BESSIE BERNICE REAVES ROWLAND, age 85, of 2030 McGhee’s Mill Road, Roxboro, NC passed away Saturday morning, July 11, 2026 at her home.  Mrs. Rowland was born August 28, 1940 in Person County, NC, daughter of the late Jesse & Nomie Solomon Reaves and was wife of 34 years to the late Claude Edward Rowland.  She was retired from Collins & Aikman Corp. Bessie loved her family deeply and was always there for them.  She enjoyed going to  Grace Tabernacle Church ...

MICHAEL WAYNE FERRELL, SR. age 78, of 134 Crystal View Drive, Timberlake, NC passed away Thursday morning, July 9, 2026 at the VA Medical Center of Durham.  Born October 29, 1947 in Durham County, NC, son of the late John Edward Ferrell & Ardella Elizabeth James Hicks and was husband of 57 years to Charlene Rae Christensen Ferrell who survives.  Prior to retiring he was owner/operator of Crabtree Corner and was a veteran of the US Army where he served two tours in ...

SHIRLEY VIRGINIA CLAYTON BOWES, age 90, of Chub Lake Road, Roxboro, NC, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the baby of eleven children born to Lillian Oakley Clayton & Albert Barton Clayton who preceded her in death.  Shirley was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jesse C. Bowes, Sr.  Shirley’s siblings and their spouses all journeyed to heaven before her; brothers: infant Ivory Clayton, Calvin ...

ROBERT LESLIE STROMBECK, SR., age 81, of Timberlake, NC, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 4, 2026 at the Hock Family Pavilion.  Mr. Strombeck was born February 6, 1945 in St. Joseph County, IN, son of the late Paul Francis & Marie Elizabeth Gehl Strombeck and was husband of 26 years to Georgia Ann Dabbs Strombeck who survives.  He was retired from Duke University Hospital, was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, and was a veteran of the US Navy. Robert enjoyed ...

SALLIE BET HAZELWOOD POWELL, age 96, of Wake Forest, NC and formerly of Roxboro, NC, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2026 at the Hock Family Pavilion.  Mrs. Powell was born January 22, 1930 in Halifax County, VA, daughter of the late John Anderson Hazelwood & Dora Mae Hazelwood, and was wife of 52 years to the late Calvin Coolidge Powell.  She was a homemaker and was a member of East Roxboro Church of God. Sallie enjoyed being with her family and her church ...

Gene Daniel Day of Roxboro passed peacefully after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer on July 2, 2026, at Heroes Way, VA Hospice in Durham. Born on November 8, 1944, he was the son of the late Casey “Pete” Day and Martha Yarboro Day Ashley. Gene was the devoted husband of 61 years to Brenda, whom he met while on the tobacco market in Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Brent Adcock.  After serving in the US Army, he built a career on the tobacco ...

Pamela "Pam" Kay (Rouse) Singleton, 74, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, in Roxboro, North Carolina. Born on December 11, 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of Betty Lou (Whitney) and James Wiley Rouse. Pam lived a life filled with love and devotion to her family and friends. She found joy in music, especially bluegrass, which held a special place in her heart. She also enjoyed coloring, watching her favorite programs, and ...

SHIRLEY BEAVER WALKER, age 86, of 2701 Burlington Road, Roxboro, NC, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2026 at her home.  Mrs. Walker was born December 7, 1939 in Person County, NC, daughter of the late Victor Long Beaver & Casey Brown Beaver.  She worked for Western Electric and later retired from GMH Electronics, and was a member of Clement Baptist Church. Shirley enjoyed retirement, going out to eat, and taking care of her fur babies, Reese Walker and Gretchen ...

JAMES THOMAS REAVES, age 90, of 9014 McGhee’s Mill Road, Semora, NC, passed away Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Reaves was born April 26, 1936 in Person County, NC, son of the late Jesse & Nomie Solomon Reaves.  He was a retired farmer and also enjoyed carpentry work, and was a member of McGhee’s Mill Baptist Church. James enjoyed working, coon hunting with his Red Bone Coon Hounds, tending to his flowers, eating at Taco Bell, going to church, and ...

DORIS ELLEN OAKLEY ADCOCK age 72, of 11111 Oxford Road, Rougemont, NC passed away Monday morning, June 1, 2026 at Roxboro Health Care & Rehabilitation Center.  Born September 14, 1953 in Person County, NC, daughter of the late Flint Talmadge Oakley & Stella Ruth Davis Oakley. She was retired from Nor Tel, and was of the Baptist faith. Doris enjoyed bluegrass music, short trips with her late brother Fred, visiting with family & friends, and was a dedicated daughter. ...