All Obituaries

Gregory Harold "Gregg" Hampton, age 61, of Hummingbird Lane, Boone, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born on February 27, 1959 in Watauga county to Barney Stanley and Delores Storie “Tommie” Hampton. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Monroe and Lela Greene Hampton as well as his maternal grandparents, Carnie Harold and Lena S. Storie. Gregg was a member of Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church. He attended Lees McRae College and...

Larry Dean Morrison, 75, of Beck’s Nursery Road, and co-owner of Davidson and Piedmont Funeral Homes, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 22 at his home surrounded by his loving family.    A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, August 26 at First Baptist Church of Welcome, by the Revs. Jonathan Goodman, Mark Blair, Jason Koontz and Sandy Young.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.    Due to Covid restrictions, Mr....

Elsie Sullivan Sellers, 85, died Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2020 in the home she shared with her daughter and family in Smithfield. Elsie was born in Johnston County on June 8, 1935, one of four children of Albert Braxton and Lee Ora Capps Sullivan.  Her parents and three siblings, (an infant brother; sister, Nora Blackman; and brother, Jarvis Sullivan) all preceded her in death. She graduated from Selma High School, then obtained her certification as a hairdresser.   For a...

Linwood Barbour, Sr.   Raleigh, NC   It is  with profound sadness the family of Linwood Barbour, Sr. announces his passing on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 following a brief illness. Born in Four Oaks, NC, Lin was the son of the late William Robert Barbour, Sr. and Mary King Barbour.   A graduate of Four Oaks High School, where he lettered in basketball and baseball,  Lin attended NC State University where he studied Industrial Arts. While at State, he was called to...

Mrs. Hilda Alford Johnson, age 99 formerly of Biscoe Road, Troy died Wednesday, July 15 at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living in Candor.   Mrs. Johnson was the widow of funeral director William H (Bill) Johnson of Troy and she had worked as a hostess at Briggs Funeral Home in Troy.   A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 18 at Southside Cemetery in Troy with Rev. Bobby Tyson and Dr.. Paul Chandley officiating.   Mrs. Johnson’s body will like in state...

Leonard Ray Hockaday, Jr. Leonard Ray Hockaday, Jr., 68, of Roanoke Rapids died June 11, 2020 at his home. Ray was born January 16, 1952 in Iredell County, NC to the late Leonard Ray Hockaday, Sr. and Dorothy Green Hockaday. Ray was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan Ellen Hockaday; and his uncle W.B. “Bill” Green; his aunt, Mary G. Jones. Ray was a lifetime member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Ray graduated from William R. Davie High School in 1970. He was a...

Susan Harper Pennington died Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was the only child of the late James Bryan Harper and Mary Sue Henley Harper of Winston-Salem. She graduated from Salem College in Winston-Salem and Mount Vernon College in Washington, DC. She was the widow of the late O.C. Pennington, Jr., former owner of Pennington-Smith Funeral Home in Raleigh, and long-time Vice-President of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in  Raleigh. Susan was also the...

Mrs. Mary Lynn Weaver Garner, age 61 of Summerville Church Road, Denton, NC died Monday, May 4 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. A private Graveside Service will be held Friday at Summerville Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Flynn Richardson. A public Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Garner was born December 23, 1958 in Guilford County to Arvel Columbus Weaver and Juanita Daniel Weaver. She was a graduate of Denton High School and Pfeiffer College. She...

 Martha Groves Harris, 82, passed away at home with her family by her side. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William Groves, III and Ella Giles Groves. Martha graduated from the UNC School of Nursing, class of 1960 and was a proud UNC TARHEEL. Martha is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Harris Bazari and husband, Jiab of Clayton; sons, Paul Harris and wife, Theresa of Durham, Andrew Harris and wife, Nancy of Clayton; sisters, Susan Groves Bicking of...

James Elwood Hollowell, 79, completed his journey home on Sunday, April 19, 2020 to the welcoming words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Jimmy was born in Wayne County on March 24, 1941 to the late Roland Elwood Hollowell and Elease McLaurin Hollowell. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Jimmy was a hard-working man, which was the theme of his life, he lived to work. He was a valued employee of National Welders where he was serving as the...