All Obituaries

BILLY SINGLETON “SHERIFF” LONG age 79, of 14 Montague Avenue, Roxboro, NC died Sunday morning, March 19, 2023 at AuthoraCare Collective in Burlington, NC.   Mr. Long was born March 20, 1943 in Person County, NC, son of the late John Allen & Mary Cornelius Warren Long and was husband of 57 years to Linda Neathery Long who survives.  He was retired from Collins & Aikman Corp. after many years of service, was of the Baptist faith, and was a veteran of the US Army...

MARTHA ELIZABETH CARVER age 97, of 112 Paul Tuck Farm Road, Roxboro, NC died Monday afternoon, March 6, 2023 at her home.   Ms. Carver was born August 29,1925 in Person County, NC daughter of the late Arthur Matheo & Eula Fitts Carver.  She was retired from Collins & Aikman Corp. where she was a creeler.   After the death of her mother, she moved to her nephew Paul Tuck’s farm where Paul’s family built her a log cabin from reclaimed barn logs. ...

LELAND CLARENCE WOOD, age 94, of 1105 Fontaine Road, Roxboro, NC died Friday afternoon, March 3, 2023 at Duke University Hospital.   Mr. Wood was born February 25, 1929 in Dade County, FL, son of the late William Osborne & Edna Naomi Doll Wood and was husband of 69 years to the late Nancy Louise Gentry Wood.  He was retired from Florida Power & Light, was a member of Bethel Hill Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, and was a veteran of the US Marines where he served...

CHARLES JOSEPH ADAMS age 93, of 77 Beaver Creek Parkway, Roxboro, NC died Thursday afternoon, March 2, 2023 at Duke University Hospital.   Mr. Adams was born May 20, 1929 in Limestone County, AL, son of the late Edward Joseph & Bessie Louise Webster Adams, and was husband of 62 years to the late Genene Turner Adams.  He was a retired salesman from the silk flower business, was a member of Lamberth Memorial Baptist Church, and was a veteran of the US Army where he was a...

CHARLES LACY “BUCK” SAUNDERS age 62, of 6071 Dirgie Mine Road, Roxboro, NC died Thursday afternoon, February 23, 2023 while fishing.   Mr. Saunders was born May 7, 1960 in Person County, NC, son of the late Claude Lacy “Bozo” Saunders & Dorothy Ann Yancey Saunders who survives, and was husband of 33 years to the late Brenda Gail Oakley Saunders.  He was retired from Duke Energy, owned and operated Dirgie Mine Welding, and was a member of...

BARBARA JEAN POWELL DICKERSON, age 80, formerly of 2821 Lucy Garrett Road, Timberlake, NC died Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023 at Person Memorial Hospital.   Mrs. Dickerson was born May 28, 1942 in Person County, NC, daughter of the late Willie Matchem & Lois Gunter Powell and was wife of 61 years to the late William Henry Dickerson.  She was retired from Dialight Corp. after 25 years of service and was of the Baptist faith.   Barbara enjoyed working her flower...

JOSEPH BRANN “JOE” OVERBY, age 76, of 804 Frank Street, Roxboro, NC died Monday night, February 20, 2023 at his home.   Mr. Overby was born January 4, 1947 in Halifax County, VA, son of the late Clarence Cornelius & Rachel Edna Howerton Overby and was husband of 9 years to Patsy Bowes Overby who survives.  He was retired from Lewis Metal Works, was of the Baptist faith, and was a veteran of the US Army where he served in Vietnam.   Joe enjoyed working on...

CHRISTOPHER DAVID PRUITT, SR., age 36, of 1100 West NC Highway 54 Bypass, Unit 72, Chapel Hill, NC died Monday afternoon, February 20, 2023 at UNC Medical Center.   Mr. Pruitt was born May 28, 1986 in Durham County, NC, son of the late David Lynn Veasey & Karen Gail Meadows and partner, Vincent Charles Bratton who survive.  Prior to becoming disabled he was employed with The Hickory Tavern in Carrboro, NC as a chef.   Christopher enjoyed gaming, cooking and...

TOMMY LEE BARTS age 63, of 2393 McGhees Mill Road, Roxboro, NC died Friday morning, February 17, 2023 at the Hock Family Pavilion.   Mr. Barts was born May 5, 1959 in Person County, NC, son of the late Banks Junior Barts & the late Patricia Ann Bowes Rowland.  Prior to becoming disabled he was a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith.   Tommy enjoyed NASCAR, UNC basketball, the Dallas Cowboys, softball, fishing, riding his four-wheeler, and just spending time...

SHIRLEY MAE SOLOMON REAVES HOOPS age 84, of 5660 Durham Road, Roxboro, NC passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 15, 2023 at Roxboro Assisted Living with her family by her side.  Mrs. Hoops was born May 14, 1938 in Person County, NC, daughter of the late William Thomas & Elizabeth Jane “Liza” Reaves Solomon and was wife of ten years to the late Henry Harold Hoops.   Prior to retirement she was employed with Longhurst Cotton Mill and Dan River...