan 28, 2019
DURHAM ??? Donald ???Don??? Coppridge Hux, 89, died January 28, 2019 at his home. A Durham native, Don was born on neember 15, 1929 to the late Ginter Coppridge Hux and Sudie Ellington Hux. Don proudly served his country in the US Coast Guard. He was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church, the Bethesda Baptist Prime Timers, and a...
Dr. Babubhai Vadilal Shah
Jan 27, 2019
Dr. Babubhai Shah died on January 27, 2019, at the age of 83. A funeral service will be held at Hall-Wynne Funeral Chapel on January 30, 2019, at 11 am. Hindu cremation rites will follow in the Hall-Wynne Crematory. The Shah family will visit with friends and family for a brief time following the service. The family asks that donations...
Barbara Hobgood Ratliff
Jan 24, 2019
Carrboro Barbara Hobgood Ratliff, age 79 of Carrboro, NC, died on January 24, 2019. She was a native of Granville County and a daughter to the late Eugene Byrd Hobgood and Jessie Thomas Clark Hobgood. Barbara is survived by son, Cliff Ratliff (Michelle) of Maryland; her grandsons, Bradley Jordan Ratliff, Christopher Kyle Ratliff and Ryan Anderson Ratliff. Survived by 4...
Herbert Brevard Brown
Jan 23, 2019
DURHAM ??? Herbert Brevard Brown, 89, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his home. Brevard was born on June 28, 1929 to the late William Herbert Brown and Ginny Gaynell Brevard Brown. Brevard grew up in Asheville and Bryson City. He met his lovely wife, Doris, in Bryson City. He graduated from Swain County High School and later Catawba College...
Lois M. Currin
Jan 22, 2019
Oxford, NC Lois M. Currin, 90, died at home, surrounded by family on January 22, 2019 after a fulfilling life. She was the daughter of the late John Wesley Mangum and Grace Kathryn Blackwell of Granville County, NC. Lois was a devoted wife to James W. "Bill Currin, Sr. and a wonderful mother and homemaker. She was a longstanding member...
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